BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT

UNCLAS STATE 121071 SIPDIS BRUSSELS FOR ROBERT KIENE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC BE SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050198861 ¶1. This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. ¶2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-license/pre-shipment check on license 050198861 for the export of firearms to Belgium. 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: The license is for twenty-eight (28) firearms supposedly for the personal collection of Olivier Robert of Belgium. Since 2008, Mr. Olivier has been the end-user for a total of forty-seven (47) firearms exported from the United States. This request is for Post to establish the bona fides of the end-user and determine if Mr. Robert plans to resell these firearms to other end-users. ¶4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona fides of end-user Olivier Robert by making inquiries to Mr. Robert and appropriate authorities of the Government of Belgium. The following points are included for guidance: (To Olivier Robert) --Do plan to sell any of the firearms on this license? If so, do you anticipate international sales outside of Belgium? Have you previously re-sold/re-exported firearms imported by you from the United States? --Please explain why you are seeking twenty-eight (28) firearms on this export license. Are all exclusively for personal use, as indicated on the license? --How many firearms do you currently maintain in your personal collection? --Are you familiar with the regulations governing U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on unauthorized re-transfer or re-export? (To Appropriate Import/Export and/or Law Enforcement Authorities) --Is Olivier Robert properly authorized to import and own firearms in Belgium? Is Mr. Robert authorized to sell firearms in Belgium? --Do you have any information on Olivier Robert that would call in to question his reliability as a recipient of U.S. defense articles? In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information pertinent to these transactions such as security of facilities, end-use, and concerns about the entities involved. ¶5. Details of license applications: DTC Case: 050198861 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 2 Luger Model 1935 Pistols 5 Luger Model 1900 Pistols 2 Luger Model 1906 Pistols 2 Astra Model 900 Pistols 2 French Model 1935 Pistols 1 Masuer Model C96 Pistols 1 Japanese Nambu Type 14 Pistol 4 Smith & Wesson Lady Smith Revolvers 1 Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector Revolvers 1 Colt New Service Revolver 1 Colt 1903 Pistol 1 Femaru M37 Pistol 1 Steyr 1912 Pistol 1 Steyr 1905 Pistol 1 Enfield No. 4 Rifle License Value: USD $13,128 SELLER: ETSS LLC 110 South 7th Street Unit D P.O. Box 539 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 FOREIGN END-USER: Olivier Robert 45 Rue Leon Dosimont 5170 Bois De Villers Beligium Tel: 00 32 81 41 26 44 GSM: 00 32 477 78 15 59 PURPOSE: For personal use and collection ¶6. Submitted in support of the license application were the following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts upon request): Import Authorization Nos. 1088/031426; 1098/030588 through 1098/030593; 1098/030368; and 1098/031011 issued by the Service Public de Wallonie signed by Rudy Demette Purchase Order from Olivier Robert signed by Olivier Robert dated 11/09/2009 ¶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 on Intellipedia: http://www.intelink.gov/wiki/ Blue Lantern End-Use Monitoring Program ¶8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this matter. CLINTON