The Fundamentals of U.S. Export Control Regulations

This event qualifies for 20 CCS/CES/MCS/MES NCBFAA-NEI

This interactive seminar provides an easy-to-understand education for attendees on U.S. Export and Import Controls with practical guidance and exchange on industry best practices in developing and maintaining a successful International Trade Compliance Program.

The training will focus on the U.S. Government laws and regulations that apply to the export and import of products, technologies, and services and will highlight the specific practices you can implement to ensure your company manages them efficiently and effectively.

THE SEMINAR WILL ADDRESS

International Traffic in Arms Regulations | ITAR
Export Administration Regulations | EAR
Foreign Trade Regulations | FTR
U.S. Customs Regulations
Office of Foreign Assets Control | OFAC
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives | ATF

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Industry and government personnel whose jobs involve international trade activity to include:

Empowered Officials
Program Managers
Corporate Officers
Compliance Managers
Business Development
Contract Managers
Purchasing, Traffic and Logistics
Anyone making important decisions involving international transactions and technical interchanges with Foreign Parties or Persons

SEMINAR AGENDA

This 3-day seminar provides a comprehensive curriculum on the subject matter with exercises and ample opportunities to interact with seminar instructors, peers, and colleagues.

Broad Topics Include:

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DAY 1

Overview And Definitions
Export Controls and Compliance
Jurisdiction And How Your Products, Services, and Technology Are Controlled (EXERCISES)
Exemptions & Exceptions (EXERCISES)
Licensing

DAY 2

Address Attendee Subjects (Provided at Registration)
End User Controls (EXERCISES)
Office Of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Antiboycott Restrictions and Rules
Customs and Shipping Compliance
Where Export Meets Customs
Incoterms (EXERCISES)
Schedule B and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
AES / ACE
Export Documentation and Logistics

DAY 3

Violations, Disclosures, and Consent Agreements
Detentions and Seizures
Voluntary Disclosures Versus Directed Disclosures
Compliance Programs
Procedures and Practices
Documentation and Recordkeeping
General Questions/One-On-One

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks each seminar day
Most recent copy of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Bound seminar manual with notes, links, and other useful tools
Opportunity to ask questions of instructors and to network with peers
Practical exercises to help with understanding and retention of a complex subject
Certificate of Completion and assistance with approval for CLE credit or NCBFAA-NEI credit as requested

Speaker and Presenter Information

Marc Binder

Marc is a senior consultant with ITC Strategies, an internationally-recognized import and export consulting business offering a wide range of tailored services to assist companies—large and small—maintain compliance with the various U.S. laws and regulations associated with exporting or importing goods and services. Prior to joining ITC Strategies, Marc was the Director of Customs Compliance for Goodrich Corporation, where he was responsible for managing the Corporate Customs Compliance program. Prior to Goodrich, Marc was Director of Customs and Export Compliance for TRW Automotive, and prior to that, he was with Lockheed Martin – Government Electronics Systems in Moorestown, NJ for 20 years where he held a number of positions, such as Logistics Analyst, Traffic Manager, Materials Manager, and ultimately, Manager of Import and Export Licensing and Compliance.

Marc recently completed his second term as President of the Society for International Affairs (SIA) and has transitioned from his active role on the SIA Board of Directors to now serve as an Advisor to the Board. During his time on the SIA Board, he also held the office of Secretary/Treasurer from 2016 – 2018 and was Director of Planning and Education from 2006 – 2016. Marc 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). Marc 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.

Marc holds a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and has graduated from the Wharton Management Program, University of Pennsylvania. He also received certificates in Transportation and Distribution Management from Pennsylvania State University as well as training in Defense Packaging of Hazardous Materials for Transportation at the School of Military Packaging Technology at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Marc speaks regularly at conferences and seminars in the U.S. and internationally on import, export, and customs issues. Marc is a native of Philadelphia, PA and now resides in the Annapolis, MD area.

Gregory Creeser

Greg is a senior consultant with ITC Strategies, an internationally-recognized import and export consulting business offering a wide range of tailored services to assist companies—large and small—maintain compliance with the various U.S. laws and regulations associated with exporting or importing goods and services. Prior to joining ITC Strategies, Greg held the position of Corporate Director for International Trade Compliance with Goodrich Corporation’s Washington Operations Office. In this position, Greg was responsible for assisting the export and import compliance programs and international trade requirements for three major sectors with over 100 facilities located throughout the United States and overseas. Prior to Goodrich, Greg worked for four years as the Corporate Manager for Export and Import Compliance within TRW’s Washington Operations office.

Greg began his career in the export arena by serving for two years as a licensing officer within the then “Office” of Defense Trade Controls at the Department of State. In that role, Greg adjudicated export applications relating to Categories I, II, III, XI, and XII as well as Commodity Jurisdiction requests. Prior to his days as a licensing officer, Greg spent eight years with the State Department’s Office of Administration, traveling internationally with various Presidential administrations to arrange the financial and logistic requirements for foreign policy visits made by the Executive Branch. Greg held the position of President of the Board of Directors of the Society for International Affairs (SIA) from 2004-2006. He also held the positions of Vice President, Communications Director, andConferences Director for SIA. Currently, he acts as an advisor to the organization.

Greg is currently a member of the Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG) and has led and participated in numerous working groups to address issues and provide recommendations to the DDTC. DTAG members are appointed by the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs on the basis of individual substantive and technical expertise and qualifications and are drawn from a representative cross-section of U.S. defense industry, association, academic, and foundation personnel, including appropriate technical and military experts. Greg regularly speaks at conferences and seminars both in the U.S. and internationally on export issues. Greg received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Economics from Texas A&M University in 1987.