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EAR

/ɪər/ noun (abbr.) Export Administration Regulations

1. Export Administration Regulations. The U.S. export control framework administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce, covering dual-use technologies that have both commercial and potential military applications.
2. In 2014, significant categories of commercial satellites and components were moved from ITAR to EAR jurisdiction under export control reform, making them easier to export while still subject to licensing requirements. Whether a specific satellite system falls under ITAR or EAR depends on its capabilities and end use.

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