Which regulation generally has jurisdiction over munitions regulations?

Which regulation generally has jurisdiction over munitions regulations?

• A. EAR
• B. ITAR
• C. OFAC
• D. BIS

Answer: (B)

Munitions are regulated under ITAR because it specifically governs the export, import, and temporary import of defense articles and defense services listed on the United States Munitions List. ITAR is administered by the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, which is responsible for licensing and control of these items. The other options relate to different regimes: the EAR, administered by BIS, covers dual-use and some military-related items but not the core defense articles; OFAC handles sanctions programs; BIS is the agency behind the EAR, not the munitions regulation itself. So, ITAR is the regulation that generally has jurisdiction over munitions regulations.

Munitions are regulated under ITAR because it specifically governs the export, import, and temporary import of defense articles and defense services listed on the United States Munitions List. ITAR is administered by the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, which is responsible for licensing and control of these items.

The other options relate to different regimes: the EAR, administered by BIS, covers dual-use and some military-related items but not the core defense articles; OFAC handles sanctions programs; BIS is the agency behind the EAR, not the munitions regulation itself. So, ITAR is the regulation that generally has jurisdiction over munitions regulations.