Obama Administration to Create Single Export Control Agency

Obama Administration to Create Single Export Control Agency

National Security Adviser James Jones yesterday announced plans to create a new single independent agency to handle export controls at a luncheon on Capitol Hill for the Senate Aerospace Caucus. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) praised the decision in a press release that summarized the talk, which was also reported by news organizations. This “Single Licensing Agency” will be governed by a board of directors composed of cabinet officials from agencies with export control responsibilities according to reports in the Wall Street Journal and The HIll.

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