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State Department Withdraws Proposed ITAR-Telework Rule

The State Department withdrew a proposed rule that would have permanently amended the International Traffic in Arms Regulations to allow employees involved in ITAR-related activity to work remotely. The rule, which was sent for interagency review Dec. 3 (see c),…

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was withdrawn Jan. 20, according to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The White House on Jan. 20 announced a withdrawal of pending rules issued by the previous administration to allow incoming officials to review and approve them. The State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls had considered making the telework change permanent because it proved popular with industry (see 2004240017, 2007280014 and 2012100009). A DDTC spokesperson declined to comment.