critical technologies
(6) Critical technologies (A) In general The term “critical technologies” means the following: (i) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations . (ii) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations , and controlled— (I) pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or (II) for reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening. (iii) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities). (iv) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material). (v) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations , part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code. (vi) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 4817 of this title . (B) Recommendations (i) In general The chairperson may recommend technologies for identification under the interagency process set forth in section 4817(a) of this title . (ii) Matters informing recommendations Recommendations by the chairperson under clause (i) shall draw upon information arising from reviews and investigations conducted under subsection (b), notices submitted under subsection (b)(1)(C)(i), declarations filed under subsection (b)(1)(C)(v), and non-notified and non-declared transactions identified under subsection (b)(1)(H).