Good Practice

You’ve got the power! A look at the role, skill sets and importance of empowered officials

Issue 24.
June 2022

Author
Sue Gainor
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Sue Gainor is Principal at Grey Point Consulting, LLC in Washington, DC, where she advises clients on export compliance and national security matters. sue.gainor@greypointconsulting.com

All entities registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) as manufacturers, exporters, or brokers of defense articles or defense services are required by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) to have an empowered official (“EO”) to sign license applications or other requests to the regulator on their employer’s behalf. EOs have a uniquely important role in a company’s trade compliance program.
Specific requirements for EOs are identified in the ITAR (§ 120....

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