BIS Extends Suspension of Affiliates Rule Through January 10, 2027

BIS filed a final rule for public inspection extending the suspension of its interim final rule, ‘Expansion of End-User Controls to Cover Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities,’ through January 10, 2027. The suspension had been scheduled to end November 9, 2026; the extension takes effect that day and continues the stay of amendments to 15 CFR parts 732, 734, 736, 744 and 748. The rule was filed on November 5, 2026, with Federal Register publication scheduled for November 9. BIS states that comments received on the Affiliates Rule will be considered in future rulemakings.