Final rule · 2026-06851

Extension of Authorized Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer Status and Application Deadline To Become an Approved IC Designer

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is revising the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by extending by about eight months the triggering date for authorized integrated circuit designer status and submission date for applications to become an approved integrated circuit (IC) designer. The new date is December 31, 2026.