Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial Export Licenses, 41177-41180 [E9-19541]
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(‘‘NRSRO’’) and provided authority for
the Securities and Exchange
Commission (‘‘Commission’’) to
implement registration, recordkeeping,
financial reporting, and oversight rules
with respect to registered credit rating
agencies. The regulations implemented
by the Commission pursuant to this
mandate include Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) Rule 17g–
2,2 which requires an NRSRO to make
and retain certain records relating to its
business and to retain certain other
business records made in the normal
course of business operations.
On February 2, 2009, the Commission
adopted amendments to its NRSRO
rules imposing additional requirements
on NRSROs in order to address concerns
about the integrity of their credit rating
procedures and methodologies.3 Among
other things, the rule amendments
added new paragraphs (a)(8) and (d) to
Rule 17g–2. New paragraph (a)(8) of
Rule 17g–2 requires an NRSRO to make
and retain a record for each outstanding
credit rating it maintains showing all
rating actions (initial rating, upgrades,
downgrades, placements on watch for
upgrade or downgrade, and
withdrawals) ‘‘identified by the name of
the rated security or obligor and, if
applicable, the CUSIP of the rated
security or the Central Index Key (CIK)
number of the rated obligor.’’ 4 New
paragraph (d) of Rule 17g–2 requires an
NRSRO to make publicly available, on
a six-month delayed basis, the ratings
histories for a random sample of 10% of
the credit ratings paid for by the obligor
being rated or by the issuer,
underwriter, or sponsor of the security
being rated (‘‘issuer-paid credit ratings’’)
pursuant to paragraph (a)(8) of Rule
17g–2 for each class of credit rating for
which the NRSRO is registered and has
issued 500 or more issuer-paid credit
ratings.5
Paragraph (d) of Rule 17g–2 further
requires that this information be made
public on the NRSRO’s corporate
Internet Web site in eXtensible Business
Reporting Language (‘‘XBRL’’) format.6
The rule provides that in preparing the
XBRL disclosure, an NRSRO must use
the List of XBRL Tags for NRSROs as
specified on the Commission’s Web
site.7 The Commission established a
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CFR 240.17g–2.
3 See Amendments to Rules for Nationally
Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations,
Exchange Act Release No. 59342 (February 2, 2009),
74 FR 6456 (‘‘February 2009 Adopting Release’’).
4 17 CFR 240.17g–2(a)(8).
5 17 CFR 240.17g–2(d).
6 Id.
7 Id. The February 2009 Adopting Release
specified a compliance date of 180 days after
publication in the Federal Register.
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compliance date of August 10, 2009 for
this provision.
The XBRL tags are not yet available.
Therefore, the Commission issued a
Notice on August 5, 2009 that an
NRSRO subject to the disclosure
provisions of Rule 17g–2(d) can satisfy
the requirement to make publicly
available ratings history information in
an XBRL format by using an XBRL
format or any other machine readable
format until such time as the
Commission provides further notice.8
As noted above, the required rating
actions information includes, if
applicable, the CUSIP of each rated
security and the CIK number of each
rated obligor. Although CIK numbers are
available free of charge on the
Commission’s Web site, CUSIPs are
owned and distributed by private
parties.
Subsequent to the issuance of the
August 5, 2009 Notice, several NRSROs
have notified Commission staff that,
despite their efforts, they have not been
able to resolve certain issues with the
managers of the CUSIP program. The
Commission believes, however, that
users of credit ratings would benefit
from having ratings action information
available by the August 10, 2009
implementation date for Rule 17g–2(d),
even if CUSIP numbers are not included
for a limited time. We note that
identifying information, such as the
name of the security, will be included.
For these reasons, the Commission
finds that providing NRSROs a partial
temporary exemption from Rule 17g–
2(d) (incorporating the provisions of
Rule 17g–2(a)(8)) is necessary and
appropriate in the public interest and is
consistent with the protection of
investors.9 Therefore, the Commission is
providing NRSROs with a 30-day
exemption from the requirement in Rule
17g–2(d) (incorporating the provisions
of Rule 17g–2(a)(8)) that the CUSIP for
each rated security be included with the
ratings action information.
II. Conclusion
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 36
of the Exchange Act,
It is hereby ordered that NRSROs are
temporarily exempt from the
8 Notice Regarding the Requirement to Use
eXtensible Business Reporting Language Format to
Make Publicly Available the Information Required
Pursuant to Rule 17g–2(d) of the Exchange Act,
Exchange Act Release No. 60451, August 5, 2009
(‘‘August 5, 2009 Notice’’).
