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1995 OCTOBER: Defense Trade News and Export Policy Bulletin, Vol.6, No.1
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
Special Section
Leadership Changes in Defense Trade
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Gets New Leadership
Thomas E. McNamara
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, A Message
to Industry
Operations
Federal Register Online
Same Day Updates Online.....4
Agreement Notes, Part II: Estimating Values.....5
No More "Worthless" Agreements, Please
Zeroing in on Munitions List Categories 6
Accurate Applications Speed Processing
DSP-119, Application for Amendment 6
What It Is and How to Use It
Arms Transfer Reorganization .....7
Political-Military Review More Efficient
Foreign Export Control Cooperation and Assistance......11
The State Department's Role
Departments
Defense Trade Advisory Group Developments 12
Reinstatements & Debarment 15
Commodity Jurisdiction Determinations 17
Personnel Updates 19
Feedback, ELLIE & Training Forms 21
Editor's Note
1995 has brought substantial changes to the Political-Military bureau
and to DTC. This first issue of the year introduces our readership to
Thomas E. McNamara, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs,
Mr. Hugh ("Gerry") Hamilton, Director of the Office of Arms Transfer and
Export Control Policy, and Mr. William J. Lowell, the new Director of
the Office of Defense Trade Controls. Mr. William B. Robinson, the
former director, now serves as the Special Advisor to DTC. It also
addresses the recent consolidation/reorganization of Arms Transfer
policy in the Bureau.As we continue to expand our customers service,
let us know what we are doing well or not so well.
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who are engaged in defense issues, import/export issues, etc., are
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OPERATIONS
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Agreement Notes, Part II: Estimating Values
No More "Worthless" Agreements, Please
Proposed Manufacturing License Agreements and Technical Assistance
Agreements submitted to the Office of Defense Trade Controls (DTC) for
approval must contain a "statement of the actual or estimated value of
the agreement," derived from "the estimated value of all defense
articles to be exported in furtherance of the agreements or amendments
thereto [22 CFR $ 124.12(a)(6)]."
Nonetheless, many applications are received which list the value as
"none." Applicants justify this omission by citing such factors as a
lack of immediate remuneration (as on joint development or teaming
agreements) or offsets. Yet proposed Agreements received without an
estimated value are often delayed in processing until DTC can obtain
this information from the applicant.
Multiple Measures
The value of an Agreement can be estimated by answering one of the
following questions:
-- Actual contract cost. How much will the applicant actually receive
for the service provided?
-- Objective contract value. How much would the applicant charge for the
service if it were being offered independent of offset or teaming
arrangements?
-- Estimated sales of the article. What is the value of sales of the
article over the Agreement period?
-- Impact of disapproval. How much will it cost the applicant if the
Agreement is not approved?
If an applicant firm is able to calculate an answer to more than one of
these questions, it should include all the answers in its letter
of transmittal for action.
In for the Duration
The information to be provided is the estimated value over the duration
of the Agreement. Estimates which account for only the sale of the
license, but not the value of the articles produced under the license,
do not accurately depict the value of the Agreement as defined in the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Ditto for Amendments
This process is also applicable to estimating the value of amendments.
There is more flexibility here, however, as some amendments are
administrative in nature and have, by definition, no value (e.g.
novations).
However, amendments which add items, expand the scope, expand the sales
territory or extend the duration of an Agreement almost certainly will
change the value of the basic Agreement, and thus an estimated value of
the amendment must be submitted. Note, however, that the value to be
provided with the application for amendment is the value attributable to
the amendment itself, not a cumulative amount attributable to the
Agreement since its inception.
Questions on this process should be addressed to the Licensing Division
of the Office of Defense Trade Controls. (###)
Zeroing in on Munitions List Categories
Accurate Applications Speed Processing
When completing license applications, applicants must list the specific
U.S. Munitions List category and sub-category of the equipment or
technical data being exported -- e.g., category VIII(e) or
XI(a)(4)(iii), rather than the general category VIII or XI. This will
expedite processing by ensuring the application is forwarded to the
appropriate licensing officer for evaluation.
Moreover, the Munitions List category must reflect the primary end-item
equipment. The key is to indicate the "lowest-level" whole end-item to
which the individual part relates. This whole end-item should be
referred to in the Specific Purpose block of the application.
For example, an application listing parts for a heads-up display should
read Category XI(d) [electronic system parts and components], not
Category VIII(j) [aircraft parts and components], even though the
display will be installed on an aircraft. Similarly, an application
listing parts for a shipborne chaff system should read Category
XI(a)(4)(i) [electronic combat equipment, including countermeasures]
rather than Category VI(f) [parts and components of ships], even though
the equipment will be installed on a ship.
If in doubt, applicants should contact the Arms Licensing Division of
the Office of Defense Trade Controls for guidance before submitting
applications. (###)
DSP-119, Application for Amendment
What It Is and How to Use It
There is nothing so constant as change. Therefore, if you find that you
need to change information on an existing license such as the freight
forwarder, an additional consignor, etc., use the DSP-119, Application
for Amendment, to amend certain information on that license.
Certain Restrictions Apply. You can only amend one existing license per
eachApplication for Amendment. Furthermore, the Application for
Amendment does not allow you to make wholesale changes to the license;
but it does allow you to amend the following:
1. The addition of a U.S. freight forwarder or consignor,
2. A correction of a typographical error on a previous
license, or 3. A change in a commodity source.
You cannot use the DSP-119 to make substantial changes to the license
such as additional quantities, commodities, countries of ultimate
destination, foreign consignees, end-users, or end-uses.
You may make more than one amendment to a license using the DSP-119 as
long as the amendments are to only one license and are of the type
required by the DSP-119 (i.e. typographic corrections, commodity
sourcechanges, or additions of freight forwarders or consignors). The
form itself will accommodate up to four amendments. If you are making
more than four, you may use a continuation sheet as described in the
instructions to the form. (###)
Arms Transfer Reorganization
Political-Military Review More Efficient
Assistant Secretary McNamara has approved a reorganization plan that
complies with recommendations from the Vice President's National
Performance Review, the Secretary's Strategic Management Initiatives and
the PM Bureau Program Plan. All of these management endeavors
specifically direct bureaus to streamline operations, consolidate like
functions and to eliminate unnecessary layering. As approved, the plan
among other things:
- - Retitles the Office of Export Control Policy (EXP) as the Office of
Arms Transfer and Export Control Policy (ATEC). This new office will
absorb arms transfer functionsfrom the Office of Defense Relations and
Security Assistance (DRSA). The office will be headed by Mr. Gerry
Hamilton.
- - Retitles the Office of Regional Security Policy (RSP) as the Office
of Security Relations, Policy and Resources (SRP). This office will
inherit DRSA functions supporting defense relations and security
assistance. Mr. John Finney will serve as Director of the new PM/SRP.
- - Abolishes the Office of Defense Relations and Security Assistance
and transfers its functions and personnel to the Office of Arms Transfer
and Export Control Policy or the Office of Security Relations, Policy
and Resources.
The arms transfer policy consolidation/reorganization became effective
on August 1,1995. (###)
Leadership in Defense Trade
McNamara, Lowell, Hamilton
Thomas E. McNamara was confirmed as the Assistant Secretary of State for
Political-Military Affairs on October 13, 1994, succeeding Robert L.
Gallucci. William J. Lowell, replaces William B. Robinson as the
Director of the Office of Defense Trade Controls. Mr. William B.
Robinson serves the Bureau as a Special Adviser to DTC.
Thomas E. McNamara. Previously the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
of State for Political-Military Affairs since July, 1993. Prior to
this, Ambassador McNamara headed the State Department Office of the
Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism.
From 1988 to 1991, he was the U.S. Ambassador to Colombia. Following
that assignment, Mr. McNamara returned to Washington to work at the
National Security Council as Special Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs and Senior Director for International Programs
and African Affairs. A career diplomat, his overseas experience
included tours in Paris, Lubumbashi, Bukavu, Moscow, and as Deputy Chief
of Mission in Kinshasa, Zaire.
Assistant Secretary McNamara has extensive experience in political-
military affairs, focusing on arms control and regional security. In
the 1970s he was involved in most major arms control issues, serving in
embassies, on negotiating delegations, and in the Department of State
and the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. His background in regional
security affairs includes every major area of the globe -- Europe, Mid-
East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He was responsible for regional
security affairs as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Politico-
Military Affairs, 1983-86, before his first tour on the National
Security Council as Director for Counterterrorism and Counternarcotics.
Ambassador McNamara was born in New Haven, Connecticut and received a
B.A. and an LLD (hon.) from Manhattan College, and an M.A. from the
University of Notre Dame.
William J. Lowell. Appointed Director to the Office of Defense Trade
Controls on November, 27, 1994. Mr. Lowell joined the Department in
1972, serving first with the Bureau of Consular Affairs in a number of
positions until 1976. In 1976, he was reassigned to the Bureau of Public
Affairs, where he served until 1978.
In 1978, Mr. Lowell joined the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs,
with responsibilities for international telecommunications negotiations.
In 1983, he transferred to the Office of Advanced Technology with the
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs,
with responsibilities for international space and high technology
negotiations. He was appointed Deputy Director of that office in 1984.
In 1991 he was appointed special assistant to the Under Secretary for
International Security Affairs, and served in that capacity until the
end of January 1993. In January 1993 Mr. Lowell was detailed to the
personal staff of the U.S. Special Envoy for the Former Yugoslavia. In
mid 1993 he rejoined the office of the Under Secretary for International
Security Affairs, and remained in the position until his recent
appointment to the Office of Defense Trade Controls.
Mr. Lowell has wide experience in conventional arms issues and export
control policy.A native of Massachusetts, he earned a B.A. from the
University of Massachusetts and an M.A. from Georgetown University.
Hugh G. Hamilton, Jr. became Director, Office of Arms Transfer and
Export ControlPolicy in May 1995. Previous State Department positions
he has held include Head of Mission, CSCE Long-term Mission to Latvia;
Deputy Coordinator for East European Assistance; Deputy Chief of
Mission, Cote d'Ivoire; and Deputy Chief of Mission, Luxembourg. He
also served in Poland, the former USSR, and a number of African posts.
A native of Kansas City, Missouri, "Gerry" is a graduate of Washington &
Lee University, and has engaged in non-degree graduate studies at
Georgetown and American Universities. (###)
Foreign Export Control Cooperation and Assistance
The State Department's Role
________________________________________
The Department of State is responsible for developing and implementing,
on an interagency basis, policy for export control cooperation with
countries whose control ofgoods, technology and services is deemed
essential for stemming the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction,
their means of delivery, and for avoiding build-ups of destabilizing
conventional military arms. This cooperation and assistance contribute
to important US national security objectives.
Within that context, the State Department's Office of Arms Traffic
andExport Control Policy (ATEC) coordinates bilateral consultations on
export controls with many countries around the world. These talks are
designed to encourage countries to commit to responsible arms and dual-
use technology transfer policies and to develop or strengthen export
control systems to implement and enforce those policies. In addition,
ATEC leads interagency efforts to develop assistance programs.
In that regard, ATEC heads an interagency working group on export
control assistance comprised of experts from U.S. Government departments
responsible for U.S. export licensing and enforcement. These experts
and others from their departments interact with their foreign
counterparts to provide advice, training and technical assistance. This
effort is geared toward strengthening and developing comprehensive and
effective export control systems of countries whose cooperation is
essential to combat proliferation.
