[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 156 (Monday, August 14, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 46434-46440]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13290]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 204, 235, and 252

RIN 0750-AF13


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Export-
Controlled Information and Technology (DFARS Case 2004-D010)

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments.

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SUMMARY: DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address requirements for preventing 
unauthorized disclosure of export-controlled information and technology 
under DoD contracts.

DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to 
the address shown below on or before October 13, 2006, to be considered 
in the formation of the final rule.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by DFARS Case 2004-D010, 
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: [email protected]. Include DFARS Case 2004-D010 in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: (703) 602-0350.
     Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Attn: Ms. 
Debra

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Overstreet, OUSD (AT&L) DPAP (DARS), IMD 3C132, 3062 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-3062.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Defense Acquisition Regulations 
System, Crystal Square 4, Suite 200A, 241 18th Street, Arlington, VA 
22202-3402.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Debra Overstreet, (703) 602-0310.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    DoD published a proposed rule at 70 FR 39976 on July 12, 2005, to 
address requirements for preventing unauthorized disclosure of export-
controlled information and technology under DoD contracts. To 
accommodate significant interest expressed with regard to the proposed 
rule, DoD extended the public comment period from 60 to 90 days (70 FR 
46807, August 11, 2005), resulting in the public comment period ending 
on October 12, 2005. After thorough consideration of all comments by 
the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, DoD is publishing a second 
proposed rule for public comment.
    This second proposed rule recognizes contractor responsibilities to 
comply with existing Department of Commerce and Department of State 
regulations, and the mutual responsibility of both the Government and 
the contractor to identify export-controlled information or technology. 
The more expansive regulatory requirements (including the prescriptive 
requirements of badging, training, and segregated work areas) contained 
in the first proposed rule are not included in this second proposed 
rule.
    Under this second proposed rule, the requiring activity must review 
acquisitions to determine if, during performance of the contemplated 
contract, the contractor will generate or require access to export-
controlled information or technology. The contracting officer will rely 
on input from the requiring activity when including the appropriate 
clause in each solicitation and contract for research and development 
and, when appropriate, in solicitations for supplies and services. In 
addition, there is a separate clause that is tailored specifically for 
the unique circumstances of fundamental research contracts.
    The first and second proposed rules both include a new DFARS 
Subpart 204.73, Export-Controlled Information and Technology, and 
associated contract clauses. The subpart in the second proposed rule 
provides general information on export control laws and regulations and 
requires the contracting officer, based on input received from the 
requiring activity, to ensure that solicitations and contracts include 
appropriate terms and conditions regarding export controls and identify 
any export-controlled information and technology. For contracts that 
require generation of or access to export-controlled information or 
technology, the contractor will be required to--
     Comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding 
export-controlled information and technology;
     Consult with the Department of State on any questions 
regarding the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and 
with the Department of Commerce on any questions regarding the Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR); and
     Notify the contracting officer if the contractor 
determines during contract performance that generation of or access to 
additional export-controlled information or technology is required.
    In addition, under this second proposed rule, for contracts that do 
not involve generation of or access to export-controlled information or 
technology, the applicable clauses require contract modification if, 
during performance, either contractual party becomes aware that the 
contractor will need to generate or have access to export-controlled 
information or technology.
    DoD received comments from 145 persons and organizations in 
response to the first proposed rule. DoD noted common themes among the 
comments, resulting in development of the following six comment 
categories:
    1. Boundaries of the proposed rule.
    2. Foreign participation in U.S. federally-sponsored research 
projects.
    3. Administrative burden and cost effectiveness of proposed 
solutions to the underlying export control issues.
    4. DoD personnel knowledge, qualifications, and skills to implement 
the proposed rule.
    5. Scope and purpose of regulation.
    6. Processes involved and implementing language.
    Differences between the first proposed rule and this second 
proposed rule are further addressed in the following discussion of the 
public comments.

