EXBS: PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A STRATEGIC TRADE

UNCLAS STATE 004685 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: CY ETTC HR KSTC PARM PREL SUBJECT: EXBS: PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A STRATEGIC TRADE CONTROL SYSTEM ASSESSMENT IN JANUARY 2010 ¶1. This is an action request. Embassy Nicosia please see Paras 3-10 below. ¶2. SUMMARY: Under the auspices of the State Department-coordinated Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Program, Department has awarded Task Order 121 to contractor team including the Center for International Trade and Security at The University of Georgia (CITS/UGA) to evaluate strategic trade control development in selected EXBS program countries. In support of this work, CITS/UGA proposes to travel to Nicosia January 18-23, 2010 to meet with Cyprus governmental entities regarding Cyprus, strategic trade control system. This trip is designed for CITS/UGA staff to collect data for an evaluation of Cyprus, strategic trade control system. CITS/UGA will research and evaluate the system,s legal and regulatory authorities, agencies, procedures, equipment, training, implementation, and other relevant practices. CITS/UGA is a non-profit, non-governmental organization devoted to research, teaching, and outreach on international trade and security issues, with over twenty years experience on nonp roliferation, strategic trade control, and border security issues. END SUMMARY ¶3. Action Request for Post: Department request Embassy Nicosia provide country clearance for the contract members identified in para 9. (Note: Team members will arrange their own arrival and departure transportation.) ¶4. Action Request for Post: Department request Post assist CITS/UGA in arranging for visits to key customs ports of entry/departure, a major customs inland clearance station, the country,s major international airport, and the country,s major seaport. CITS/UGA requests assistance in contacting customs and border police/guard posts regarding meetings, as well as assistance in arranging for transportation to the designated facilities. The purpose of these visits is to view customs and border control facilities and export/import clearance procedures. CITS/UGA requests the accompaniment of an official responsible for trade control/border security issues on these visits. ¶5. Action Request for Post: The Department requests Post provide an in-briefing upon arrival to CITS/UGA staff to provide the principals with necessary background, logistical, and other information as needed. ¶6. Action Request for Post: The Department requests Post provide an interpreter for CITS/UGA staff, if needed, during scheduled meetings and interviews. A fund cite to cover interpretation will be provided, if needed. ¶7. Action Request for Post: The Department request Post provide CITS/UGA staff with English translations of strategic trade control laws and regulations, including relevant customs and border security laws and regulations, when available. ¶8. Action request for Post: Department requests Post arrange hotel reservations for CITS/UGA team in Nicosia. (Note: CITS/UGA team will pay for all lodging expenses.) ¶9. Action request for Post: Department requests country clearance for the following individuals for January 18-12, 2010: NAME: Stephen Christopher Tucker ORGANIZATION: University of Georgia Center for International Trade and Security (Contractor) TITLE: Research Associate DOB: 12-26-83 PLACE OF BIRTH: Memphis, TN USA PPT#: 407405757 EXP: 2 October 2016 NAME: Ryan Lynch Cathie ORGANIZATION: University of Georgia Center for International Trade and Security (Contractor) TITLE: Research Associate DOB: 08-11-77 PLACE OF BIRTH: Pittsburgh, PA USA PPT#: 457269707 EXP: 4 April 2019 END ACTION REQUESTS ¶11. The EXBS program appreciates the outstanding support provided by Embassy Nicosia personnel in facilitating its program activities in Cyprus. Primary point of contact for the evaluation trip it Mr. Richard Glen Young, Task Order 121 Project Manager, CITS/UGA (r.young8at8cits.uga.edu); Tel: (940) 867-8172. Department point of contact for the EXBS program concerning Cyprus is Mr. Christopher D. Blinky (BlinkyCD8at8state.gov); Tel: (202) 647-1228. END TEXT CLINTON