Jurisdiction and Classification: Handling CJs, CCATS, Self-Determinations, and Creating JCA Systems

Jurisdiction and Classification:

Handling CJs, CCATS, Self-Determinations, and Creating JCA Systems

Obtaining the correct export jurisdiction and classification is the crucial first step to compliance. A mistake, even an innocent one, can lead to costly and significant consequences. As such, it is critical that organizations develop effective jurisdiction and classification assessment (JCA) systems to review their products (including services, technical information, and software) to ensure they are appropriately controlled.

In addition, the latest regulatory changes under Export Control Reform have altered the way that organizations should obtain guidance from DDTC and BIS. It is no longer the case that a commodity jurisdiction request must, or should, be submitted in all scenarios, as some issues may be resolved by other official guidance. Knowing when and how to obtain this guidance is now essential.

Led by a former senior member of DDTC’s commodity jurisdiction and rulemaking sections, Christopher Stagg, who was responsible for revising export control regulations under Export Control Reform and was involved in more than 500 CJ cases, this webinar is intended to bring organizations up-to-speed on how to effectively and efficiently perform jurisdiction and classification assessments and develop internal classification systems from the ground up. It is also intended to help organizations identify when and how to reach out to the government for guidance or official determinations.

Agenda

Introduction to Jurisdiction and Classification
Order of Review – USML and CCL
Applying “Specially Designed” – The Easy Way
Analyzing Services, Technical Information, and Software
Documenting Assessments
Creating Internal Methods and Systems for Export Jurisdiction and Classification
Seeking Government Guidance
To CJ or not to CJ – And Why it Should be Treated as a Quasi-court Case
Strategic CJ Requests
CCATS Requests
Advisory Opinions
Using Public Comments
Practical Pointers
Advanced Issues (Mixed Jurisdiction)

This webinar will provide PowerPoint slides and include commentary from Christopher Stagg, whose experience as a senior regulator with the U.S. Department of State and in private practice gives him unique understanding of the successful strategies companies require to navigate export controls and other national security related matters. Webinar participants are invited to submit questions during the webinar. The final 30 minutes of the webinar will be allotted to answering attendees’ questions.

ach registrant will receive a copy of the presentation, certificate of completion, and access to the webinar recording.

Webinar Details:

Date: May 2, 2018

Time: 1:00 PM EDT

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes (Comprised of 1 hour of commentary and 30 minute Q&A session)

Cost: $195 per person (additional employees from the same company $50 each up to 2 employees)

Can’t make the live broadcast of this webinar? Don’t worry; you will receive access to the webinar, via recording and PowerPoint presentation.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Christopher Stagg

With key experience in both government and industry, Christopher Stagg advises clients on all aspects of U.S. export control laws and particularly involving strategic issues, jurisdiction and classification matters, internal investigations and enforcement defense.

Mr. Stagg’s experience as a senior regulator with the U.S. Department of State and in private practice gives him unique understanding of the successful strategies companies require to navigate export controls and other national security related matters.

Mr. Stagg served with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) at the U.S. Department of State from 2010 to 2013. In this position he was the deputy lead for the U.S. Department of State on Export Control Reform to rewrite U.S. export control laws under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This included the most significant update to the entire U.S. Munitions List in thirty years.

Additionally, Mr. Stagg was a leading member of the Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) section that determines whether items are on the U.S. Munitions List. He was involved in more than 500 CJ determinations and appeals, and authored the government’s procedures and regulations on reviewing requests. Mr. Stagg also authored the U.S. policy on designating and determining items on the U.S. Munitions List within section 120.3 of the ITAR.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, State & Local Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies