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This full day program is designed for those who export (or temporarily import) defense articles, defense services, or technical data. The program is intended to enhance participants' understanding of the role of the DDTC in licensing exports (and temporary imports) of defense (munitions) articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML). Specific topics to be covered will include an overview of DDTC; commodity jurisdiction; registration and eligibility; license preparation; license review process; agreements preparation; ITAR exemptions and a compliance overview.
The instructors are export policy and licensing specialists from the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls in Washington, D.C. The instructors will be available throughout the seminar to answer your questions on how the ITAR regulations affect the export activities of your organization or client.
The program will be held at The Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 North Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103. Registration and continental breakfast will begin at 7:45am on May 15, 2012. The program will begin at 8:15am and end at 4:15pm.
A special conference rate of $129.00 (single/double) room has been arranged with The Memphis Marriott Downtown, 250 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38103. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling 901-527-7300. Mention "Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)” to receive the special conference rate. The deadline for making hotel reservation is April 30, 2012.
The registration fee for the Complying with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) is $220.00 per person. (If you attend Complying with the U.S. Export Controls on May 15-16, 2012, the fee is $625 for all three days), a savings of $50.00. The fee includes continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and materials for all three days. Registration fee is nonrefundable after May 7, 2012. Substitutions may be made at any time. For questions regarding registration, please contact Brenda Montgomery by calling (901) 543-3541 or by email.
To guarantee placement for the BIS seminar: Click here to register. Make your check payable to Greater Memphis Chamber and mailed along with a complete registration form to Greater Memphis Chamber, 22 North Front Street, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38103. Attn: Brenda Montgomery.
For more information or questions on the topics to be covered, please call BIS's Outreach and Educational Services Division at (202) 482-6031 or by email.