Preliminary Technology Evaluation

When a Technology Evaluation is performed, the goal is to determine whether a piece of equipment or technology is controlled under either the EAR (Commerce Control List) or the ITAR (Munitions List). 

 

Preliminary Evaluation

A preliminary evaluation often rules out the need for any further evaluation. Researchers need to share the following information with the OSP administrators and legal staff :

 

· Will any portion of the research be conducted off the research institution’s main campus or outside the United States?

· Under this research project, will the research results and/or any deliverable be sent to a foreign country or foreign citizen (other than a foreign national in the U.S. at an accredited university) prior to publication?

· Does this research project involve technology or devices designed or capable for use in military, security or intelligence applications?

· Has any collaborator or the sponsor indicated that export-controlled items are necessary for the work to be performed or that they cannot be shared with non-U.S. citizens?  Are there any restrictions on publication?

· Does the research project raise any of the issues surrounding deemed exports and the use of foreign nationals?

· Does the research project require

o the development of any of the following

à Systems, equipment and components

à Test, inspection and production equipments

à Materials

à Software and technology or

o the use of any related laboratory equipment which are found on the export control lists, the Commerce Control List (CCL) or the Munitions List (USML)?

 

Where any of these questions are answered in the affirmative, a full technology evaluation should be performed by an OSP export control specialist with assistance from the researcher and/or administrator.  Resolution of any questions generally turn to technical aspects of the equipment or technology.

 

Full Technology Evaluation

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