9 Section 36 of the Exchange Act authorizes the
Commission, by rule, regulation, or order, to
conditionally or unconditionally exempt any
person from any rule under the Exchange Act, to
the extent that the exemption is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest and is consistent
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requirement in Rule 17g–2(d)
(incorporating the provisions of Rule
17g–2(a)(8)) that the CUSIP for each
rated security be included with the
ratings action information for thirty
days, until September 9, 2009.
By the Commission.
Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6724]
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs:
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls;
Notifications to the Congress of
Proposed Commercial Export Licenses
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the Department of State has forwarded
the attached Notifications of Proposed
Export Licenses to the Congress on the
dates indicated on the attachments
pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) and
in compliance with section 36(f) of the
Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2776).
DATES: Effective Date: As shown on each
of the 15 letters.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Robert S. Kovac, Managing Director,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs,
Department of State (202) 663–2861.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act
mandates that notifications to the
Congress pursuant to sections 36(c) and
36(d) must be published in the Federal
Register when they are transmitted to
Congress or as soon thereafter as
practicable.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control
Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification
of a proposed manufacturing license
agreement for the manufacture of significant
military equipment abroad and the export of
defense services and defense articles in the
amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles, including technical data, and
defense services to Mexico for the
manufacture of components for use in
Auxiliary Power Units and Propulsion
Engines for end use on various U.S. and nonU.A. approved military platforms.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
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More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 011–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement for
the export of defense articles, including
technical data, and defense services in the
amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of technical
data, defense services, and defense articles to
Mexico for the manufacture of Military
Vehicle Wiring Harnesses for end-use by the
U.S. Government.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 015–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Sections
36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control
Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification
of a proposed manufacturing license
agreement for the manufacture of significant
military equipment abroad and the export of
defense articles or defense services in the
amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles, including technical data, and
defense services to the United Arab Emirates
for the manufacture of the 2.75’’ Laser
Guided Rocket All-Up-Round for the United
Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
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Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 019–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed license for the export of defense
articles and defense services in the amount
of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the permanent export
of a commercial communications satellite to
the United Kingdom. This notification is for
the export of the satellite and associated
launch support equipment only.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 022–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement to
include the export of technical data, defense
services, and defense articles in the amount
of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of technical
data, defense services, and hardware to
support the Proton launch of the SIRIUS–5
Commercial Communication Satellite from
the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 023–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement
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for the manufacture of significant military
equipment abroad.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles, including technical data, and
defense services for the manufacture of the
Personnel Locator System (PLS) in Mexico
for end-use by the U.S. Air Force.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 029–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license for the
export of technical data, defense services,
and defense articles in the amount of
$100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles and defense services for the
manufacture and support of S–70B (SH–60J/
K) Helicopters, parts and support equipment
for end-use by the Japan Maritime Defense
Forces.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 031–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement for
the export of technical data, defense services,
and defense articles in the amount of
$50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles and defense services for the upgrade
of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense
communication systems for end-use by the
Iraqi Ministry of Defense.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
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taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 032–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement
for the export of technical data, defense
services, and defense articles in the amount
of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles and defense services for the
manufacture and support of the S–70A (UH–
60J) Helicopters, parts and support
equipment for end-use by Japan’s Maritime
Defense Forces.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 033–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement
for the manufacture of significant military
equipment abroad.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles, including technical data, and
defense services for the manufacture of the
AN/APN–217 (V) 2–3–6 Doppler Navigation
System in Japan for end-use by the Ministry
of Defense of Japan.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
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Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 035–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement
for the manufacture of significant military
equipment abroad.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles, including technical data, and
defense services for the manufacture of the
advanced Digital Dispensing System I and VII
for the Ministry of Defense of Israel for use
on the F–15 Aircraft.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 039–09.
June 2, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement for
the export of major defense equipment (MDE)
and associated technical data, defense
services, and defense articles in the amount
of $25,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export to the
Commonwealth of Australia of defense
services and defense articles, including
technical data, to support the export, combat
system integration, upgrade, qualification
support, operational training, and
organizational and intermediate level
maintenance training for the Phalanx CloseIn Weapon System Block 1A through Block
1B Baseline Weapon Systems.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 041–09.
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May 22, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement
for the export of technical data, defense
services, and defense articles in the amount
of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles and defense services for the
manufacture and support of AN/SSQ–62,
AN/SSQ–53, and AN/SSQ–36 Sonobuoys
and Sonobuoy Assemblies in Canada.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 042–09.
