BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK

UNCLAS STATE 132576

SIPDIS
SANTIAGO FOR JENNIFER SPANDE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC CL
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050111623

REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK


1. This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4.


2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls
Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in
conducting a post-shipment check on license 05111623 for the
export of night vision devices (NVDs) to
Chile. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern
check within 45 days. Lack of response to a Blue Lantern
check will affect pending and future licenses involving
parties to this license.


3. Reason for request: Due to the sensitivity of the
equipment and the potential for their diversion or misuse,
the Department of State and the Department of Defense have
policies of carefully scrutinizing NVD export licenses and
taking steps to ensure proper end-use. Provisos attached
to these licenses obligate the end-user to secure the NVDs
from loss, theft, or unauthorized access, and to perform
routine inventory checks by serial number. These records
are to be made available for review upon US Government
request. Post is requested to make appropriate inquiries
to confirm continued possession by the Chilean Coast Guard of
the NVDs, to determine the serial numbers of the NVDs, and
to verify that all NVDs are secure and being used only for
the purpose stated on the license. Department requests
that post conduct a site visit, if possible, in order to
gather and verify this information. If a site visit is
not possible, please obtain official written confirmation
of receipt and possession and inform PM/DTCC case officer.


4. For background, the following details of the license in
question are provided:

DTC Case: 050111623

QUANTITY/COMMODITY:

13 M963 Night Vision Goggle (7D Style) FOM less than 1250
with standard accessories

License Value: USD 70,512.00

COMMENT: According to U.S. Customs data, 13 NVDs were
exported to Chile on 3 October 2008
END COMMENT

SELLER:

Nightline, Inc.
10705 SW 104 St
Miami, FL 33176
Company contact: Cris Bartolomeo, tel.: 423-727-5900

FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:

Director de Ingenieria y Sistemas Navales
Prat 620
Valparaiso
Chile
No POC provided

FOREIGN END-USER:

Direccion General del Territorio Maritimo Chilean Coast Guard
Errazuriz 537
Valparaiso
Chile
POC is Director General for Logistics Chilean Navy,
Viceadmiral Cristian Gantes, No Tel. provided

PURPOSE:

Will be used for surveillance and law enforcement by the
Chilean Coast Guard


5. Submitted in support of the license application were
the following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to
post upon request):

--Nontransfer and Use Certificate (Form DSP-83),signed by
Director General for Logistics Chilean Navy, Viceadmiral
Cristian Gantes, date illegible

--Purchase Order No. US00UT submitted by the Chilean Naval
Mission, signed by Lieutenant Commander Rodrigo Corvetto on
29 May 2008


6. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR
and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in
the subject line. PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post upon
request. POC is Tim Mazzarelli, Phone: 202-663-3867; Email:
MazzarelliTP@state.gov; SIPRNET: MazzarelliTP@state.sgov.gov.
The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref) is available as a PDF file
in the Bunche Library's E-Book Collection on the DOS
Intranet: http://buncheelectroniclibrary.state.gov/eboo ks/
BlueLanternGuidebook2006%20 final .pdf


7. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
RICE