BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT

UNCLAS STATE 011700 SIPDIS PORT LOUIS FOR QUENTIN BARBER E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KOMC MP SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-LICENSE/PRE-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENSES 050208857 ¶1. This is an Action Request. See paragraph 4. ¶2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-license/pre-shipment check on licenses 050208857 and 050211147 for the export of firearms to Mauritius. Post is requested to complete this Blue Lantern check within 30 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, Robert Le Marie Limited, has never been subject to a Blue Lantern check in the past. Also, the company provided an end-use certificate which states that the re-export of the defense articles listed below does not require authorization. This statement is false, as all re-exports of United States Munitions LIst (USML) item require authorization from the Department of State. This request is for Post to establish the bona fides of the end-user and inform the company of its obligations not to retransfer or re-export without prior authorization of USG. ¶4. Action Request: Post is requested to establish the bona fides end-user Robert Le Marie Ltd by making inquiries to representatives of the company and appropriate authorities of the Government of Mauritius. Post is also requested to inform the company about its obligations to obtain authorization from the Department prior to any retransfer or re-export. The following points are included for guidance: (To Robert Le Marie Ltd) --When was your company established and who are its principals? --What products and services does your company provide? Who are your regular customers and where do they reside? --What are your annual sales of U.S.-origin firearms and ammunition? What are these items typically used for in Mauritius? --Do you sell firearms to customers that reside outside Mauritius? If so, who are these customers and where do they reside? --Are you familiar with the regulations governing the import of U.S.-origin defense articles, including restrictions on unauthorized re-transfer or re-export? --The End-Use Certificate issued by your company states that the re-export of these items to certain countries does not require authorization. This statement is false, as all re-export of these items, regardless of destination, requires retransfer and re-export authorization from the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. --Who advised you that re-export authorization was not required for certain countries? From where did you receive the template for your end-use certificate? Please be advised that the statements made on that document with regards to U.S. export controls is inaccurate. If you have any further questions or require guidance, please contact the Directorate of Defense Trade Control's Response Team at 202.663.1282 or DDTCResponseTeam@state.gov. (To Appropriate Import/Export and/or Law Enforcement Authorities) --Is Robert Le Marie Ltd properly authorized to import and sell firearms and ammunition in Mauritius? --Do you have any information on Robert Le Marie Ltd that would call in to question their reliability as a recipient of U.S. defense articles? --Are there any restrictions in Mauritius on the types ands calibers of firearms available for commercial resale? In its reply, Post may also comment on any other information pertinent to these transactions such as security of facilities, end-use, and concerns about the entities involved. ¶5. Details of license applications: DTC Case: 050208857 QUANTITY/COMMODITY: 12 Model 700 Bolt Action Rifles, Calibers: .25-06, .270, .30-06, .308 5 Model 925 Bolt Action Rifles, .22 Caliber 10,900 Rounds of Centerfire Ammunition 32,000 Rounds of Rimfire Ammunition 6 Magazine Clips License Value: USD $19,208 SELLER: Freedom Group Remington Arms Co. PO Box 700 870 Remington Drive Madison, NC 27025 FOREIGN END-USER: Robert Le Marie Limited Old Moka Road Bell Village PO Box 161 Port Louis, Mauritius Tel: 230 212 1865 PURPOSE: For commercial resale in Mauritius ¶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 McHugh (Remington) dated 01/11/2010 and Damien Lagesse (Robert Le Marie) dated 12/03/2009 DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate signed by George McHugh (Remington) dated 01/13/2010 and Damien Lagesse (Robert Le Marie) dated 01/13/2010 End-Use Certificate issued by Robert Le Marie Ltd signed by Damien Lagesse dated 11/26/2009 (NOTE: This document appears to be a modified end-use certificate from another country and states that re-export to a list of specific countries does not require any approval. This statement is false, as all re-export of these items requires approval from the U.S. Department of State). License to Import Firearms and Ammunition Nos. 496, 498, and 501 signed by the Commissioner of Police (signature illegible) dated 11/17/2009 Purchase Order from Robert Le Marie Ltd signed by Damien Lagesse ¶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 on Intellipedia: http://www.intelink.gov/wiki/ Blue Lantern End-Use Monitoring Program ¶8. Department is grateful for Post's assistance in this matter. CLINTON