BIS Releases Export Compliance Guidelines in Spanish
(December 16, 2021)
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is pleased to introduce two Spanish-language guidance documents, Elementos de un ECP (Elements of an ECP) and Directrices de Cumplimiento Para Las Exportaciones (Export Compliance Guidelines). The English and Spanish language versions of Elements of an ECP are posted on BIS’s website here and here ; the two versions of the Export Compliance Guidelines are here, in English, and here, in Spanish.
The documents, both of which focus on the elements that BIS recommends as part of a comprehensive export compliance program, are among the resources and services that BIS makes available to the exporting public to assist with compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR, 730 – 774) (EAR). For additional information on export compliance, please visit the Export Management and Compliance page on BIS’s website.
BIS is releasing the two documents as part of its commitment to the implementation of executive Order 13985 of January 20, 2021, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. BIS chose to offer the documents in Spanish based on data from the Department of Commerce’s Census Bureau and Minority Business Development Agency indicating that after English, Spanish is the language most frequently spoken in the United States, and, that while a disproportionately small number of minority business enterprises are exporters, these businesses benefit more from exporting as compared to nonminority-owned firms.
BIS Releases Export Compliance Guidelines in Spanish
December 16, 2021
(Consulte a continuación este anuncio en español)
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is pleased to introduce two Spanish-language guidance documents, Elementos de un ECP (Elements of an ECP) and Directrices de Cumplimiento Para Las Exportaciones (Export Compliance Guidelines). The English and Spanish language versions of Elements of an ECP are posted on BIS’s website here and here; the two versions of the Export Compliance Guidelines are here, in English, and here, in Spanish.
The documents, both of which focus on the elements that BIS recommends as part of a comprehensive export compliance program, are among the resources and services that BIS makes available to the exporting public to assist with compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR, 730 – 774) (EAR). For additional information on export compliance, please visit the Export Management and Compliance page on BIS’s website.
BIS is releasing the two documents as part of its commitment to the implementation of executive Order 13985 of January 20, 2021, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. BIS chose to offer the documents in Spanish based on data from the Department of Commerce’s Census Bureau and Minority Business Development Agency indicating that after English, Spanish is the language most frequently spoken in the United States, and, that while a disproportionately small number of minority business enterprises are exporters, these businesses benefit more from exporting as compared to nonminority-owned firms.
BIS’s partnership with exporters is essential to the success of its mission to “advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership.” With the release of these two guidance documents in Spanish, BIS hopes to encourage more minority business enterprises to export their products.
La Oficina de Industria y Seguridad (BIS) publica las pautas de cumplimiento de exportaciones en español
16 Diciembre 2021
La Oficina de Industria y Seguridad (BIS) se complace en presentar dos documentos de orientación en español, Elementos de un ECP (Elementos de un ECP) y Directrices de Cumplimiento Para Las Exportaciones (Normas de Cumplimiento de Exportaciones). Las versiones en inglés y español de Elementos de un ECP se publican en el sitio web de BIS aqui y aqui; las dos versiones de las Directrices de cumplimiento de exportaciones están aqui y aquí.
Los documentos, cuales se enfocan en los elementos que recomienda BIS como parte de un programa integral de cumplimiento de exportaciones, se encuentran entre los recursos y servicios que BIS pone a disposición del público exportador para ayudar con el cumplimiento de las Regulaciones de Administración de Exportaciones (15 CFR, 730). - 774) (EAR). Para obtener información adicional sobre el cumplimiento de las exportaciones, visite la página gestión y cumplimiento de las exportaciones en el sitio web de BIS.
BIS publica los dos documentos como parte de su compromiso con la implementación de la Orden ejecutiva 13985 del 20 de enero de 2021, Promoción de la equidad racial y el apoyo a las comunidades desatendidas a través del gobierno federal. BIS optó por ofrecer los documentos en español basándose en datos de la Oficina del Censo del Departamento de Comercio y la Agencia de Desarrollo de Negocios de Minorías que indica que después del inglés, el español es el idioma que se habla con más frecuencia en los Estados Unidos, y aunque, las empresas comerciales de minorías que son exportadoras son un número desproporcionadamente pequeño, estas empresas se benefician más de la exportación en comparación con las empresas que no pertenecen a minorías.
