[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20800-20802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8952]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 7416]


Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: Directorate of Defense 
Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial 
Export Licenses

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 indicated 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).

DATES: Effective Date: As shown on each of the 9 letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert S. Kovac, Managing 
Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-
Military Affairs, Department of State (202) 663-2861.

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.
March 09, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-116)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, 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 
amendment to a technical assistance agreement for the export of defense 
articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount 
of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense 
services for the support of an Airborne Intelligence and Surveillance 
System (AISS) for the Finland Ministry of Defense (MOD) acting through 
its Finnish Air Force Materiel Command Organization (FINAFMC).
    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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs
March 10, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-133)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, 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 to include the export of defense 
articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount 
of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and 
defense services to support the design, manufacture and delivery of the 
SATMEX 8 Commercial Communication Satellite to Mexico.
    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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
March 18, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-135)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) & 36(d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the 
manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the export of 
defense articles or defense services abroad in the amount of 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and 
defense services to support the development and production of the 
Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile.
    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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
March 11, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-137)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 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 and the export of

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defense articles, including technical data, or defense services abroad 
in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Japan for the manufacture and support of the KD2R-5 Aerial 
Target System Program for the Japanese Ministry of 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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
March 09, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-139)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, 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 controlled under 
Category I of the United States Munitions List sold commercially under 
contract in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the permanent export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services related to sale of various Revolvers and Pistols with 
accessories and spare parts to Smith & Wesson Distributing, Inc. in 
Belgium, in furtherance of a distribution agreement.
    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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
March 28, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-140)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 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 and the export of defense 
articles, including technical data, or defense services abroad in the 
amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Japan for the manufacture of T700-IHI-701C engine 
components for end use in AH-64D helicopters owned by the Japanese 
Ministry of 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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
March 14, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-143)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, 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 to include the export of defense 
articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount 
of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services to Singapore related to the sale of one G550 aircraft modified 
with a military TACAN beacon system and an AN/ARC-210 VHF/UHF radio for 
end use 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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
March 14, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-144)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, 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 major defense 
equipment abroad.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and 
defense services to the Commonwealth of Australia for the manufacture, 
assembly, testing, qualification, maintenance and repair of military 
aiming lasers, infrared illuminators, and associated military 
electronics for end use by the governments of Australia and New 
Zealand.
    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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
March 15, 2011 (Transmittal Number DDTC 10-145)
    The Honorable John A. Boehner, 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 
amendment to a technical assistance agreement for the export of defense 
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount 
of $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense 
services to support the AVDS-1790 Engine

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Improvement Program and depot level maintenance training for the HMPT 
500 Transmissions currently installed in Ministry of Defense of Israel 
combat vehicles. 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,

Miguel E. Rodriguez
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs

    Dated: April 4, 2011.
Robert S. Kovac,
Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of 
State.
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