Federal Register #Docket No. 260406-0093

Extension of Application Deadline for Approved Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer Status under EAR

This notice from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Department of Commerce, announces an extension of the application deadline for entities seeking approved integrated circuit (IC) designer status under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR): - The application deadline for approved IC designer status is extended to December 31, 2026 - Entities may be considered authorized IC designers for 180 days after the new deadline - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named - This is a regulatory update, not a procurement request - No products, services, part numbers, or purchase quantities are involved - The rule amends regulatory deadlines and procedures for entities seeking IC designer status

Description

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is issuing a final rule to extend the deadline for applications to become an approved integrated circuit (IC) designer under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The triggering date for authorized IC designer status and the submission deadline for applications are extended by about eight months to December 31, 2026. This extension allows additional time for entities to apply and for BIS to process these applications, with applicants considered authorized IC designers for 180 days after the deadline.

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