6. Warehousing and Distribution Agreements
    This initiative will permit U.S. companies to export bulk items (e.g. spare parts) to a foreign company, to include U.S. subsidiaries overseas.  As part of the initiative, the foreign company is authorized to re-export the parts to a list of pre-approved end-users for specified end-uses.
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7. Expedited License Review Process for Defense Capabilities Initiatives
    This initiative is designed to expedite U.S. review of licenses determined to be in support of Defense Capabilities Initiative (DCI).  Lessons learned during the Balkan operations suggest that significant gaps exist between U.S. capabilities and those of our allies.  NATO governments are committed to improving their respective capabilities in order to bring them closer to U.S. standards.  As a result of this commitment, DoD and DoS will work together to expedite license requests of DCI projects.
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8. Expedited Embassy Licensing Review Process
    This initiative is designed to expedite the handling of license applications for key supplies submitted to the Office of Defense Trade Controls, DoS, by foreign embassies based in Washington.  It will provide rapid procurement of defense articles needed for coalition or other short lead-time requirements for the embassies of NATO countries, Japan, and Australia.
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9. Improving U.S. Government Export License Automation Systems
    This initiative would standardize incompatible computer systems between DoD and State and between the USG and industry.  The initiative will 1) establish a common electronic interface between industry and the USG, 2) improve the quality of the reviews that protect military capabilities, 3) improve and standardize data and systems architectures among government agencies, 4.) accelerate the licensing process workflow to meet global marketplace demands, and 5) ensure the process is secure.  DoD has reprogrammed funds for the startup.  The FY01 DoD budget requests $30M to support this effort.
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