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End Use and User of Ammunition. Types of End Use Documents. End User Certificate (EUC) Delivery Verification Certificate (DVC). AT05 Slide 2. End User Certificate (EUC). 2 x Types of EUC EUC for transfer to States Entities EUC for transfer to Private Entities. AT05 Slide 3.
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Types of End Use Documents • End User Certificate (EUC) • Delivery Verification Certificate (DVC) AT05 Slide 2
End User Certificate (EUC) • 2 x Types of EUC • EUC for transfer to States Entities • EUC for transfer to Private Entities AT05 Slide 3
End-User Certificate Requirement • EUC shall be required prior to the approval of any Ammunition Export Licence AT05 Slide 4
Content of an End User Certificate • The content of an EUC should vary depending on the nature of the End User AT05 Slide 5
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to State Entities • The Date of Issue • A detailed description • Whenever available the Contract Number • The Country of Final Destination • The Description of the End Use • Assurances AT05 Slide 6
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to State Entities • Assurances that Re-Export • Details of the Exporter • Information about the End-User • Original Signature of the End-User • Certification • A Unique Register Number AT05 Slide 7
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to State Entities • Information on other Parties • Information on Transit Points • Commitment by the End User • Clause allowing the Exporting State AT05 Slide 8
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to State Entities • The Place of Issue • The Location of the End Use of the Goods AT05 Slide 9
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to State Entities • Written Authorization • Imported Ammunition will not be Re-Exported • Imported Ammunition will not be Diverted AT05 Slide 10
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to Private Entities • The Date of Issue • Detailed description of the ammunition • The Country of the Final Destination • The description of the End-Use • Will only be used by the End-User • Assurances AT05 Slide 11
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to Private Entities • Assurances • Details of the Exporter • Information about the End User • The Original Signature • Certification • Unique Register Number AT05 Slide 12
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to Private Entities • The Contract Number • Information on other Parties • Information on Transit Points • A Commitment • A Clause AT05 Slide 13
Content of an End-User Certificate for Transfer to Private Entities • The Place of Issue • The Location of the End Use Regarding re-export: • Assurances that Re-Export • Assurances that the Imported AT05 Slide 14
Validity of an End-User Certificate • EUC shall not be Used • The Validity of an EUC • The Length of Time • Upon Expiry of the EUC AT05 Slide 15
Format of an End-User Certificate • Prevent Forgery • Special Paper • Exporting State • Importing State AT05 Slide 16
Reference of an EUC • EUC shall be provided with a Unique Registration Number AT05 Slide 17
Delivery Verification Certificate (DVC) • A DVC shall be either a standard official document or an official document that contains a minimum amount of information AT05 Slide 18
DVC Requirements • The Exporting State should require a DVC • Authorized to Stamp or Sign AT05 Slide 19
Content of the DVC • Detailed description of the ammunition to be exported • The description of the End-Use of the imported ammunition • The details of the exporter • Information about the importer and End-User • The original signature of the Importer and/or End-User AT05 Slide 20
Content of the DVC • Certification by the relevant Governmental Authorities • The Contract Number • Information on the means of transport of the transferred ammunition. • The Date of Issue • If applicable, a Unique Register Number and Validity of the DVC AT05 Slide 21
Format of and Reference to DVC • A DVC should be issued by the Authorities of the Importing State. • Reference of a Delivery Verification Certificate. AT05 Slide 22
End-Use Control Process • Pre-Transfer End-Use Controls • Pre-Licensing Risk Assessment • Standard Procedures AT05 Slide 23
