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Created
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10STATE7639
2010-01-26 14:41:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
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UNCLAS STATE 007639
SIPDIS
BRUSSELS FOR ROBERT KIENE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BE
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050185746
REF: 2006 BLUE LANTERN GUIDEBOOK
UNCLAS STATE 007639
SIPDIS
BRUSSELS FOR ROBERT KIENE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BE
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050185746
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 license 050185746 for the
export of an infrared camera to Belgium. 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: sensitive commodity and unfamiliar
foreign end-user Hoffmann & Dupont (HD). The company has not
previously appeared on DDTC license
4. ACTION BRUSSELS: Post is requested to make inquiries with
appropriate Belgian officials to verify receipt and end-use
of the infrared camera. PM/DTCC also requests that post
conducts a site visit to HD 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.
The following questions are provided as suggested guidance:
--Does the company have secure facilities and proper
accounting and security procedures for handling sensitive
USML items?
--What is the exact end-use for this USML item?
--What is the nature of the company and when was it
established? Who are its principals?
--What type of organizations are among its typical customers
and where are the customers located?
--Does the company understand the restrictions on United
States Munitions List (USML) items, especially the
prohibition against unauthorized re-transfer and re-export?
END ACTION
5. Details of the license application:
DTC Case: 050185746
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
1 Hotshot HD-B Predictive Maintenance Camera System
License Value: USD 15,950.00
SELLER:
Sofradir EC, Inc.
373 Route 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004
POC is Michelle Intiso, Tel. 973-882-0211 ext. 212
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Hoffmann & Dupont
Chemin de la Bouviere N9
Malmedy
Belgium
POC is
POC is Mr. Hoffmann, Tel. (32) 80 339644
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE
Goratec GmbH
Otto Hahn Strabe 21
Erding
Germany
POC is Dr. Peter Wonisch, No tel. provided
FOREIGN END-USER:
Hoffmann & Dupont
Chemin de la Bouviere N9
Malmedy
Belgium
POC is
POC is Mr. Hoffmann, Tel. (32) 80 339644
PURPOSE:
Hoffmann & Dupont are purchasing the camera as capital
equipment for building inspection applications such as roof
scans, energy audits, HVAC, mold detection, water damage,
insulation loss, and electric inspection.
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post
upon request):
--DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate submitted by
Hoffmann and Dupont signed by Mr. Hoffmann on 11 August 2009
and by Goratec GmbH, Managing Director, Dr. Peter Wonisch on
19 August 2009.
--End Use Certificate submitted by Hoffmann and Dupont signed
by Mr. Hoffmann on 28 July 2009.
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 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 on the DOS Intranet
Intellipedia:
http://www.intelink.gov/wiki/Department of State%27s
Blue Latern End-Use Monitoring Program or on SIPRNET:
http://www.intelink.
sgov.gov/wiki/Department of State%27s
Blue Latern End-Use Monitoring Program
8. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
BRUSSELS FOR ROBERT KIENE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KOMC BE
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
ON LICENSE 050185746
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 license 050185746 for the
export of an infrared camera to Belgium. 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: sensitive commodity and unfamiliar
foreign end-user Hoffmann & Dupont (HD). The company has not
previously appeared on DDTC license
4. ACTION BRUSSELS: Post is requested to make inquiries with
appropriate Belgian officials to verify receipt and end-use
of the infrared camera. PM/DTCC also requests that post
conducts a site visit to HD 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.
The following questions are provided as suggested guidance:
--Does the company have secure facilities and proper
accounting and security procedures for handling sensitive
USML items?
--What is the exact end-use for this USML item?
--What is the nature of the company and when was it
established? Who are its principals?
--What type of organizations are among its typical customers
and where are the customers located?
--Does the company understand the restrictions on United
States Munitions List (USML) items, especially the
prohibition against unauthorized re-transfer and re-export?
END ACTION
5. Details of the license application:
DTC Case: 050185746
QUANTITY/COMMODITY:
1 Hotshot HD-B Predictive Maintenance Camera System
License Value: USD 15,950.00
SELLER:
Sofradir EC, Inc.
373 Route 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004
POC is Michelle Intiso, Tel. 973-882-0211 ext. 212
FOREIGN CONSIGNEE:
Hoffmann & Dupont
Chemin de la Bouviere N9
Malmedy
Belgium
POC is
POC is Mr. Hoffmann, Tel. (32) 80 339644
FOREIGN INTERMEDIATE CONSIGNEE
Goratec GmbH
Otto Hahn Strabe 21
Erding
Germany
POC is Dr. Peter Wonisch, No tel. provided
FOREIGN END-USER:
Hoffmann & Dupont
Chemin de la Bouviere N9
Malmedy
Belgium
POC is
POC is Mr. Hoffmann, Tel. (32) 80 339644
PURPOSE:
Hoffmann & Dupont are purchasing the camera as capital
equipment for building inspection applications such as roof
scans, energy audits, HVAC, mold detection, water damage,
insulation loss, and electric inspection.
6. Submitted in support of the license application were the
following documents (PM/DTCC can fax documentation to post
upon request):
--DSP-83 Nontransfer and Use Certificate submitted by
Hoffmann and Dupont signed by Mr. Hoffmann on 11 August 2009
and by Goratec GmbH, Managing Director, Dr. Peter Wonisch on
19 August 2009.
--End Use Certificate submitted by Hoffmann and Dupont signed
by Mr. Hoffmann on 28 July 2009.
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 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 on the DOS Intranet
Intellipedia:
http://www.intelink.gov/wiki/Department of State%27s
Blue Latern End-Use Monitoring Program or on SIPRNET:
http://www.intelink.
sgov.gov/wiki/Department of State%27s
Blue Latern End-Use Monitoring Program
8. Department is grateful for post's assistance in this
matter.
CLINTON