

The EAR requires that the information has been, is about to be, or is ordinarily published. The ITAR exception requires that the information has been published (EAR 732.2, 734.7 ITAR 120.11(8)). The fundamental research and public domain exclusions apply only to information or technical data. They do not apply to things (physical items including, for example, specified scientific equipment) or services (e.g., training foreign nationals inside or outside the United States). Other exemptions may apply to exports of equipment and services even if the fundamental or public domain exemptions do not.įor assistance in determining whether a project is subject to export controls, see the “ Export Control Wizard ” or contact us. Security clearancesĪSU, as an institution, does not engage in classified work on campus. On occasion, however, access to classified materials may be necessary. If an employee is requested by an outside agency to obtain a security clearance, the employee should contact ASU’s facility security officer for assistance.

The employee may need security clearances to perform certain types of research at contractor facilities. If an employee receives classified materials, the employee must contact the facility security officer immediately. Materials must remain intact and unopened. In the normal course of a sponsored project, certain aspects of the work may develop in such a way that the federal government may require classification. In these situations, the principal investigator (PI) must notify the facility security officer immediately. This requirement does not include the development of processes or procedures for commercialization of patents.
