Exporting Research Materials Virtual Course

Participants will learn about the fundamental research exclusion and the impact deemed exports have on your organization. Participants will learn to understand the six terms of use as they relate to exports of intangible “technology.” There is more to shipping than classification, labeling and marking. When shipping anywhere outside the U.S., including Puerto Rico, there also are licensing, under-invoicing, and ITN numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau to consider. During this workshop, participants will learn about the SNAP-R Program and how the International Traffic and Arms (ITAR) Regulations fit into exporting. Troublesome clauses in contracts will be covered. This course will discuss which pathogens and lab equipment require a license when exporting, how to obtain a license, Census Bureau requirements, recordkeeping, and much more.

Objectives:

• Describe the exporting agencies and what items and technology they regulate
• Recommend strategies for implementing an export management plan
• Recognize situations where export controls apply

Deborah Howard, MPH, CBSP

Deborah Howard is the Global Environment, Health and Safety Biological Materials Manager for BASF where she has oversight of greenhouses, laboratories, inoculant and fermentation sites.  She has been the Biosafety Manager at BASF (Bayer buyout in 2018) since May 2014 and was named Global Biosafety Expert in August 2020. Deborah has extensive experience with Select Agent regulations, exporting, greenhouse, arthropods, genetically modified plants and animals. She has over 30 years of experience in health and safety and knowledge of regulations including NIH, OSHA, EPA, APHIS, and USDA. Previously, she was the Biosafety Manager at UNC Chapel Hill.F

Daniel Vick, MBA

Daniel Vick is the Director of the Office of Export Controls at Duke University. In this role he collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to facilitate compliance with the multitude of export, import, and research security regulations impacting the university. Daniel has spent 18 years total in the international trade field, from logistics to finance to compliance. Since 2009 Daniel has mainly focused on export compliance in a research setting, working with universities and industry.

Attendees will receive 1.0 CM points for registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) and Certified Biosafety Safety Professional (CBSP) Maintenance.