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

UNCLAS STATE 096188 SIPDIS SAN JOSE FOR ROBERT ANDREW E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC CS SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050112184 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 050112184 for the export of firearms to Costa Rica. 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, Electromecanica Pablo Murillo S.A. ¶4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona fides of end-user, Electromecanica Pablo Murillo S.A., 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 Electromecanica Pablo Murillo S.A.) -- How long has your company been in the business of importing and selling defense articles in Costa Rica? --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: 050112184 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 10 Sig Pistols, Model P220, .45 Caliber 6 Sig Pistols, Model P220 Elite Series, .45 Caliber 2 Sig Pistols, Model P220 Carry Series, .45 Caliber License Value: USD $12,222 SELLER: Sig Sauer Inc. 18 Industrial Drive Exeter, NH 03833 FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: Same as end-user FOREIGN END-USER: Electromecanica Pablo Murillo S.A. 100 Metros Oeste de los Tribunales de Justicia Doctores Echandi San Jose, Costa Rica Tel: (506) 281-3278 PURPOSE: For commercial resale by Electromecanica Pablo Murillo S.A. ¶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 Pablo Murillo dated 05/13/2008 and Melanie Fox dated 07/02/2008 Import Permit Oficio 1291-2008 DGA-OT issued by La Direccion General de Armamento signed by William Hidalgo Echavarria dated 05/13/2008 Purchase Order No. SIG-10-05-2008 from Electromecanica Pablo Murillo S.A. dated 05/13/2008 signed by Pablo Murillo Cordero ¶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