[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 164 (Monday, August 25, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51056-51060]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-21678]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4456]


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 twenty-three 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: August 18, 2003.
Terry L. Davis,
Acting Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing, 
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military 
Affairs.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
May 28, 2003.
The Honorable Henry J. Hyde, Chairman, Committee on International 
Relations, House of Representatives.
    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 transfer of technical data, assistance and manufacturing know-
how to Japan for the production of AN/ARA-50 Automatic Direction 
Finder for end-use by the Japanese Defense Agency (JDA) for use on 
various aircraft in the Japanese inventory.
    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 040-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 24, 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 development of 155mm artillery ammunition resulting from the 
merging of the U.S. Army XM982 Excalibur Guided Projectile and the 
Swedish Trajectory Correctible Munition 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 060-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 manufacture of Rate Gyros in Sweden for the export to, and end-
use by, the Indian Army in the fire control system of the ARJUN Main 
Battle Tank.
    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 021-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,

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July 25, 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 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data, defense articles and assistance to 
support the sale of the Sensor Fused Weapon to the United Arab 
Emirates Air Force and Air 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 048-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the overseas launch of two commercial communications satellites, 
either from Pacific/International waters or from French Guiana.
    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 050-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 data, defense articles, and assistance 
necessary to provide support and maintenance of the T-6A-1 Aircraft 
for the NATO Flying Training in Canada 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 057-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification concerns 
exports of technical data and defense services for delivery of the 
Estrela do Sul commercial communications satellite to Brazil.
    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 058-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 technical assistance agreement 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 involves 
the installation of ``Group A'' modifications for the Israeli 
Ministry of Defense's Compact Early Warning System (CAEW) Program, 
with involvement by the Government of Singapore.
    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 059-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 sold commercially under contract in the 
amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Turkey of technical data and assistance for the 
manufacture, testing and repair of Generation II and Generation III 
Night Vision Systems for sale to the Turkish Ministry of Defense and 
return to 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 061-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 
$100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to United Kingdom of technical data and defense services 
for the design, development, manufacture, testing and delivery of 
Specified WR-21 Intercooled Recuperated Gas Turbine engine 
components for possible

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use in Surface Ship propulsion systems of the United States, United 
Kingdom, France and 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 062-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 manufacture of a Drogue Rocket Motor and Propellant for end use 
in an aircraft ejection seat for the Japanese Defense Agency.
    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 066-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 2003.
The Honorable J. Dennis Haste, 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 and defense 
services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Brazil of technical data and defense services to 
support the launching of a satellite into orbit.
    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 068-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 2003.
The Honorable J. Dennis Haste, 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 export to Turkey of two Model S-70A helicopters and one lot of 
spare parts and ground support equipment to fulfill the helicopter 
mission requirement of the Special Aviation Regiment Command of the 
Government of 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 070-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 data, defense articles, and assistance 
necessary to provide support and manufacture of hydraulic pumps, 
motors, and control systems for military aircraft and defense 
applications for end-use by the Japan Defense Agency.
    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 071-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 defense services, technical data and defense articles 
to Japan to support the sale of Longbow Apache helicopter to 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 072-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 technical assistance agreement for the export of defense 
articles or defense services sold commercially under a contract in 
the amount of $50,000,000 of more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the production of applique (reactive) armor for the U.S. Army's 
Bradley Fighting Vehicle using Israeli design and production 
technology.
    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 073-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,

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July 25, 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 
$25,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Greece of five Phalanx Close-In Weapon System Block 0 
to 1A upgrades to support the Hellenic Navy.
    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 074-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 major defense equipment and 
defense articles in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the temporary export of one AMC 10 and one AMC 11 Commercial 
Communications Satellite with high purity hydrazine fuel, nitrogen 
tetroxide oxidizer, ground support and test equipment to Russia. The 
AMC 10 and AMC 11 are geo-stationary direct broadcast satellites, 
and will be launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Proton M/
Breeze M launch vehicle. After launch and separation from the launch 
vehicle, the satellites are considered returned to the U.S.
    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 076-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 transfer of technical data, assistance and manufacturing know-
how to Japan for the manufacture of Propellant Actuated Devices 
utilized in Crew Escape Systems for the T-4 Aircraft for end-use by 
the Japan Defense Agency.
    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 077-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 defense services, technical data and defense articles 
to Japan to continue supporting the manufacture and assembly of S-
70B (SH-60J/K) helicopters (minus avionics and engines) with related 
support equipment and parts for sale to the Japanese 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 079-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 defense services, technical data and defense articles 
to Japan to continue supporting the manufacture and assembly of S-
70A (UH-60J) helicopters (minus avionics and engines) with related 
support equipment and parts for sale to the Japanese 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 080-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 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 5,984 bolt-action and lever-action centerfire sporting 
rifles for commercial resale 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 082-03.

U.S. Department of State

Washington, DC 20520,
July 25, 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 manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of 
significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense

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articles or defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services, technical data and defense articles 
to Taiwan to support the manufacture and maintenance of GRC-171, RT-
1272F and/or RT 1272H Ultra High Frequency Receiver Transmitters for 
Taiwan's 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,
Paul V. Kelly,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
    Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 083-03.

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