[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 157 (Monday, August 16, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44571-44572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-21188]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of Defense Trade Controls
[Public Notice No. 3107]


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 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 of the ten (10) letters.

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 29, 1999.
William J. Lowell,
Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c)&(d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a 
proposed Manufacturing License Agreement for the export of defense 
services under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services to Finland for the final assembly and 
ramp flight of the F/A-18 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, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United 
States firm concerned.

    Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 3-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    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 export of technical data and defense services for the design and 
development of the Hyper Shower Commercial Communication Satellite 
system in Japan.
    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 78-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    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 under a 
contract in the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the sale of two S-70A helicopters for use by the Turkish Ministry of 
National Defense.
    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 80-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

    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 defense articles or defense services in 
the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached notification involves 
the export of one Telestar commercial communications satellite to 
French Guiana for launch into outer space.
    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 74-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    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 
a technical assistance agreement for the design, manufacture, and 
launch of two direct broadcasting satellites for Japan.
    The United States Government is prepared to license the export 
of these items having

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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 23-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    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 export of amorphous silicon solar arrays for a commercial 
satellite program (SkyBridge) in France.
    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 32-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    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 amorphous silicon solar arrays for a commercial 
satellite program (Teledesic) in France and 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 35-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36 (c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
Manufacturing License Agreement for the export of defense services 
under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the design and production F/A-18E/F Nose Landing Gear, in Canada.
    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 44-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    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 hardware kits and components to manufacture and 
assemble an additional 117,000 M16A2 rifles, M4 carbines and 7,000 
M203 grenade launchers for end use by the Greek Armed Forces.
    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 81-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    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 technical data and defense services to Singapore in 
support of the manufacture of F404, F414 and T700 aircraft engine 
components and equipment.
    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 82-99

    The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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