Export Control

Our office additionally serves as a resource for researchers whose work is subject to governmental export control regulations. Arita Winter is the Export Control Administrator at Hunter College and acts as the first point of contact for CUNY faculty, staff, or student involved in transactions regulated for export control. The Export Control Administrator:

• Gives advice regarding export control issues, including export licensing requirements
• Communicates across offices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations 
• Implements the Technology Control Plan (TCP) at Hunter College
• Oversees and facilitates export control activities at Hunter College
• Identifies and addresses training needs at Hunter College

Exports are regulated by the Commerce Department’s dual-use controls under Title 15 CFR 700-799, the State Department’s defense-based controls under Title 22 CFR 120-129, and the Treasury Department’s economic embargo controls under Title 31 CFR 500-598. Exports are defined, principally, in three ways:

1. Physical shipment of covered items or data from the United States to a foreign destination by cargo shipments, hand carried articles or courier.
2. Electronic or digital transmission of any covered items or data from the United States to a foreign destination, including via email, or fax.
3. Release or disclosure by visual inspections, spoken communications, or computer access to export controlled items, technology or technical data (hard or soft copy) to foreign persons of certain countries validly in the U.S. on temporary student or employment visas, but who are neither U.S. citizens nor Permanent Residents; such export is deemed to occur upon the foreign national’s return to his/her home country.

If you are uncertain whether your transaction will be regulated for export control, please complete the Preliminary Evaluation Form.

If you are traveling internationally, please review the International Travel Briefing to become familiar with CUNY's guidance on the matter. Additionally, you should register your travel plans through CUNY-GO.

Please contact our office via email at aw4338@hunter.cuny.edu or by phone at (212) 650-3179 if you have further questions.