Semiconductor Alert Mechanism Updated

The Commerce Department has launched an updated Semiconductor Alert Mechanism to detect supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks.

The Semiconductor Alert Mechanism aims to help industry experts at Commerce detect and assess bottlenecks in the semiconductor supply chains and better mobilize and coordinate US 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.  Commerce said it is calling on companies, manufacturers and other interested parties to submit. REinformation 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@trade.gov . Commerce will review submissions on a rolling basis and will follow up with parties as needed. In support of its commitment to protecting confidential business information, Commerce encourages submitters to mark all business confidential information as such. In receiving submissions, Commerce will protect confidential information from disclosure to the full extent permitted by law.