What does EAR stand for in export controls?

• A. Export Administration Rules
• B. Export Assurance and Regulation
• C. Export and Economic Regulation
• D. Export Administration Regulations

Answer: (D)

EAR stands for Export Administration Regulations. This is the official title of the U.S. export-control framework that covers dual-use items—goods, software, and technology with civilian and potential military applications. It’s administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security and sets licensing requirements, classification under the Commerce Control List, and compliance rules. The form used in legal and regulatory contexts is “Regulations,” not “Rules” or other variants, which is why that option is the correct one.