Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08STATE70444
2008-07-01 13:55:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 070444
SIPDIS
KINGSTON FOR JAMES T. HEG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JM
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050106560
UNCLAS STATE 070444
SIPDIS
KINGSTON FOR JAMES T. HEG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JM
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050106560
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 pre-license check on license 050106560 for the export of
ammunition to Jamaica. Post is requested to complete this
Blue Lantern check within 30 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, SASCO Distributors, LTD.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of SASCO Distributors by making appropriate inquires to
representatives of the company. The following questions have
been included for guidance:
--When was the company established and who are its principals?
--What types of organizations are among its typical customers
and where are the customers located? Does the company have
an established customer base?
--Does the company keep proper, detailed records of its sales
and customers?
--Does it have secure facilities and proper security
procedures for handling these United States Munitions List
(USML) items?
--Does the company understand the restrictions on USML items,
especially the prohibition against unauthorized re-transfers
and re-exports?
In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information
pertinent to these transactions such as significant legal
issues with Jamaican end-user and concerns with the
commodities listed below. END ACTION REQUEST
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050106560
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
200,000 Rounds of Centerfire Cartridges, 9mm
70,000 Rounds of Centerfire Cartridges, .38 Caliber
40,000 Rounds of Centerfire Cartridges, .40 Caliber
60,000 Rounds of Centerfire Cartridges, .22 Caliber
License Value: USD $453,200
SELLER:
Remmington Arms Co., Inc.
870 Remmington Drive
PO Box 700
Madison, NC 27025
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Same as End-User
FOREIGN END-USER:
SASCO Distributors LTD
11 Union Square
Kingston 5
Jamaica
Tel: 876-968-8393
876-920-4317
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in Jamaica
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 Leighton Sasso (SASCO Distributors LTD) not
dated and Shirley Conner dated 06/02/2008
Import Permit No. IP2008/29 signed by Chief Executive
Officer, Firearms Licensing Authority (name illegible) dated
04/18/2008
Purchase Order from SASCO Distributors LTD signed by Albert
Yap dated 04/30/2008
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
SIPDIS
KINGSTON FOR JAMES T. HEG
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JM
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050106560
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 pre-license check on license 050106560 for the export of
ammunition to Jamaica. Post is requested to complete this
Blue Lantern check within 30 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, SASCO Distributors, LTD.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of SASCO Distributors by making appropriate inquires to
representatives of the company. The following questions have
been included for guidance:
--When was the company established and who are its principals?
--What types of organizations are among its typical customers
and where are the customers located? Does the company have
an established customer base?
--Does the company keep proper, detailed records of its sales
and customers?
--Does it have secure facilities and proper security
procedures for handling these United States Munitions List
(USML) items?
--Does the company understand the restrictions on USML items,
especially the prohibition against unauthorized re-transfers
and re-exports?
In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information
pertinent to these transactions such as significant legal
issues with Jamaican end-user and concerns with the
commodities listed below. END ACTION REQUEST
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050106560
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
200,000 Rounds of Centerfire Cartridges, 9mm
70,000 Rounds of Centerfire Cartridges, .38 Caliber
40,000 Rounds of Centerfire Cartridges, .40 Caliber
60,000 Rounds of Centerfire Cartridges, .22 Caliber
License Value: USD $453,200
SELLER:
Remmington Arms Co., Inc.
870 Remmington Drive
PO Box 700
Madison, NC 27025
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Same as End-User
FOREIGN END-USER:
SASCO Distributors LTD
11 Union Square
Kingston 5
Jamaica
Tel: 876-968-8393
876-920-4317
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in Jamaica
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 Leighton Sasso (SASCO Distributors LTD) not
dated and Shirley Conner dated 06/02/2008
Import Permit No. IP2008/29 signed by Chief Executive
Officer, Firearms Licensing Authority (name illegible) dated
04/18/2008
Purchase Order from SASCO Distributors LTD signed by Albert
Yap dated 04/30/2008
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