Environment

Part 810 Overview & Practical Applications

Tuesday, 10/06 at 3:30 pm

Chancellor's Ballroom

About this session

10 CFR Part 810 implements section 57b.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, which empowers the Secretary of Energy to authorize persons to engage in the development or production of special nuclear material outside the United States. This includes the transfer of Part 810-controlled technology to a foreign national (i.e., “deemed export”). Part 810 requirements have implications for academic research and how universities should view technology transfers on campuses and beyond. We will cover these aspects of Part 810, how to approach compliance, and help universities navigate the Part 810 regulations without unnecessarily hindering academic pursuits.

Speaker(s)

Aaron Melville

Aaron Melville is Assist Vice President, Research Security at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). At CMU he works with a core team of export control and research security professionals. He frequently supports federal sponsors on research security outreach and development activities. He recently contributed a chapter to the newly published Routledge International Handbook of Research Security. Before joining CMU he was an Advisor at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). He worked with federal sponsors on global research security and export control best practices, policy and outreach efforts. He has engaged with governments and research organizations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He also previously served asthe Technology Protection Officer (TPO) and Empowered Official at PNNL. As PNNL’s TPO, he coordinated the activities of the Technology Protection and Export Controls (TPEC) office and led a team in the development of innovative technical solutions to enhance compliance activities. Prior to his tenure at PNNL Aaron engaged in worked in compliance functions in academia and private industry. He has also advised clients as outside counsel. He is passionate about higher education and regularly speaks to students on campus and in classrooms. Occasionally he has taught as an adjunct teaching courses on Export/Import, Business, Law, and Economics. He has been active in his community serving on several non-profit boards.

Aaron holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Vermont Law School (2005), Master of Business Administration (MBA)(2005) and Bachelor of Arts (BA)(2002) in International Business from Westminster University.

Judah Wilkons

Judah Wilkins serves as the Export Control Team Lead for UT-Battelle, the managing contractor for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). With over 25 years of experience in regulatory compliance and risk management within the research and defense sectors, he leads a team dedicated to the development and implementation of export control processes. Under his leadership, the team ensures full compliance with U.S. export control regulations, providing critical guidance to protect sensitive research and technologies in fields such as national security, advanced materials, and nuclear science.

Since joining ORNL’s Export Control Office in 2015, apart from a brief tenure in counterintelligence, Judah has established himself as a subject matter expert in export compliance. His earlier roles include Analytical Laboratory Manager at BAE Systems and Laboratory and Quality Manager at Thona NC, where he was responsible for maintaining compliance with industry and government standards. His work at BAE Systems deepened his understanding of the materials and technologies essential to national defense, while his experience as a propellant chemist at ARC Automotive introduced him to export regulations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), marking the beginning of his specialization in this complex field.

Judah completed his Master of Science at the University of Memphis and a Bachelor of Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He maintains both DOE Q-level and TS/SCI security clearances. His technical background in research and development, coupled with his regulatory expertise, allows him to effectively collaborate with researchers at ORNL, guiding them through intricate compliance landscapes. His experience in counterintelligence further enhances his understanding of national security concerns, informing his comprehensive approach to export control and risk mitigation.

Samantha Pitz

Samantha Pitz is a Functional Specialist with Cogent Security LLC, supporting the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Civil Nuclear Cooperation and Engagement. She is the lead for outreach and engagement for the Part 810 Program and manages e810, the online portal for Part 810 report and requests. Ms. Pitz was previously an Associate Safeguards Information Analyst within the Department of Safeguards at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) specializing in satellite imagery and open-source analysis. Before joining the IAEA, she was a Research Associate with the 38 North Program at the Stimson Center, where she focused on open source and satellite imagery research and analysis of North Korea’s WMD and economy issues. Ms. Pitz graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in International and Area Studies.

Hosted by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill