The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) may not be the most well-known among the public, but it plays an important role within the U.S. Department of Commerce, and their website is very informative. Their mission statement found in the "About BIS" link near the top of the page is as follows: "Advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and promoting continued U.S. strategic technology leadership." On the homepage, there are detailed sections on "Policy Initiatives", "Exporter Resources", and "BIS Publications". The tabs on the menu near the top of the page assist visitors with "Policies", "Licensing", "Seminars and Training", and "Int'l Programs". The "Additional Resources", on the left hand side of the homepage offers links to many practical matters, such as "FAQs on Export Licensing", "Compliance Program Assistance", "Online Submissions", and a "Reading Room". [KMG]