36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 46754-46756 [2011-19557]

Download as PDF 46754 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices elevated levels of sound as a result of permitted fireworks displays, as well as increased human activity associated with those displays. Because the specified activities have the potential to take marine mammals present within the action area, MBNMS requests authorization to take, by Level B harassment only, California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Specified Activities Since 1993, the MBNMS, a component of NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, has processed requests for the professional display of fireworks that affect the sanctuary. The MBNMS has determined that debris fallout (i.e., spent pyrotechnic materials) from fireworks events may constitute a discharge into the sanctuary and thus violate sanctuary regulations, unless a permit is issued by the superintendent. Therefore, sponsors of fireworks displays conducted in the MBNMS are required to obtain sanctuary authorization prior to conducting such displays (see 15 CFR 922.132). Authorization of professional firework displays has required a steady refinement of policies and procedures related to this activity. Fireworks displays, and the attendant increase in human activity, are known to result in the behavioral disturbance of pinnipeds, although there is no known instance of this disturbance resulting in more than temporary abandonment of haul-outs. As a result, pinnipeds hauled out in the vicinity of permitted fireworks displays may exhibit behavioral responses that indicate incidental take by Level B harassment under the MMPA. Numbers of California sea lions and harbor seals, the species that may be subject to harassment, have been recorded extensively at four regions where fireworks displays are permitted in MBNMS. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 From 1993 through 2010, MBNMS has issued 87 permits for professional fireworks. However, the MBNMS staff projects that as many as 20 coastal displays per year may be conducted in, or adjacent to, MBNMS boundaries in the future. Thus, the number of displays would be limited to not more than 20 events per year in four specific areas along 276 mi (444 km) of coastline. Fireworks displays would not exceed 30 minutes (with the exception of up to two displays per year, each not to exceed one hour) in duration and would occur with an average frequency of less than or equal to once every 2 months within each of the four prescribed display areas. NMFS believes—and extensive monitoring data indicates— that incidental take resulting from fireworks displays causes, at most, the short-term flushing and evacuation of non-breeding haul-out sites by California sea lions and harbor seals. MBNMS’ four designated display areas include Half Moon Bay, the Santa Cruz/Soquel area, the northeastern Monterey Peninsula, and Cambria (Santa Rosa Creek). This effectively limits permitted fireworks displays to approximately five percent of the MBNMS coastline. A more detailed description of the fireworks displays permitted by MBNMS may be found in MBNMS’ application, in MBNMS’ Assessment of Pyrotechnic Displays and Impacts within the MBNMS 1993–2001 (2001), or in the report of Marine Mammal Acoustic and Behavioral Monitoring for the MBNMS Fireworks Display, 4 July 2007 (2007), which are available at: https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/permits/ incidental.htm. Information Solicited Interested persons may submit information, suggestions, and comments concerning MBNMS’s request (see ADDRESSES). All information, suggestions, and comments related to PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 MBNMS’s request and NMFS’ potential development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals by MBNMS will be considered by NMFS in developing, if appropriate, regulations governing the issuance of letters of authorization. Dated: July 29, 2011. Helen M. Golde, Deputy Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2011–19664 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 11–32] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. SUMMARY: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 11–32 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: July 28, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Transmittal No. 11–32, Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer, Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) Of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Poland (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment:* $45 million Other: $155 million TOTAL: $200 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: provides follow-on technical support and a Service Life Extension Program for the upgrade and conversion of MK15 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 PHALANX Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) aboard two ex-FFG–7 Class Frigates from the Block 0 to Block 1B, Baseline 2 configuration, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, system overhauls and upgrades, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical support, and other related elements of program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (LAR) (v) Prior Related Cases: FMS case GAD-$6M–23Mar00 FMS case GAL-$10M–18Apr02 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46755 (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 26 July 2011 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Poland—Service Life Extension Program for ex-FFG–7 Class Frigates The Government of Poland has requested a possible sale to provide follow-on technical support and a E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1 EN03AU11.009</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices 46756 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 149 / Wednesday, August 3, 2011 / Notices Service Life Extension Program for the upgrade and conversion of MK15 PHALANX Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) aboard two ex-FFG–7 Class Frigates from the Block 0 to Block 1B, Baseline 2 configuration, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, system overhauls and upgrades, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical support, and other related elements of program support. The estimated cost is $200 million. Poland is one of our important allies in Northern Europe, contributing to NATO activities and ongoing U.S. interests in the pursuit of peace and stability. Poland’s efforts in peacekeeping operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have served U.S. national security interests. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Poland to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. The proposed sale will improve Poland’s capability to meet current and future operational needs. Poland already has the capability to maintain the current Frigates and will have no difficulty absorbing the upgraded shipboard systems into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The proposed sale will involve multiple contractors, as well as U.S. Atlantic Coast shipyards who will compete for planning and execution of the system overhaul and upgrade projects. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Poland. However, periodic travel to Poland will be required on a temporary basis in conjunction with program, technical, and management oversight and support requirements. There will be no adverse impact on the U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2011–19557 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), Scientific Advisory Board Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:24 Aug 02, 2011 Jkt 223001 ACTION: Notice. This Notice is published in accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463). The topic of the meeting on September 14, 2011 is to review new start research and development projects related to the Munitions Response and Resource Conservation and Climate Change program areas. These projects are requesting Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program funds in excess of $1M. This meeting is open to the public. Any interested person may attend, appear before, or file statements with the Scientific Advisory Board at the time and in the manner permitted by the Board. DATES: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ADDRESSES: SERDP Office Conference Center, 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 804, Arlington, VA 22203. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jonathan Bunger, SERDP Office, 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 303, Arlington, VA or by telephone at (703) 696–2126. SUMMARY: Dated: July 29, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2011–19662 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P escort into the conference room inside the Pentagon. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Council. Persons desiring to submit a written statement to the Council must notify the point of contact listed below no later than 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2011. DATES: September 19, 2011, 2 p.m.– 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Pentagon Conference Center B6 (escorts will be provided from the Pentagon Metro entrance). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Melody McDonald or Ms. Betsy Graham, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary (Military Community & Family Policy), 4000 Defense Pentagon, Room 2E319, Washington, DC 20301–4000. Telephones (571) 256–1738; (703) 697– 9283 and/or e-mail: FamilyReadinessCouncil@osd.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Meeting agenda. Monday, 19 September 2011 Welcome & Administrative Remarks. Review and Comment on Council Action from December meeting. Priority Areas Briefings. Intentions for the 2011 activities and meetings. Closing Remarks. Note: Exact order may vary. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC) Dated: July 28, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2011–19553 Filed 8–2–11; 8:45 am] Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P AGENCY: Pursuant to Section 10(a), Public Law 92–463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC). The purpose of the Council meeting is to review the military family programs which will be the focus for the Council for next year, review the status of warrior care, and address selected concerns of military family organizations. The meeting is open to the public, subject to the availability of space. Persons desiring to attend may contact Ms. Melody McDonald at 571–256–1738 or e-mail FamilyReadinessCouncil@osd.mil no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2011 to arrange for parking and SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID DOD–2011–OS–0083] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice to Delete a System of Records. AGENCY: The Missile Defense Agency proposes to delete a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on September 2, 2011 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03AUN1.SGM 03AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 3, 2011)]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-19557]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 11-32]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittals 11-32 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: July 28, 2011.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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    Transmittal No. 11-32, Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 
Offer, Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) Of the Arms Export Control Act, as 
amended.
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Poland
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:
    Major Defense Equipment:* $45 million
    Other: $155 million
    TOTAL: $200 million
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: provides follow-on technical 
support and a Service Life Extension Program for the upgrade and 
conversion of MK15 PHALANX Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) aboard two 
ex-FFG-7 Class Frigates from the Block 0 to Block 1B, Baseline 2 
configuration, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, system overhauls and 
upgrades, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government 
and contractor technical support, and other related elements of program 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (LAR)
    (v) Prior Related Cases:
    FMS case GAD-$6M-23Mar00
    FMS case GAL-$10M-18Apr02
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 26 July 2011

* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

    POLICY JUSTIFICATION
    Poland--Service Life Extension Program for ex-FFG-7 Class Frigates
    The Government of Poland has requested a possible sale to provide 
follow-on technical support and a

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Service Life Extension Program for the upgrade and conversion of MK15 
PHALANX Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) aboard two ex-FFG-7 Class 
Frigates from the Block 0 to Block 1B, Baseline 2 configuration, spare 
and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and 
technical documentation, system overhauls and upgrades, personnel 
training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor 
technical support, and other related elements of program support. The 
estimated cost is $200 million.
    Poland is one of our important allies in Northern Europe, 
contributing to NATO activities and ongoing U.S. interests in the 
pursuit of peace and stability. Poland's efforts in peacekeeping 
operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have served U.S. national security 
interests. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Poland 
to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability.
    The proposed sale will improve Poland's capability to meet current 
and future operational needs. Poland already has the capability to 
maintain the current Frigates and will have no difficulty absorbing the 
upgraded shipboard systems into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The proposed sale will involve multiple contractors, as well as 
U.S. Atlantic Coast shipyards who will compete for planning and 
execution of the system overhaul and upgrade projects. There are no 
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential 
sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Poland. However, periodic travel to Poland will be 
required on a temporary basis in conjunction with program, technical, 
and management oversight and support requirements.
    There will be no adverse impact on the U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2011-19557 Filed 8-2-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

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