Bureau of Industry and Security

Bureau of Industry and Security - BIS -
State level	Federal agency within the portfolio of the United States Department of Commerce
Supervisory authority	United States Department of Commerce ( Department of Commerce )
founding	2001
Headquarters	Washington, DC
Authority management	Eric L. Hirschhorn, Under Secretary for Industry and Security
Web presence	www.bis.doc.gov

The Bureau of Industry and Security ( BIS, about Bureau of Industry and Security ) is a partial authority of the Department of Commerce of the United States , which with high technology is concerned and national security.

The main task of the BIS is to ensure the national security of the United States at various levels. For this purpose, she controls u. a. the export of sensitive goods such as B. Weapons of Mass Destruction and Dual Use Goods . In addition, the BIS is responsible for implementing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which regulate the export and re-export of most commercial products.

In addition, the BIS is responsible for ensuring compliance with international agreements, such as B. the Wassenaar Agreement . The BIS also advises US companies on compliance with international trade agreements.

The BIS also has offices outside of the United States. These overseas offices are located in the People's Republic of China , India , Russia and the United Arab Emirates .

Head of agency is an Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security ; currently this is Eric L. Hirschhorn. The agency is based in Washington, DC

Web links

• www.bis.doc.gov Website of the Bureau of Industry and Security (English)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ www.bis.doc.gov BIS> Under Secretary for Industry and Security (Engl.). Accessed June 7, 2010
2. ^ Achim Albrecht: The responsible authorities in US export law. US Export Regulations 15 (3), pp. 39-41 (2009), ISSN  1611-4000