1. Boundaries of the Proposed Rule

    a. Comment. Directly or indirectly, one hundred and thirteen 
respondents recommended against adopting the proposed rule. This 
negative feedback came primarily from the educational research 
community.
    DoD Response. DoD recognizes the respondents' concerns, and the 
proposed rule has been substantially re-written in a way that addresses 
many of the concerns, including those expressed by the research 
community. The impetus for creating the rule was a Department of 
Defense Inspector General (DoDIG) audit report which found that some 
contractors granted foreign nationals access to unclassified export-
controlled technology without proper authorization. The DoDIG concluded 
that the Department does not have adequate processes to identify 
unclassified export-controlled information or technology, nor to 
prevent unauthorized disclosure to foreign nationals by its 
contractors. Based on these findings, DoD believes appropriate changes 
to regulations or procedures are warranted.
    b. Comment. Ten respondents noted that the proposed guidance about 
setting up a compliance program was too vague.
    DoD Response. DoD concurs that the guidance in the proposed rule 
was incomplete and conflicted with existing regulations. The rule has 
been changed to eliminate separate DoD requirements regarding export 
control compliance programs. Contractors that work with export-
controlled information or technology should refer to the ITAR and the 
EAR when creating compliance programs.
    c. Comment. Four respondents recommended that DoD use the 
Department of State process for compliance. Five others noted the 
dangers of setting up parallel requirements for compliance systems.
    DoD Response. DoD agrees with these comments. The language at issue 
is not included in this second proposed rule. Contractors should refer 
to the ITAR and the EAR in developing their compliance programs.
    d. Comment. Eighty-eight respondents noted that the proposed rule 
was not compliant with National Security Decision Directive 189 (NSDD-
189). Ninety-two respondents specifically mentioned the fundamental 
research exemption contained in NSDD-189.
    DoD Response. In response to these comments, DoD has amended the 
proposed rule to explicitly include reference to this directive and to 
the definition of ``fundamental research.'' Also, this second proposed 
rule contains a separate clause for inclusion in those contracts that 
involve only fundamental research. NSDD-189 is executive policy, and 
does not take precedence over statute-based export

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controls, nor does it exempt any research, whether basic, fundamental, 
or applied, from statute-based export controls, such as the Arms Export 
Control Act, and the Export Administration Act. The Department of 
State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the 
Department of Commerce's Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 
implement such statutes. The EAR exempts information resulting from 
fundamental research from export controls; it does not exempt 
information required to conduct fundamental research from export 
controls. Questions regarding the applicability of export controls to 
``fundamental research'' should be addressed to the Department of State 
or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate.
    e. Comment. Five respondents referred to the Department of Commerce 
advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) of March 28, 2005 (70 FR 
15607). These respondents recommended that DoD wait until the 
Department of Commerce completes its rulemaking on this subject.
    DoD Response. The focus of the DoD rulemaking is to ensure that DoD 
contractors consider export controls and follow the EAR and ITAR rules 
that are in place at the time of contract performance. The Bureau of 
Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, published two documents 
in May 2006 related to the March 28, 2005, ANPR: On May 22, 2006 (71 FR 
29301), the Department of Commerce announced the establishment of a 
Deemed Export Advisory Committee to ``address complex questions related 
to an evolving deemed export control policy.'' Subsequently, on May 31, 
2006 (71 FR 30840), the Department of Commerce announced the withdrawal 
of its ANPR published on March 28, 2005. Therefore, no changes were 
made to the EAR as a result of the March 28, 2005, Department of 
Commerce ANPR.
    f. Comment. Three respondents noted that it takes too long to 
obtain export licenses under the current process.
    DoD Response. The intent of the DoD rule is to ensure that 
contractors are aware of their obligations under the ITAR and the EAR. 
Export license procedures are outside the scope of this rulemaking. 
Problems with obtaining export licenses should be resolved with the 
Department of State or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate.
    g. Comment. Nine respondents stated that DoD should not require a 
contract clause.
    DoD Response. DoD believes that action is required to ensure that 
contractors are aware of their obligations under the ITAR and the EAR. 
The proposed clauses, as rewritten, require that contractors comply 
with current laws and regulations. The proposed clauses are primarily 
intended to ensure that contractors are aware of their existing 
responsibilities and comply with those responsibilities.
    h. Comment. Nine respondents stated that DoD should leave the whole 
area of export control to the Department of Commerce and the Department 
of State.
    DoD Response. DoD program officers and contracting officers need to 
be mindful of export control requirements that apply to performance of 
contracts and must ensure that contractors are aware of their 
responsibilities. For example, if DoD is providing export-controlled 
information or technology under a contract, the contract should inform 
the contractor of the nature of such information or technology. 
Furthermore, DoD has coordinated this second proposed rule with the 
Department of Commerce and the Department of State, and has revised the 
language to eliminate potential conflicts with the ITAR and the EAR. 
The proposed rule now includes references to the Department of Commerce 
regarding the EAR and the Department of State regarding the ITAR, since 
these agencies are responsible for promulgating and enforcing those 
export control regulations.
    i. Comment. Four respondents noted the proposed rule went beyond 
the ITAR in establishing system requirements.
    DoD Response. DoD agrees with this concern, and has revised the 
proposed rule to advise contractors of their responsibilities to comply 
with the ITAR. In addition, language about the content of compliance 
systems has been removed.
    j. Comment. Nine respondents stated that the Department of State 
Visas Mantis program requirements were adequate to protect information 
and technologies.
    DoD Response. DoD agrees that the Visas Mantis program is very 
helpful in clearing individuals to participate in federally funded 
research projects. However, it was never intended to guarantee that 
contractors would not share information technology inappropriately.
    k. Comment. Thirty-one respondents asserted that the language in 
the proposed rule was imprecise and/or inconsistent with the ITAR and 
the EAR.
    DoD Response. In response to these comments, DoD has revised the 
proposed rule to eliminate conflicts and to clarify the text.
    l. Comment. One respondent suggested that the proposed rule should 
be within the purview of the FAR Council.
    DoD Response. While export controls are not limited to DoD 
contracts, this rule will apply only to DoD contracts. If the FAR 
Council determines that a FAR rule is required, DoD will amend the 
DFARS as necessary to conform with any such FAR rule.

