[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 211 (Friday, October 31, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59013-59014]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-28863]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice No. 2601]


Office of Defense Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress 
of Proposed Export Licenses

AGENCY: Department of State.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has 
forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the 
Congress on the dates shown on the attachments pursuant to section 
36(c) and in compliance with section 36(e) of the Arms Export Control 
Act (22 U.S.C. Sec. 2776).

EFFECTIVE DATE: As shown on each letter.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. William J. Lowell, Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls, 
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State (703) 875-
6644.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 38(e) of the Arms Export Control Act 
mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant to section 36(c) 
must be published in the Federal Register when they are transmitted to 
Congress or as soon thereafter as practicable.

    Dated: September 11, 1997.
William J. Lowell,
Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520

July 17, 1997.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold 
commercially under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000.00 or 
more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the export to Brazil of four (4) S-70A-36 helicopters, including 
ground support and test equipment, tooling, spares, one (1) spare T-
700-GE-701C engine with optional external stores support fuel 
systems.
    The United States 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 United 
States firm concerned.

        Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-10-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520

July 17, 1997.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
license for the export of major defense equipment sold commercially 
under a contract in the amount of $14,000,000.00 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export to Sweden of 110 F404/RM12 engine kits, engine parts and 
raw materials for the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen program. The Swedish Air 
Force is the end-user.
    The United States 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 United 
States firm concerned.

        Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-11-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker, House of Representatives.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520

July 25, 1997.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuasnt to section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense articles or defense services sold 
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000.00 or 
more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
a joint venture, in which Norway, Ukraine and Russia will also 
participate, that is to provide commercial space launch services for 
commercial satellites from a modified oil platform in the Pacific 
Ocean.
    The United States Government is prepared to license the export 
of these items having taken into account political, military, 
ecoinomic, human rights, and arms control considerations.
    More detailed information is contained in the formal 
certifcation which, though unclassified, contains business 
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, 
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United 
States firm concerned.

      Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-16-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520

July 23, 1997.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
Technical Assistance Agreement with Japan involving defense services 
sold commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000.00 
or more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of technical data and assistance to support the 
interface between U.S.-manufactured commercial and meteorological 
satellites and Japan's H-IIA launch vehicles.
    The United States 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 United 
States firm concerned.


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      Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmital No. DTC-43-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520

July 25, 1997.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to sections 36(c) and (d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a 
proposed Technical Assistance Agreement and export license for 
defense articles and services sold commercially under contract to 
Taiwan in the amount of $50,000,000.00 or more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the sale and assembly of eleven helicopters; the integration of all 
specialized avionics; and, the maintenance/acceptance test flight of 
the aircraft after shipment.
    The United States Government is prepared to license the export 
of these services having taken into account the 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 United 
States firm concerned.

        Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistance Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-83-97
The Honorable, Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520

July 18, 1997.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense equipment or services sold 
commercially under contract to the United Kingdom in the amount of 
$50,000,000.00 or more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of technical data and launch services for commerical 
communications satellites.
    The United States Government is prepared to license the export 
of these items having taken into account the 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 United 
States firm concerned.

        Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistance Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-96-97
The Honorable, Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520

September 17, 1997.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting here with certification of a proposed 
license for the export of defense articles and defense services sold 
commercially under a contract in the amount of $50,000,000.00 or 
more.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the export to Germany of Radar System Improvement Program (RSIP) 
hardware.
    The United States 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 United 
States firm concerned.

        Sincerely,
Barbara Larkin,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC-75-97
The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

[FR Doc. 97-28863 Filed 10-30-97; 8:45 am]
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