[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 141 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39569-39573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-19139]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice No. 2571]
Office of Defense Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress
of Proposed 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 shown on the attachments pursuant to section
36(c) and in compliance with section 36(e) of the Arms Export Control
Act (22 U.S.C. Sec. 2776).
EFFECTIVE DATE: As shown on each letter.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. William J. Lowell, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls,
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State [(703) 875-
6644].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 38(e) of the Arms Export Control Act
mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant to section 36(c)
must be published in the Federal Register when they are transmitted to
Congress or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Dated: July 16, 1997.
William J. Lowell,
Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
February 25, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the sale of the Government of Taiwan of the Improved Radar Warning
Receiver (IRWR) Production Systems, associated and support
equipment, test equipment, and spares.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-51-96
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, DC 20520
March 4, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the transfer of technical data and assistance in support of the
design and development of a replacement system for the Swiss Air
Defense Ground Environment (ADGE) 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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-2-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, DC 20520
June 26, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of major defense equipment sold commercially
under a contract to Norway in the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the transfer of technical data and assistance for the integration,
testing and operational assistance in the modification of the AN/
TPQ-36A radar to an AN/MPQ-64 radar 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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-3-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
November 26, 1996.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
a follow-on contract to provide support for the Saudi HAWK and
Patriot Air Defense Systems.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-5-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
June 19, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification provides
technical data and assistance to the Royal Saudi Ministry of Defense
for the F-5 aircraft support and manning program.
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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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-6-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
March 13, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36 (d) of the
Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of
a proposed approval for export to the United Kingdom of defense
articles and defense services sold under a contract in the amount of
$50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the manufacture of an Advanced Acoustic Processor (AAP) in the
United Kingdom.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Transmittal No. DTC-7-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
February 6, 1997.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export to the United Kingdom of radar for the Replacement
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (RMPA).
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-21-97
The Honorable Jesse Helms, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
United States Senate.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
February 6, 1997.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export to the United Kingdom of the acoustics subsystem for the
Replacement Maritime Patrol Aircraft (RMPA).
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-22-97
The Honorable Jesse Helms, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
United States Senate, United States Senate.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
February 6, 1997.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export to Israel and ultimately to the United Kingdom of the
Electronic Support Measures (ESM) System for the U.K. Replacement
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (RMPA).
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-23-97
The Honorable Jesse Helms, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
United States Senate.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
May 9, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles and defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification provides
technical data and defense services for ground support and
operational support for the ICO Satellite Program in the United
Kingdom.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
[Transmittal No. DTC-27-97]
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
May 2, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the
Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of
a proposed Manufacturing License Agreement for the production of
Significant Military Equipment sold commercially under a contract in
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of technical information and know-how for the manufacture
of the BLU-109/B and the FMU-143B/B Fuzing Systems in Italy.
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
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competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-32-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
April 8, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to sections 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith, certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of the Rocsat I scientific sallelite along with
associated hardware and ground support equipment to Taiwan.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-33-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
March 17, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith, certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services for
Major Defense Equipment (MDE) sold commercially under a contract in
the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of 16 APG-66H radars, spare parts and support equipment
to Indonesia.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-36-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
April 25, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
Technical Assistance Agreement for the sale of defense articles or
defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount of
$50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification provides
support services for the United Kingdom's WAH-64 helicopters, as
well as technical data and assistance for training equipment
associated with these 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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-44-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
June 26, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of an avionics suite and cockpit procedures and trainer
for the L-159 aircraft program in the Czech Republic.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-45-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
March 5, 1997.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000.00 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export to Brunei of one S-70A helicopter with External Stores
Support System and spare parts.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-0946-97
The Honorable Jesse Helms, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
United States Senate.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
May 7, 1997.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000.00 or
more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb Kits with spare parts to
Italy.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-47-97
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The Honorable Jesse Helms, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations,
United States Senate.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
May 7, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount $14,000,000.00 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export to Malaysia to two S-70A helicopters with External Stores
Support System, optional countermeasure equipment and spare parts.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-48-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
April 8, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the transfer of thirteen (13) CF-5 Freedom Fighter Aircraft to the
Philippines Air 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,
Barbara Larkin,
Legislative Affairs, Assistant Secretary.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-50-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
June 24, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith notification of a proposed
license for the export of major defense equipment sold commercially
under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000.00 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached notification involves
the export to Israel of nine (9) Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-229
engines, spare parts, engine trailers and shipping equipment. The
Ministry of Defense is the end-user.
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 involved.
Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-51-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
July 11, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000.00 or
more.
The transaction described in the attached certification involves
the provision of services and hardware to the United Kingdom for
developing an air-launched, anti-armor 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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-54-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
June 24, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000.00 or
more.
The transaction described in the attached certification involves
the transfer to Japan of technical data and assistance for the
development of liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen upper stages for
expendable launch vehicles.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-57-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
May 29, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000.00 or
more.
The transaction described in the attached certification involves
the export of six (6) aircraft equipped with U.S.-origin defense
articles to Canada for integration and then re-export to the
Government of Algeria.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-70-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
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United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
June 19, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of major defense equipment sold commercially
under a contract to the United Kingdom in the amount of
$14,000,000.00 or more.
The transaction described in the attached certification involves
providing Fine Track Sensor units and the technical services to
complete their integration into turrets built in the United Kingdom.
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-76-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
June 24, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the
Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting herewith notification of
a proposed approval for exports to the United Kingdom of defense
articles and defense services sold commercially under a contract in
the amount of $14,000,000.00 or more.
The transaction described in the attached certification involves
the transfer of technical data and equipment necessary to develop
and produce the Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (CATT), including
software, documentation and training.
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
notification 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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-79-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
June 24, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the export of defense equipment or services sold
commercially under contract to the United Kingdom in the amount of
$14,000,000.00 or more.
The transaction described in the attached certification involves
the transfer of technical data and assistance for the Nimrod 2000
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,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-81-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
United States Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
July 11, 1997.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed
license for the re-transfer of major defense equipment sold
commercially under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000.00 or
more.
The transaction described in the attached certification involves
the re-transfer of five CF-5 aircraft from the Government of Canada
to the Government of Botswana for use by the Botswana Defense Force.
The United States Government is prepared to license the re-
transfer 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, although unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant.
Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-82-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
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