List of Controlled Technologies

Generally, technologies that are subject to export controls have potential military applications, whether "dual use" technologies having both legitimate commercial purposes and potential military applications or technologies clearly military in nature.

Technologies such as Nuclear Materials, propulsion systems, and biological/chemical toxins, to name a few, can be easily identified as falling into the regulatory scheme of export controls. However, some areas of technology that would not normally be considered as having military applications can be subject to export controls. For example, computer hardware that you can purchase from any major vendor could be subject to export controls.

Principal Investigators need to be aware of the technologies covered by export control regulations in the preparation of research proposals. The following lists of technologies can help guide you in that determination. If you are unsure, please contact of the Office of Research Services for assistance.

CATEGORIES: EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS

Category 0 Nuclear Materials, Facilities & Equipment (and Miscellaneous Items) Category 1 Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms, and Toxins
Category 2 Materials Processing
Category 3 Electronics Design, Development and Production
Category 4 Computers
Category 5 (Part 1) - Telecommunications (Part 2) - Information Security Category 6 Sensors and Lasers
Category 7 Navigation and Avionics
Category 8 Marine
Category 9 Propulsion Systems, Space Vehicles and Related Equipment

CATEGORIES: INTERNATIONAL TRAFFICKING IN ARMS REGULATIONS

Category I    Firearms, Close Assault Weapons and Combat Shotguns
Category II   Materials, Chemicals, Microorganisms, and Toxins
Category III   Ammunition/Ordnance
Category IV  Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets, Torpedoes, Bombs and Mines
Category V  Explosives and Energetic Materials, Propellants, Incendiary Agents and Their Constituents
Category VI  Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment.
Category VII  Tanks and Military Vehicles
Category VIII  Aircraft and Associated Equipment
Category IX   Military Training Equipment
Category X   Protective Personnel Equipment
Category XI   Military Electronics
Category XII  Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical and Guidance and Control Equipment
Category XIII  Auxiliary Military Equipment
Category XIV Toxicological Agents, Including Chemical Agents, Biological Agents, and Associated Equipment
Category XV  Spacecraft Systems and Associated Equipment
Category XVI  Nuclear Weapons, Design and Testing Related Items
Category XVII Classified Articles, Technical Data and Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated
Category XVIII  Directed Energy Weapons
Category XX  Submersible Vessels, Oceanographic and Associated Equipment

EAR: Enforced by the Department of Commerce through its Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Primarily covers technologies and technical information with both commercial and military applications (chemicals, satellites, software, etc.) Text of regulations

List of controlled technologies is found in 15 CFR 774, Supplement I, and referred to as the Commodity Control List (CCL).

ITAR: 22 CFR '' 120-130 are promulgated and implemented by the Department of State and regulate defense articles and services and related technical data that are identified on the Munitions Control List (MCL), 22 CFR ' 121. Text of regulations
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Munitions Control List (MCL). Examples would be explosives, rocket systems, etc. For a list of controlled technologies see 22 CFR 121.1.

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