Commerce Seeks OK to Keep Tracking Export Shenanigans

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.

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.

2025-23123 — 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!

2025-19846 — One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities

The government is hitting pause for one year on new rules that would make companies owned by certain listed entities follow extra controls. This means businesses linked to these special groups won’t face new restrictions until November 9, 2026. If you’re a company affected, you get a breather before any new rules kick in, giving everyone more time to adjust without extra costs right now.

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: 2026-05901 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-MLCommons Association

MLCommons Association just updated its team by adding new members from around the world and saying goodbye to a couple of others. These changes keep their special legal protections in place, which means if anyone sues over their work, they can only claim actual damages. This update keeps the group’s exciting tech research moving forward without any money surprises or delays.

Next: 2026-05903 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ASTM International

ASTM International updated its list of ongoing projects that help set important standards, sharing these changes with the government to keep antitrust protections in place. This update covers work started between late September and early December 2025, ensuring everyone knows what’s new and what’s coming. If you’re involved in industries relying on ASTM standards, this keeps the playing field fair and clear—no surprise costs or delays ahead!