Current export restrictions (ITAR and EAR) are too vague and difficult to comply with for small businesses trying to innovate new technologies. The administrative and legal costs incurred by trying to comply with these regulations is too high. Furthermore the regulations are structured such that the incentive of officials working on behalf of the federal government is frequently to avoid making clear determinations as to whether a technology is export controlled or not, thus putting small businesses at risk of unintentional violation.
A more straightforward system needs to be in place that is less costly to comply with and that reduces risk to technical innovators, who are desperately needed to spur growth in our economy.