Export control cooperation efforts are focused on the four nuclear
states of the former Soviet Union, but also include Central Europe, East
Asia, Latin America and Africa. For example, ATEC coordinated a
training seminar for Central European countries held in Budapest. ATEC
also developed plans for installation in Poland and other Central
European states of a communication and information network for export
licensing and enforcement which, when operational, will enable rapid
interagency communication within the host governments and will
facilitate coordination with U.S. and other Western officials. (###)
Change in Express Mail/Courier Delivery to the Office of Defense Trade
Controls
In consideration of physical security requirements, the Office of
Defense Trade Controls (PM/DTC) will no longer accept courier-delivered
materials, effective August 31, 1995. Such materials (e.g., license
applications and other written requests for approval), when sent outside
the U.S. postal system or not personally presented by U.S. industry
representatives with appropriate security clearances, must be directed
to the main Department of State building, which is located at 2201 C
Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Deliveries should be made at 21st Street
("Joggers' Entrance"). Materials for PM/DTC should be addressed to:
U.S. Department of StatePM/DTC, SA-6, Room 200Washington, DC 20522-
0602
DTAG Developments
On March 13, 1995, the Defense Trade Advisory Group held its seventh
plenary meeting. The morning presentations, which consisted of a
keynote address by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Controls Dr.
Martha Harris and reports from the DTAG Working Groups, were open to all
attendees. Two informal working sessions on regional issues, briefings
on issues of concern, and concluding remarks from Assistant Secretary
for Political-Military Affairs Thomas E. McNamara made up the afternoon
program. The afternoon sessions were restricted to DTAG members and USG
officials to allow for classified discussion.
Dr. Harris summarized major Administration achievements in
nonproliferation in the last two years. First, Ukraine, Belarus, and
Kazakhstan have signed onto the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).
START I has entered into force, and the United States and Russia are
committed to ratifying the START II Treaty this year. Second, Russia
has pledged adherence to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
and will stop nuclear exports to India. Third, in September 1994
President Yeltsin made a public commitment to end future arms sales to
Iran and fulfill only existing contracts. Fourth, China has agreed to
halt exports of ground-to-ground missiles targeted by the MTCR. This
allowed the United States to waive sanctions for previous Chinese
missile exports to Pakistan. Last, the U.S./DPRK security agreement
establishes broad principles for North Korea to dismantle its nuclear
program. North Korea has accepted full-scope IAEA safeguards, and will
work with South Korea to implement an accord to denuclearize the Korean
peninsula.
Dr. Harris explained that the Conventional Arms Transfer (CAT) policy,
announced on February 17, 1995, reaffirms that the United States will
support legitimate transfers, but will prohibit those inconsistent with
our national security and foreign policy interests. In terms of dollar
values, FY94 exports declined 11% from those of the previous year.
Moreover, about 80% of FY94 licenses involve, but are not limited to,
NATO countries and traditional allies such as Japan and Israel. These
figures disprove the contention that the United States is fueling an
arms race in the Third World: arms transfers to Latin America, South
Asia, and Africa made up less that 4% of 1994, commercial sales.
In other CAT policy developments, Dr. Harris outlined the U.S. position
on arms transfers to Central Europe. Previously the United States
prohibited lethal transfers to the Central European states and reviewed
proposed lethal transfers to the Central European states and reviewed
proposed defensive exports on a case-by-case basis. Because the CE
countries have participated in the Partnership for Peace (PFP),
expressed interest in joining European security organizations, and
advanced democratic and market reforms, the United States now considers
proposed exports of lethal weaponry to certain countries on a case-by-
case basis.
Turning to multilateral export control issues, Dr. Harris noted that
Russia, as a major supplier, must be factored into the COCOM successor
regime and any credible arms restraint arrangement. The Administration
is working with the Russians to follow up on President Yeltsin's pledge
to end arms sales to Iran. Resolving this issue will pave the way for
Russia's participation in the new regime. According to mutual
agreement, new members must adhere to international nonproliferation
norms, be committed to responsible arms and sensitive dual-use transfer
policies, and have effective export controls. By these standards, China
is not yet eligible to join the successor regime.
