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

UNCLAS STATE 003392

SIPDIS
OSLO FOR GEORGE NOLL

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC NO
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050114331

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 050114331 for the export of
rifles to Norway. 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, Jaktdepotet. This company has never been subject to
a Blue Lantern check.


4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona
fides of end-user Jaktdepotet 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 Jaktdepotet) -- How long has your company been in the
business of importing and selling defense articles in Norway?
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: 050114331

QUANTITY/COMMODITY:

4 Browning Model BAR Shorttrac Rifles, .308 WIN Caliber

4 Browning Model BAR Shorttrac Stalker Rifles, .308 WIN
Caliber

2 Browning Model BAR Shorttrac Stalker Rifles, .270 Caliber

2 Browning Model BAR Shorttrac Stalker Rifles, .300 WIN
Caliber

2 Browning Model BAR Shorttrac Rifles, .300 WIN Caliber

2 Browning Model BAR Longtrac Rifles, .30-06 Caliber

2 Browning Model BAR Longtrac, Left-Handed, .30-06 Caliber

2 Browning Model BAR Longtrac Stalker Rifles, .30-06 Caliber

2 Browning Model BAR Longtrac Stalker Rifles, .300 WIN Caliber

License Value: USD $17,705

SELLER:

ETSS LLC
110 South 7th Street Unit D
Hotchkiss, CO 81419

FOREIGN END-USER:

Jaktdepotet
Mr. Idar Holm
Graterudveien 39
3036 Drammen
Norway
Tel: 32 88 22 70

PURPOSE:

For commercial resale in Norway


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 Idar Holm dated 07/09/2008 and Michael Knehs
dated 07/18/2008

Import Certificate No US-18188 dated 05/23/2008 signed by Liu
Kristoffersen

End User Certificate Letter signed by Idar Holm

Purchase Order from Jaktdepotet signed by Idar Holm


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