20 January 1999 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aaces002.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: January 19, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 11)] [Notices] [Page 2935] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr19ja99-98] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Political-Military Affairs [Public Notice 2967] Imposition of Nonproliferation Measures Against Entities in Russia, Including Ban on U.S. Government Procurement AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Government has determined that three entities in Russia have engaged in nuclear or missile technology proliferation activities that require the imposition of measures pursuant to Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, as amended by Executive Order 13094 of July 28, 1998. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 8, 1999. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On general issues: Vann H. Van Diepen, Office of Chemical, Biological and Missile Nonproliferation, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, (202-647-1142). On import ban issues: John T. Roth, Director, Policy Planning and Program Management, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, (202-622-2500). On U.S. Government procurement ban issues: Gladys Gines, Office of the Procurement Executive, Department of State, (703-516-1691). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authorities vested in the President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (``IEEPA''), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, and Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, as amended, the U.S. Government determined on January 8, 1999 that the following foreign persons have engaged in proliferation activities related to Iran's nuclear and/or missile programs that require the imposition of measures pursuant to sections 4(b), 4(c) and 4(d) of Executive Order 12938: D. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (including at 9 Miusskaya Sq. Moscow 125047, Russia); Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) (including at 4 Volokolamskoye Shosse, Moscow 125871, Russia); and The Scientific Research and Design Institute of Power Technology (aka NIKIET, Research and Development Institute of Power Engineering [RDIPE], and ENTEK) (including at 101000, P.O. Box 788, Moscow, Russia). Accordingly, until further notice and pursuant to the provisions of Executive Order 12938, the following measures are imposed on these entities, their subunits and successors: 1. All departments and agencies of the United States Government shall not procure or enter into any contract for the procurement of any goods, technology or services from these entities. Existing contracts shall be subject to case-by-case review; 2. All departments and agencies of the United States Government shall not provide any assistance to these entities, and shall not obligate further funds for such purposes; 3. The Secretary of the Treasury shall prohibit the importation into the United States of any goods, technology, or services produced or provided by these entities, other than information or informational materials within the meaning of section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)). These measures shall be implemented by the responsible departments and agencies as provided in Executive Order 12938. Dated: January 13, 1999. Eric D. Newsom, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. [FR Doc. 99-1186 Filed 1-15-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-25-U ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: January 19, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 11)] [Notices] [Page 2936] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr19ja99-99] [[Page 2936]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE Bureau of Political-Military Affairs [Public Notice 2968] Suspension of Munitions Export Licenses and Other Approvals Destined for Russian Companies and Related Matters AGENCY: Department of State. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act and section 126.7 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, all licenses and other approvals for defense articles and defense services involving certain Russian entities, identified below, are suspended, effective immediately. Notice is further given that it is the policy of the United States to deny licenses, other approvals, exports and temporary imports of defense articles and defense services destined for these Russian entities. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 19, 1999. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rose Biancaniello, Deputy Director, Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State, 703-812-2568. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 8, 1999, the U.S. Government decided to suspend immediately any U.S. Government program or assistance, to impose trade restrictions on certain Russian entities involved in proliferation activities. Section 126.7 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) provides that any application for an export license or other approval under the ITAR may be disapproved, and any license or other approval or exemption granted under the ITAR may be revoked, suspended or amended without prior notice under various circumstances, including whenever such action is deemed to be in furtherance of world peace, the national security or the foreign policy of the United States or is otherwise advisable. Pursuant to section 126.7(a)(1) of the ITAR, it is deemed that suspending the following foreign entities from participating in any activities subject to Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act would be in furtherance of the national security and foreign policy of the United States. Therefore, until further notice, the Department of State is hereby suspending all licenses and other approvals for: (a) Exports and other transfers of defense articles and defense services from the United States; (b) transfers of U.S.-origin defense articles and defense services from foreign destinations; and (c) temporary import of defense articles to or from the following entities: D. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia (including at 9 Miusskaya Sq. Moscow 125047, Russia); Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI) (including at 4 Volokolamskoye Shosse, Moscow 125871, Russia); and The Scientific Research and Design Institute of Power Technology (aka NIKIET, Research and Development Institute of Power Engineering [RDIPE], and ENTEK) (including at 101000, P.O. Box 788, Moscow, Russia). Moreover, it is the policy of the United States to deny licenses and other approvals for exports and temporary imports of defense articles and defense services destined for these Russian entities. Dated: January 13, 1999. Eric D. Newsom, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. [FR Doc. 99-1187 Filed 1-15-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-25-U