BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE PRE-SHIPMENT

UNCLAS STATE 042637 SIPDIS SANTIAGO FOR JENNIFER SPANDE POL E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC CI SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE PRE-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSE 050145067 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-license pre-shipment end-use check on license number 050145067 for the export of defense hardware to Chile. 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 transaction. ¶3. Reason for Request: To confirm the bona fides of this transaction. ¶4. Action Santiago: Department requests Post make inquiries to determine whether or not the Chilean Air Force Logistic Command ordered the United States Munitions List (USML) items for the purpose stated on the license. End Request. ¶5. Details of license application: DTC Case: 050145067 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 10 Items: A-37B Aircraft Parts License Value: USD $4,510. SELLER: Home Design Rugs DBA HDR Aeronautical Mr. Suresh Duggal 8381 Canoga Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818)727-7836 FOREIGN CONSIGNEE: Fuerza Aerea de Chile Clasificador Nro.35 Correo los Cerrillos Santiago Chile Tel: 56 2 530 5780(5836) Fax: 56 3 530 5857 FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE: FOREIGN END-USER: Captain German Vyhmeister Chilean Air Force Logistic Command Colonel Carlos Silva Diaz Chief Supply Division Pedro Aguirre Cerda 5500 Los Cerrillos Santiago Chile Tel: 56 2 530 5558 Fax: 56 3 530 5857 PURPOSE: Sell/deliver parts for maintenance/end use on A-37B aircraft for the Chilean Air Force Logistic Command. The Cessna A-37B is a United States Light-Attack aircraft developed from the T-37 Tweet Basic Trainer in the 1960s and 1970s. ¶6. Submitted in support of the license application was the following document (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Post upon request): - Chilean Air Force Logistic Command Purchase Order No. 200811047-03-S dated 27 November 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 Rachael-Therese S. Joubert-Lin, Phone: 202-663-2950; Email: JoubertLinRS@state.gov; SIPRNET: JoubertLinRS@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://buncheelectroniclibrary.state.gov/eboo ks /BlueLanternGuidebook2006%20 final .pdf ¶8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this matter. CLINTON