The U.S. export regulations impacts travel as well as restrict imports and exports to certain destinations without a U.S. Government authorization – an export control license. In specific situations, and in compliance with export control regulations, such authorization must be obtained before obtaining a license, The ORPC will consult with the below agencies as to whether a license and/or permission is required.
US Government Regulations
Department of the Treasury (OFAC) for sanctioned countries and Specially Designated Nationals
Department of Commerce (EAR), the Commerce Control List (dual-use items), BIS Entities list
Department of State (ITAR) – Items that have been designated for military-use only
Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of War (DoW) 1286 List – The 1286 list is maintained and published by DoW/DoD and lists entities that are considered to operate in a manner that is adversarial to U.S. national security interests. Engagement with entities on the 1286 list can put DoW/DoD funding at risk.
For sanctioned entities and embargoed countries there is a presumption of denial for an export license where an embargoed country is listed on the OFAC and also for designated entities on the BIS Entities List .
In general, contact the ORPC well in advance for:
- Any planned travel to Iran or interact with Iran.
- Transactions (imports and exports of equipment, data, software) with embargoed countries. These transactions are prohibited without a license authorization.
- Exports of certain items, including data and/or software to countries which have government targeted sanctions, sanctioned entities or have military end-user licensing requirements without authorization.
- Interactions with 1286 List universities.
Country/Region Specific Guidance
Faculty planning on working with Iranian entities or citizens should contact ORPC for updated and current guidance.
NASA funded researchers who want to work with entities in China, also known as the Wolf Amendment
Please forward questions to the ORPC at researchintegrity@umbc.edu.
updated 10/5/2026
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