[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 112 (Monday, June 11, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31268-31272]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-14628]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of Defense Trade Control

[Public Notice 3692]


Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial 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 sections 
36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(e) of the Arms Export 
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).

EFFECTIVE DATE: As shown on each of the twenty-four letters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William J. Lowell, Director,Office 
of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, 
Department of State (202 663-2700).

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

    Dated: June 4, 2001.
William J. Lowell,
Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls, U.S. Department of State.

United States Department of State

Washington, D.C. 20520, April 30, 2001.

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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 for the export of defense articles or 
defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
ongoing activities associated with technical assistance agreements 
with Russia beyond those addressed in DTC 39-98 dated March 19, 
1998, DTC 98-99 dated August 5, 1999, DTC 014-00 dated March 7, 
2000, and DTC 034-01 dated March 1, 2001 providing for the marketing 
and sale of satellite launch services utilizing Proton rocket 
boosters and the performance of associated integration and launch 
services from Kazakhstan.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 038-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, April 30, 2001.

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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 for the export of defense articles or 
defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification concerns 
the Sea Launch joint venture, in which Norway, Ukraine, Russia and 
United Kingdom will also participate, to provide commercial space 
launch services for communications 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, 
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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 048-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 3, 2001.

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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 defense 
articles and/or defense services sold commercially under a contract 
in the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services and defense articles to Norway for 
the development of the Spanish Short Range Air Defense System for 
the Spanish Ministry of Defense, utilizing the surface launched 
AMRAAM Air Defense System.
    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, Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 012-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 3, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
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 $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services and technical data to the United 
Kingdom for the integration and testing of Battlefield Management 
Systems and Sensors in the ASTOR (Airborne Stand Off Radar) System.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 039-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 17, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with Sweden.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of technical data and technical assistance to 
manufacture, assemble, test and maintain in Sweden, GRG5 Rate 
Gyroscopes and APS-4 Accelerometers.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 033-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 23, 2001.

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services and defense articles related to the 
operation, training, and maintenance for Saudi Arabia's ``Peace 
Shield'' command, control, and communications (C3) system for end 
use by the Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 009-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 23, 2001.

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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 $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data and assistance to Israel related to the 
development of the Tactical High Energy Laser (THEL) Advanced 
Concept Technology Demonstrator for end-use in the United States and 
Israel.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 011-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 23, 2001.

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
Manufacturing License Agreement with Italy and France.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data and defense services to Italy to 
support the co-production of Mk-83 JointDirect Attack Munition 
(JDAM) Guidance Kits.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 032-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 23, 2001.

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the manufacture in Norway of AN/APG-66/68 Fire Control Radar rack 
assemblies and components for the F-16 Mid Life Update Program.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 036-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 23, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert,Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 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 $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services and technical data for the 
manufacture of propeller parts and components for various maritime 
patrol and transport aircraft manufactured by France and sold to 
third countries.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 040-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 23, 2001.

The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
Manufacturing License Agreement with Japan.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of technical data and assistance in the manufacture of 
the AN/ARC-159 UHF Transceiver for end use by the Government of 
Japan.
    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

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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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. 051-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 23, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
Manufacturing License Agreement with Germany.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of technical data and assistance in the manufacture of 
Laser Rangefinders and 1st Generation Parallel-Scan Thermal Imaging 
Systems. The Laser Rangefinders and Parallel-Scan Thermal Imaging 
Systems will be for end use by Governments of Australia, Austria, 
Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, 
Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, The 
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, 
Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, 
Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. 053-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 23, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
    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 for the export of defense articles or 
defense services sold commercially under a contract in the amount 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the sale to Mexico of the SATMEX 6 commercial communications 
satellite. The satellite will provide telecommunications services in 
the western hemisphere.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 061-01

United States Department of States,

Washington D.C. 20520, May 24, 2001.

The HonorableJ. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
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 for the export of defense articles or 
defense services sold commercially under a contract in the 
amount$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the launch of two (2) French-built commercial communications 
satellites for end use in the United States.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

United States Department of States,

Washington D.C. 20520, May 24, 2001.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 037-01.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
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 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data and assistance to Belgium for the 
manufacture of F110 series military aircraft engine components.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 057-01.

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 24, 2001.
The HonorableJ. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker:Pursuant to Section 36(c) and (d) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a 
proposed Manufacturing License Agreement with the Republic of Korea.
    The transaction described in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of design data, engineering information, instructions 
and support material for the manufacture of ADVS 1790 series engines 
in the Republic of Korea for the KoreanDefense Department.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs
Enclosure:Transmittal No. DTC 058-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 24, 2001.
The HonorableJ. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
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 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data and assistance for the manufacture in 
Japan of H-423 Inertial NavigationSystems for the Japan Defense 
Agency.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure:Transmittal No. DTC 059-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 24, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.

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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 
$50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of technical data and assistance for the manufacture and 
assembly in the Republic of Korea of X200-5K transmissions and 
components.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 060-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 25, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
Manufacturing License Agreement with Switzerland.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of defense services and technical data to Switzerland 
for the manufacture, assembly, repair, overhaul and logistical 
support of the MK44 Chain Gun used in an Armored InfantryVehicle in 
Switzerland.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. 
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 041-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 25, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
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 $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
launch services for the Asiasat 4 commercial communications 
satellite on an Atlas III launch vehicle from Cape Canaveral, 
Florida.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. 
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 042-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 25, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
Manufacturing License Agreement with Canada.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services and technical data for the 
manufacture of acoustic data recorder/reproducer and remote control 
units for the P-3C Orion Maritime Surveillance Aircraft in Canada.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. 
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 043-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 25, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
manufacturing license agreement with Japan.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the export of defense services and technical data to Japan for the 
manufacture and sale of fifty (50) hybrid 205B(JDA) model 
helicopters for use by the Japanese Defense Agency.
    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,
Michael E. Guest
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 045-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 25, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export 
Control Act, I am transmitting herewith certification of a proposed 
request for the sale of defense articles or defense services sold 
under a contract in the amount $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the transfer of ten (10) C-130H Aircraft, ten (10) spare T-56 
engines, spare parts and ground support equipment from Italy to the 
Government of Brazil.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 055-01

United States Department of State,

Washington, D.C. 20520, May 30, 2001.
The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
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 $50,000,000 or more.
    The transaction contained in the attached certification involves 
the sale of Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems to 
Australia.
    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,
Michael E. Guest,
Acting Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs. 

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Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 047-01
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