In a Federal Register notice published on September 30, 2014, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a proposed rule to amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by removing the Special Comprehensive License (SCL). The SCL authorizes U.S. companies to consolidate, under one license, certain activities including Project, Distribution, Service Supply, Service Facilities, Aircraft and Vessel Repair Station Procedure, and Special Chemical Licenses.

According to the notice, “In a recent review of the SCL, it became apparent that the purposes served by an SCL and the advantages it provided have been overtaken by changes to the EAR, including changes that have occurred since the implementation of the President's Export Control Reform (ECR).”

While the SLC intended to facilitate export controls, the proposed rule furthermore addresses public comments on “concerns about the utility and unduly burdensome requirements associated with the SCL.”

Comments must be submitted by October 30, 2014.

The Federal Register notice can be accessed here