VZCZCXYZ0011
PP RUEHWEB
DE RUEHMO #0832 0861548
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 261548Z MAR 08
FM AMEMBASSY MOSCOW
TO RUCPDOC/USDOC WASHDC PRIORITY
INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 7299
RHMFIUU/US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS MOSCOW 000832
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
USDOC FOR 532/OEA/MHAMES/LRITTER
USDOC FOR 3150/USFCS/OIO/CEENIS/MCOSTA
USDOC FOR 532/OEE/MO'BRIEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP ETRD ETTC RS
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JSC
UPRAVLYAUSHAYA COMMUNAL COMPANY, NOVY URENGOY, RUSSIA,
LICENSE NO. D374274
REFTEL: USDOC 07266
1. Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided
below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export
Administration Act.
2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to
determine the legitimacy and reliability of the end-
user, JSC Upravlyaushaya Communal Company, Novy
Urengoy, Russia. The company is listed on BIS license
application D374274 as the ultimate consignee of one
IT flexcam thermal imager. These items are controlled
for national security, anti-terrorism, nuclear non-
proliferation and regional stability reasons under
ECCN 6A003. The licensee is Fluke Corporation, 6820
Seaway blvd., Everett, WA 98203.
3. On March 19, 2008, Export Control Attache Peter
Liston and LES Natalya Shipitsina conducted the
requested post-shipment verification with JSC
Upravlyaushaya Communal Company, Novy Urengoy, Russia.
The export control team met with Andrey Bolotov, Chief
Engineer.
4. JSC Upravlyaushaya Communal Company of Novy Urengoy
was founded on April 2, 2006 and employs approximately
80 people. The company operates 24 hours per day and is
located in a large industrial complex with 24-hour
security. The company employs mostly engineers.
5. Andrey Bolotov, Chief Engineer at JSC
Upravlyaushaya Communal Company stated that the
subject commodity in reftel arrived mid-year 2007 and
has far exceeded their expectations. The IT Flexcam
Thermal Imager has been utilized throughout the city
of Novy Urengoy in surveying buildings, pipes, roof
and other structures. The IT Flexcam Thermal Imager
has proved itself a reliable purchase for the company.
6. The IT Flexcam Thermal Imager, model no. FLK-
T140FT-20 is stored in a secure safe, locked inside a
limited access, secure room. Only the Chief Engineer
and his assistant have access to the camera. ECO
Liston was allowed access to the subject commodity in
reftel by the Chief Engineer and noted the serial
number as: T140FT-07050T, and part no. 2648578.
7. Recommendations: Post recommends JSC Upravlyaushaya
Communal Company, Novy Urengoy, Russia as a reliable
recipient of sensitive U.S. origin commodities.
(FCS MOSCOW/SBOZEK/PLISTON)
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