CFR > Title 22 - Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER M—INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS (parts 120 to 130) > PART 120—PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS > 120.25—Empowered Official.

120.25—Empowered Official.

(a) Empowered Official means a U.S. person who:
(1) Is directly employed by the applicant or a subsidiary in a position having authority for policy or management within the applicant organization; and
(2) Is legally empowered in writing by the applicant to sign license applications or other requests for approval on behalf of the applicant; and
(3) Understands the provisions and requirements of the various export control statutes and regulations, and the criminal liability, civil liability and administrative penalties for violating the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations; and
(4) Has the independent authority to:
(i) Enquire into any aspect of a proposed export or temporary import by the applicant, and
(ii) Verify the legality of the transaction and the accuracy of the information to be submitted; and
(iii) Refuse to sign any license application or other request for approval without prejudice or other adverse recourse.
(b) [Reserved]