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Created
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09STATE131155
2009-12-28 15:10:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 131155
SIPDIS
TOKYO FOR JASON N. LAWRENCE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JP
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050100878
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 131155
SIPDIS
TOKYO FOR JASON N. LAWRENCE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JP
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050100878
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 050100878 for the export of
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraft
parts and components to Japan. Post is requested to complete
this Blue Lantern inquiry within 45 days. Lack of response
to a Blue Lantern inquiry will affect pending and future
licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for request: Unfamiliar consignee, Aero Supply
Corporation (limited licensing history); no documentation
from foreign end-user, Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD);
atypically few foreign consignees listed on a license for
Japan, suspicion that additional unlisted entities may be
involved in this transaction.
4. ACTION: The Department requests that Post confirm that the
foreign end-user, JMOD, ordered the items listed and received
the items shipped thus far (see para 5) for the purpose
stated on the license application. In addition, the
Department requests that Post make inquiries with appropriate
officials to establish the bona fides of Aero Supply
Corporation in the transaction. Conduct a site visit to
assess the company's reliability as a recipient of United
States Munitions List (USML) articles as well as an
assessment of the company's on-site security and operations.
If a site visit is not possible, please inform the PM/DTCC
case officer.
The following points are included for guidance:
--Can Aero Supply Corporation provide documentation that
verifies the end-use of the aircraft components, such as a
contract or purchase order?
--Does Aero Supply Corporation supply the licensed items
exclusively and directly to the JMOD? Are any other
companies involved in the procurement/delivery process?
--When was Aero Supply Corporation established and who are
its principals?
--What is the nature of the company's businesses -- what type
of items does it handle? Does the company serve as a broker?
--What type of organizations are among its typical customers
and where are they located?
--Does Aero Supply Corporation understand the restrictions on
USML items, especially the prohibition against unauthorized
re-transfer and re-export?
END ACTION.
5. Details of license application:
DTC CASE: 050100878
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
1 Lot - Miscellaneous parts for aircraft, engine, propeller,
landing gear, instruments, and others for F-15J, F-4EJ, P-3C,
T-4, OH-6, CH-47J, SH-60J, UH-1J, AH-1S, AH-64D, MH-53E,
SJ-60J, US-1A, US-1AKAI, E-767, E-2C, C-1, and C-130.
License Value: 1,000,000.00 USD
(COMMENT: According to US Customs data, 18 shipments totaling
379,608.00 USD have been exported under this license. END
COMMENT)
SELLER:
TPS Aviation, Inc.
1515 Crocker Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
Tel: 510-475-1010
POC: George Kujiraoka Jr.
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Aero Supply Corporation
33 Hirakata, 9-Chome
Fukujyu-Cho, Hashima-Shi, Gifu
Japan 501-6257
Tel: 058-397-1065
Fax: 058-398-3235
POC: H. Wakiwaka, President
FOREIGN END-USER:
Japan Ministry of Defense
Shinjuku
Tokyo
Japan
PURPOSE:
Miscellaneous parts for aircraft, engine, propeller, landing
gear, instruments, and others for F-15J, F-4EJ, P-3C, T-4,
OH-6, CH-47J, SH-60J, UH-1J, AH-1S, AH-64D, MH-53E, SJ-60J,
US-1A, US-1AKAI, E-767, E-2C, C-1, and C-130.
6. Submitted in support of license application 050100878 were
the following documents (PM/DTCC will email documentation to
Post upon request):
--Letter of Intent submitted by Aero Supply Corporation,
signed by H. Wakiwaka, undated.
--Department of State License for Permanent Export of
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified
Technical Data, signed 24 April 2008, approved 12 May 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 Meredith Sundlof. Phone:
202-663-3455; Email: SundlofME@state.gov; SIPRNET:
SundlofME@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref)
is available as a PDF file at
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Blue Lantern End-Use
Monitoring Program.