2. Foreign Participation in U.S. Federally-Sponsored Research Projects

    a. Comment. Fifty-six respondents asserted that the proposed rule 
would harm national security. These respondents asserted that foreign 
scientists and researchers add more to the U.S. research enterprise 
than they take away. In some fields, foreign researchers are ahead of 
their U.S. counterparts. Restricting participation in DoD-funded 
research may deprive the United States of capabilities that result in 
essential contributions to maintaining U.S. military superiority.
    DoD Response. DoD recognizes that National Security, as it relates 
to research and development, involves a balancing act. Science 
generally transcends national boundaries, i.e., learning is not easily 
contained. Free exchange of ideas is a foundational concept of U.S. 
research and educational institutions. Conversely, it is important to 
prevent the transfer of technologies that would compromise national 
security. The revisions to the proposed rule attempt to strike the 
needed balance by interfering as little as possible with the university 
research infrastructure for fundamental research, while ensuring that 
contractors comply with their responsibilities under the ITAR and the 
EAR.
    b. Comment. Two respondents stated that there would be a potential 
adverse effect on collaboration with foreign scientists and 
researchers.
    DoD Response. DoD recognizes this concern and believes that the 
rule, as rewritten, minimizes this impact while ensuring that 
contractors are aware of their responsibilities to comply with existing 
export control regulations.
    c. Comment. One respondent recommended inclusion of a provision to 
notify the contracting officer whenever foreign persons were hired on 
research projects.
    DoD Response. In developing terms and conditions of contracts, 
contracting officers have the authority to require such notifications, 
consistent with the Privacy Act, when deemed appropriate for a specific 
situation (e.g., when

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export controlled information or technology or classified information 
is involved). However, DoD believes that mandating this notification 
for all contracts is unnecessary.
    d. Comment. Ten respondents were concerned that the proposed rule 
used the terms ``foreign national'' and ``foreign person,'' but did not 
define these terms.
    DoD Response. In response to this comment, the proposed rule has 
been revised to refer to the ITAR and the EAR for applicable 
definitions. e. Comment. Seventy-one respondents asserted that the 
proposed rule would hinder foreign student participation.
    DoD Response. DoD acknowledges this concern and recognizes the 
value of foreign student participation in DoD research. DoD appreciates 
the contributions foreign researchers have made to DoD systems and 
technologies. However, it is also important that contractors comply 
with existing laws and regulations related to the unauthorized transfer 
of export-controlled information and technology to foreign recipients, 
which is the purpose of this proposed rule.
    f. Comment. Seventy-one respondents stated that the proposed rule 
would hinder U.S. research.
    DoD Response. DoD believes this second proposed rule does not 
impose any negative effects on U.S. research, since it refers 
contractors to their already-existing responsibilities under the ITAR 
and the EAR.
    g. Comment. Sixty-three respondents objected to segregated work 
areas.
    DoD Response. As noted in the responses to comments 1.b. and 1.h., 
the proposed rule has been changed to eliminate separate DoD 
requirements on export control compliance programs, and instead 
includes references to the Department of State for the ITAR and the 
Department of Commerce for the EAR. Thus, a specific DoD requirement 
for segregated work areas has been removed from the proposed rule.

