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contract solicitation or received a 

contract from the Federal government 

within the last 24 months. The SBA 

defines ‘‘class of products’’ based on six 

digit coding systems. The first coding 

system is the Office of Management and 

Budget North American Industry 

Classification System (NAICS). The 

second is the Product and Service Code 

required as a data entry field by the 

Federal Procurement Data System. 

The SBA received a request on 

September 2, 2005 to waive the 

Nonmanufacturer Rule for Household 

Refrigerator Equipment. In response, on 

September 26, 2005, SBA published in 

the Federal Register a notice of intent 

to waive the Nonmanufacturer Rule for 

Household Refrigerator Equipment. SBA 

explained in the notice that it was 

soliciting comments and sources of 

small business manufacturers of this 

class of products. 

In response to this notice, no 

comments were received from interested 

parties. SBA has determined that there 

are no small business manufacturers of 

this class of products, and is therefore 

granting the waiver of the 

Nonmanufacturer Rule for Household 

Refrigerator Equipment, NAICS 423620. 

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17). 

Dated: November 1, 2005. 

Karen C. Hontz, 

Associate Administrator for Government 

Contracting. 

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BILLING CODE 8025–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Public Notice 5227] 

Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: 

Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; 

Notifications to the Congress of 

Proposed Commercial Export Licenses 

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 indicated pursuant to sections 

36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with 

section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control 

Act (22 U.S.C. 2776). 

DATES: Effective Date: As shown on each 

of the 23 letters. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Peter J. Berry, Director, Office of Defense 

Trade Controls Licensing, Directorate of 

Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of 

Political-Military Affairs, Department of 

State (202) 663–2806. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 

36(f) 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. 

June 9, 2005. 

Hon. 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 

for the manufacture of significant military 

equipment abroad. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the transfer of technical 

data, assistance, including training, and 

manufacturing know-how to Australia for the 

manufacture of the RAN SEA 4000 Air 

Warfare Destroyer (AWD) for end-use in 

Australia. 

The United States Government is prepared 

to license the export of this item 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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 009–05. 

June 21, 2005. 

Hon. 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 that are firearms controlled under 

category I of the United States Munitions List 

sold commercially under a contract in the 

amount of $1,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export of 2,300 

Armalite M15 rifles, 200 Armalite M15 

carbines and supporting equipment to the 

Ghana Armed Forces, Ministry of Defense, 

Government of Ghana. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 003–05. 

June 30, 2005. 

Hon. 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 that are firearms controlled under 

category I of the United States Munitions List 

sold commercially under a contract in the 

amount of $1,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export of 3,000 .38 

caliber revolvers, 500 9mm pistols, 500 12 

gauge shotguns, 200 Mini-14 rifles and 100 

M4 carbines to the Haiti National Police, 

Government of Haiti. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 010–05. 

June 30, 2005. 

Hon. 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 that are firearms controlled under 

Category I of the United States Munitions List 

sold commercially under a contract in the 

amount of $1,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export of Browning 

bolt-action, lever-action, semi-automatic 

rifles and pistols (calibers: .22, .25–06, .270, 

.30–06, 30–30, .300, .308, .338, .357, .358, 

.44, .45, 7mm and .223) for the distribution 

by Browning International in Belgium for the 

following sales territories: Austria, Belgium, 

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, 

Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, 

Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, 

Sweden, Switzerland 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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 012–05. 

July 5, 2005. 

Hon. 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 manufacturing license agreement 

for the export of defense articles or defense 

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services in the amount of $100,000,000 or 

more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export of technical 

data, defense services and hardware to Japan 

for the manufacture of the AN/APG–63(V)0 

radar system kits for 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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 023–05. 

July 5, 2005. 

Hon. 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 technical assistance agreement for 

the manufacture of significant military 

equipment abroad. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export of defense 

services, to include build-to-print 

specifications to Terralogic, United Kingdom 

for the manufacture of components of Joint 

Biological Point Detection Systems (JBPDS) 

for end-use by the U.S. Army. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 016–05. 

July 14, 2005. 

Hon. 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 

for the manufacture of significant military 

equipment abroad. 

The transaction described in the attached 

certification involves the transfer of technical 

data, assistance and manufacturing knowhow to Australia for the manufacture of 

20mm and 25mm ammunition articles for 

end-use in Australia, New Zealand, Brunei 

and Papua New Guinea. 

The United States Government is prepared 

to license the export of this item 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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 004–05. 

July 22, 2005. 

Hon. 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, defense services, and hardware to 

Luxembourg and Sweden for the design, 

production and launch of the Sirius-4 and 

Sirius-4R commercial communications 

satellites for Luxembourg. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 011–05. 

July 22, 2005. 

Hon. 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 and launch 

of commercial communications satellites, 

and related support equipment to Russia and 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 026–05. 

July 29, 2005. 

Hon. 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 transactions contained in the attached 

certification concern future commercial 

activities with Russia, Ukraine and Norway 

(and Korea and France pertaining to Koreasat 

V) related to the launch of all commercial 

and foreign non-commercial satellites from 

the Pacific Ocean utilizing a modified oil 

platform. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 024–05. 

July 29, 2005. 

Hon. 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 transactions contained in the attached 

certification concern future commercial 

activities with Russia and Kazakhstan related 

to the launch of all commercial and foreign 

non-commercial satellites using the Proton 

Space Launch Vehicle from the Baikonur 

Cosmodrome in 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, Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 025–05. 

August 4, 2005. 

Hon. J. 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 

for the manufacture of significant military 

equipment abroad and the export of defense 

articles or defense services in the amount of 

$100,000,000 or more. 

