[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9948-9953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03170]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11994]


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

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 24 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.

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October 3, 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 
manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the export of 
defense articles, including technical, data and defense services, 
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 of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services, to Italy and Qatar to support the manufacture, integration, 
assembly, operation, training, testing, and maintenance of upper and 
lower receivers and weapon assemblies.
    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-021.
October 20, 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 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 Australia, Japan, and Singapore for the manufacture of 
radios in Japan.
    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-012.
October 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 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 Australia and New Zealand to support the ongoing 
engineering, maintenance, and logistics support for ``Through Life 
Support Services'' and sustainment of the C-130J Hercules 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 submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned.

Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-023.
October 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, including technical data, and 
defense services 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 Jordan of intermediate level maintenance and conversion 
training, technical support, and specific parts in support of a small 
arms rifle upgrade program.
    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-027.
October 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 $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 Australia and the Republic of Korea to support the 
Compliance Upgrade Program (KCUP) for Airborne Early Warning and 
Control System 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 submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-029.
October 20, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.


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    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 Qatar to support the sustainment, training, logistics, and 
repair services for the F-15QA 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 submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-030.
October 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 the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Australia for the 
sale, delivery, installation, and support of radar 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,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-032.
October 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 $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 Canada, Germany, and the UK to support the Reconnaissance 
Surveillance 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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-033.
October 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 Denmark of 7.62mm machineguns and spare barrels.
    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-047.
November 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 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 Germany and the Netherlands to support the integration, 
installation, testing and training of the MK41 Vertical Launch 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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-037.
November 3, 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 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 the UK and Canada to support the design, manufacture, 
integration, operation, test, and maintenance of missile electronic 
assemblies.

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    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-038.
November 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 for the export of 
defense articles, including technical data, and defense services, in 
the amount of $100,000,000 or more.
    The transaction involves the transfer of classified and 
unclassified technical data, defense articles, and defense services to 
Australia in support of an Australia/United States decoy 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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-040.
November 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 $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 Austria to support the modernization, upgrade, 
integration, installation, operation, training, testing, maintenance, 
and repair of the Austrian Integrated Flight Deck (AIFD) for S-70 
Blackhawk Helicopters.
    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-042.
November 21, 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 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 in support of the design, development, modification, 
manufacture, assembly, test, qualification, maintenance, operation, 
analysis, repair of the components for the STANDARD Missile-3 weapon 
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,

Philip G. Laidlaw,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-048.
November 21, 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 $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 of magnetic detection equipment.
    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,

Philip G. Laidlaw,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-050.
November 21, 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 $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 Italy to support the integration, modification, and 
installation of the Joint Airborne Multi-Mission Multi-Sensor System 
(JAMMS).
    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,

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publication of which could cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm 
concerned.

    Sincerely,

Philip G. Laidlaw,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-052.
November 25, 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 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 Brazil of 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,

Philip Laidlaw,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-018.
November 25, 2022
The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    Dear Madam Speaker:
    Pursuant to Section 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 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 Norway, Sweden, and Spain for the design, development and 
manufacture of small and medium caliber ammunition up to 50mm.
    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,

Philip Laidlaw,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-053.
November 25, 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 Italy to support the manufacture, production, test, and 
inspection of wing assemblies and sub-assemblies for 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 submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned.

    Sincerely,

Philip Laidlaw,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-054.
December 2, 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 $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 Belgium and the Netherlands to support the supply of the 
Command and Liaison Vehicles and associated spare parts, special tools, 
test equipment, training, and technical support.
    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-041.
December 2, 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, and technical data, in the amount of $50,000,000 or 
more.
    This transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of defense articles and technical data to Ukraine for 
light-weight UAVs.
    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-044.
December 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

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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 of 5.56mm automatic rifles to Estonia.
    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 Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-056.
December 15, 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 $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 Canada and Germany to support the production, structural 
design, system provisioning, integration, testing, delivery, and 
certification of the Bombardier Global 6000 Series 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 submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-039.
December 15, 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 more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense 
services, to the Republic of Korea to support the manufacture of jet 
trainer 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 submitted to 
the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could 
cause competitive harm to the U.S. firm concerned.

    Sincerely,

Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-049.

Zachary A. Parker,
Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of State.
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