BIS has updated its System for Tracking Export License Applications (STELA). You may now check the status of your export / re-export license applications, classification requests and AGR notifications at https://snapr.bis.doc.gov/stela. Applicants must input their BIS-assigned application control number (ACN). Formerly, STELA was an electronic telephone-based system.
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