# International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Modification of U.S. Munitions List Category XX(a)

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | State Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Interim final rule. |
| Published | 2026-09-18 |
| Effective | 2026-10-19 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 22 CFR 121 |
| Summary | The Department of State (the Department) amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) certain uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and make conforming changes to related controls. The Department also requests comments to assist in further refining ITAR controls on UUVs and to identify possible enhancements to the license exemption for certain UUV-related activities. |
| Document number | 2026-19211 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/18/2026-19211/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-modification-of-us-munitions-list-category-xxa). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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