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

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 061455 SIPDIS OTTAWA FOR LORI BALBI E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC CA SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON THE EXPORT OF U.S. DEFENSE ARTICLES CITING THE CANADIAN EXEMPTION 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 Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on a transaction citing the Canadian exemption for the export of electronic component parts to Canada. Embassy 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: end-user Unisource Technology appears on the DTCC Watchlist; also vague/incomplete description of commodity and end-use in export filing. The company has not previously been the subject of a Blue Lantern. ¶4. ACTION OTTAWA: Mission Canada is requested to make inquiries with appropriate officials to establish the bona fides of end-user Unisource Technology and to obtain all relevant details of the export of electronic component parts to Canada citing the Canadian exemption, including the exact description, number, type, dollar value, and serial number of items. PM/DTCC also requests that post conducts a site visit to the company in order to provide Department with an assessment of its business operations and on-site security. Finally, post is asked to assess whether the company appears to be a reliable recipient of USML items. If a site visit is not possible, please inform the PM/DTCC officer. The following questions are provided as suggested guidance: --What were the exact United States Munitions List (USML) articles exported to you? (Automated Export System (AES) filing data provides the following information, "electronic parts".) --What is the exact end-use for these USML items? Will Unisource Technology retain positive control over the electronic component parts at all times? Will they be transferred to other end-users in Canada or re-exported? --Does the company have secure facilities and proper accounting and security procedures for handling sensitive USML items? --When was the company established and who are its principals? --What is the nature of the company's business? Have they previously sought defense articles on the USML? --What type of organizations are among its typical customers and where are the customers located? --Does the company understand the restrictions on USML items, especially the prohibition against unauthorized re-transfer and re-export? END ACTION. ¶5. Details of the AES filing: QUANTITY/COMMODITY: Quantity not provided Commodity - vague description cited as, "electronic parts" Stated Value: USD 14,289.00 Export Date - 28 June 2007 ITAR Exemption Number - 126.5B Filer Identification Number - 26877188 Shipping Reference Number - 330942 STATE 00061455 002 OF 002 U.S. EXPORTER: Aeroflex Wichita 10200 West York St. Wichita, KS 67215 POC is Cromwell, Tel. 316-529-5466 ULTIMATE CONSIGNEE Unisource Technology 9010 Ryan Avenue Montreal, Canada H9P2M8 POC is Jones, Tel. 514-748-8888 ¶6. Please slug reply for PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR and include the words "Blue Lantern" and the case number in the subject line. PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post upon request. POC is Tim Mazzarelli, Phone: 202-663-3867; Email: MazzarelliTP@state.gov; SIPRNET: MazzarelliTP@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 ¶7. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this matter. CLINTON