[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 89 (Thursday, May 8, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24782-24784]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11464]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4359]


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 shown on the attachments pursuant to sections 
36(c) and 36(d) and

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in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 
U.S.C. 2776).

EFFECTIVE DATE: As shown on each of the ten letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Peter J. Berry, Director, Office 
of Defense Trade Controls Licensing, Directorate of Defense Trade 
Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State 
(202-663-2700).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act 
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.

    Dated: May 2, 2003.
Terry L. Davis,
Acting Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs, Department of State.
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 transactions contained in the attached certification concern 
future commercial activities with Russia and Kazakhstan related to 
the Proton Space Launch Vehicle beyond those specified in DTC 001-03 
dated January 24, 2003, DTC 147-02 dated July 26, 2002; DTC 182-02 
dated June 27, 2002; DTC 124-02 dated May 22, 2002; DTC 022-02 dated 
May 1, 2002; DTC 038-01 dated April 30, 2001; DTC 034-01 dated March 
1, 2001; DTC 014-01 dated March 7, 2000; DTC 098-99 dated August 5, 
1999; and DTC 039-98 dated March 19, 1998.
    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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 022-03.

The Honorable Richard G. Lugar,
Chairman Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate.

    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 transactions contained in the attached certification concern 
future commercial activities with Russia, Ukraine and Norway related 
to the launch of commercial satellites from the Pacific Ocean 
utilizing a modified oil platform beyond the period specified in DTC 
002-03 dated January 24, 2003; DTC 148-02 dated July 26, 2002; DTC 
123-02 dated May 22, 2002; DTC 023-02 dated May 1, 2002; DTC 048-01 
dated April 30, 2001; DTC 026-00 dated May 19, 2000; DTC 124-99 
dated November 10, 1999; DTC 006-99 dated April 16, 1999; and DTC 
016-97 dated July 25, 1997.
    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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 023-03.

The Honorable Richard G. Lugar,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate.

    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 transition contained in the attached certification concerns 
exports of technical data and defense services for cooperation in 
the co-development of Japan's Galaxy Express (formerly J-1) space 
launch vehicle program beyond the period specified in DTC 003-03.
    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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 024-03.

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

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of 
significant military equipment abroad.
    The transition contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of technical data, assistance and manufacturing know-
how to Jordan for the modernization and upgrade of 1,200 M113A1 
vehicles to the M113A2Mk1 Armored Personnel Carrier configuration 
for the Jordan 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 005-03.

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 that are 
firearms controlled under category I of the United States Munitions 
List sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $1,000,000 
or more.
    The transition contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of export of 132 .50 caliber semi-automatic sniper 
rifles and associated equipment to the Greek Army.
    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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 006-02.

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 and 
defense articles in the amount of $25,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the sale of three S-70B helicopters with enhanced configuration 
(previously S-70B-6 configuration) to the Government of Greece.
    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.

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     Sincerely,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 007-03.

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 concerns 
exports of technical data and defense services to France and its 
subcontractors in Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain and the United 
Kingdom for the launch of two commercial communications satellites 
to be owned and operated by a U.S. firm.
    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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 008-03.

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 manufacture of 
significant military equipment abroad.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of technical data, defense services, and hardware to 
Germany for the manufacture of components for the Standard Advanced 
Dewar Assembly II Thermal Imaging System for end-use by the 
Ministries of Defense in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, 
Canada, Denmark, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, 
Sweden, and Turkey.
    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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 011-03.

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 
$100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to the United Kingdom of technical data, defense articles 
and defense services for demonstration, manufacturing and in-service 
support phases of the Airborne Electronic Reconnaissance System 
known as Project EXTRACT for end-use by the United Kingdom Ministry 
of 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 014-03.

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 (AECA), 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 described in the attached certification consists 
of the export of Sentinel radar assemblies and related equipment to 
the U.S. Armed Forces in Kuwait.
    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.
    Pursuant to a Presidential delegation of authority, and 
authority delegated by the Secretary of State under section 36(c) of 
the AECA, I wish to notify you that the Under Secretary of State for 
Arms Control and International Security has determined that an 
emergency exists which requires that the export license pertaining 
to the proposed transfer will become effective immediately in the 
national interests of the United States.
     Sincerely,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

[FR Doc. 03-11464 Filed 5-7-03; 8:45 am]
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