The Department of Commerce has updated its Semiconductor Alert Mechanism administered by the International Trade Administration. The point is to reinforce U.S. semiconductor supply chains. The update comes as $500 million has been allocated to strengthen semiconductor supply chains domestically through the CHIPS and Science Act, which passed late last year.
“Supply chains are crucial to businesses and consumers alike,” said Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Heather Evans. “The Semiconductor Alert Mechanism provides a platform to hear directly from industry stakeholders when they are experiencing disruptions.”
The alert mechanism aims to help industry experts at the Commerce Department detect and assess bottlenecks in America’s semiconductor supply chains and coordinate U.S. government resources to reduce chokepoint risks. The alert system is a public-private information gathering mechanism that supports faster problem solving through coordination with trading partners and the private sector, says the Commerce Department.
The Commerce Department invites companies, manufacturers, and other interested parties to submit information regarding any new, ongoing, or potential disruptions to microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing facilities and their related supply chains around the world. The information gathered will be used to assess potential disruptions, enhance engagement with foreign trade partners as appropriate, and mitigate potential impacts on the global semiconductor supply chain.
Interested businesses are asked to submit information via email to: semi.alert.gov. The Commerce Department will review submissions on a rolling basis and follow up with parties as needed. The Commerce Department encourages submitters to mark confidential business information as such.
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