OFAC Rules IEEE Needs License for Editing Papers from Authors in Embargoed Countries | 
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Contact: Marsha Longshore, +1 732 562 6824 3 Oct. 2004-- The IEEE has learned from OFAC this week that some of IEEE's activities relating to publishing papers from authors residing in Iran are allowed under current regulations, including submitting papers for review. However OFAC has confirmed that other elements of the editing process are prohibited and would require a license. OFAC has asked IEEE to submit additional information to support its request for a license. OFAC also indicated it will expedite our license request. IEEE has immediately responded to the license request, and will resume the editing process for all papers in question at the moment the license is granted. In the meantime, the IEEE is continuing to pursue resolution of several other issues resulting from the OFAC regulations. "We are encouraged by this decision," says Michael S. Adler, IEEE President. "IEEE has always been committed to preserving the rights of its members and of the scientific and technical community worldwide to engage in open scholarly research and communications. This (OFAC ruling) is a big step forward in resolving the difficult issues imposed by the OFAC regulations." In its October issue, IEEE Spectrum has published an open letter (PDF, 33 KB) to Members from President Adler to explain IEEE's position and actions regarding the U.S. Treasury's restrictions on serving members in embargoed countries. |
