The U.S. Government periodically publishes laws, regulations, executive orders, or directives that identify entities, companies or persons that are prohibited or restricted from engaging in specific transactions or activities that may apply to institutions of higher education. Activities such as international travel, research collaboration, providing or receiving services, and/or hosting visitors from entities will require a review by the Export Control Officer prior to engaging in any activities with them. 

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)…

This policy addresses compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV or University) and University employees, agents, and contractors. It is the policy of the University to fully comply with applicable requirements under the ITAR and related regulations. 

The Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the U.S. Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, narcotics traffickers, those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and other threats to the national security, foreign policy or economy of the United States. As part of its enforcement efforts, OFAC publishes a list of individuals and companies owned or controlled…