May 22, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement
for the export of technical data, defense
services, and defense articles in the amount
of $100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the export of defense
articles and defense services for the
manufacture of the AN/APG–63(V) 1 Radar
System Retrofit Kits for end-use by the
Ministry of Japan.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 043–09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section
36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am
transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement to
include the export of technical data, defense
services, and defense articles regarding major
defense equipment in the amount of
$14,000,000 or more.
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The transaction contained in the attached
certification involves the sale of four C–130J
aircraft, associated support equipment, initial
logistics support and initial maintenance and
operational training to the Government of
Qatar.
The United States Government is prepared
to license the export of these items having
taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control
considerations.
More detailed information is contained in
the formal certification which, though
unclassified, contains business information
submitted to the Department of State by the
applicant, publication of which could cause
competitive harm to the United States firm
concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 004–09.
Dated: July 1, 2009.
Robert S. Kovac,
Managing Director, Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E9–19541 Filed 8–13–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Agency Information Collection Activity
Seeking OMB Approval
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The FAA invites public
comments about our intention to request
the Office of Management and Budget’s
(OMB) revision of a current information
collection. The Federal Register Notice
with a 60-day comment period soliciting
comments on the following collection of
information was published on June 5,
2009, 74 FR 27058–27059. Wildlife
strike data are collected to develop
standards and monitor hazards to
aviation. Data identify wildlife strike
control requirements and provide inservice data on aircraft component
failure.
DATES: Please submit comments by
September 14, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are
invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to
the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget. Comments should be addressed
to the attention of the Desk Officer,
Department of Transportation/FAA, and
sent via electronic mail to
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov, or faxed
to (202) 395–6974, or mailed to the
Office of Information and Regulatory
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Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102,
725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC
20503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carla Mauney at Carla.Mauneyfaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Title: Bird/Other Wildlife Strike
Report.
Type of Request: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
OMB Control Number: 2120–0045.
Forms(s): Form 5200–7.
Affected Public: An estimated 7,666
Respondents.
Frequency: This information is
collected on occasion.
Estimated Average Burden per
Response: Approximately 5 minutes per
response.
Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An
estimated 613 hours annually.
Abstract: Wildlife strike data are
collected to develop standards and
monitor hazards to aviation. Data
identify wildlife strike control
requirements and provide in-service
data on aircraft component failure. The
FAA form 5200–7, Bird/Other Wildlife
Strike Report, is most often completed
by the pilot in charge of an aircraft
involved in a wildlife collision or by Air
Traffic Control Tower personnel, or
other airline or airport personnel who
have knowledge of the incident.
Comments are invited on: Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; the accuracy of
the Department’s estimates of the
burden of the proposed information
collection; ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 7,
2009.
Carla Mauney,
FAA Information Collection Clearance
Officer, IT Enterprises Business Services
Division, AES–200.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Surface Transportation Board
Indexing the Annual Operating
Revenues of Railroads
The Surface Transportation Board
(STB) is publishing the annual inflationadjusted index factors for 2008. These
factors are used by the railroads to
adjust their gross annual operating
revenues for classification purposes.
This indexing methodology insures that
railroads are classified based on real
business expansion and not from the
affects of inflation. Classification is
important because it determines the
extent to which individual railroads
must comply with STB reporting
requirements.
The STB’s annual inflation-adjusted
factors are based on the annual average
Railroad’s Freight Price Index which is
developed by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS). The STB’s deflator
factor is used to deflate revenues for
comparison with established revenue
thresholds.
The base year for railroads is 1991.
The inflation index factors are presented
as follows:
STB RAILROAD INFLATION-ADJUSTED
INDEX AND DEFLATOR FACTOR TABLE
Year
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
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Index
409.50
411.80
415.50
418.80
418.17
417.46
419.67
424.54
423.01
428.64
436.48
445.03
454.33
473.41
522.41
567.34
588.27
656.78
Deflator
1 100.00
99.45
98.55
97.70
97.85
98.02
97.50
96.38
96.72
95.45
93.73
91.92
90.03
86.40
78.29
72.09
69.52
62.28
1 Ex Parte No. 492, Montana Rail Link, Inc.,
and Wisconsin Central Ltd., Joint Petition For
Rulemaking With Respect To 49 CFR 1201, 8
I.C.C. 2d 625 (1992), raised the revenue classification level for Class I railroads from $50
million (1978 dollars) to $250 million (1991
dollars), effective for the reporting year beginning January 1, 1992. The Class II threshold
was also raised from $10 million (1978 dollars)
to $20 million (1991 dollars).
Effective Date: January 1, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Decker 202–245–0330. [Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) for the
hearing impaired: 1–800–877–8339.]
