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EAR99

15 CFR 30.1 The export control classification number for items subject to the EAR but not specifically listed on the CCL.

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Educational Instruction (EAR)

Information that is released by instruction in catalog courses and associated teaching laboratories is not subject to the EAR.

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Educational Instruction (ITAR)

Information concerning general scientific, mathematical, or engineering principles commonly taught in schools, colleges and universities is not controlled by ITAR.

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eFA

Electronic Funding Action See: Funding Action

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eFECS

Electronic Faculty Effort and Cost Sharing (UW) Related Resources: UW Management Accounting and Analysis: eFECS  

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EFT

Electronic Funds Transfer

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eGC1

Electronic Grants and Contracts form 1 (UW) Related Resources: SAGE: eGC1 Overview When is an eGC1 required? eGC1 definition – Knowledge Navigator

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eGC1 number

A number pre-assigned in SAGE which is used to track a proposal (UW). Related Resources: SAGE: eGC1 Overview When is an eGC1 required?

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EHS

Environmental Health and Safety (also EH&S)

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EIN

Employer Identification Number (the IRS tax ID number for UW)

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EIO

Equipment Inventory Office Related Resource: UW Equipment Inventory Office  

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Electronic Export Information EEI

15 CFR 30.1 The electronic export data as filed in the AES. This is the electronic equivalent of the export data formerly collected as Shipper’s Export…

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Electronic Grant Application eGC1

Electronic internal compliance form that is routed with all grants and contracts for approval on campus before arriving at the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). Related…

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emancipated minor

An emancipated minor is a child who is legally considered an adult. In Washington State, emancipated minor status is not automatic for those who have simply…

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Embargo

An embargo is a restriction on exports or imports with respect to the specific goods or ultimate destination of the shipment.

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emergency medicine consent waivers

Refers to a waiver of consent for emergency medicine research that involves more than minimal risk to subjects and for which it is not possible to…

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emergency use

The one-time clinical use of an investigational drug or device with a patient in a life-threatening or seriously disabling situation in which no standard acceptable treatment…

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employee or agent

Refers to someone who: acts on behalf of an organization; exercises institutional authority or responsibility; or performs institutionally-designated activities.

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Empowered Official EO

22 CFR 120.25 A U.S. person who: Is directly employed by the applicant or a subsidiary in a position having authority for policy or management within…

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End-User

15 CFR 772.1 and 15 CFR 31.1 A person or entity who receives US-origin commodities and uses them or incorporates them into other commodities. The person…

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