Author: Catherine

Prepare for International Travel

Are there restrictions on where I can go? Are there restriction on what can I take? Personal Electronic Devices Are there restrictions​ on who I can transact with?​ What other resources are available for university related overseas travel? Are there restrictions on where I can go? Travel to comprehensively embargoed countries (Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea) requires a […]

Know What is Excluded from Export Controls

Both the ITAR and the EAR recognize a number of important exemptions and exclusions to the Export Control Laws. Of particular relevance to the Washington University community are the Fundamental Research Exclusion (FRE), the Public Domain Exclusion, and the Educational Information Exclusion. Fundamental Research Exclusion Information from “fundamental research” is excluded from export control laws. […]

Spot Red Flags

Activities which involve the following “red flags” may be subject to export controls: 1. Contractual restrictions that destroy the Fundamental Research Exclusion​​: restrictions on the university’s right to publish or disseminate project results or information limitations on participation or access by non-U.S. Persons sponsor has prior approval rights over publication content (review is acceptable) 2. […]

Technology Control Plans

Download the Washington University Technology Control Plan Template (DOC). What is a Technology Control Plan (TCP)? In cases where it has been determined that items, information, or technology are exports controlled under the ITAR or the EAR and no exemptions or exclusions are available, the Export Control Manager will assist the Principle Investigator (PI) to […]

Export Control Policy

Created 01/2013 Introduction and Purpose As part of its mission to create and transmit knowledge through research, education and patient care, Washington University strives to maintain a diverse and vibrant academic community that welcomes foreign researchers and encourages international collaborations for the general advancement of human knowledge. In its Policy on Open Research And Free […]

Annual Inventory Form

To be kept on file for 2 years. DAF/DCM Registrations The required annual inventory for WashU is performed on a single day every spring. Researchers with controlled substances will be contacted and provided the material needed to submit for that year’s inventory. Please contact EH&S with questions or to obtain blank inventory forms. Individual Registrations […]

Initial Inventory Form

To be completed only once, at time of original request and must be kept on file permanently and retrievable in lab. Schedule II (PDF) Schedule III-V (PDF)