Simplified Procedures and Exemptions • Temporary exports of Ammunition for hunting or sport shooting etc. • Exports of ammunition for use by the State's own Security and Military Forces. • Transfers to certain trusted End-Users and destinations. AT05 Slide 24
Strengthened Procedures • Strengthened Procedures should be applied to Ammunition considered sensitive by the Exporting State. AT05 Slide 25
Authentication • EUC Authentication or Legislation • National Systems • The Exporting State • EUC Authentication may be undertaken by using Open Source information AT05 Slide 26
Authentication • Only the original EUC shall be accepted. • EUC Authentication should be undertaken impartially. • Upon request the Importing State should assist the Exporting State. AT05 Slide 27
Verification • The acceptance of EUCs at face value by Exporting Governments is, on its own, insufficient to prevent illicit transfers of ammunition. AT05 Slide 28
Verification Process • Identity and Legal Status of the Exporter. • Identity and Legal Status of the End-User. • Veracity of the Signature of the End-User. • Identity and the Legal Status of the Intermediate Consignee, if Applicable. AT05 Slide 29
Verification Process • Accuracy of the statements regarding the End-User. • Accuracy of the statements regarding Re-Export. • Accuracy of the statements regarding Export. • Adequacy of information provided in the EUC. • Existence of Certification. AT05 Slide 30
Verification Process • Proper Authorization has been provided. • Possibility that the EUC could be forged. • Existence of a record of Past Involvement in illicit activities. • The relevance of the End-Use. AT05 Slide 31
Verification Process • Risk of Diversion during Transfer. • Efficiency of End User. • Procedures of Stockpile Management and Security AT05 Slide 32
Verification Process • Existence of any record of past involvement. • Likely involvement in corrupt practices. • Validity of the End User. • Ability and willingness to protect against Unauthorized Transfers. • Record Of Compliance. AT05 Slide 33
Denying an Ammunition Export License on the Basis of EUC INFO • Validity of the EUC. • Appears that there Is a Significant Risk. AT05 Slide 34
Controls during the Transfer • The Exporter should inform. • Ammunition transfers considered sensitive. • Exporting State should require cooperation. AT05 Slide 35
Post-Shipment Controls • There should be 2 types of Post-Shipment Control: • Requirement for a Delivery Verification Certificate (DVC). • Requirement for Post Delivery Inspection. AT05 Slide 36
Delivery Verification Certificate • An Exporting States should require that the Importing State and/or End-User provide a DVC to verify Receipt of the Ammunition Shipment. AT05 Slide 37
Post-Delivery Inspection • Such controls should take place in the case of Transfers of Ammunition subject to Strengthened Procedures • Such as: • MANPADS • Cluster Bomb Units AT05 Slide 38
Controls on Re-Export • Exporting States seek notification from Importing State prior to Re-Export /Re-Transfer. • Importers Honour any Contractually Agreed Re-Export Restrictions. • Importing State Notifies Exporting State Before Re-Export /Re-Transfer. AT05 Slide 39
Exchange of Information • Each State should coordinate the exchange of Information, documentation and intelligence. AT05 Slide 40
Foreign Licensed Production • Foreign Licensed ProductionoOr Licensed Production Overseas. AT05 Slide 41
Operational Capabilities • Officials should be given resources and Training. • Officials should seek to obtain information on End Users and End Use. • Assistance with interested States. AT05 Slide 42
Enforcement • Mechanisms to allow the Investigation and Prosecution of Violations Of Ammunition Transfer Controls • Procedures to keep relevant Companies informed of their obligations. AT05 Slide 43
Outreach to Industry • Industry Outreach regarding End-User and End-Use. • Unambiguous, precise and transparent information provided. • Details of Relevant Legislation • Regularly updated Handbook and/or Website. • States may organize regular meetings. AT05 Slide 44
Penalties for Non-Compliance • Civil and Criminal Penalties Including: • Fines. • Confiscation Of Proceeds. • Custodial Sentences. AT05 Slide 45
The Role of Customs Authorities • Enforcement of End-Use Controls. • Should Be Sufficient Trained To Enforce Controls. • Possible Involvement In Pre-Licensing Risk Assessment. • In The Importing State Verify and Certify Delivery AT05 Slide 46
Questions AT05 Slide 47