Dr. Harris also affirmed that export control assistance is essential to
making multilateral control regimes effective, and she noted that
similar national technology control regimes help level the playing field
for U.S. exporters. By strengthening economic ties between the United
States and participating nations, export control assistance may lead to
increased defense trade between the United States and certain CE states.
Under the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, we have advised Belarus,
Kazakhstan, and Ukraine, and the United States hopes to offer export
control assistance to Russia in the near future.
Dr. Harris cited PM/DTC teaming arrangements, the electronic licensing
system ELLIE, the Remote Online Bulletin Board (ROBB), and the State
Appeals Review Process (SARP) as examples of how the Department
continues to improve its export licensing process and procedures. The
existing commodity jurisdiction (CJ) process is effective; more than 400
CJ decisions were made last year, and 62% of these resulted in movement
of an item to the CCL.
Following Dr. Harris' presentation, the three DTAG Working Groups
reported on their activities. The Policy Working Group (PWG) is
preparing studies on U.S. arms transfer policy towards Latin America and
policy changes required to incorporate non-standard subsystems into non-
standard platforms. The PWG will be considering defense export
financing, U.S. defense industrial cooperation with our allies, and
developing a foreign availability database, all in connection with the
CAT policy.
The DTAG Vise-Chair and others have worked on revising the BATF import
regulations. They are examining whether mergers and acquisitions among
defense companies necessitate changes in the ITAR or methods of
licensing, and are following the regulatory changes connected with
Sections 36 and 39 of the Arms Export Controls Act (AECA) involving
offsets.
The Regulatory Working Group (RWG) recommended that because the number
of Commerce license applications has drastically declined while
munitions applications have increased, Commerce should transfer some of
its full-time equivalency slots to State for licensing purposes.
Second, the Department should summarize PM/DTC's electronic licensing
advances in Defense Trade News. Third, the Department should publish an
ITAR incorporating all amendments since the July 1993 revision, and
maintain a current version available through subscription or sale.
The Technical Working Group continues to examine jet engine hot
sections, space-related components, and encryption technologies to
determine if they should be moved under Commodity Control List (CCL)
control.
After the open sessions in the morning, there were regional briefings on
Latin America and Central Europe. Although the Latin America region
overall is making economic progress, Department briefers cautioned that
Latin American countries will probably not be making substantial arms
purchases in the near-term. Many of the region's economies are weak,
and although the region is generally at peace, contentious border
disputes such as the Peru-Ecuador conflict and simmering guerrilla
movements exist. Other policy considerations include human rights
concerns and civil-military relations. The United States will continue
efforts to coordinate multilateral restrictions on sales of potentially
destabilizing advanced equipment.
Regarding Central Europe, State participants explained that there was
previously a presumption of denial for transferring sophisticated,
lethal military equipment to the CE states. After a policy review, it
was decided that all proposed USML exports would be reviewed on a case-
by-case basis. Only the former Yugoslav Republics cannot receive
military equipment: a UN arms embargo prohibits them from receiving
weapons and other military equipment which would exacerbate the military
conflict. Export controls towards specific CE nations have liberalized
as they have instituted political and economic reforms.
The first afternoon briefing involved regulatory changes connected with
acquisitions and mergers, audits, and compliance requirements. In the
next briefing, DTAG members expressed interest in the Department's
tanker policy in general and Singapore's desire for tankers in
particular. Department speakers advised that the United States would be
cautious about introducing advanced and possibly destabilizing
technologies into the East Asia/Southeast Asia region. The final
briefing dealt with encryption articles and technologies and
supercomputers. Although national security concerns dictate that
encryption controls would stand, representatives of the Department noted
that efforts are being made to reform the export requirements and reduce
the burden to industry. Specifics on the U.S./Japanese supercomputer
negotiations were discussed, including countries to which case-by-case
review of proposed exports applied and the terms of notification.
