[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 29 (Monday, February 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9893-9896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02811]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12325]
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 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 a
timely manner.
The following comprise recent such notifications and are published
to give notice to the public.
April 3, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Kosovo of fully automatic machineguns [sic].
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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-074.
April 6, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control
Act, please find enclosed a certification of a proposed license
amendment for 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 Mexico to support the manufacture, test,
inspection and rework of parts and components of various gas turbine
engines.
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 21-020.
April 14, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Mexico to support the manufacturing and
assembling of electro-mechanical 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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-025.
April 24, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Australia to support the operations,
maintenance, modification, training, and sustainment of 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 22-081.
April 24, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles to Switzerland to support the
integration of E.O./IR surveillance systems on vehicles.
The U.S. government is prepared to license the export of these
items having taken into
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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 23-010.
April 24, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 5.56mm machine guns.
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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-034.
April 27, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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, in the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles to the Republic of Serbia of HUMVEE
military vehicles.
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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-046.
April 27, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 of 5.56mm automatic carbines to Kosovo.
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 22-071
April 27, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Australia to support the integration,
installation, operation, training, testing, maintenance, and repair
of radar equipment.
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 22-073.
April 27, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Denmark to support the system operation,
operational-level maintenance, repair, overhaul, training, and base
activities required for the operation and sustainment of F135
propulsion 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 23-004.
April 27, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Norway of fully automatic machine guns.
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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 23-011.
May 9, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to Section 36(c) and 36(d) 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 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 Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK to support
the manufacturing of a guided missile weapon system.
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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 22-066.
May 9, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 fully automatic rifles, sound suppressors,
and upper receiver 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 23-001.
May 9, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Japan and Israel to support the manufacture of
aircraft helmet mounted display 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 23-005.
May 11, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Ukraine, Poland, Finland, and Norway to support
the integration, engineering, assembly, operation, repairing,
testing, training, and maintenance of a surface to air missile
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 22-088.
May 23, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 of 5.56mm fully automatic rifles to Malaysia.
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 22-072.
May 23, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Luxembourg to support the maintenance, update,
upgrade, modification, and enhancement activities for 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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 23-003.
May 23, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Australia, Singapore, and Taiwan to support the
integration, installation, operation, training, testing,
maintenance, and repair of communication 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 23-008.
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May 23, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Ukraine of fully automatic machine guns.
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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 23-016.
May 25, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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, 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 Rocket Motors, Steering Control
Sections, and Control Surface 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 22-065.
June 7, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Taiwan to support the installation of a 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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-082.
June 7, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Israel and Singapore to support the integration,
development, operation, maintenance, training, and follow-on support
related to a chain gun 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 23-012.
June 29, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 Jamaica of 5.56mm automatic carbines, spare parts, and
components.
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,
Naz Durako[gbreve]lu,
Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 22-035.
June 29, 2023
The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Mr. 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 export of defense articles, including technical
data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more and
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 to support the design, development,
assembly, engineering, integration, operation, modification, test,
analysis, qualification, training, and manufacture of missile
propulsion sections.
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 23-002.
Kevin E. Bryant,
Deputy Director, Office of Directives Management, U.S. Department of
State.
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