Powers and Functions of the STMO.
Section 9
SEC. 9. Powers and Functions of the STMO. – The STMO shall have the following powers and functions: a. Implement strategies, policies and guidelines formulated by the NSC-STMCom and develop, evaluate, and monitor corresponding programs and activities; b. Develop and maintain the register and carry out registration activities to include registration, registration with conditions, denial of registration, modification, suspension, revelation or annulment of registration; c. Establish and maintain a comprehensive database information system on strategic goods and on persons engaged in the trade of strategic goods and the provision of related services; d. Issue or deny issuance of authorizations for the trade of strategic goods and the provision of related services; e. Modify, condition, limit, suspend, revoke, or annul authorizations that have been issued as circumstances warrant in consultation with the NSC-STMCom; f. Issue, modify, suspend and revoke governmental end-use assurances in consultation with the NSC-STMCom; g. Ensure and operate end-use/end-user controls and establish compliance checks and exercise authority to enter premises for such purposes; h. Issue warning letters and orders for corrective action; i. Conduct investigation into violations committed under this Act; j. Undertake the enforcement of the provisions of this Act in cooperation with other agencies; k. Coordinate, cooperate, provide assistance and share information with the ATC and other departments/agencies in the implementation of this Act; l. Conduct capacity building and training of personnel for the effective implementation of this Act; m. Coordinate with the industry and the public regarding their obligations under this Act; n. Encourage and facilitate international cooperation, including the exchange of assistance such as information on matters regarding the implementation and application of this Act or its implementing rules and regulations (IRR); and o. Perform such other tasks and functions necessary to effectively cany out the provisions of this Act.