[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 7, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18675-18679]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07986]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 9081]
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls: Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial
Export Licenses
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has
forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the
Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections
36(c) and 36(d), and in compliance with section 36(f), of the Arms
Export Control Act.
DATES: Effective: As shown on each of the 22 letters.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Lisa V. Aguirre, Directorate of
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, telephone (202) 663-2830;
email [email protected]. ATTN: Congressional Notification of
Licenses.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act
(22 U.S.C. 2778) mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant
to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register
when they are transmitted to Congress or as soon thereafter as
practicable.
Following are such notifications to the Congress:
October 31, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-116)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting a certification of a proposed authorization for the export
of firearms, parts and components that are controlled under Category I
of the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of various firearm, components, and accessories to Canada for
commercial sales.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 31, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-117)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting the certification of a proposed license amendment for the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, defense services
and manufacture know-how for the design, manufacture and integration of
the Weapons Bay Door Engine Inlet Ducts for all variants of the F-35
Lightning II aircraft to Italy and the Netherlands.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 31, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-090)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components controlled under Category I of the United
States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the
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export of M60E4/Mk43 Mod1 7.62mm machine guns for use by the Tunisian
Ministry of Interior for internal security and anti-terrorism
protection.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 31, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-092)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, we
are transmitting certification of a proposed license for the
manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the
amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and
defense services to support the design, development, production,
integration, and manufacture of the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM)
Guided Missile Weapon System (GMWS).
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 31, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-101)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the
amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Norway to support the integration of Infrared (IR) Thermal
Imaging Modules into Remote Weapons Stations (RWS) for sales to the
U.S. government.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 31, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-100)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the
amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Canada and Spain to support the manufacture, assembly, and
testing of Data Acquisition Converters (DACs), Data Converter Cabinets
(DCCs), and spare components and assemblies for the Mk-99 Fire Control
System (FCS) and the AN/SPY-1D(V) transmitter group for the Aegis
Combat System.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 10, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-084)
Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the Senate
Dear Mr. President:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components controlled under Category I of the United
States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The attached certification involves the export of GAU-19/B Gatling
Gun Systems for exclusive use by the UAE Joint Aviation Command.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of
these items having taken into account political, military, economic,
human rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 15, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-111)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting the certification of an amendment to a manufacturing
license agreement for the export of defense articles, including
technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, defense services
and manufacture know-how for the design, manufacture and integration of
the Weapons Bay Door Drive System for all variants of the F-35
Lightning II aircraft.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant,
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publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States
firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 21, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-099)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed amendment to a technical
assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, including
technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Canada to support the manufacture of precision optical
subsystems, opto-mechanical major assemblies, and optical components
for the AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
October 24, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-115)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting the enclosed certification of a proposed retransfer of
Major Defense Equipment, including technical data in the amount of
$14,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to the Government of Peru for the acquisition of five Super
Sea Sprite SH-2G helicopters.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
November 26, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-122)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed export of defense articles,
including technical data, and defense services in the amount of
$50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense
services to Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, and Sweden for
design, development, manufacture, test, long-term support, and on-
ground delivery of commercial communication satellites to Asia
Broadcast Satellite Holdings Ltd. (ABS) in Bermuda as part of the ABS/
Satelites Mexicanos, SA. de C.V. (SATMEX) joint program.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
November 26, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-109)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense
services to Bermuda, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Singapore, Spain, and Sweden for
design, development, manufacture, test (including in-orbit testing),
long-term support, and on-ground delivery of commercial communication
satellites to Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. (SATMEX) as part of the
Asia Broadcast Satellite Holding Ltd. (ABS)/SATMEX joint program.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
November 26, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-102)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense
services to support the design, manufacture, and delivery of Japanese
geostationary communications satellite-15 (JCSAT-15) and JCSAT-16
satellites.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
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November 26, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-112)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I
am transmitting certification of a proposed license for the manufacture
of significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount
of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to Canada to support the development and manufacture of
component parts of rifles.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
November 26, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-107)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of an amendment to a technical assistance
agreement for the export of defense articles, including technical data,
and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services for the retrofit and support of C-130J aircraft for end-use by
the Canadian Department of National Defence.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Sullivan,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
December 01, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-064)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, France, and
Saudi Arabia to support the fielding, integration, installation,
operation, training, testing, maintenance, and warranty repair of the
Emirates Air Defense Ground Environment--Transformation (EADGE-T)
program.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
December 15, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-104)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services in the amount of $25,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to the Republic of Korea to support the integration,
installation, operation, training, shipboard checkout testing,
qualification, organizational and intermediate level maintenance and
repair (gun and ammo handling system), evaluation, failure diagnosis,
ORDALT installation, and evaluation of the licensed production of the
Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon System (CIWS Blk 1B).
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
December 19, 2014 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-125)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the
amount of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense
services to support the establishment of an F-35 aircraft Final
Assembly and Checkout (FACO) facility in Nagoya, Japan for end use by
the Japan Air Self Defense Force.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
January 26, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-127)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting
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certification of a proposed license amendment for the export of defense
articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount
of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense
services for upgrade of current Swiss simulator training devices to
reflect the same configuration as Swiss F/A-18 aircraft to support the
F/A-18 Tactical Operational Flight Trainer Program for Switzerland.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
January 26, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-137)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of the
United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of semi-automatic pistols, semi-automatic rifles, magazines, and
accessories to Poland for commercial resale in Poland only.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
January 26, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-130)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components abroad controlled under Category I of the
United States Munitions List in amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of Sig Sauer Model P229 Pistols to Trinidad and Tobago for use
by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
January 26, 2015 (Transmittal No. DDTC 14-106)
Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of
firearm parts and components controlled under Category I of the United
States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the
export of R0977 M4 Carbine semi-automatic rifles, caliber 5.56mm and 30
round magazines for use by the Army of Honduras.
The United States government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into account political, military, economic, human
rights, and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal certification
which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could
cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
Dated: March 25, 2015.
Lisa V. Aguirre,
Director of Management, Office of Defense Trade Controls Management,
Department of State.
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