Handel i gospodarka · 23.12.1994

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Regulations

The Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) is providing notice that it is developing regulations and procedures that specify industry obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The CWC requires that upon its entry into force, each country that ratifies the Convention adopt the necessary measures to implement its obligations. These include the establishment of a National Authority to oversee compliance with the CWC, and enactment of implementing legislation with penalties for noncompliance. Accordingly, the Clinton Administration has submitted both the treaty and the related implementing legislation to the Congress for consideration. This advance notice and request for comments is being issued to solicit public comments from industry and the interested public on industry obligations under the CWC before BXA begins to draft regulations.