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

UNCLAS STATE 034727 SIPDIS SIPDIS LA PAZ FOR COLLEEN CRENWELGE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: BL ETTC KOMC SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 05-050088970 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 05-050088970 for the export of rifles to Bolivia. 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: To establish the bona fides of end-user, Casa Asbun. ¶4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona fides of end-user, Casa Asbun, as a legitimate recipient of the United States Munitions List (USML) items listed below. Post should also question end-user on their familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR),particularly regarding re-export or re-transfer. The following points are included for guidance: (To Casa Asbun) -- How long has your company been in the business of importing and selling defense articles in Bolivia? What services and products are sold by your company? Who are your regular customers and where do they reside? Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on re-transfer or re-export? In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information pertinent to these transactions such as security of facilities and concerns about the entities involved. ¶5. Details of license application: DTC Case: 05-050088970 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 4 Marlin Model 983T .22 Caliber Rifles 4 Marlin Model 983 .22 Caliber Rifles 4 Marlin Model 982VS-CF .22 Caliber Bull Rifles 182 Marlin Model 60 .22 Caliber Rifles 30 Marlin Model 60C .22 Caliber Rifles 10 Marlin Model 60SB .22 Caliber Rifles 6 Marlin Model 983S .22 Caliber Rifles License Value: USD $31,902 SELLER: Valor Corporation 1001 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Sunrise, FL 33323 FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE: UNI-X LTDA Av, 16 Julio 1479 Edificio San Pablo Piso 2 Oficina 202 La Paz, Bolivia FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: Same as end-user FOREIGN END-USER: Casa Asbun Av. Noel Kempff Mercado #1040 3er. Anillo Int. Frente al Zoo Casilla#551 Santa Cruz, Bolivia Tel: 341-6448 Mobile: 760-09202 PURPOSE: For commercial resale in Bolivia ¶6. Submitted in support of the license application were the following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts upon request): DSP-83 signed by Alfredo Asbun dated 12/14/2007 and Marviel A Garcia dated 02/13/2008 Resolucions Ministerial No. 1264 (import authorization) issued by Ministerio de Defensa Nacional dated 12/10/2007 Purchase Order from Casa Asbun dated 12/11/2007 signed by Alfredo Asbun Galarza ¶7. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in the subject line. POC is Kyle M. Ballard, Phone: 202-663-1929; Email: BallardKM@state.gov; SIPRNET: BallardKM@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://virtuallibrary.state.gov/ BlueLanternGuidebook2006%2520 final .pdf ¶8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this matter. RICE