Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE53702
2009-05-26 19:52:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 053702
SIPDIS
PARIS FOR ERIC RUETER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC FR
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050121834
UNCLAS STATE 053702
SIPDIS
PARIS FOR ERIC RUETER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC FR
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050121834
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 050121834 for the export of
rifles to France. 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 confirm the quantity of rifles
received by the end-user and to establish end-user's bona
fides.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to confirm that the
end-user received the rifles listed in para 5 and to verify
the exact quantity of rifles received. Post is also
requested to establish the bona fides of end-user, Christian
Chaulet. The following points are included for guidance:
(To Christian Chaulet)
--How long has your company been in the business of importing
and selling defense articles in France? What
services and products are sold by your company?
--Who are your regular customers and where do they reside?
--How many rifles did you receive from Century Arms in this
transaction?
--Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import
of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on
re-transfer or re-export? Did Century Arms inform you of
these restrictions?
In its reply, Post is encouraged to comment on any
information pertinent to this transaction such as security of
facilities, end-use, and concerns about the entities involved.
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050121834
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
50 Enfield #4 MK1 Rifles, .303 Caliber
License Value: USD $4,750
SELLER:
Century Arms
236 Bryce Blvd
Fairfax, VT 05454
FOREIGN END-USER:
Christian Chaulet
66 Route de la Gaude
06800 Cagnes Sur Mer
France
Tel: 04 93 20 05 75
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in France
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by George
Samson (Century Arms) dated 5 September 2008 and 'Chaulet'
dated 27 August 2008
Purchase Order issued by Christian Chaulet signed by
Christian Chaulet dated 5 September 2008
Import Authorization No. 080726 issued by the Direction
Generale Des Douanes Et Droits Indirects dated 21 July 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 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.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
PARIS FOR ERIC RUETER
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC FR
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050121834
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 050121834 for the export of
rifles to France. 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 confirm the quantity of rifles
received by the end-user and to establish end-user's bona
fides.
4. Action Request: Post is requested to confirm that the
end-user received the rifles listed in para 5 and to verify
the exact quantity of rifles received. Post is also
requested to establish the bona fides of end-user, Christian
Chaulet. The following points are included for guidance:
(To Christian Chaulet)
--How long has your company been in the business of importing
and selling defense articles in France? What
services and products are sold by your company?
--Who are your regular customers and where do they reside?
--How many rifles did you receive from Century Arms in this
transaction?
--Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import
of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on
re-transfer or re-export? Did Century Arms inform you of
these restrictions?
In its reply, Post is encouraged to comment on any
information pertinent to this transaction such as security of
facilities, end-use, and concerns about the entities involved.
5. Details of license applications:
DTC Case: 050121834
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
50 Enfield #4 MK1 Rifles, .303 Caliber
License Value: USD $4,750
SELLER:
Century Arms
236 Bryce Blvd
Fairfax, VT 05454
FOREIGN END-USER:
Christian Chaulet
66 Route de la Gaude
06800 Cagnes Sur Mer
France
Tel: 04 93 20 05 75
PURPOSE:
For commercial resale in France
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC will fax documentation to Posts
upon request):
DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by George
Samson (Century Arms) dated 5 September 2008 and 'Chaulet'
dated 27 August 2008
Purchase Order issued by Christian Chaulet signed by
Christian Chaulet dated 5 September 2008
Import Authorization No. 080726 issued by the Direction
Generale Des Douanes Et Droits Indirects dated 21 July 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 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.
CLINTON