Export Control

Export controls are designed to protect items and information critical to maintaining national security and foreign policy interests for the United States. Export controls apply to activities ranging from discussions with foreign nationals to the transfer of equipment. As a National Laboratory with a critical national security mission and important international collaborations, it is imperative that LANL is a responsible exporter.

Summary of Policy

Many countries, including the United States, impose restrictions on exports and other dealings with certain countries, entities, and individuals, including foreign nationals. Export controls are based on government rules and regulations that govern the transfer of both unclassified and classified commodities, technologies, and software to non-U.S. entities or individuals. Laboratory management is committed to adhering to all applicable U.S. export rules and regulations and obtaining necessary licenses or approvals. Please contact the Export Control Team with any questions.

Do the Right Thing

Complete required annual training on Laboratory requirements and procedures regarding export control.
Comply with all Laboratory requirements and procedures regarding export control.
Be aware of which countries are subject to embargoes and sanctions. The list is subject to change so you should consult the list of embargoed countries on the Export Control website.

Common Questions

I submitted a document to Review and Approval System for Scientific and Technical Information (RASSTI) for review. Do I also need Export Control review?

Yes. Export Control review is required for all presentations and publications. Your responsible line manager (RLM) must verify the absence of controlled information in RASSTI submittals in coordination with the Export Control team, who may be contacted at 665-2194 and by emailing export@lanl.gov.

Who is a foreign national for the purposes of the U.S. export control laws?

Any person who is not a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident alien of the United States, or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

What is considered “exporting”?

An export is the transfer or transmission of any commodity (material, item, equipment or hardware), controlled technology (technical data or information), or controlled software (commercial or custom-made) to any non-U.S. person or entity inside or outside of the U.S. by any means (direct-hand over, shipment, visual, or verbal transfer).

Additional Resources:

Export Control office, 665-2194, export@lanl.gov
Embargoed Countries List
Export Import Guide
P805, Export Control