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What is the purpose of the procedures outlined in this section?
To provide guidelines on submitting electronic documents to BIS
What is required during the initial registration process for submitting documents electronically?
Name of the entity, address, and contact details of an account administrator
Who has the authority to register the entity for making electronic submissions?
Account administrator
What role does the account administrator play in the electronic submission process?
Adding and removing users and managing account roles
What action can an account administrator take regarding individual user statuses?
Terminate an individual user's administrator status
Which type of notifications are covered under the procedures in this section?
License Exception AGR notifications
What is the purpose of support documents for evaluation of foreign parties in license applications?
To add conditions and restrictions placed on the transaction in addition to those by BIS.
In which situation is a support document NOT required, even if generally imposed?
When the license application is for commodities controlled for short supply reasons.
Which support documents are issued by foreign governments according to the text?
Some support documents.
Under what circumstance might a support document still be required for a transaction involving a foreign governmental party?
When the ultimate consignee or purchaser is a foreign government agency.
Which country has a specific requirement for obtaining support documents in license applications?
The People's Republic of China.
For which type of license application is a support document NOT required?
'Software or technology' licenses.
'Short supply reasons' refer to commodities controlled under which part of the EAR?
Part 754.
'Encryption commodities controlled under ECCN 5A002, 5A004 or 5B002' imply what regarding support documents?
'Encryption commodities' sometimes necessitate a support document.
'End-Use Certificate requirements under the Chemical Weapons Convention' are addressed in which section of the EAR?
§745.2 of EAR.
What type of license application does NOT need a support document?
A license application for exhibition purposes only.
What is the role of an individual user in the SNAP-R system?
An individual user can submit license applications, classification requests, and License Exception AGR notifications.
What is the effect of an individual user's submission to BIS?
BIS may refuse a submission if it believes the individual user lacks authority.
What action should be taken if an individual user is no longer authorized to make submissions?
The account administrator should remove the individual user promptly.
Who is responsible for updating the filing entity's identifying information?
The filing entities must update their information through their account administrators.
What information are individual users required to keep accurate and current?
Their name, telephone number, facsimile number, and email address.
What is the role of the account administrator in the SNAP-R system?
All of the above.
What type of submissions require additional requirements to be addressed in the license application?
All of the above.
What is the purpose of the SNAP-R system?
To facilitate the submission of export and reexport license applications, classification requests, and License Exception AGR notifications.
What action can BIS take if it believes an individual user lacks authority to make a submission?
Refuse to accept the submission.
What is the purpose of the PRC End-User Statement mentioned in the text?
To provide a description of the commodity to be exported
What is the purpose of providing a manufacturer's catalog, brochure, or technical specifications along with the PRC End-User Statement?
To provide additional details about the commodities being exported
What is the purpose of the Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser mentioned in the text?
To provide information about the end-user of the exported commodities
When can the Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser be used in place of the PRC End-User Statement?
When the commodities are valued at $75,000 or less and are for servicing previously exported commodities
What is the consequence if an order is split into multiple license applications solely to avoid the requirement to obtain a Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser?
The applicant will be required to obtain the Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser
What is the exception to the general requirement to obtain a Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser?
When the applicant and consignee are the same entity and the required statements are contained in the license application
What is the consequence of making any corrections, additions, or alterations to a PRC End-User Statement after it has been issued by the Government of the People's Republic of China?
The applicant must note the changes in a separate statement on file
How long is a PRC End-User Statement valid?
Until the quantities of items identified on the Statement have been shipped
What is the purpose of the requirement to obtain a Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser for license applications involving '600 Series Major Defense Equipment'?
To provide information about the end-user of the exported commodities
What is the purpose of the note stating that an order may not be split into multiple license applications solely to avoid a requirement to obtain a Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser?
To prevent applicants from circumventing the requirement to obtain the statement
If the ultimate consignee and purchaser are separate entities, what must be prepared and signed?
Separate statements
Who must sign the statement if the ultimate consignee and purchaser elect to complete Form BIS-711?
Both the ultimate consignee and purchaser
What is the definition of a 'responsible official' according to the text?
Someone with personal knowledge of the information and authority to bind the ultimate consignee or purchaser
What is not allowed when it comes to the authority to sign the statement?
The authority to sign the statement may not be delegated to any person whose authority to sign is not inherent in their official position
What must the consignee and/or purchaser do with respect to the information in their statement(s)?
They must submit information that is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and promptly send a new statement to the applicant if changes occur
What is the requirement for the validity period of a Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser?
