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Viewing cable 09PARIS702, BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
09PARIS702 2009-05-27 14:28 2011-08-24 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Paris
VZCZCXYZ0005
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHFR #0702 1471428
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 271428Z MAY 09
FM AMEMBASSY PARIS
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 6316
INFO RUEAIIA/CIA WASHINGTON DC
RHMCSUU/FBI WASHINGTON DC
RUETIAA/DIRNSA FT GEORGE G MEADE MD
RUCPDOC/USDOC WASHINGTON DC
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC
RUEPINS/HQ BICE INTEL WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS PARIS 000702 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR PM/DTCC - BLUE LANTERN COORDINATOR 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ETTC KOMC FR
SUBJECT: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON 
LICENSE 050094399 
 
REF:  09 STATE 034885 
 
1. (U) The QAMAS division of Emitech is an electromagnetic 
compatibility testing laboratory for automotive, military, 
aeronautical and space equipment.  On May 26, 2009, post received 
responses (para 2) to reftel questions from Mr. Bruno Martin, 
Director General, Emitech, 3, rue des Coudriers, 78180 Montigny Le 
Brettonneux, Tel:  +33-1-30-57-61-19, Fax:  +33-1-30-43-74-48, 
email:  contact@emitech.fr). 
 
2. (U) TEXT OF EMITECH RESPONSE: 
 
(Informal Embassy translation from French) 
 
       May 15, 2009 
Re:  Fax of April 22, 2009 
 
Dear Mr. First Secretary: 
 
Regarding the above-referenced fax, we provide the following 
responses: 
 
Can your company confirm that it is the end user? 
Yes 
 
Will the amplifier be integrated into a larger system? 
No 
 
Is the company a secured facility? 
Yes 
 
What measures has it taken to assure the security and responsibility 
for sensitive items, including the security of the high-frequency 
amplifier at all times? 
This information is confidential 
 
When was Emitech founded and who are its primary officers? 
In 1989.  Its principal officers are Matthieu Cognet - CEO, Bruno 
Martin - DG, Chantal Plane - Human Resources 
 
What is the nature of its activities? 
Electromagnetic Laboratory Trials 
 
Where is your clientele based? 
Throughout France 
 
Are you familiar with EMV SARL, in Gennevilliers? 
Yes 
 
If this is the case, what role did EMV SARL play in this 
transaction? 
That of supplier. 
 
Is EMV SARL the official supplier of your company? 
Yes 
 
Does your company have other contracts with EMV SARL regarding 
products ordered from USML? 
Not to date 
 
Were there other non-American consignment or forwarding agents 
involved in this transaction? 
No 
 
Does your company understand U.S. restrictions concerning USML 
articles (war materials), particularly concerning export and 
transfer? 
Yes 
 
Should you need any further information, please let us know. 
 
(Complimentary Close) 
 
END TEXT OF EMITECH RESPONSE 
 
PEKALA