La asociación de BIS con los exportadores es esencial para el éxito de su misión de "promover la seguridad nacional, la política exterior y los objetivos económicos de los EE. UU. Asegurando un control de exportaciones efectivo y un sistema de cumplimiento de tratados y promoviendo el liderazgo tecnológico estratégico continuo de los EE. UU.". Con la publicación de estos dos documentos de orientación en español, BIS espera alentar a más empresas minoritarias a exportar sus productos.
How to Develop an Export Compliance Program (ECP)
Are you interested in the success and growth of your business as well as being export compliant? The decision to develop an ECP (Export Compliance Program) is not only a smart business strategy, but also an investment in your organization’s future.
Join BIS experts and learn what the critical core ECP elements are and the benefits of having one in place. This program is designed to help you create your organization’s written compliance program or enhance what you already have established.
The seminar will focus on industry best practices of effective compliance programs that will help you efficiently manage your export compliance requirements by implementing strategies and safeguards that can minimize the risk of an export violation.
This seminar includes:
- small group discussions
- interactive and hands-on exercises
- one-on-one counseling opportunities
- compliance-peer networking
- written compliance materials to assist in ECP development/enhancement
Comments from our past attendees:
"Best export function I've attended to date!"
"The friendly atmosphere and speakers made this excellent."
"The broad scope is excellent and speakers did a good job condensing complex topics into short presentations."
The Bureau of Industry and Security
Presents
Strategic Trade Compliance Symposium
November 5-6, 2014
Washington, DC
For those that have requested a more in-depth export compliance course offering, this is it. This inaugural Strategic Trade Compliance Symposium is a two- day program dedicated to bringing the business community up-to-speed on the latest initiatives underway in export compliance from a wide variety of U.S. Government experts, including the latest developments in the Export Control Reform initiative.
During the two-day program, you will learn first-hand from senior U.S. Government officials about the elements of an effective export compliance program as well as the current issues and trends in export control policies, regulations, enforcement, legal and practices. Both days will include networking opportunities, offering you the chance to mingle and discuss issues of concern with BIS presenters, other federal agencies, and fellow participants.
Location and Time
The Strategic Trade Compliance Symposium will be held November 5-6, 2014 at the Hotel Monaco Washington DC, located at 700 F St, NW Washington, DC 20004. Symposium sessions will run from 8:30am to 5:00pm on both days. Each day will conclude with an informal networking session in the Hotel Monaco. The registration fee is $405.00 per person and advance registration is required.
About the Instructors
The instructors are experienced export compliance specialists from BIS' Washington, D.C. headquarters. In addition, representatives from the Bureau of the Census, Department of Treasury Foreign Assets Control Office, Office of Export Enforcement, Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection have been invited to present.
The instructors will be available throughout the seminar to answer your questions on how U.S. export control requirements and regulations affect the export activities of your organization or client.
Have Our Specialists Review Your ECP
If you are writing an ECP for the first time or want some help updating an existing ECP, then we are here to help. Senior Export Compliance Specialists will review your ECP based on the Export Compliance Guidelines: The Elements of an Effective Export Compliance Program. This is a free service but companies are limited to just one submission. Typically, ECPs will be returned to the originator within 30 calendar days.
Submitting Your ECP
Send your written ECP via email to:
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Format: PDF or Word
Include a description of your company or link to your "About Us" page
No Cookie Cutter Approach
Like fingerprints on a person, ECPs are unique to each company. More importantly, an effective ECP requires a high-level of detail with easy to read instructions. Lofty and vague policy statements should be strictly limited in an ECP. Look to build, educate, and enhance whenever possible.
Resources on ECPs
Review our comprehensive guide to the eight elements, "Export Compliance Guidelines: The Elements of an Effective Export Compliance Program." This extensive book offers an in-depth explanation on the eight elements and how they relate to the requirements set in the Export Administration Regulations. Scattered throughout the book are examples, templates, charts, figures, and illustrations to assist you in drafting your own Export Compliance Manual.
Within the manual is the "Audit Module: Self-Assessment Tool." a checklist to compare your procedures against the Compliance Guidelines ECP. Whether you are developing your organization’s ECP manual for the first time or whether you are assessing your established ECP, it’s a good practice to periodically examine your procedures and see if you need to add, change or omit different parts.