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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 120 / Tuesday, June 23, 2015 / Notices Countermeasure Dispensing Systems, two thousand (2000) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems, eight (8) AN/AAR-60(V)2 Missile Launch Detection Systems, non-SAASM Embedded Global Positioning System/ Initial Navigation System (EGIs), spare and repair parts, flight testing, maintenance support, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, ferry support, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $462 million. This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by providing Lebanon with airborne capabilities needed to maintain internal security, enforce United Nation’s Security Council Resolutions 1559 and 1701, and counter terrorist threats. The proposed sale of these aircraft will provide Lebanon with a much needed Close Air Support (CAS) platform to meet present and future challenges posed by internal and border security threats. Lebanon should have no difficulty absorbing these additional aircraft into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be: Sierra Nevada Corporation Centennial, Colorado BAE Systems Nashua, New Hampshire Pratt & Whitney East Hartford, Connecticut Terma North America Arlington, Virginia L-3COM Systems West Salt Lake City, Utah There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require any additional U.S. Government or U.S. contractor personnel in Lebanon. However, periodic travel will be required on a temporary basis for program reviews and technical support. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 15–13 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The A–29 is a light attack aircraft which will provide Close Air Support VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Jun 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 (CAS), Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), Counter Terrorism/Counter Insurgency (CT/ COIN), and Border Security to the Lebanese Air Force. It is equipped with an integrated MX–15 Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) Laser sensor suite, which gives day/night Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) capability and includes a laser illuminator/range finder/designator to allow employment of the AGM–114 Hellfire missile and GBU–12/58 Laser Guided Bomb (LGB). The aircraft has six external hard points for weapons and fuel carriage. The Lebanon variant will be capable of carrying: —AGM–114M3, N3, & R5 missiles, classified as Secret —External fuel tanks, classified as Unclassified —2.75″ rockets (MK4, MK40, MK 66, Hydra 70), classified as Unclassified —GBU–12, classified as Confidential —GBU–58, classified at Confidential —Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, classified as Secret —HMP–400 .50 caliber gun pods, classified as Unclassified The ISR package is compatible with the current Lebanese ISR assets. Critical cockpit, fuel system and engine components will have aircraft armor able to withstand small arms fire. Technical data and documentation to be provided are Unclassified. 2. The MX–15 EO/IR sensor is a gyrostabilized, multi-spectral, multi field of view EO/IR system. The system provides ISR capability and laser designation via an externally mounted turret sensor. Sensor video imagery is displayed in the aircraft real time and may be recorded for subsequent ground analysis. The hardware and technical data and documentation to be provided is Unclassified. 3. The AN/ALE–47 Counter-Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an integrated, threat-adaptive, softwareprogrammable dispensing system capable of dispensing chaff and flares. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar homing-guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The system is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system. The AN/ALE–47 uses threat data received over the aircraft interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response. The hardware and technical data and documentation to be provided is Unclassified. 4. The AN/AAR–60 Missile Warning System is an electronic warfare system designed to protect aircraft against PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35943 infrared-guided (IR) missile threats, laser-guided/laser-aided threats, and unguided munitions. Upon detection of the threat, the system will provide an audio and visual sector warning to the pilot. For IR missile threats, the system automatically initiates countermeasures by sending a command signal to the countermeasures dispensing unit. The AAR–60 is Unclassified. 5. The APKWS II All-Up-Round (AUR) is an air to ground weapon that consists of an APKWS II Guidance Section (GS), Legacy 2.75 inch MK 66 Mod 4 Rocket Motor and legacy MK 152 and MK455/436 warhead/fuze. The APKWS II GS is installed between the rocket motor and warhead and provides a Semi-Active Laser (SAL) precision capability to the legacy unguided 2.75″ rocket. The APKWS II guidance section is procured as an individual component and mated with the rocket motor and warhead/fuze to create an AUR. Hardware is Unclassified; information related to performance, effectiveness, vulnerabilities and counter-measure is classified up to Secret. 6. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 7. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Lebanon. [FR Doc. 2015–15367 Filed 6–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 35944 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 120 / Tuesday, June 23, 2015 / Notices meeting of the Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards (‘‘the Panel’’). DATES: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. EDT (Administrative Working Meeting) 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. EDT (Open Session) 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. EDT (Administrative Working Meeting) ADDRESSES: Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ), Pavilion Salons B–C, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (escort required; see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ‘‘Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting’’). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director and Designated Federal Officer is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, Christine.e.bader.civ@mail.mil, (703) 681–6653, Fax: (703) 681–9539. For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, Kendal.l.brown2.ctr@ mail.mil, (703) 681–6670, Fax: (703) 681–9539. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Purpose of the Meeting At this meeting, the Panel will address the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111–383), Section 2852(b) requirement to provide the Secretary of Defense independent advice and recommendations regarding a construction standard for military medical centers to provide a single standard of care, as set forth below: a. Reviewing the unified military medical construction standards to determine the standards consistency with industry practices and benchmarks for world class medical construction; b. Reviewing ongoing construction programs within the DoD to ensure medical construction standards are uniformly applied across applicable military centers; c. Assessing the DoD approach to planning and programming facility improvements with specific emphasis on facility selection criteria and proportional assessment system; and facility programming responsibilities VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Jun 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and the Secretaries of the Military Departments; d. Assessing whether the Comprehensive Master Plan for the National Capital Region Medical (‘‘the Master Plan’’), dated April 2010, is adequate to fulfill statutory requirements, as required by section 2714 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Pub. L. 111–84; 123 Stat. 2656), to ensure that the facilities and organizational structure described in the Master Plan result in world class military medical centers in the National Capital Region; and e. Making recommendations regarding any adjustments of the Master Plan that are needed to ensure the provision of world class military medical centers and delivery system in the National Capital Region. Agenda Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject to availability of space, the Panel meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on July 14, 2015, as the Panel will meet in an open forum to deliberate the findings and recommendations that will be contained in the Panel’s final report to the Secretary of Defense. Availability of Materials for the Meeting A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the July 14, 2015 meeting, as well as any other materials presented, may be obtained at the meeting. Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject to availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact Ms. Kendal Brown at the number listed in the section FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, to register and make arrangements for an escort, if necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive with sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. To complete security screening, please come prepared to present two forms of identification and one must be a picture identification card. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Special Accommodations Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Kendal Brown at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Written Statements Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the Panel may do so in accordance with 41 CFR 102– 3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Individuals desiring to provide comments to the Panel may do so by submitting a written statement to the Executive Director (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements should address the following details: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included, as needed, to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting, the Executive Director may choose to postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting. The Executive Director will review all timely submissions with the Panel Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the Panel before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Panel Chairperson and the Executive Director may choose to invite the submitter to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Executive Director, in consultation with the Panel Chairperson, may allot time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Panel. Dated: June 17, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–15285 Filed 6–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15–24] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 23, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE


