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BIS Withdraws Proposed Rule for License Exception STA

The Bureau of Industry and Security withdrew a proposed rule from the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs related to its strategic trade authorization (STA) license exception. The rule, which was received by OIRA Aug. 27 (see 2008280022) and withdrawn…

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Nov. 12, would have clarified the “availability” and expanded restrictions on availability of the license exception under the Export Administration Regulations. A BIS spokesperson said the agency is still considering proposing the rule. “The rule was withdrawn for further informal interagency consultation,” the spokesperson said.