[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49642-49644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-17233]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11816]


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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and the Department 
of State give notice that the attached Notifications of Proposed 
Commercial Export Licenses were submitted to the Congress on the dates 
indicated.

DATES: The dates of notification to Congress are as shown on each of 
the 13 letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Paula C. Harrison, Directorate of 
Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Department of State at (202) 663-3310; 
or access the DDTC website at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc public 
and select ``Contact DDTC,'' then scroll down to ``Contact the DDTC 
Response Team'' and select ``Email.'' Please add this subject line to 
your message, ``ATTN: Congressional Notification of Licenses.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act 
(22 U.S.C. 2776) requires that notifications to the Congress pursuant 
to sections 36(c) and 36(d) be published in the Federal Register in 
timely manner. The following comprise recent such notifications and are 
published to give notice to the public.

April 8, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a 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 export of defense articles, including technical data and defense 
services, to Saudi Arabia, UK and Australia to support operation, 
training and

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maintenance of Scan Eagle 2, Scan Eagle 3, and Integrator Unmanned 
Aerial Systems.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-042.

April 13, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category 
I of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Thailand of M4 5.56mm automatic rifles.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-080.

April 13, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category 
I of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to the UK of 5.56mm automatic rifles and sound 
suppressors.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-082.

April 20, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a 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 Norway and the UK to support maintenance, repair, 
overhaul, and upgrade of the F135 propulsion system.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-054.

April 20, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category 
I of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Italy and Kuwait of M16 automatic rifles, M4 5.56mm 
automatic carbines, and associated spare parts.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-075.

April 20, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms controlled under Category I of the U.S. Munitions List 
in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of M16A4 5.56mm automatic rifles to Thailand.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-077.

May 2, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms Export Control 
Act, please find enclosed a 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 $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 Taiwan to support the manufacture of F100 Engine 
Combustion Chamber Liners.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.

May 3, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a 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, to the United Kingdom to promote the design, development, 
and testing of LiON batteries for use in the F-35 Joint Strike 
Fighter aircraft.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-010.

May 4, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a certification of a proposed license for the export 
of firearms, parts, and components abroad controlled under Category 
I of the U.S. Munitions List in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to the UAE of GAU-5A 5.56mm fully automatic rifles and 
associated spare parts.
    The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these 
items having considered 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-085.

May 11, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control 
Act, please find enclosed a 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 transfers of unclassified technical data, hardware, and defense 
services, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the purpose of 
manufacture, integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of RF-
7850M-HH Multiband and RF-7850M-V5XX Multiband Vehicular radio.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-068.

May 26, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a 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 the British Virgin Islands, UAE, and UK for small arms 
and tactics training of private security contractors.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 20-077.

May 26, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a 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 Canada and Singapore to support the manufacture of 
castings for aerospace components.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
David Bonine,
Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-004.

June 30, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, please 
find enclosed a 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 the UAE for the general use, installation, operation 
and testing of the FMU-139D/B electronic bomb fuze system.
    The U.S. 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 U.S. firm 
concerned.

Sincerely,
Naz Durakoglu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 21-055.

Kevin E. Bryant,
Acting Director, Office of Directives Management, Department of State.
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