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Cablegate: Blue Lantern Level 3: Post-Shipment End-Use Check

Published: Mon 30 Nov 2009 01:01 PM
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 STATE 122389
SIPDIS
OTTAWA FOR LORI BALBI
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC CA
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON THE EXPORT OF U.S. DEFENSE ARTICLES CITING THE CANADIAN
EXEMPTION
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4.
2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in
conducting a post-shipment check on transactions citing the
Canadian exemption for the export of Gyroscopic compasses to
Canada. Embassy is requested to complete this Blue Lantern
check within 45 days. Lack of response to a Blue Lantern
check will affect pending and future licenses involving
parties to this license.
3. Reason for request: Under ITAR 126.5 (Canadian Exemption),
certain United States Munitions List (USML) items may be
exported to Canada without a license. Some items on USML
Categories XI and XII - which includes gyroscopic compasses -
may be subject to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
restrictions and may require a license depending on commodity
specification and type. DDTC requests this check based on
vague description of commodity and end-use in export filing.
4. ACTION OTTAWA: Mission Canada is requested to make
inquiries with appropriate Bell Helicopter Txtrn Ltd. (Bell)
and Elcan Optical Technologies (Elcan) officials to obtain
all relevant details regarding the export of gyroscopic
compasses to Canada citing the Canadian exemption, including
exact commodity description and technical parameters for
performance and capability, number, type, dollar value, and
serial number of items. (See paragraph 5 for details of
export, including filer identification and shipping reference
numbers.)
The following questions are provided as suggested guidance:
--What were the exact United States Munitions List (USML)
articles exported to you on (for Bell) June 21st 2007, and
For Elcan on January 21st, March 17th and May 6th 2008?
(Automated Export System (AES) filing data provides the
following information, for Bell "gyroscopic compasses other
than el", and for Elcan "gyroscopic compasses, electrical,
except for".) Please provide detail on model, type and
technical specifications.
--What is the exact end-use for these USML items? Will Bell
(or Elcan) be the sole end-user and retain positive control
over the gyroscopic compasses at all times? Will they be
transferred to other end-users in Canada or re-exported?
--Does the company understand the restrictions on USML items,
especially the prohibition against unauthorized re-transfer
and re-export?
END ACTION.
5. Details of the AES filings:
--EXPORT 1 - QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
Quantity not provided
Commodity - Vague description cited as, "gyroscopic compasses
other than el"
Stated Value: USD 35,336.00
Export Date - 21 June 2007
ITAR Exemption Number - 126.5B
Filer Identification Number - 943083515
Shipping Reference Number - 5459215234717
Export Identification Code - 22264065000
U.S. EXPORTER:
Honeywell, Inc.
23500 W. 105th St.
STATE 00122389 002 OF 003
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON THE EXPORT OF U.S. DEFENSE ARTICLES CITING THE CANADIAN
EXEMPTI
Olathe, KS 66061
POC is Ron Thorton, Tel. 913-712-2142
ULTIMATE CONSIGNEE
Bell Helicopter Txtrn Ltd.
12 800 Rue De Lavenir
Mirabel
Canada J7J1R4
POC is Joseph Dakka, No Tel. provided
--EXPORT 2 - QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
Quantity not provided
Commodity - Vague description cited as, "gyroscopic
compasses, electrical, except for"
Stated Value: USD 14,175.00
Export Date - 21 January 2008
ITAR Exemption Number - 126.5B
Filer Identification Number - 30117050
Shipping Reference Number - 58911X
Export Identification Code - 95247994200
U.S. EXPORTER:
BAE Systems Inertial Products
250 Knotter Dr.
Cheshire, CT 06410
POC is Mr. Gamanche, Tel. 203-250-3617
ULTIMATE CONSIGNEE
Elcan Optical Technologies
450 Leitz Rd.
Midland, Ontario
Canada L4R5B8
POC is Mr. Beiers, Tel. 705-528-7107
--EXPORT 3 - QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
Quantity not provided
Commodity - Vague description cited as, "gyroscopic
compasses, electrical, except for"
Stated Value: USD 11,340.00
Export Date - 17 March 2008
ITAR Exemption Number - 126.5B
Filer Identification Number - 30117050
Shipping Reference Number - 59243X
Export Identification Code - 95247994200
U.S. EXPORTER:
Atlantic Inertial Systems, Inc.
250 Knotter Dr.
Cheshire, CT 06410
POC is Mr. Strazzeri, Tel. 203-250-3617
ULTIMATE CONSIGNEE
Elcan Optical Technologies
450 Leitz Rd.
Midland, Ontario
Canada L4R5B8
POC is Mr. Beiers, Tel. 705-528-7107
--EXPORT 4 - QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
Quantity not provided
Commodity - Vague description cited as, "gyroscopic
compasses, electrical, except for"
STATE 00122389 003 OF 003
Export Date - 6 May 2008
ITAR Exemption Number - 126.5B
Filer Identification Number - 30117050
Shipping Reference Number - 59611X
Export Identification Code - 95247994200
U.S. EXPORTER:
BAE Systems Inertial Products
250 Knotter Dr.
Cheshire, CT 06410
POC is Mr. Strazzeri, Tel. 203-250-3617
ULTIMATE CONSIGNEE
Elcan Optical Technologies
450 Leitz Rd.
Midland, Ontario
Canada L4R5B8
POC is Mr. Beiers, Tel. 705-528-7107
6. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. POC is Tim Mazzarelli, Phone:
202-663-3867; Email: MazzarelliTP@state.gov; SIPRNET:
MazzarelliTP@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook
(ref) is available as a PDF file on Intellipedia:
http://www.intelink.gov/wiki/
Blue Lantern End-Use Monitoring Program.
7. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON
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