The State Department has approved the possible foreign military sale to Saudia Arabia of “Blanket Order Training” and related elements of logistics and program support for $250 million, the agency announced April 30. The principal contractor(s) will be determined after contract competition and award.
The State Department has approved possible foreign military sales, to Poland and to the Netherlands, the agency announced April 24. A $1.275 billion sale to Poland includes “Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles - Extended Range and related elements of logistics and program support.” A $700 million sale to the Netherlands includes “Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles - Extended Range and related equipment.” The principal contractor for both sales will be Northrop Grumman Systems.
The Biden administration expects by the end of the first quarter of calendar year 2025 to finish reviewing criteria for approving liquefied natural gas (LNG) export applications, an Energy Department official said last week.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions on Earth Day April 22 to remain vigilant about environmental crimes, which often involve illicit financial activity. FinCEN said in November 2021 that environmental crimes were on the rise (see 2111220018).
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network on April 18 updated the FAQs for its new beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rule. The updates include new questions and updated information about reporting companies, beneficial ownership through trusts, and access to beneficial ownership information, among other topics, FinCEN said.
The State Department has approved the possible foreign military sale to Argentina of “Basler BT-67 Aircraft” and related elements of logistics and program support for $143 million, the agency announced April 18. The principal contractor will be Basler Turbo Conversions.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said April 17 she’s concerned that a host of upcoming elections around the world could fuel harmful sentiment against international trade.
The State Department has approved the possible foreign military sale of “C-172 and AC/RC-208 Aircraft Contractor Logistics Support and Training” and related equipment to Iraq for $140 million, the agency announced April 15. The principal contractor will be Northrop Grumman.
Two subsidiaries of a U.S.-based cleaning product supplier voluntarily dismissed their charge complaint against major ocean carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co., telling the Federal Maritime Commission April 10 that the companies have agreed to reach a “resolution of this matter outside of” FMC proceedings. Impact Products and Safety Zone, subsidiaries of Supply Source, accused MSC in February of issuing unfair detention and demurrage and committing other violations of U.S. shipping laws, leading to over $200,000 in financial damages (see 2402140014).
The Bureau of Industry and Security is looking for new candidates to serve on each of its six technical advisory committees, the agency said this week. The TAC members -- selected from industry, academia and government -- will help advise the Commerce Department on export controls and may serve terms of not more than four consecutive years. Applicants should send a resume and other required information to Yvette.Springer@bis.doc.gov by June 11.