On July 29, 2020, the Department of State published in the Federal Register a document to inform the public of an extension to certain temporary suspensions, modifications, and exceptions for the durations described herein to certain provisions of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in order to provide for continued telework operations during the current SARS-COV2 public health emergency. These actions are taken in order to ensure continuity of operations within the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and among members of the regulated community. These suspensions, modification, and exceptions shall terminate on December 31, 2020, unless otherwise extended in writing.
