Commerce Seeks Input on Annoying Licensing Forms
Published Date: 12/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Commerce is updating how it collects info about export licenses and reports to make sure everyone follows the rules. This affects businesses involved in shipping controlled items and asks for public feedback by February 17, 2026. The goal? To keep things clear, reduce paperwork headaches, and improve enforcement without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Exporters Face Electronic Reporting Burden
If your business ships items controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (Parts 744, 748, and 758), you may need to submit licensing, shipping, and enforcement-related information electronically. The Bureau of Industry and Security estimates 2,224,151 respondents, responses taking between 5 seconds and 2 hours each, totaling 97,456 annual burden hours and an estimated $0 annual monetary cost to the public; responses are voluntary and comments are due February 17, 2026.
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