Office of the Secretary

Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction 
Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to 
announce the following Federal Advisory Committee

[[Page 35944]]

meeting of the Independent Review Panel on Military Medical 
Construction Standards (``the Panel'').

DATES: 

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. EDT (Administrative Working Meeting)
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. EDT (Open Session)
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. EDT (Administrative Working Meeting)

ADDRESSES: Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ), Pavilion Salons B-C, 
7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (escort required; 
see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Public's Accessibility to 
the Meeting'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director and Designated 
Federal Officer is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 
5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, Christine.e.bader.civ@mail.mil, 
(703) 681-6653, Fax: (703) 681-9539. For meeting information, please 
contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls 
Church, Virginia 22042, Kendal.l.brown2.ctr@mail.mil, (703) 681-6670, 
Fax: (703) 681-9539.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., 
Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 
U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150.

Purpose of the Meeting

    At this meeting, the Panel will address the Ike Skelton National 
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111-
383), Section 2852(b) requirement to provide the Secretary of Defense 
independent advice and recommendations regarding a construction 
standard for military medical centers to provide a single standard of 
care, as set forth below:
    a. Reviewing the unified military medical construction standards to 
determine the standards consistency with industry practices and 
benchmarks for world class medical construction;
    b. Reviewing ongoing construction programs within the DoD to ensure 
medical construction standards are uniformly applied across applicable 
military centers;
    c. Assessing the DoD approach to planning and programming facility 
improvements with specific emphasis on facility selection criteria and 
proportional assessment system; and facility programming 
responsibilities between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health 
Affairs and the Secretaries of the Military Departments;
    d. Assessing whether the Comprehensive Master Plan for the National 
Capital Region Medical (``the Master Plan''), dated April 2010, is 
adequate to fulfill statutory requirements, as required by section 2714 
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 
(division B of Pub. L. 111-84; 123 Stat. 2656), to ensure that the 
facilities and organizational structure described in the Master Plan 
result in world class military medical centers in the National Capital 
Region; and
    e. Making recommendations regarding any adjustments of the Master 
Plan that are needed to ensure the provision of world class military 
medical centers and delivery system in the National Capital Region.

Agenda

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 
102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, the Panel meeting is 
open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on July 14, 2015, as 
the Panel will meet in an open forum to deliberate the findings and 
recommendations that will be contained in the Panel's final report to 
the Secretary of Defense.

Availability of Materials for the Meeting

    A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the July 14, 
2015 meeting, as well as any other materials presented, may be obtained 
at the meeting.

Public's Accessibility to the Meeting

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 
102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, this meeting is open to 
the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All 
members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must 
contact Ms. Kendal Brown at the number listed in the section FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 
8, 2015, to register and make arrangements for an escort, if necessary. 
Public attendees requiring escort should arrive with sufficient time to 
complete security screening no later than 30 minutes prior to the start 
of the meeting. To complete security screening, please come prepared to 
present two forms of identification and one must be a picture 
identification card.

Special Accommodations

    Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public 
meeting should contact Ms. Kendal Brown at least five (5) business days 
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Written Statements

    Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the Panel 
may do so in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140 and 
section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the 
procedures described in this notice.
    Individuals desiring to provide comments to the Panel may do so by 
submitting a written statement to the Executive Director (see FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements should address the 
following details: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of 
action. Supporting documentation may also be included, as needed, to 
establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any 
necessary background information.
    If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business 
days prior to the meeting, the Executive Director may choose to 
postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting.
    The Executive Director will review all timely submissions with the 
Panel Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the Panel 
before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the 
written comments, the Panel Chairperson and the Executive Director may 
choose to invite the submitter to orally present their issue during an 
open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Executive 
Director, in consultation with the Panel Chairperson, may allot time 
for members of the public to present their issues for review and 
discussion by the Panel.

    Dated: June 17, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-15285 Filed 6-22-15; 8:45 am]
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