8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
TOKYO FOR JASON N. LAWRENCE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC JP
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050100878
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 050100878 for the export of
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled aircraft
parts and components to Japan. Post is requested to complete
this Blue Lantern inquiry within 45 days. Lack of response
to a Blue Lantern inquiry will affect pending and future
licenses involving parties to this license.
3. Reason for request: Unfamiliar consignee, Aero Supply
Corporation (limited licensing history); no documentation
from foreign end-user, Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD);
atypically few foreign consignees listed on a license for
Japan, suspicion that additional unlisted entities may be
involved in this transaction.
4. ACTION: The Department requests that Post confirm that the
foreign end-user, JMOD, ordered the items listed and received
the items shipped thus far (see para 5) for the purpose
stated on the license application. In addition, the
Department requests that Post make inquiries with appropriate
officials to establish the bona fides of Aero Supply
Corporation in the transaction. Conduct a site visit to
assess the company's reliability as a recipient of United
States Munitions List (USML) articles as well as an
assessment of the company's on-site security and operations.
If a site visit is not possible, please inform the PM/DTCC
case officer.
The following points are included for guidance:
--Can Aero Supply Corporation provide documentation that
verifies the end-use of the aircraft components, such as a
contract or purchase order?
--Does Aero Supply Corporation supply the licensed items
exclusively and directly to the JMOD? Are any other
companies involved in the procurement/delivery process?
--When was Aero Supply Corporation established and who are
its principals?
--What is the nature of the company's businesses -- what type
of items does it handle? Does the company serve as a broker?
--What type of organizations are among its typical customers
and where are they located?
--Does Aero Supply Corporation understand the restrictions on
USML items, especially the prohibition against unauthorized
re-transfer and re-export?
END ACTION.
5. Details of license application:
DTC CASE: 050100878
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
1 Lot - Miscellaneous parts for aircraft, engine, propeller,
landing gear, instruments, and others for F-15J, F-4EJ, P-3C,
T-4, OH-6, CH-47J, SH-60J, UH-1J, AH-1S, AH-64D, MH-53E,
SJ-60J, US-1A, US-1AKAI, E-767, E-2C, C-1, and C-130.
License Value: 1,000,000.00 USD
(COMMENT: According to US Customs data, 18 shipments totaling
379,608.00 USD have been exported under this license. END
COMMENT)
SELLER:
TPS Aviation, Inc.
1515 Crocker Avenue
Hayward, CA 94544
Tel: 510-475-1010
POC: George Kujiraoka Jr.
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Aero Supply Corporation
33 Hirakata, 9-Chome
Fukujyu-Cho, Hashima-Shi, Gifu
Japan 501-6257
Tel: 058-397-1065
Fax: 058-398-3235
POC: H. Wakiwaka, President
FOREIGN END-USER:
Japan Ministry of Defense
Shinjuku
Tokyo
Japan
PURPOSE:
Miscellaneous parts for aircraft, engine, propeller, landing
gear, instruments, and others for F-15J, F-4EJ, P-3C, T-4,
OH-6, CH-47J, SH-60J, UH-1J, AH-1S, AH-64D, MH-53E, SJ-60J,
US-1A, US-1AKAI, E-767, E-2C, C-1, and C-130.
6. Submitted in support of license application 050100878 were
the following documents (PM/DTCC will email documentation to
Post upon request):
--Letter of Intent submitted by Aero Supply Corporation,
signed by H. Wakiwaka, undated.
--Department of State License for Permanent Export of
Unclassified Defense Articles and Related Unclassified
Technical Data, signed 24 April 2008, approved 12 May 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 Meredith Sundlof. Phone:
202-663-3455; Email: SundlofME@state.gov; SIPRNET:
SundlofME@state.sgov.gov. The Blue Lantern Guidebook (ref)
is available as a PDF file at
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Blue Lantern End-Use
Monitoring Program.
8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON