Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06HONGKONG3590
2006-09-07 07:59:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Consulate Hong Kong
Cable title:  

EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: THERESA F LOW

Tags:  BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC 
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DE RUEHHK #3590 2500759
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R 070759Z SEP 06
FM AMCONSUL HONG KONG
TO RUCPDOC/USDOC WASHDC
INFO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 8498
RHMFIUU/HQ BICE WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS HONG KONG 003590 

SIPDIS

USDOC FOR 532/OEA/LHINES/DFARROW
USDOC FOR 3132 FOR FCS/OIO REGIONAL DIRECTOR WILLIAM
ZARIT
BICE FOR OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: THERESA F LOW

REF: A) STATE 080140 B) EXP.LIC. D356922

UNCLAS HONG KONG 003590

SIPDIS

USDOC FOR 532/OEA/LHINES/DFARROW
USDOC FOR 3132 FOR FCS/OIO REGIONAL DIRECTOR WILLIAM
ZARIT
BICE FOR OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INVESTIGATIONS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BMGT BEXP HK ETRD ETTC
SUBJECT: EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: THERESA F LOW

REF: A) STATE 080140 B) EXP.LIC. D356922


1. Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided
below is prohibited by Section 12C of the Export
Administration Act.


2. As per reftel A request and at the direction of the
Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA) of the USDOC
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS),Export
Enforcement Special Agent (SA) John McKenna conducted a
pre-license check (PLC) at the residence of Theresa F
Low, Flat 9/c Duchy Heights, 5 Duke Street, Kowloon,
Hong Kong on August 18, 2006. The purpose of the PLC
was to determine the suitability of Ms. Low to be a
recipient of the fingerprint equipment that is the
subject of export license application D356922. The
fingerprint equipment (ECCN 1A985) is controlled for
crime control (CC) reasons. The license applicant is
Sirchie Finger Print Laboratories, Inc. 100 Hunter
Place, Youngsville, N.C.


3. During the PLC, Ms. Low stated that she ordered the
fingerprint equipment in furtherance of an at-home
forensics course in which she is enrolled. As part of
this course, she is required to take fingerprints using
real equipment (if available) and to submit these
fingerprints to the instructor.


4. Ms. Low provided documentation from the American
Institute of Applied Sciences, Youngsville, N.C.
indicating that she is enrolled in a course of study
titled: Forensics Science Course, Program 101. Ms. Low
also stated that she is planning to take a follow-on
course to Program 101 and would need the subject
fingerprint equipment for that course as well.


5. Ms. Low stated that she understands why these
commodities are controlled. She further stated that
she will only use these items in furtherance of her
course of study and will not resell or otherwise
transfer them.


6. At the time visited, the consignee appeared to be a
suitable recipient of the subject controlled items.
She cooperated with the visit, allowed for an on-site
visit and her proposed use of the items is consistent
with their technical characteristics. Further, the
consignee understands her responsibilities under the
EAR relating to these controlled items. The ECO
recommends that this PLC be classified as Favorable.

Cunningham