Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Powers and Functions of the NSC-STMCom. As the central authority focused on the countrys international commitment towards the promotion of a secured and safe environment for trade in strategic goods consistent with the objectives of this Act, the NSC-STMCom shall have the following powers and functions:

a. Formulate and adopt strategies, policies and guidelines for the effective implementation of this Act;

b. Establish, publish, review and update the NSGL;

c. Develop a standard end-users certification;

d. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of plans, programs and activities of the STMO;

e. Review and decide appeals on decisions made by the STMO;

f. Establish exemptions from an authorization requirement as provided for in Section 15, and taking into consideration national security, foreign policy and law enforcement concerns. These exemptions shall be published, reviewed arid updated;

g. Create working groups on specific issues by enlisting the assistance and support of government agencies, the academe, as well as private institutions, or persons to carry out its functions;

h. Establish and maintain coordination, cooperation, assistance and information sharing with government agencies in the implementation of this Act;

i. Establish and maintain coordination, cooperation, assistance and information sharing with other nations in the regulation of strategic goods; and

j. Perform such other tasks and functions it may deem necessary to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.