BIS forgoes differentiating between emerging, foundational technologies

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security this week said it will not distinguish between “emerging” and “foundational” technologies when issuing export controls. BIS on Monday published a proposed rule for export controls on marine toxins in the Federal Register. In doing so, it proffered a new way to implement the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. Section 1758 of ECRA directs the president to establish an interagency process to identify emerging and foundational technologies. But rather than identify...