[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 28, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12162-12166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03859]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 9897]


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 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.

DATES: As shown on each of the 30 letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Anthony M. Dearth, Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, telephone (202) 663-2836; 
email [email protected]. ATTN: Congressional Notification of 
Licenses.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act 
(22 U.S.C. 2776) 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 in a timely manner.
    Following are such notifications to the Congress:

Oct 18, 2016

Honorable Paul D. Ryan, 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 certification of a proposed license for the 
manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and 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, including technical data, and 
defense services to Norway to support of the manufacture of the M72 
Light Anti-Armor Weapon (LAW) System and variants for sale abroad.
    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,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 15-138.

Nov 10, 2016

Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license 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, including technical data, and 
defense services to support the manufacture in Germany of multiple 
missile thermal batteries for sale abroad.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-009.

Nov 10, 2016

Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category I 
of the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of fully automatic rifles and grenade launchers for use 
by 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,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-038.

Dec 5, 2016

Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms abroad controlled under Category I of the United States 
Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of machine guns to Oman.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-039.

Oct 19, 2016

Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services 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 for the design, manufacture, and integration of the 
Weapons Bay Door Engine Inlet Ducts for all variants of the F-35 
Lightning II aircraft to Italy, Japan and the Netherlands.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-046.

Nov 10, 2016

Honorable Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:


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    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category I 
of the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of M134 7.62x51mm gun weapons systems to 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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-051.

Oct 7, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 3(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a license for the transfer 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 re-transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to Egypt for the modification, certification, 
maintenance, operation, training, and post-delivery support of (17) 
AT-802U Border Patrol Aircraft configured with surveillance and 
weapons capability.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-052.

Oct 20, 2016

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license 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, including technical data, and 
defense services to Mexico to support the manufacture of 
piezoelectric ceramic products.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-057.

Oct 18, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services for the manufacture of significant military equipment 
abroad.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to Israel to support the manufacture, maintenance, 
repair and overhaul of the J79-GE-J1E and J79-17 aircraft engines.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-058.

Nov 15, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for 
the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data, defense services, and manufacturing 
know-how to Japan to support the manufacture and repair of the 
Mission Computing System Data Display Group (DDG) and Ground Support 
Equipment (GSE) for the Japan Defense Force E767 AWACS aircraft.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-062.

Oct 26, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 certification of a proposed license for the 
manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the export 
of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services 
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 Germany to support the manufacture and assembly 
of pistols and long guns in commercial product lines.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-063.

Oct 20, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license 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, including technical data, and 
defense services to Switzerland and Spain to support the operational 
support, overhaul, maintenance and training pertaining to the F404-
GE-402 aircraft gas turbine engines.
    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

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submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication 
of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-066.

Oct 20, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 an 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 continued export of defense articles, including technical data 
and defense services to Sweden for the design, manufacture and 
integration of the F414-GE-439E engine.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-067.

Nov 10, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 an amendment to a technical 
assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, including 
technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 
or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the continued export of defense articles, including technical data 
and defense services for the Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot 
Level Maintenance of F110-GE-129C/129E engines for end use by the 
Republic 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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-068.

Dec 5, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories abroad controlled under Category I 
of the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of M16 assault rifles to Oman.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-069.

Oct 7, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services 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 Israel to support the design, development, 
integration, testing, initial lot, and full rate co-production of 
the Arrow 3 Interceptor.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-070.

Oct 26, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories abroad controlled under Category I 
of the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of rifles, pistols, and barrels to Canada for commercial 
resale.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-073.

Oct 19, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms and accessories abroad controlled under Category I of the 
United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of semi-automatic pistols and accessories 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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-075.

Nov 14, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories abroad controlled under Category I 
of the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of upper receiver assemblies to be incorporated into 
assault rifles and sold to the United Arab Emirates.

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    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-076.

Oct 19, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license 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, including technical data, and 
defense services to Belgium, Sweden, and the Netherlands to support 
the manufacture, overhaul, testing, design, and development of the 
T-X Trainer Aircraft Aft Fuselage with integration of sub-systems, 
Ground Based Training Elements, and Logistic Support Elements.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-078.

Oct 7, 2017

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 an amendment to a technical 
assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, including 
technical data, and defense services in the amount of $14,000,000 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the continued export of defense articles, including technical data 
and defense services for the sale of P-8I Long Range Maritime 
Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare Aircraft to the Government 
of India.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-085.

Oct 27, 2017

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, components, and accessories abroad controlled under 
Category I of the United States Munitions List in the amount of 
$1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of various semi-automatic rifles, pistols, barrels, 
components, and accessories to France.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-086.

Nov 10, 2017

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of proposed license amendment 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 continued export of defense articles, including technical data 
and defense services for the sale of T-6C+ aircraft to the 
government of 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,
Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-089.

Oct 20, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms abroad controlled under Category I of the United States 
Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of various centerfire bolt action rifles to Canada for 
commercial resale.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-090.

Nov 10, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment for the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the continued export of defense articles, including technical data 
and defense services for the sale of Phalanx CIWS Block 1B systems 
to the Republic of Korea.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-092.

Dec 5, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for 
the

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manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and 
defense services to the United Kingdom to support the modification 
and manufacture of a Laser and Laser Rangefinder.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-095.

Dec 5, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
firearms, parts, and accessories abroad controlled under Category I 
of the United States Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of semi-automatic pistols, semi-automatic rifles, lever 
action rifles, barrel assemblies, barrels, receiver assemblies, 
spare parts, and accessories to 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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-098.

Dec 13, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control 
Act, I am transmitting certification of a proposed license amendment 
for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services 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 to support the integration, installation, 
operation, training, testing, maintenance, manufacture, and repair 
of the Patriot Product Improvement Program for 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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-102.

Dec 5, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker:

    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am 
transmitting certification of a proposed license for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in 
the amount of $25,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of F-135 engines, including technical data, and defense 
services to Italy for the F-35 aircraft.
    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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-110.

Dec 5, 2016

Honorable Paul Ryan, 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 certification of a proposed license amendment 
for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the 
export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services 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 assemblies, sub-
assemblies, components, and associated kits of Infrared Detecting 
Systems (IDS) for the Ministry of Defense 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,

Julia Frifield,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 16-112.

Anthony Dearth,
(Acting) Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, 
Department of State.
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