The BIS is seeking public comments on how existing foreign policy-based export controls have affected exporters and the general public. Export controls maintained for foreign policy purposes require annual extension. The current foreign policy-based export controls maintained by the BIS include: End-User and End-Use Based Controls, and Embargoes and Special Country Controls. These controls apply to, among other things: high performance computers; hot section technology for the development, production, or overhaul of commercial aircraft engines, components, and systems; encryption items; equipment and related technical data used in the design, development, production, or use of missiles; chemical precursors and biological agents, associated equipment, technical data, and software related to the production of chemical and biological agents; embargoed countries and countries designated as supporters of acts of international terrorism. Comments must be received by November 29, 2002. Written comments (three copies) should be sent to Sheila Quarterman, Regulatory Policy Division, Office of Exporter Services, Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce, P.O. Box 273, Washington, D.C. 20044. Comments may also be e-mailed to Brian Nilsson, Office of Strategic Trade and Foreign Policy Controls, at Bnilsson@bis.doc.gov. Copies of the current Annual Foreign Policy Report to the Congress are available at www.bxa.doc.gov/press/2002/ForeignPolicyReport02/Default.htm. For additional background information and on how to submit comments, go to http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-24458-filed.