University Rule
15.02.99.J1 Export Control Program Management
Approved: September 3, 2025
Next Scheduled Review: September 3, 2030
Rule Summary
While recognizing the Texas A&M University-Victoria’s (A&M-Victoria) mission of providing every student educational and leadership opportunities to become successful and an engaged global citizen, the university is obligated to uphold, but not limited to, U.S. export control laws and regulations, as declared by the Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulation (EAR), the Department of State’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
This rule is required by The Texas A&M University System (System) Policy 15.02, Export Control Program Management, and ensures the utmost level of compliance and ethical behavior.
Rule
- RESPONSIBILITY
All A&M-Victoria employees are required to comply with all applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations, System policies and regulations, and this rule.
- EMPOWERED OFFICIAL
The A&M-Victoria empowered official (EO) is the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs. The EO is responsible for ensuring compliance with this rule, retains the power to sign license applications and other export control related documents, and will seek advisement with The System Research Security Office (RSO) and Office of General Counsel before contacting federal regulatory bodies.
- EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
3.1 Procedures for managing export controls and reducing associated risks are outlined in the A&M-Victoria Export Control Compliance Program Guidance Manual. The manual is not intended to be interpreted or presented as offering legal advice; rather, it is meant to provide fundamental educational information that should not be relied upon solely.
3.2 In accordance with System Policy 15.02, the university will conduct an annual risk assessment documenting the System Office’s export control risk portfolio.
- VIOLATIONS
4.1 Suspected or known violations may be reported to the EO in writing or through the System Risk, Fraud, and Misconduct EthicsPoint Hotline.
4.2 The EO is authorized to investigate suspected or known export control violations and suspend or terminate activities if it is determined to be non-compliant with export control laws and regulations.
Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-130
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 15 CFR 730-774
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) 31 CFR 500-598
National Security Decision Directive 189
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations to 10 CFR Part 110
Contact Office
Research and Sponsored Programs
(361) 570-4374