Unmarked Eng Data 2022.pdf

This is a Department of Air Force memorandum dated February 2, 2022, regarding Unmarked Engineering Data, issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The document provides critical instructions for handling unmarked engineering data sets that contain drawings without distribution statements or export control notices.

The memorandum stipulates that any unmarked drawings should be treated as Distribution D materials, authorized only for DoD and US DoD contractors, and classified as Critical Technology. It includes detailed warnings about export restrictions under the Arms Export Control Act and Export Administration Act, with severe criminal penalties for violations. The document outlines specific penalties: up to 2 years imprisonment and/or $100,000 fine under ITAR regulations, and up to $100,000 fine (or 5x export value) or 10 years imprisonment under EAR regulations. The memorandum also includes important disclaimers regarding government liability, patent infringement, and technical data usage rights, while requiring all reproductions to include the export control notice when shared with qualified U.S. contractors.