[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 135 (Tuesday, July 15, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41854-41856]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-17783]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4401]


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 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 eleven 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: July 2, 2003.
Peter J. Berry,
Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing, Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Department of State.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
April 30, 2003.
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 transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of 243 M-24 7.62 x 51mm bolt action centerfire rifles and 
associated equipment to the Colombian Ministry of National Defense 
for use by the Colombian 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. DDTC 030-03.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 16, 2003.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
    Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (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 and the export of defense articles or 
defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data and defense services to Germany for the 
production of the AN/APG-65 radar system and related equipment for 
end-use by the Governments of Germany, Greece and the United States.
    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 009-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 16, 2003.
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 of technical assistance and hardware to the United 
Kingdom related to the production of castings and structural parts 
for the 155mm Howitzer.
    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 013-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 16, 2003.
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 
$100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data, defense services and hardware to 
Canada and the United Kingdom related to management data terminals 
of the BOWMAN communications system for ultimate 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. DTC 015-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 16, 2003.
The Honorable Richard G. Lugar,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate.
    Dear Mr. Chairman: 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 transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the export to Norway of technical data and assistance in the 
manufacture of the high explosive shaped main charge warhead for the 
Javelin Missile System for end-use by the United States.
    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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 019-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 16, 2003.
The Honorable Richard G. Lugar,
Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate.
    Dear Mr. Chairman:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (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 and the export of defense articles or 
defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services, technical data and defense articles 
to Japan to support the manufacture, assembly and training of ten 
AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters with associated spares and support 
equipment for the Government of 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 020-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 19, 2003.
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 transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the export to South Africa of technical data and assistance in the 
manufacture of towed, turreted, and self-propelled artillery 
ammunition for end-use by the U.S. 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. DDTC 018-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 22, 2003.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (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 and the export of defense 
articles or defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Poland of technical data, defense services and defense 
articles for the manufacture of three hundred thirteen LAV-30 
turrets for use in armored personnel carriers by the Government of 
Poland.
    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 017-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 22, 2003.
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 contract in the amount of 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Mexico of technical data, defense services and defense 
articles for the manufacture of additional Line Replaceable Module 
electrical connector backplanes for end-use by the United States.
    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 025-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 22, 2003.
    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 $14,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the sale, integration, operation, repair, testing, training and 
maintenance of Paveway II and Paveway III Weapon Systems on F-4, F-5 
and F-16 aircraft owned and operated by the Republic of Korea 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 033-03

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520
May 27, 2003.
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 transaction contained in the attached certification concerns 
exports of technical data and defense services for delivery of the 
Thuraya-D3 Satellite to the United Arab Emirates.
    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,

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Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 031-03

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