The Export Control Practitioners Group has released a comprehensive set of specific recommendations for the reform of the U.S. export control system. The diverse group of associations, businesses, practitioners and compliance experts included the recommendations in a letter sent to National Security Advisor General James Jones and National Economic Council Director Lawrence Summers, both of whom are actively involved in the Obama Administration's export control reform initiative that was announced by the White House in August 2009.

The Export Controls Practitioners Group, which has been active for the past decade, began preparing these recommendations following the Administration’s announcement of a reform initiative in August 2009

The Groups recommendations cover a broad range of issues, including: the structure of the export control agencies; accountability in the export control process; changes to the procedures for the issuance of export licenses, license agreements, license exemptions, and license exceptions; changes to the Commodity Jurisdiction process; etc.

While the Groups recommendations differ somewhat fro those of the Coalition for Security and Competitiveness, a business community coalition, both are keen on the reform of outdated U.S. export controls.

To see the full release of recommendatiions by the Group, click here.