Expect Delays in Licensing Processing, CJ Requests Due to Coronavirus, DDTC Says

Industry should expect delays in licensing processing and commodity jurisdiction requests due to reduced staffing amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls said March 19. The DDTC is also urging industry to submit disclosures through email to DTCC-CaseStatus@state.gov. All “email material” should be submitted on company letterhead in a PDF format. DDTC is not requiring duplicate hard copies but will accept physical mail if a disclosure cannot be submitted through email.

Despite potential delays, the DDTC said all electronic application systems for licensing remain open, and users are still able to submit enrollment and registration requests for the Defense Export Control and Compliance System (see 2002190025). The agency said its help desk and the DDTC Response team are running at normal hours to address industry questions.