One-Year Halt on Tighter Export Rules for Watchlisted Firms

2026-06161 — Aviastar-TU, 5 b. 7 Leningradsky prospect g. Moskva, 125040, Moscow, Russia; Order Renewing Temporary Denial of Export Privileges

Aviastar-TU, a company in Moscow, Russia, is still banned from exporting certain goods because they keep breaking the rules. The U.S. government has renewed this export ban again to stop more violations and protect public safety. This means Aviastar-TU can’t sell or ship restricted items to the U.S. for now, and the ban will stay in place until further notice.

2026-06120 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Technology Letter of Explanation

The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a form called the Technology Letter of Explanation, which helps officials decide if certain U.S. technology exports are safe and legal. This affects companies exporting sensitive tech and aims to keep national security strong without adding extra hassle. Comments are open until May 29, 2026, with no new fees involved.

2026-05902 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Miscellaneous Licensing and Reporting Responsibilities and Enforcement

The Department of Commerce is asking for approval to keep collecting information from businesses about export licenses and reports, with no changes to current rules. Over 2 million businesses are involved, spending from a few seconds up to 4 hours on these tasks. This helps protect U.S. national security and keeps export activities clear and legal, with a 30-day public comment window open now.

2025-23123 — In the Matter of: Arthur Ching-Fu Gau, 8802 South Feliz Drive, Tempe, AZ 85284; Order Denying Export Privileges

Arthur Ching-Fu Gau from Tempe, AZ, got caught sending secret tech info to China without permission. Because of this, the government is banning him from exporting stuff for 4 years starting from his 2022 conviction. Plus, any export licenses he had are now canceled—no more sneaky shipments for a while!

2025-23118 — In the Matter of Marco Antonio Santillan Valencia, 12904 Foxley Drive, Whittier, CA 90602; Order Denying Export Privileges

Marco Antonio Santillan Valencia from Whittier, CA, got caught and convicted for trying to illegally send guns and ammo to Mexico. Because of this, the government is banning him from exporting anything for 10 years starting from his conviction date. This means no export licenses for him, and he’s also serving time in prison and supervised release.

2025-18015 — Adoption and Procedures of the Section 232 Automobile Parts Tariff Inclusions Process

Starting March 26, 2025, new rules let the government add more car parts to the list of items taxed when imported. This affects businesses that bring in parts for cars and light trucks, meaning some parts might cost more because of tariffs. The process is set up to be clear and fair, so everyone knows how and when parts get added.

Previous: 2025-19837 — Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Blueline Tilefish Fishery; 2025 Blueline Tilefish Commercial Quota Harvested

Starting November 10, 2025, commercial fishers with tilefish permits must stop catching and landing blueline tilefish because the 2025 fishing quota has been fully caught. This temporary closure lasts until the end of the year to protect the fish population and keep the fishery sustainable. If you’re in the blueline tilefish business, it’s time to pause and plan for 2026!

Next: 2025-19858 — Revisions to the Entity List

The U.S. government is taking two big steps: removing one company and six of its nicknames from the Entity List, which means they’re no longer seen as a security risk. This change affects businesses dealing with these Chinese entities and takes effect on November 10, 2025. It could make trade easier and save money by cutting down on extra export rules and licenses.