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Restricted Party Screening
Restricted party screening (RPS) compares the names and details of individuals and organizations involved in a proposed transaction against the list of entities known to be working against American interests.
The Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury maintain multiple lists that place restrictions on entities found to be working against American interests (e.g., weapons of mass destruction proliferation, terrorism, or narcotics trafficking). Any transactions or transfers involving these entities require additional scrutiny and precaution. To identify any transactions or transfers that may involve potential bad actors, the Department of Energy (DOE) requires personnel and programs to conduct restricted party screening. Restricted party screening compares the names and details of individuals and organizations involved in a proposed transaction against the restricted party lists.
Why your program needs to be screened
The DOE is not exempt from Restricted Party Screening regulations. Each site must establish procedures to ensure compliance with RPS requirements. Even locations with little international interactions are at risk, as restricted parties are not exclusively located abroad. Many listed entities reside within the United States, requiring vigilance and due diligence even for programs that do not export commodities or host international scientists. Properly vetting visitors and vendors ensures your site remains compliant with screening requirements and continues to safeguard DOE property and technology.
Restricted Party Screening Tool
The Laboratory offers comprehensive Restricted Party Screening through Descartes Visual Compliance, a commercial software tool that screens individuals, address information, country, and affiliations against 67 different government managed lists that identify restricted parties.
Mobile app also available. Search for 'Descartes Visual Compliance' on your mobile device's app store, download it, and take Restricted Party Screening wherever you go, ensuring peace of mind by staying compliant with export regulations.
Tips for screening in Descartes Visual Compliance
- Enter individual's full name (alternate names, spellings, and middle names)
- Use the company or organization's full name (acronym, “doing business as” name)
- Enter the complete address, apt. or suite number, city, state, country
NOTE: First time users, you must register in Descartes Visual Compliance first using your bnl.gov email address as your username. Click the button above, then click on the “Sign Up” link at the bottom of the screen. Once your account is registered,visit the Online Training Center for tips and tricks and best practices. It’s your source for on-demand training 24/7.
If you have a match to a “hit”, notify the Export Control Office.