3. Administrative Burden and Cost-Effectiveness of Proposed Solutions 
to the Underlying Export Control Issues

    a. Comment. Forty-four respondents expressed concerns about the 
additional administrative burden of the proposed rule. These 
respondents asserted that the proposed rule appeared to mandate 
compliance system requirements beyond those required in the ITAR and 
the EAR.
    DoD Response. DoD recognizes this concern, and appropriate 
revisions have been made to the rule. This second proposed rule 
requires contractors to comply with their responsibilities under the 
ITAR and the EAR when export-controlled information or technology will 
be generated or accessed in the performance of the contract.
    b. Comment. Ninety-two respondents expressed concern with the 
requirement to issue badges to research participants.
    DoD Response. As noted in the responses to comments 1.b., 1.h., and 
2.g., the proposed rule has been changed to eliminate separate DoD 
requirements on export control compliance programs, and instead 
includes references to the Department of State for the ITAR and the 
Department of Commerce for the EAR. The Department of State and the 
Department of Commerce have responsibility for overseeing compliance 
with ITAR and EAR requirements.
    c. Comment. Six respondents asserted that the proposed rule would 
impose a training burden.
    DoD Response. The rule was not intended to place unique DoD 
compliance burdens on the contractor. Therefore, the specific language 
related to training has been removed.
    d. Comment. Two respondents expressed concerns related to the 
rule's impact on access to research equipment that is export-
controlled.
    DoD Response. Since the proposed rule is focused on reminding 
contractors of their responsibility to comply with the ITAR and the 
EAR, access to research equipment is considered to be outside the scope 
of this proposed rule. DoD recommends that the respondents refer 
concerns on this matter to the Department of Commerce or the Department 
of State, as appropriate.
    e. Comment. Three respondents stated that some universities do not 
have adequate infrastructure to comply with the proposed rule.
    DoD Response. DoD believes that the revisions made to the proposed 
rule should mitigate some of these concerns. However, any institution 
that becomes involved with export-controlled information and technology 
must develop the infrastructure to comply with statute and regulation. 
This is a requirement separate and apart from the proposed rule.
    f. Comment. Two respondents asserted that the security benefits of 
the proposed rule were modest and that the rule created unnecessary 
bureaucracies.
    DoD Response. The proposed rule has been revised to focus only on 
requiring contractors to comply with their existing obligations under 
the ITAR and the EAR. As such, it does not create any new 
administrative burden.

4. DoD Personnel Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills To Implement the 
Proposed Rule

    Comment. Thirteen respondents doubted the capability of DoD 
contracting officers to identify and comment about export control 
issues. The primary concerns involved training, qualifications, and 
experience. An additional eight respondents expressed concern that 
contracting officers could not appropriately deal with compliance 
issues.
    DoD Response. DoD recognizes the importance of training, as well as 
the importance of coordination between the contracting officer and 
technical/requirements personnel. DoD is committed to appropriate 
training of program managers and contracting officers related to the 
ITAR and the EAR. Therefore, concurrent with publication of this second 
proposed rule, DoD is developing better training for those Government 
employees involved with export-controlled information or technology. 
DoD also recognizes that part of the problem identified in the DoDIG 
report could have been avoided if the contracting officer and the 
Government scientific officer had been adequately attentive to the fact 
that export-controlled information or technology was involved. 
Therefore, under this second proposed rule, the requiring activity must 
review acquisitions to determine if the contractor will generate or 
require access to export-controlled information or technology. The 
contracting officer will rely on this input when including the 
appropriate clause in each solicitation and contract for research and 
development, and when appropriate, in solicitations for supplies and 
services.

5. Scope and Purpose of Regulation

    a. Comment. Twenty-one respondents stated that the proposed rule 
adds new requirements.
    DoD Response. DoD agrees that the first proposed rule was overly 
prescriptive and has revised the rule accordingly.
    b. Comment. Four respondents expressed concern that the regulation 
is too narrow in scope, while three respondents recommended that the 
clause not be used extensively.
    DoD Response. DoD believes that the revisions in the second 
proposed rule resolve both of these issues. The status of fundamental 
research under NSDD-189 has been recognized by including a clause 
specifically for the unique circumstances of fundamental research 
contracts. In addition, the rule as

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rewritten requires inclusion of the appropriate clause in other 
research and development contracts, as well as contracts for supplies 
and services, when appropriate.
    c. Comment. One respondent questioned the application of the rule 
to universities, stating that the DoDIG report identified only one 
instance of a university export control lapse.
    DoD Response. Whereas DoD acknowledges that the DoDIG report 
identified only one instance of a university lapse, DoD recognizes that 
the findings were based on a limited sampling of contracts. To ensure 
that problems do not occur, DoD believes that all contractors must 
exercise due diligence to protect export-controlled information or 
technology when it is generated or accessed during contract 
performance. The status of fundamental research has been recognized by 
including a clause specifically for the unique circumstances of 
fundamental research contracts. However, universities still need to be 
aware of ITAR and EAR requirements, even though university contracts 
seldom involve export export-controlled information or technology.
    d. Comment. Two respondents stated that the rule did not properly 
explain its purpose.
    DoD Response. The purpose of the proposed rule is to ensure that 
DoD contractors are aware of their responsibilities to comply with all 
applicable laws and regulations when export-controlled information and 
technology is involved in contract performance.

6. Processes Involved and Implementing Language

    a. Comment. Three respondents recommended a representation and 
certification as opposed to a contract clause.
    DoD Response. DoD does not believe that the administrative burden 
associated with a certification would provide a commensurate benefit.
    b. Comment. Seven respondents requested more detail about the 
citations used in the clause.
    DoD Response. In response to this request, more detailed citations 
are provided in this second proposed rule.
    c. Comment. Twenty respondents expressed concerns about the flow 
down of the clause from commercial entities to universities.
    DoD Response. DoD recognizes the unique challenges associated with 
this concern. DoD believes that the need to protect export-controlled 
information and technology is of paramount importance and, therefore, 
recognizes the need to clarify the flow-down requirement. This second 
proposed rule requires that DoD contractors include the substance of 
the clause in a subcontract only when the subcontract will involve 
generation of or access to export-controlled information or technology.
    d. Comment. Three respondents recommended specific wording changes.
    DoD Response. These suggested wording changes were overtaken by the 
substantial changes to the first proposed rule.
    e. Comment. Three respondents asserted that ``listing errors'' will 
occur if the contracting officer is required to identify export-
controlled information or technology involved in contract performance.
    DoD Response. As discussed in the response to comment 4, DoD 
recognizes the importance of training, as well as the importance of 
coordination between the contracting officer and technical/requirements 
personnel. This second proposed rule reminds contractors to comply with 
export control regulations, and places mutual responsibility upon the 
Government and the contractor to notify the contracting officer if, 
during contract performance, generation of or access to additional 
export-controlled information or technology is required.
    f. Comment. One respondent objected to the requirement for periodic 
assessments.
    DoD Response. In response to this comment, and for reasons 
discussed in the responses to comments 1.b. and 1.h., the requirement 
for periodic assessments was removed. However, contractors remain 
responsible for complying with export control regulations.
    g. Comment. One respondent recommended a database of contractors 
with effective compliance programs.
    DoD Response. Since the Department of Commerce and the Department 
of State have responsibility for system oversight, this comment has 
been forwarded to those agencies for consideration.
    h. Comment. Nineteen respondents supported alternative language as 
offered by the Council on Government Relations.
    DoD Response. DoD incorporated the concepts of some of this 
language in rewriting the proposed rule.
    This rule was not subject to Office of Management and Budget review 
under Executive Order 12866, dated September 30, 1993.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The proposed rule is not expected to have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because all 
contractors, including small entities, are already subject to export-
control laws and regulations. The requirements in this proposed rule 
are clarifications of existing responsibilities. Therefore, DoD has not 
performed an initial regulatory flexibility analysis. DoD invites 
comments from small businesses and other interested parties. DoD also 
will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected 
DFARS subparts in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Such comments should be 
submitted separately and should cite DFARS Case 2004-010.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply, because the rule does 
not impose any information collection requirements that require the 
approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, 
et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 204, 235, and 252

    Government procurement.

Michele P. Peterson,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

    Therefore, DoD proposes to amend 48 CFR parts 204, 235, and 252 as 
follows:

    1. The authority citation for 48 CFR Parts 204, 235, and 252 
continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  41 U.S.C. 421 and 48 CFR Chapter 1.

PART 204--ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

    2. Subpart 204.73 is added to read as follows:
Subpart 204.73--Export-Controlled Information and Technology
Sec.
204.7301 Definitions.
204.7302 General.
204.7303 Policy.
204.7304 Contract clauses.

Subpart 204.73--Export-Controlled Information and Technology


204.7301  Definitions.

    As used in this subpart--
    Export-controlled information and technology is defined in the 
clause at 252.204-70XX.
    Fundamental research is defined in the clause at 252.204-70YY.

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204.7302  General.

    Export control laws and regulations restrict the transfer, by any 
means, of certain types of information and technology to unauthorized 
persons. See PGI 204.7302 for additional information regarding lead 
regulatory agencies and compliance with export control laws and 
regulations.


204.7303  Policy.

    The requiring activity shall review acquisitions to determine if, 
during performance of the contemplated contract, the contractor will 
generate or require access to export-controlled information or 
technology.
    (a) Prior to issuance of a solicitation for research and 
development, the requiring activity shall notify the contracting 
officer in writing when--
    (1) Export-controlled information or technology will be involved. 
The notification shall identify the specific information or technology 
that must be controlled, including the applicable references to the 
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export 
Administration Regulations (EAR); or
    (2) The work is fundamental research only, and export-controlled 
information or technology will not be involved.
    (b) Prior to issuance of a solicitation for supplies or services, 
the requiring activity shall notify the contracting officer in writing 
when--
    (1) Export-controlled information or technology will be involved. 
The notification shall identify the specific information or technology 
that must be controlled, including the applicable references to the 
ITAR and/or EAR; or
    (2) The requiring activity is unable to determine that export-
controlled information or technology will not be involved.


204.7304  Contract clauses.

    (a) Use the clause at 252.204-70XX, Requirements for Contracts 
Involving Export-Controlled Information or Technology, in solicitations 
and contracts when the requiring activity provides the notification at 
204.7303(a)(1) or (b)(1). The contracting officer shall identify the 
export-controlled information or technology as provided by the 
requiring activity.
    (b) Use the clause at 252.204-70YY, Requirements Regarding Access 
to Export-Controlled Information or Technology--Fundamental Research, 
in solicitations and contracts when the requiring activity provides the 
notification at 204.7303(a)(2).
    (c) Use the clause at 252.204-70ZZ, Requirements Regarding Access 
to Export-Controlled Information or Technology, in solicitations and 
contracts--
    (1) For research and development, except when the clause at 
252.204-70XX or 252.204-70YY will be included; or
    (2) For supplies and services, when the requiring activity provides 
the notification at 204.7303(b)(2).

PART 235--RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTING


235.071   [Redesignated]

    3. Section 235.071 is redesignated as section 235.072.
    4. A new section 235.071 is added to read as follows:


235.071   Export-controlled information and technology at contractor, 
university, and Federally Funded Research and Development Center 
facilities.

    For requirements regarding access to export-controlled information 
and technology, see Subpart 204.73.

PART 252--SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES

    5. Sections 252.204-70XX, 252.204-70YY, and 252.204-70ZZ are added 
to read as follows:


252.204-70XX  Requirements for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled 
Information or Technology.

    As prescribed in 204.7304(a), use the following clause:

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTS INVOLVING EXPORT-CONTROLLED INFORMATION OR 
TECHNOLOGY (XXX 2006)

    (a) Definition. Export-controlled information and technology, as 
used in this clause, means information and technology subject to 
export controls established in the Export Administration Regulations 
(EAR) (15 CFR parts 730-774) or the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR parts 120-130).
    (b) The parties anticipate that, in performance of this 
contract, the Contractor will generate or need access to export-
controlled information or technology.
    (1) The specific information [and, or] technology subject to 
export controls [is, are]:
    [The Contracting Officer shall identify the specific information 
and/or technology as determined by the requiring activity in 
accordance with 204.7303(a)(1) or 204.7303(b)(1)]. 
    (2) If, during performance of this contract, the Government or 
the Contractor becomes aware that the Contractor will generate or 
need access to export-controlled information or technology not 
listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, it shall notify the other 
party and either--(i) Modify paragraph (b)(1) of this clause to 
include identification of the additional export-controlled 
information or technology, and ensure its control as required by 
paragraph (c) of this clause; or
    (ii) Negotiate a contract modification that eliminates the 
requirement for performance of work that would involve access to or 
generation of export-controlled information or technology not 
identified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause.
    (c) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and 
regulations regarding export-controlled information and technology, 
including the requirement for contractors to register with the 
Department of State in accordance with the ITAR. The Contractor 
shall consult with the Department of State with any questions 
regarding the ITAR and shall consult with the Department of Commerce 
with any questions regarding the EAR.
    (d) Nothing in the terms of this contract is intended to change, 
supersede, or waive any of the requirements of applicable Federal 
laws, Executive orders, and regulations, including but not limited 
to--
    (1) The Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. App. 2401 
as extended by Executive Order 13222);
    (2) The Arms Export Control Act of 1976 (22 U.S.C. 2751);
    (3) The Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR parts 730-
774);
    (4) The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR parts 
120-130);
    (5) DoD Directive 2040.2, International Transfers of Technology, 
Goods, Services, and Munitions; and
    (6) DoD Industrial Security Regulation (DoD 5220.22-R).
    (e) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, 
including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts that will involve 
access to or generation of export-controlled information or 
technology.
    (End of clause)