DATES:
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 156 (Friday, August 14, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41177-41180]
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[FR Doc No: E9-19541]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 6724]
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress of Proposed Commercial
Export Licenses
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has
forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the
Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections
36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).
DATES: Effective Date: As shown on each of the 15 letters.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert S. Kovac, Managing
Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-
Military Affairs, Department of State (202) 663-2861.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act
mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant to sections 36(c)
and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register when they are
transmitted to Congress or as soon thereafter as practicable.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) and 36(d) of the
Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification
of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of
significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense
services and defense articles in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and
defense services to Mexico for the manufacture of components for use
in Auxiliary Power Units and Propulsion Engines for end use on
various U.S. and non-U.A. approved military platforms.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
[[Page 41178]]
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 011-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of defense
articles, including technical data, and defense services in the
amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of technical data, defense services, and defense articles
to Mexico for the manufacture of Military Vehicle Wiring Harnesses
for end-use by the U.S. Government.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 015-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the
Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification
of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of
significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense
articles or defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and
defense services to the United Arab Emirates for the manufacture of
the 2.75'' Laser Guided Rocket All-Up-Round for the United Arab
Emirates Armed Forces.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 019-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed license for the export of defense articles and defense
services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the permanent export of a commercial communications satellite to the
United Kingdom. This notification is for the export of the satellite
and associated launch support equipment only.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 022-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement to include the export of
technical data, defense services, and defense articles in the amount
of $50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of technical data, defense services, and hardware to
support the Proton launch of the SIRIUS-5 Commercial Communication
Satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 023-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of
significant military equipment abroad.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and
defense services for the manufacture of the Personnel Locator System
(PLS) in Mexico for end-use by the U.S. Air Force.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 029-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license for the export of technical data,
defense services, and defense articles in the amount of $100,000,000
or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles and defense services for the
manufacture and support of S-70B (SH-60J/K) Helicopters, parts and
support equipment for end-use by the Japan Maritime Defense Forces.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 031-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of technical
data, defense services, and defense articles in the amount of
$50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles and defense services for the upgrade
of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense communication systems for end-use
by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having
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taken into account political, military, economic, human rights and
arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 032-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement for the export of technical
data, defense services, and defense articles in the amount of
$100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles and defense services for the
manufacture and support of the S-70A (UH-60J) Helicopters, parts and
support equipment for end-use by Japan's Maritime Defense Forces.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 033-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of
significant military equipment abroad.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and
defense services for the manufacture of the AN/APN-217 (V) 2-3-6
Doppler Navigation System in Japan for end-use by the Ministry of
Defense of Japan.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 035-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of
significant military equipment abroad.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles, including technical data, and
defense services for the manufacture of the advanced Digital
Dispensing System I and VII for the Ministry of Defense of Israel
for use on the F-15 Aircraft.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 039-09.
June 2, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of major
defense equipment (MDE) and associated technical data, defense
services, and defense articles in the amount of $25,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export to the Commonwealth of Australia of defense services and
defense articles, including technical data, to support the export,
combat system integration, upgrade, qualification support,
operational training, and organizational and intermediate level
maintenance training for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System Block 1A
through Block 1B Baseline Weapon Systems.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 041-09.
May 22, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement for the export of technical
data, defense services, and defense articles in the amount of
$50,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles and defense services for the
manufacture and support of AN/SSQ-62, AN/SSQ-53, and AN/SSQ-36
Sonobuoys and Sonobuoy Assemblies in Canada.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 042-09.
May 22, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed manufacturing license agreement for the export of technical
data, defense services, and defense articles in the amount of
$100,000,000 or more.
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the export of defense articles and defense services for the
manufacture of the AN/APG-63(V) 1 Radar System Retrofit Kits for
end-use by the Ministry of Japan.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 043-09.
May 21, 2009.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export
Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a
proposed technical assistance agreement to include the export of
technical data, defense services, and defense articles regarding
major defense equipment in the amount of $14,000,000 or more.
[[Page 41180]]
The transaction contained in the attached certification involves
the sale of four C-130J aircraft, associated support equipment,
initial logistics support and initial maintenance and operational
training to the Government of Qatar.
The United States Government is prepared to license the export
of these items having taken into account political, military,
economic, human rights and arms control considerations.
More detailed information is contained in the formal
certification which, though unclassified, contains business
information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant,
publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United
States firm concerned.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma,
Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
Enclosure: Transmittal No. DDTC 004-09.
Dated: July 1, 2009.
Robert S. Kovac,
Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of
State.
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