UC Berkeley Researchers Must Comply with Sanctions Screening Protocols in French Polynesia

As researchers from the University of California, Berkeley plan to conduct activities in French Polynesia, they must adhere to strict sanctions screening protocols. The US government has implemented various laws and regulations that restrict interactions with foreign countries.

Key Compliance Considerations

• Researchers must obtain approval from the campus Research Administration Compliance Office before taking or sending potentially export-controlled materials to French Polynesia.
• The University of California has a plan for compliance with federal export controls, which can be found on the campus International Collaborations webpage.
• Employees who open foreign bank accounts must do so through the Office of the President’s Banking and Treasury Services Group by the Chancellor or the Chancellor’s designee.
• Foreign affiliates or operations must submit property management agreements, personal property leases, or contracts with a term longer than one year or in an amount greater than $25,000 per year to the Real Estate Services Office for approval.

Resources

For more information on compliance-related issues, researchers can visit the campus International Compliance webpage. Additionally, they can contact Risk Services at risk@berkeley.edu or 642-5141 with questions or concerns about sanctions screening protocols in French Polynesia. For tax advising and unrelated business income tax coordination, employees should contact the Controller’s Office at gao@berkeley.edu or 642-0031.