Question 5

Do you know or have any reason to believe that the research proposed or technology shared, shipped or transmitted would support nuclear explosives, chemical or biological weapons, or missiles*?

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* U.S. persons are specifically prohibited from engaging in activities, either directly or indirectly, that support the proliferation of nuclear explosive devices and missiles to certain countries and their nationals without an export license. Furthermore, U.S. persons are specifically prohibited from knowingly engaging in activities that support the proliferation of chemical or biological weapons to any country and its nationals without an export license. Prohibited activities include direct support (through sharing, shipping, transmission or transfer), or indirect support (through financing, contracting, servicing, transportation, support or employment) that a U.S. person knows will facilitate the proliferation of these weapons of mass destruction in or by those countries. Certain chemical and biological weapons agents and precursors are listed on the U.S. Munitions List at Category XIV and on the Commerce Control List in Category 1 at 1C350 through 1C360.