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The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export of technical 

data and defense services and hardware to 

the United Kingdom and Canada for the 

design, manufacture and sale of Bowan 

Communications Systems for end use in the 

United Kingdom for the United Kingdom 

Royal Armed Services. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 097–04. 

August 4, 2005. 

Hon. 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 $100,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the temporary export of 

one (1) EchoStar X fully fueled A2100 

commercial communications satellite and 

launch operations support equipment to Sea 

Launch Company, LLC and the Boeing 

Company for a Pacific Ocean launch 

December 2005. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 008–05. 

August 4, 2005. 

Hon. 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 

for the manufacture of significant military 

equipment abroad. 

The transaction described in the attached 

certification involves the transfer of technical 

data, assistance and manufacturing knowhow to Japan for the manufacture, testing, 

integrating, training, and repair and 

maintenance of the LN–31 Inertial Navigation 

System for the Japan Defense Agency’s F–15J 

aircraft. 

The United States Government is prepared 

to license the export of this item 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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 019–05. 

August 4, 2005. 

Hon. 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 and defense articles in 

the amount of $100,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export to Japan of 

defense articles for the overhaul and 

manufacture of SIIIS–3XT4/T4 Ejection Seats 

for use in 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 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 020–05. 

August 4, 2005. 

Hon. 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 defense 

services, technical data and defense articles 

related to armored security vehicles (ASV 

APCs) and armored security vehicle 

command vehicle for end-use by the Iraqi 

Ministry of the Interior/Civil Intervention 

Force in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 035–05. 

September 6, 2005. 

Hon. 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 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 

Goalkeeper Guns and Gun Mounts to South 

Korea for use by the South Korean Navy for 

anti-ship missile defense. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 029–05. 

September 6, 2005. 

Hon. 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 that are firearms controlled under 

category I of the United States Munitions List 

sold commercially under a contract in the 

amount of $1,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export of 5,519 

Smith & Wesson, .38 caliber, Model 37 

revolvers. These weapons are being sold to 

the National Police Agency 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 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 034–05. 

September 28, 2005. 

Hon. 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 $100,000,000 or more. 

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The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the export of technical 

data, defense services, and hardware to Japan 

for design, production and launch of the 

BSAT–3a commercial communications 

satellite for 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 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 027–05. 

September 28, 2005. 

Hon. 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 

for the manufacture of significant military 

equipment abroad. 

The transaction described in the attached 

certification involves the transfer of technical 

information, including hardware and services 

for licensed production of the Evolved 

SeaSparrow Missile (ESSM) for ultimate sale 

to and end-use by the Japan Defense Agency 

(JDA). 

The United States Government is prepared 

to license the export of this item 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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 030–05. 

September 28, 2005. 

Hon. 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 $100,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the temporary export of 

one (1) JCSAT 9 fully fueled commercial 

communications satellite and launch 

operations support for a Pacific Ocean launch 

December 2005. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 045–05. 

October 21, 2005. 

Hon. 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 and defense articles in 

the amount of $100,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the transfer to Canada 

of technical data, defense services, and 

defense articles necessary to support the 

modernization of CF–18 aircraft for the end 

use by the Canadian Department of National 

Defense. 

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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 031–05. 

October 21, 2005. 

Hon. 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 and defense articles in 

the amount of $100,000,000 or more. 

The transaction contained in the attached 

certification involves the transfer to 

Commonwealth of Australia and the 

Government of Canada of additional 

technical data, defense services, and defense 

articles necessary to support the Royal 

Australian Air Forces F/A–18 Aircraft MidLife Hornet Upgrade 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, 

Matthew A. Reynolds, 

Acting Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs. 

Enclosure: Transmittal No. DTC 041–05. 

Dated: November 4, 2005. 

Peter J. Berry, 

Director, Office of Defense Trade Controls, 

Licensing, Department of State. 

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BILLING CODE 4710–25–P 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

[Public Notice 5226] 

Update on Current Universal Postal 

Union Issues 

AGENCY: Department of State. 

ACTION: Notice of briefing. 

The Department of State will host a 

briefing on Wednesday, November 30, 

2005, to provide an update on current 

Universal Postal Union issues, 

including the results of the October 

2005 session of the UPU in Bern. 

The briefing will be held from 1:30 

p.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m., on 

November 30, 2005 in Room 1205 of the 

Department of State, 2201 C Street, NW., 

Washington, DC. The briefing will be 

open to the public up to the capacity of 

the meeting room of 50. 

The briefing will provide information 

on the results of the October 2005 

session of the UPU Council of 

Administration in Bern. Special 

attention will be paid to terminal dues, 

the UPU’s efforts to measure service 

performance and achievement of UPU 

strategic plans, the U.S. Government 

strategic plan for the UPU, the work 

program of the Consultative Committee 

and further reform of the UPU. Deputy 

Assistant Secretary of State Terry Miller 

will chair the briefing. 

Entry to the Department of State 

building is controlled and will be 

facilitated by advance arrangements. In 

order to arrange admittance, persons 

desiring to attend the briefing should, 

no later than close of business on 

November 29, 2005, notify the Office of 

Technical and Specialized Agencies, 

Bureau of International Organization 

Affairs, Department of State, preferably 

by fax. The name of the meeting and the 

individual’s name, Social Security 

number, date of birth, professional 

affiliation, address and telephone 

number should be indicated. The fax 

number to use is (202) 647–8902. Voice 

telephone is (202) 647–1044. This 

request applies to both government and 

non-government individuals. 

All attendees must use the main 

entrance of the Department of State at 

22nd and C Streets, NW. Please note 

that under current security restrictions, 

C Street is closed to vehicular traffic 

between 21st and 23rd Streets. Taxis 

may leave passengers at 21st and C