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Thomas
McNamara gave concluding remarks on the financial hardships imposed by a
shrinking global defense market, the criteria for U.S. arms transfers,
and USG support for responsible transfers.
DTAG-related questions can be directed to Linda Lum of the DTAG
Secretariat at (202) 647-4231.
Reinstatements &Debarments
Reinstatement of Export/Retransfer PrivilegesThe following persons
have had export/retransfer privileges reinstated pursuant to section 38
(g) (4) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) (22 U.S.C. $ 2778 (g) (4))
and section 127.11 (b) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
(ITAR) (22 C.F.R. $ 127.11 (b)) (Key -- Name; City and State; Effective
Date of Reinstatement):
American Aviation Parts and Service Corp.Arlington, VirginiaSeptember
26, 1988
Napco, Inc. (a subsidiary of Thermo Electron Corp.)Terryville,
ConnecticutOctober 11, 1988
Environmental Tectonics Corp.Southhampton, PennsylvaniaApril 21, 1989
Napco International, Inc. (Ventruian Corp. parent company)Hopkins,
MinnesotaAugust 1, 1989
Olin Corp.East Alton, IllinioisJanuary 4, 1990
Elder Industries, Inc.Newport Beach, CaliforniaOctober 1, 1990
Charlotte Aircraft Corp.Charlotte, North CarolinaJanuary 4, 1992
Technical Service InternationalMiami, FloridaJanuary 9, 1992
Mr. Clifford KapelTechnical Service InternationalMiami,
FloridaJanuary 9, 1992
Mr. George McArthur PoseyNewport Aeronautical SalesCosta Mesa,
CaliforniaApril 3, 1992
Forway IndustriesWoodbury, New YorkJune 15, 1993
These persons may once again participate in the export or retransfer of
defense articles, defense services, or related technical data pursuant
to section 38 of the AECA and the ITAR.
Notice of these reinstatements was published in the Federal Register
(Vol. 59, No. 90, May 11, 1994, p. 24501-2).
Public Notice of Debarred Persons
The following persons have been debarred for a period of three years
following their convictions for violating or conspiring to violate the
AECA (Key -- Name; Offense(s);Date of Conviction; U.S. District Court):
Zeljko Vusir22 U.S.C. $ 2778 (violating the AECA)May 6, 1992District
of Arizona
Mark Belinic22 U.S.C. $ 2778 (violating the AECA)July 29,
1992District of Arizona
Bet-Air, Inc.18 U.S.C. $ 371 (conspiracy to violate 22U.S.C. $ 2778)
and 22 U.S.C. $ 2778 (violating the AECA)April 23, 1993Central
District of California
J. Randall Shute18 U.S.C. $ 371 (conspiracy to violate 22U.S.C. $
2778)April 28, 1993Northern District of Georgia
Louis J. Kocurek III18 U.S.C. $ 371 (conspiracy to violate 22U.S.C. $
2778)April 28, 1993Northern District of Georgia
Lance B. Ordway18 U.S.C. $ 371 (conspiracy to violate 22U.S.C. $
2778)May 11, 1993Northern District of Georgia
Bin Wu18 U.S.C. $ 371 (conspiracy to violate 22U.S.C. $ 2778) and 22
U.S.C. $ 2778 (violating the AECA)September 17, 1993Eastern District
of Virginia
Jin Ping Li18 U.S.C. $ 371 (conspiracy to violate 22U.S.C. $ 2778) and
22 U.S.C. $ 2778 (violating the AECA)September 17, 1993Eastern
District of Virginia
Pinzhe Zhang (aka "Peter Zhang")18 U.S.C. $ 371 (conspiracy to violate
22U.S.C. $ 2778) and 22 U.S.C. $ 2778 (violating the AECA)September
17, 1993Eastern District of Virginia
Alexander Nikolic18 U.S.C. $ 371 (conspiracy to violate 22U.S.C. $
2778) and 22 U.S.C. $ 2778 (violating the AECA)November 22,
1993Northern District of Illinois
Kem and Associates, Inc.22 U.S.C. $ 2778 (violating the AECA)December
14, 1993Western District of Texas
Bajro Hukic (aka "Bob Hukic" and "BabHucici")18 U.S.C. $ 371
(conspiracy to violate 22U.S.C. $ 2778)January 19, 1994Northern
District of Illinois
Notice of these statutory debarments was published in the Federal
Register (Vol. 59, No. 166, August 29, 1994, p. 44451-2
Anyone needing additional information to determine whether a person has
been debarred or reinstated should contact the Compliance Division of
the Office of DefenseTrade Controls. (##)
Personnel Updates
Out...
