Identifier
Created
Classification
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09STATE1419
2009-01-07 16:22:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 001419
SIPDIS
CANBERRA FOR DAVID ATKINSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC AS
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050126125
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 001419
SIPDIS
CANBERRA FOR DAVID ATKINSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC AS
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050126125
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 050126125 for the export of
firearms to Australia. 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: PM/DTCC has never conducted a Blue
Lantern check on end-user, Highland Sports. In addition, this
license authorizes the export of a significant quantity of
sniper-quality rifles.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of end-user Highland Sports (Tel: 61 2 4868 3511) as a
legitimate recipient of the United States Munitions List
(USML) items listed below. Post should also determine the
sales history of the company; particularly for the type of
rifles listed below. The following points are included for
guidance:
(To Highland Sports)
-- How long has your company been in the business of
importing and selling defense articles in Australia? What
services and products are sold by your company?
-- Who are your regular customers and where do they reside?
-- How many Howa M1500 rifles did you sell last year? What
are your projected sales for this year? Are these kind of
rifles usually sold to your customers individually or do they
generally purchase more than one? For what do your customers
use these firearms?
-- Does your company sell firearms to non-Australian citizens
or residents? 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: 050126125
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
200 Howa M1500 Bolt Action Rifles, .223 Caliber Varm
Lightening
100 Howa M1500 Bolt Action Rifles, .22-250 Caliber Varm
Lightening
50 Howa M1500 Bolt Action Rifles, .243 Caliber Varm Lightening
50 Howa M1500 Bolt Action Rifles, .308 Caliber Varm Lightening
License Value: USD $95,200
SELLER:
Legacy Sports International
4750 Longley Lane Suite 208
Reno, NV 89502
FOREIGN END-USER:
Highland Sports Pty Ltd
Berrima Road War Lot 10, Unit 9 Berrima Road
Moss Vale, Australia
Other Address Listed:
Highland Sports Pty Ltd
372 Berrima Street
Moss Vale NSW 2577
Tel: 61 2 4868 3511
PURPOSE:
For Commercial Resale in Australia
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 Flavia Riva dated 08/25/2008 and John
Anderson dated 10/02/2008
Import Permit No N 081546 dated 08/19/2008 signed by Christie
Palmer of the NSW Police
Purchase Order No 101555 from Highland Sports dated
08/18/2008 signed by Jenna Kellond
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
CANBERRA FOR DAVID ATKINSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC AS
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050126125
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 050126125 for the export of
firearms to Australia. 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: PM/DTCC has never conducted a Blue
Lantern check on end-user, Highland Sports. In addition, this
license authorizes the export of a significant quantity of
sniper-quality rifles.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of end-user Highland Sports (Tel: 61 2 4868 3511) as a
legitimate recipient of the United States Munitions List
(USML) items listed below. Post should also determine the
sales history of the company; particularly for the type of
rifles listed below. The following points are included for
guidance:
(To Highland Sports)
-- How long has your company been in the business of
importing and selling defense articles in Australia? What
services and products are sold by your company?
-- Who are your regular customers and where do they reside?
-- How many Howa M1500 rifles did you sell last year? What
are your projected sales for this year? Are these kind of
rifles usually sold to your customers individually or do they
generally purchase more than one? For what do your customers
use these firearms?
-- Does your company sell firearms to non-Australian citizens
or residents? 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: 050126125
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
200 Howa M1500 Bolt Action Rifles, .223 Caliber Varm
Lightening
100 Howa M1500 Bolt Action Rifles, .22-250 Caliber Varm
Lightening
50 Howa M1500 Bolt Action Rifles, .243 Caliber Varm Lightening
50 Howa M1500 Bolt Action Rifles, .308 Caliber Varm Lightening
License Value: USD $95,200
SELLER:
Legacy Sports International
4750 Longley Lane Suite 208
Reno, NV 89502
FOREIGN END-USER:
Highland Sports Pty Ltd
Berrima Road War Lot 10, Unit 9 Berrima Road
Moss Vale, Australia
Other Address Listed:
Highland Sports Pty Ltd
372 Berrima Street
Moss Vale NSW 2577
Tel: 61 2 4868 3511
PURPOSE:
For Commercial Resale in Australia
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 Flavia Riva dated 08/25/2008 and John
Anderson dated 10/02/2008
Import Permit No N 081546 dated 08/19/2008 signed by Christie
Palmer of the NSW Police
Purchase Order No 101555 from Highland Sports dated
08/18/2008 signed by Jenna Kellond
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