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ITAR/EAR Boot Camp: Achieving Compliance

FEBRUARY 9-10, 2021webinar

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An intensive two-day learning experience focused on the basics of the ITAR and EAR. Seminar Level I focuses on the principles of defense trade controls with practical examples, case studies, and small group discussions and provides attendees with unparalleled insight into the application of export controls..Topics include State/DDTC and the Regulations, Understanding ITAR-Controlled Technical Data, How to Complete a DSP-5, Licensing Non-U.S. Persons, Utilizing ITAR Exemptions, Recordkeeping, and Compliance in the Age of Export Reform.

This comprehensive seminar also focuses on licensing in the 600 Series with case studies and classification exercises. Topics include Understanding Commerce/BIS & the Regulations, The Ten General Prohibitions, How to Use the Country Charts & Reasons for Control, Preparing License & Classification Requests using SNAP-R, List Based License Exceptions & Embargoes, How to Use the Strategic Trade Authorization (STA), Export Enforcement & Preventing Violations.

INSTRUCTORS

AGENDA

SEMINAR POLICIES

CECP & NEI CREDITS

SEMINAR TUITION - $875

DISCOUNT FOR GROUPS:

$795/each - Team of 2

$700/each - Team of 3 or more

20% discount off regulation tuition with coupon code ECS20Group

Viewing Conflict? No Problem! We understand that it can be difficult to manage a multitude of responsibilities on any given day, so if you miss part or all of the program we will provide access to the recording for a period of two weeks for you to view - and review.

AGENDA

DAY 1: Tuesday, February 9th:
10AM - 4PM with 30 minute break for lunch at 12:30

  • Understanding State/DDTC and the Export Control Reform (ECR)
  • The Order of Review, Specially Designed & the Commodity Jurisdiction Process
  • Understanding ITAR-Controlled Technical Data & the Public Domain
  • How to Complete a DSP-5
  • Licensing Non-U.S. Persons
  • Utilizing ITAR Exemptions
  • Violations & Lessons Learned

DAY 2: Wednesday, February 10th:
10AM - 4PM with 30 minute break for lunch at 12:30

  • Understanding Commerce/BIS & the Regulations
  • The Ten General Prohibitions & Red Flags
  • Reading the ECCN, Reasons for Control & Country Charts
  • Preparing License & Classification Requests using SNAP-R
  • License Exceptions & the Strategic Trade Authorization (STA)
  • Due Diligence: Preventing Violations
  • Recordkeeping & Compliance Under the EAR

*agenda topics and timing are subject to change

"The interaction and polling questions are an extremely effective learning tool. The exercises are a major plus that keeps us coming back to attend ECS Seminars"

Northrop Gumman
Director of Export Compliance

INSTRUCTORS

Suzanne Palmer, President, Export Compliance Solutions, a former Licensing Officer at the State Department, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), with 20 years of direct experience in the U.S. defense industry. After leaving the State Department, Ms. Palmer joined Northrop Grumman’s Electronic Systems in Baltimore and then went on to work at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. Ms. Palmer combined this unique experience to found ECS in 2003. The ECS team provides training to help compliance officials successfully apply U.S. export control regulations and establish viable export compliance programs. Ms. Palmer has worked on the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG), was appointed to serve as a Special Compliance Officer (SCO) for a company operating under a Consent Agreement and is an active speaker for various professional organizations.

Lisa Bencivenga has has over twenty years of varied experience in export/import licensing and compliance issues with major defense contractors. She has had the leading role in developing and implementing internal compliance programs, providing regulatory guidance, instituting license databases, training personnel at all corporate levels, conducting audits requested by clients and/or directed by the U.S. Department of State, coordinating investigations and working closely with legal departments while administering the full spectrum of corporate international export/import activities. She has several years of experience in space-related export issues which includes obtaining and implementing complex licensing arrangements related to spacecraft and launch activities as a result of her employment with Orbital Sciences Corporation and The Boeing Company.

Marc Binder is a co-founder and principal partner in the Import / Export Compliance Consulting Firm International Trade Compliance Strategies (ITC Strategies). ITC Strategies (established 2007) is a comprehensive Export and Import Compliance consulting business, which offers a wide range of services from one-time compliance assessments to the development of complete corporate compliance programs. Prior to joining ITC Strategies, Marc was the Director of Customs Compliance for Goodrich Corporation, where he was responsible for developing and managing the Corporate Customs Compliance program. Prior to joining Goodrich, Marc was Director of Customs and Export Compliance for TRW Automotive, and prior to that he was Manager of Import and Export Licensing and Compliance for Lockheed Martin – Government Electronics Systems in Moorestown, NJ.

Marc is currently serving as President of the Society for International Affairs (SIA) and is a former two-term member of the Department of Commerce Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee (RPTAC) and a former three-term member of the Department of State, Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). He is a licensed Customs Broker and was certified in the fields of Defense logistics and Hazardous Materials Transportation. Marc has been active in the International Logistics, Export and Import fields for the past 30 plus years.

SEMINAR POLICIES & CREDITS

CLE Credits: ECS will seek accrediations for those attendees interested in receiving CLE credit in the state of Maryland.

NEI/NCBFAA Credits: ECS will seek accrediations for those attendees interested in receiving CLE credit in the state of Maryland.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Participants may cancel and attend another class. Substitute attendees are also allowed. No cash refunds will be made without 72 hours advance notice.