252.204-70YY  Requirements Regarding Access to Export-Controlled 
Information or Technology--Fundamental Research.

    As prescribed in 204.7304(b), use the following clause:

REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ACCESS TO EXPORT-CONTROLLED INFORMATION OR 
TECHNOLOGY--FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH (XXX 2006)

    (a) Definitions. As used in this clause--
    Applied research means the effort that--
    (1) Normally follows basic research, but may not be severable 
from the related basic research;
    (2) Attempts to determine and exploit the potential of 
scientific discoveries or improvements in technology, materials, 
processes, methods, devices, or techniques; and
    (3) Attempts to advance the state of the art.
    Basic research means that research directed toward increasing 
knowledge in science. The primary aim of basic research is a fuller 
knowledge or understanding of the subject under study, rather than 
any practical application of that knowledge.
    Export-controlled information and technology means information 
and technology subject to export controls established in the Export 
Administration Regulations (15 CFR parts 730-774) or the 
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR parts 120-130).

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    Fundamental research, as defined by National Security Decision 
Directive 189, means basic and applied research in science and 
engineering, the results of which ordinarily are published and 
shared broadly within the scientific community. This is 
distinguished from proprietary research and from industrial 
development, design, production, and product utilization, the 
results of which ordinarily are restricted for proprietary or 
national security reasons.
    (b) The parties consider the work required by this contract to 
be fundamental research. As such, the parties do not anticipate that 
in performance of this contract the Contractor will generate or need 
access to export-controlled information or technology.
    (c) If, during performance of this contract, the Government or 
the Contractor becomes aware that the Contractor will generate or 
need access to export-controlled information or technology, it shall 
notify the other party and either--
    (1) Modify the contract to include the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause 252.204-70XX, Requirements 
for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Information or Technology, 
and identify and control the export-controlled information or 
technology as required by the clause; or
    (2) Negotiate a contract modification that eliminates the 
requirement for performance of work that would involve export-
controlled information or technology.
    (End of clause)


252.204-70ZZ  Requirements Regarding Access to Export-Controlled 
Information or Technology.

    As prescribed in 204.7304(c), use the following clause:

REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ACCESS TO EXPORT-CONTROLLED INFORMATION OR 
TECHNOLOGY (XXX 2006)

    (a) Definition. Export-controlled information and technology, as 
used in this clause, means information and technology subject to 
export controls established in the Export Administration Regulations 
(15 CFR parts 730-774) or the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations (22 CFR parts 120-130).
    (b) The parties do not anticipate that in performance of this 
contract the Contractor will generate or need access to export-
controlled information or technology.
    (c) If, during performance of this contract, the Government or 
the Contractor becomes aware that the Contractor will generate or 
need access to export-controlled information or technology, it shall 
notify the other party and either--
    (1) Modify the contract to include the Defense Federal 
Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause 252.204-70XX, Requirements 
for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Information or Technology, 
and identify and control the export-controlled information or 
technology as required by the clause; or
    (2) Negotiate a contract modification that eliminates the 
requirement for performance of work that would involve export-
controlled information or technology.
    (End of clause)


252.235-7002,  252.235-7003, 252.235-7010, and 252.235-7011 [Amended]

    6. Sections 252.235-7002, 252.235-7003, 252.235-7010, and 252.235-
7011 are amended in the introductory text by removing ``235.071'' and 
adding in its place ``235.072''.

 [FR Doc. E6-13290 Filed 8-11-06; 8:45 am]
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