BIS Seeking Comments on ICT Supply Chain Information

The Bureau of Industry and Security is seeking comments from the public on information related to the supply chains for critical sectors of the information and communications technology industrial base, the agency said in a notice. The comments will help the Commerce Department prepare a report on issues in the ICT supply chain, which was mandated by a February executive order (see 2102240068).

BIS said it’s specifically looking for supply chain information on “hardware that enables terrestrial distribution, broadcast/wireless transport, satellite support, data storage,” mobile devices and more. It’s also interested in certain “critical” software and services that enable the software and hardware, including the “resilience and capacity” of American manufacturing supply chains. BIS also listed several other areas of importance, asking commenters for “specific policy recommendations” for the administration to implement to ensure a “resilient supply chain for the ICT industrial base.” Comments are due Nov. 4.