1. 2003 U.S. Census Bureau AES Filer Licensing Program C. Harvey Monk, Jr. Chief, Foreign Trade Division

2. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 LEGISLATION Proliferation Prevention Act 1999 Public Law 106-113 CCL/USML Shipments Must Be Filed Through AES Security Assistance Act 2002 Public Law 107-228 Mandatory AES for All Other Exports Increased Civil & New Criminal Penalties

3. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 AES Filer License Program Proposal All Companies Filing Through AES Must Have At Least One Licensed Individual Per Filing Location

4. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 What Do We Want To Accomplish? Increase Our Confidence Level In AES Users Increase The Confidence Level Of People Selecting A Licensed Filer Eliminate Filing Errors And Improve Quality Of Export Data Enable Trade To Be In Compliance With Export Regulations And Avoid Penalties

5. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 Who Must Be Licensed? USPPIs, Freight Forwarders, and other agents ( NVOCCs, consolidators, etc.) These Individuals Must: Pass The License Exam Be a U.S. Citizen (or have a green card) Have a Social Security Number Be 21 Years Of Age Pass A Background Check

6. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 What Knowledge Must Be Demonstrated? The Program Requires Knowledge Of Export Regulations As They Pertain To AES Filing (e.g., FTSR, ITAR, EAR, etc.)

7. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 What is the Process? Expertise in Industry or Training Successfully Pass the Exam Apply for License Background Investigation Company Permit

8. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 How Long Will The License Last? License Will Last For 5 Years Must Have 40 Hours of Continuing Education During The 5 Years

9. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 Plans For License Program Program Notice In Federal Register (Spring 2003) Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking (Fall 2003) Final Rule ( Early 2004) Implementation Along With Mandatory AES For All Export Shipments

10. U.S. Census Bureau 2003 Outreach AES User Meetings San Diego, CAApril 30, 2003 Washington, DCMay 21, 2003 San Francisco, CAJune 2003 Chicago, ILJuly 2003