[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 58 (Thursday, March 25, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15421-15422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-6714]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 4668]


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 eight 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: March 16, 2004.
Peter J. Berry,
Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing, Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Department of State.

January 30, 2004.
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 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 defense services, technical data and defense articles 
to Mexico to support the manufacture and assembly of electrical 
connectors for military aircraft, military ground vehicles, military 
ships and missile systems in 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. DTC 127-03
January 30, 2004.
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 unclassified technical data and assistance to Jordan 
for the installation and maintenance of the Integrated Fire Control 
System (IFCS) for the AB9B1 M60 Tank Upgrade Program for use by the 
Jordanian 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. DDTC 128-03.

January 30, 2004.
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 classified and unclassified technical data and 
assistance to Japan, necessary for the manufacture of the Standard 
Flight Data Recorder for end-use by 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 129-03.

February 10, 2004.
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 design, build and 
provide two commercial communication broadcasting satellites to 
Australia and Singapore, and update existing ground control stations 
in Perth and Sydney Australia.
    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 126-03.

March 1, 2004.
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 extension of the 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 
023-03 dated February 28, 2003, 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 extend the license 
for 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 015-04.

March 1, 2004.

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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 extension of the 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 022-03 
dated February 28, 2003; 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 extend the license 
for 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 016-04.

March 1, 2004.
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 extension of the 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 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 024-03.
    The United States Government is prepared to extend the license 
for 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 017-04.

March 5, 2004.
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 and launch of a commercial communications satellite from 
Kazakhstan.
    The United States Government is prepared to license the export 
of this item 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 131-03.

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