Carolyn Love, Licensing Officer, retired from the Office of Defense
Trade Controls in November after completing 25 years of service with
the Department of State.
DTC Licensing Officer Suzanne Palmer departed in November to assume new
duties with the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA).
Tom Denner, former DTC Commodity Jurisdiction officer, resigned from
the Department of State in October 1994 to join the Prince William, Va.
Fire Department.
Ann Diemer, DTC staff aide, retired in December 1994, after many years
of service.
In...
Sharone Barnes came to DTC in November to fill the position of
secretary. She transferred from the Office of Export Control Policy.
John C. Pisa-Relli is an attorney in DTC's Compliance and Enforcement
Branch. Before coming to State, he worked with the Office of
Antiboycott Compliance, Department of Commerce.
Jim Sturdevant serves in DTC as a ResearchCompliance Specialist in the
Research and Analysis Branch. Mr. Sturdevant recently served as a
Senior Analyst with the AirForce Intelligence in the Pentagon
specializing in the Mideast/Africa/Asia/Pacific regions.
Jefferey Cellars joined DTC as the Special Assistant to the Director in
August 1994. A career Foreign Service Officer since 1989, Mr. Cellars
has served in Budapest, Hungary and prior to DTC, in Manama, Bahrain.
Stephen M. Geis joined EXP in August 1994 as Director of the Technology
Transfer Division. A career Foreign Service Officer since 1973, Mr.
Geis has served in Europe, Latin America, and the Department. His most
recent posting prior to joining EXP was as Political Counselor at the
U.S. Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Richard Morey Sherman chairs the Technology Transfer Working Group. In
the Department he had an assignment in the office of Ocean Law and
Policy, OES bureau. He joined PM/EXP in October.
Joseph L. Novak is the action officer responsible for Nunn-Lugar program
assistance to the nuclear successor states of the former Soviet Union --
Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. Before joining EXP, Mr. Novak
was a Political/Consular officer at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka,
Bangladesh.
Gilbert J. Sperling spent 15 of his 20 year career in the Foreign
Service doing consular work. His last foreign posting was as chief of
the Consular Section in Madras. Most recently he worked in the
Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs. Mr. Sperling joined EXP in
September and is responsible for issues and cases involving lasers,
sensors, materials, and machine tools.
Philip S. Rhoads had been Chief, Compliance and Enforcement Branch,
Office of Defense Trade Controls, since April 1995. His previous U.S.
Government service was as Supervisory Compliance Specialist, Office of
Antiboycott Compliance, Bureau of Export Administration, U.S. Department
of Commerce. He has a B.A. (international affairs), theGeorge
Washington University; an M.I.A. (international affairs), Columbia
University; and a J.D., University of Kentucky School of Law.
Mr. Rhoads is a member of the District of Columbia, Kentucky and
Louisiana Bar Associations. In addition to private practice attorney
inNew Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in export contracting, and
financing. Also criminal and civil practice, he worked with the agency
for International Development, (law clerkship), and served as an
International Trade Specialist, Kentucky Department of Commerce.
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