EXBS: EXPORT CONTROL SYSTEM STANDARDS (SH)

UNCLAS LJUBLJANA 000197 SIPDIS FOR NP/ECC JASON MCCLELLAN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KSTC PARM PREL SI SUBJECT: EXBS: EXPORT CONTROL SYSTEM STANDARDS (SH) RESPONSE FOR SLOVENIA REF: A. 01 STATE 105849 B. 05 STATE 34285 As per the above reftels, EXBS Ljubljana is pleased to provide response to the Export Control Systems Standards Questionnaire for Slovenia. Export Control System Standards ¶I. What government agencies and offices are involved in developing export control policies and implementing export control regulations in the following areas: ¶A. Control lists: ¶1. Licensing authority (both munitions and dual use, if different). Ministry of Economy for dual use, Ministry of Defense for munitions ¶2. Interagency review of licenses. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Defense, Nuclear Safety Administration, National Chemical Bureau, Customs and Intelligence Service Agency. ¶B. Developing & maintaining watch lists (entity lists): -Investigation of violations. Customs and Police ¶C. Border Control, in particular: ¶1. Targeting suspected shipments; Customs ¶2. Conducting inspections; Customs ¶3. Seizing unauthorized items; Customs and Police ¶4. Arresting violators, and investigations; Police. The arresting authority for Customs is being considered. ¶5. Patrolling the green border; Police ¶D. Industry Outreach Ministry of Economy and Chamber of Commerce ¶E. International Participation (e.g., participation at Wassenauer Arrangement or other export control regime). Wassenauer Arrangement - yes (sine March 8, 2005), Nuclear Suppliers' Group - yes, Missile Technology Control Regime - no, Australia Group - yes (since June 8, 2004). II. What are the names of key host-government contacts in the agencies/offices above? Mr. Tadej Jeras, Assistant to the Director General, Ministry of Finance, Customs Service Mr. Matjaz Vidic, Criminal Police Inspectorate, Ministry of Interior Dr. Adam Purg, State Undersecretary, Head, Department for Analysis and Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Matjaz Kovacic, State Undersecretary, Head, Department for Multilateral Political Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Peter Stavanja, State Undersecretary, Euro-Atlantic Integrations Sector, Ministry of Economy Dr. Andrej Stritar, Director, Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration Ms. Mojca Jeraj Pezdir, National Chemical Bureau, Ministry of Heath Mr. Edvard Krasevec, Director, Basic Acquisition and Equipping Agency, Ministry of Defense. Mr. Valter Barba, State Undersecretary, Basic Acquisition and Equipping Agency, Ministry of Defense Ms. Dragica Iskrenovic, Head, Multilateral Cooperation Department, Ministry of Defense III. What major changes, if any, have occurred in the laws, regulations, institutions, and implementation of export and related border controls since 2004? The new Export of Dual-Use Goods Act was adopted on March 26, 2004 and entered into force on April 16, 2004. The new act was adopted to regulate the control measures for exports of dual-use items in the part not governed by the European Union regulations in this field, or where these regulations authorize member states to further regulate the field in their national regulations. This act applies in addition to the provisions of the EU Council Regulation (EC) No 1334/2000 of 22 June 2000 and the Council Joint Action of 22 June 2000 concerning the control of technical assistance related to certain military end-uses. A legal base for appointing the Commission for the control of exports of dual-use items is the major change that occurred in the new law. The work of the Commission and other details of implementation of new law are regulated with the new Decree on the Control of Exports of Dual-Use Goods. IV. Do other governments (beside the US),inter- governmental organizations (such as the European Union), or non-governmental organizations institute export control aid, assistance, or training programs? If so, please provide details. Only participation at international conferences and workshops (also participated by US). ¶V. Do other governments, inter-governmental organizations or non-governmental organizations provide equipment or IT resources for use in export control? If so, provide details. No. VI. Provide copies of all export control laws & regulations. For further information contact Steve Parker, EXBS Advisor in Ljubljana at tel. 386-1-241-6550, fax: 386-1- 241-6554 or unclass email: parkersw@softnet.si. ROBERTSON NNNN 2005LJUBLJ00197 - Classification: UNCLASSIFIED v1.6.2