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Notice May Exempt Trade-Related Rulemakings From Procedural Requirements
March 14, 2025 |Other U.S.

The State Department released a notice March 13 that says all U.S. agency “efforts” to “control … the transfer of goods, services, data, technology, and other items across the borders of the United States” are a “foreign affairs function” exempt from Administrative Procedure Act rulemaking and hearing requirements under 5 U.S.C. 553 and 554. When asked to clarify, a State Department spokesperson said: "The determination speaks for itself."

State Dept. Approves Military Sale to Japan, Australia
March 12, 2025 |Other U.S.

The State Department approved potential military sales to Japan and Australia, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said March 10. The sale to Japan includes $200 million worth of “Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles Capability Support” and related equipment, which will be provided by the U.S. government. Australia will get $91.2 million worth of “Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System-Alternate Warhead Rounds” and related equipment, and the principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin divisions in Texas and Australia.

BIS Seeking Comments on CWC Information Collection
March 7, 2025 |Other U.S.

The Bureau of Industry and Security is seeking comments on an information collection related to declarations to the Chemical Weapons Convention. BIS said each CWC member must make “initial and annual declarations on certain facilities” that produce, import or export certain toxic chemicals and their precursors. Facilities subject to inspection by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons must also submit certain information. Comments are due May 6.

Topics:Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
State Dept. Expediting Military Sales to Israel
March 4, 2025 |Other U.S.

The State Department is using emergency authorities to expedite $4 billion in military “assistance” to Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. He added that the Trump administration has approved nearly $12 billion in foreign military sales to Israel, and it “will continue to use all available tools to fulfill America’s long-standing commitment to Israel’s security, including means to counter security threats.” At least one Republican lawmaker had accused the Biden administration of delaying arms sales to Israel (see 2411040038 and 2410040042).

State Dept. Approves Military Sale to Romania
February 20, 2025 |Other U.S.

The State Department approved a possible $84 million military sale to Romania, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said this week. The sale includes "GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs" and related equipment. The principal contractor will be Boeing.