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