Unmarked Eng Data 2022.pdf

This is a memorandum from the Department of the Air Force Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, dated February 2, 2022, addressing unmarked engineering data and export control requirements for vendors and contractors.

The memorandum establishes that any drawings in the data set lacking distribution statements and export control notices should be treated as bearing a "DISTRIBUTION D" marking, restricting distribution to DoD and US DoD contractors only, with the designation "Critical Technology" as of February 2, 2022. All other requests for the document must be referred to AFLCMC/LZPEF at Hill AFB. The document contains export-controlled technical data subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Section 2751) and the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App 2401), with violations carrying severe criminal penalties including imprisonment up to 10 years and fines up to $250,000 for individuals, or up to 2 years imprisonment and $100,000 fines for ITAR violations, and fines up to $100,000 or five times the export value for EAR violations. The memorandum emphasizes that qualified U.S. contractors must comply with DoD Directive 5230.25 regarding dissemination and that unauthorized disclosure is prohibited. Additionally, the U.S. Government assumes no liability for patent infringement, technical data accuracy, or losses from use of the technical data, and any commercial use may require licensing. Inquiries should be directed to Vickie Inlow at vickie.inlow@us.af.mil or 801-777-6228.