The first license application must be submitted within one year from the date the statement was signed
What type of document is required for license applications for certain firearms and related commodities destined for member countries of the Organization of American States (OAS)?
FC Import Certificate or equivalent official document
Which of the following commodities are subject to the requirement for an FC Import Certificate or equivalent document for OAS member states?
All commodities controlled for 'FC Column 1' reasons under the specified ECCNs
Which of the following statements about the OAS Model Regulations is correct?
The requirement for an FC Import Certificate is consistent with the OAS Model Regulations described in §742.17 of the EAR
What is the purpose of the FC Import Certificate or equivalent document for OAS member states?
To track the import of firearms and related commodities
What information may certain countries require for the tariff classification number?
Manufacturer's name and country of manufacture
What is NOT the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)?
ECCN itself
What is the requirement for alterations on an FC Import Certificate after it has been used to support a license application?
Any alterations must be noted by the applicant in a separate statement
How long is an FC Import Certificate or equivalent official document valid for when issued by an OAS member country?
Until the expiration date on the Certificate or four years, whichever is shorter
What is required for BIS licenses for ECCNs 0A501 and 0A505 commodities prior to export?
Current FC Import Certificate on file
For exports and reexports to an OAS member country, what must applicants submit with the license application?
Initial FC Import Certificate
What is one of the OAS member countries mentioned in the text?
Mexico
What can be used as an equivalent official document in place of an FC Import Certificate?
Import License
Who must request the FC Import Certificate or equivalent official document from the government of the importing country?
Importer
What information must be contained in the FC Import Certificate or its official equivalent according to the text?
Applicant's name and address
Which of the following is a requirement for the description of commodities in the FC Import Certificate?
Technical description and total quantity
What should be included in the FC Import Certificate regarding ammunition?
Caliber, velocity, and force
What must the FC Import Certificate contain about the end user(s), if different from the importer?
Name, address, and signature of end user
What should be included in the FC Import Certificate about the exporter?
Name and address of exporter
What is a required element on an FC Import Certificate or its official equivalent according to the text?
Unique country code of issuing country
What is required for license applications including cameras classified under ECCN 6A003 destined for the PRC?
A PRC End-User Statement
Who issues and administers the PRC End-User Statements?
Ministry of Commerce of the PRC
What is one of the factors upon which BIS bases its licensing action, according to the text?
End uses and other considerations
When can a license application filed during the grace period require the submission of additional evidence?
Within 45 days after the regulatory change
Which commodities destined for the PRC require a PRC End-User Statement regardless of value?
Computers
Where must the license applicant's name appear on the PRC End-User Statement?
As the applicant, supplier, or order party
Who will not seek or consider recommendations from a foreign government as to the action to be taken on a license application?
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
What is included on the PRC End-User Statement signed by an official of MOFCOM?
(i) Title of contract and contract number (optional); (ii) Names of importer and exporter; (iii) End user and end use; (iv) Description of the commodity, quantity and dollar value; and (v) Signature of the importer and date
Which items destined for PRC necessitate a PRC End-User Statement if their value is above $5,000?
Personal computers requiring a license to PRC
What is granted to license applications during a grace period following regulatory change?
Relief from new support documentation requirements for 45 days
Under what circumstances will BIS consider granting an exception to the requirement for obtaining a support document?
When the applicant is unable to meet the requirements due to circumstances beyond their control
What is the requirement for English translations of support documents?
Both b and c
What is the responsibility of the license applicant regarding the information contained in a support document?
Both a and c
When can a license applicant submit a license application without first obtaining the required support document?
The applicant can submit the license application prior to receipt of the support document, but must obtain it before the items can be exported, reexported, or transferred
What is the requirement for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region documents referenced in 748.13?
They are not used to evaluate license applications and must be obtained before shipment
What is the responsibility of the license applicant regarding misrepresentations in the support document?
Misrepresentations in the support document may subject the responsible parties to administrative or criminal action by BIS
What is the requirement for the license applicant to retain the support document?
The applicant must retain either the original or a copy of the support document
What is the consequence if the license is granted but the applicant has not yet obtained the required support document?
The items authorized on the license cannot be exported, reexported, or transferred until the applicant obtains the support document
What is the purpose of the support documents referenced in the text?
To verify the accuracy and completeness of the information provided in the license application
Learn about the procedures for registering to submit electronic documents to BIS for export and reexport license applications, classification requests, and License Exception AGR notifications.
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