36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 72682-72684 [2011-30370]

Download as PDF 72682 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 227 / Friday, November 25, 2011 / Notices wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES transformative service experience; (3) to assess whether and how Corporation programs are helping to provide that defining experience; (4) to understand whether and how participants experience connections to their service experience in order to develop knowledge and refine hypotheses about whether, how, when, and why participation in national service delivers benefits to the participants themselves. The study uses focus groups and surveys to understand the experience. Copies of the information collection requests can be obtained by contacting the office listed in the address section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by January 24, 2012. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods: (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Attention: Lillian Dote, Policy Analyst, Strategy Office, Curtis Center, 601 Walnut Street, Suite 876E, Philadelphia, PA 19106. (2) By hand delivery or by courier to the street address given in paragraph (1) above, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. (3) By fax to: (215) 597–4933, Attention: Lillian Dote, Policy Analyst, Strategy Office. Electronically through the Corporation’s email address system: ldote@cns.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call 1 (800) 833–3722 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lillian Dote at (215) 964–6321 or by email at ldote@cns.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Corporation is particularly interested in comments that: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:31 Nov 23, 2011 Jkt 226001 functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are expected to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology (e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses). Average Time per Response: Averages 55 minutes. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 378 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval of the information collection request; they will also become a matter of public record. Dated: November 18, 2011. Nathan Dietz, Associate Director, Strategy Office. [FR Doc. 2011–30333 Filed 11–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P Background The Corporation is interested in learning about the effects of national service on participants, and in strengthening national service so that participants engaged in Corporationsupported programs consistently find satisfaction, meaning, and opportunity. Participant satisfaction is important to the Corporation because it is part of the cycle of ensuring that service has a transformative impact on the participant, as well as ensuring that the participant effectively addresses community problems. Current Action This is a new information collection request. Type of Review: New. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: Understanding the Value of Service in Participant’s Experience. OMB Number: New. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Individuals who have applied to, are currently serving at, or have served in the past at an organization or agency receiving Corporation funds. Total Respondents: 412. Frequency: Once. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 11–49] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 11–49 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: November 21, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 11–49 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: Australia (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* Other ................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:31 Nov 23, 2011 $ 225 million. $ 75 million. Jkt 226001 TOTAL ............................. $ 300 million. defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. * As (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: one C–17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft, up to four Pratt & Whitney F117–PW–100 engines, one AN/AAQ–24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System, spare and repair parts, supply PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72683 and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, United States Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SGV) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: —FMS case SEN—$1.2B–19May06 E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 EN25NO11.002</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 227 / Friday, November 25, 2011 / Notices 72684 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 227 / Friday, November 25, 2011 / Notices wreier-aviles on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES —FMS case SGT—$300M–31Mar11 (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: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 15 November 2011 Policy Justification Australia—C–17 GLOBEMASTER III Aircraft The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of one C–17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft, up to four Pratt & Whitney F117–PW–100 engines, one AN/AAQ–24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System, spare and repair parts, supply and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, United States Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $300 million. Australia is one of our most important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region. Australia’s efforts in Operation IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM, and peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations have made a significant impact on regional, political, and economic stability and have served U.S. national security interests. This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives and facilitates burden sharing with our allies. Australia currently has a heavy airlift capability comprised of five C–17As. This additional C–17 will further improve Australia’s capability to rapidly deploy in support of global coalition operations and will also greatly enhance its ability to lead regional humanitarian/ peacekeeping operations such as its current response to the Queensland flooding, cyclone aftermath and the New Zealand earthquake. Australia has the ability to absorb and employ the additional C–17. The C–17 fleet is based at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley. RAAF Base Amberley is the primary base for airlift and tanker aircraft and is currently undergoing the infrastructure upgrades required to support the C–17 and other large aircraft Australia already received or is under contract to purchase. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:31 Nov 23, 2011 Jkt 226001 The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, in Long Beach, California. 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 Australia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 11–49 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 Boeing C–17 GLOBEMASTER III military airlift aircraft is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the U. S. Air Force fleet. The C–17 is capable of rapid, strategic delivery of up to 170,900 pounds of personnel and equipment to main operating bases or to forward operating bases. The aircraft is also capable of short field landings with a full cargo load. Finally, the aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo systems allow a crew of three: the pilot, copilot and loadmaster, to operate the aircraft on any type of mission. 2. The AN/AAQ–24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) is an active countermeasure system designed to defeat guidance systems of man-portable, shoulder-fired, and vehicle-launched infrared guided missiles by directing a high-intensity, modulated laser beam into the missile seeker. This aircraft’s self-protection suite will provide fast and accurate threat detection, processing, tracking, and countermeasures to defeat current and future generation infrared missile threats. LAIRCM is designed for installation on a wide range of fixedwing aircraft. 3. The AN/ALE–47 Counter-Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an integrated, threat-adaptive, softwareprogrammable dispensing system capable of dispensing chaff, flares and PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 active radio frequency expendables. 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 or may be integrated with other on-board electronic warfare and avionics systems. The AN/ALE–47 uses threat data received over the aircraft interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response. Expendable routines tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat environment may be dispensed using one of four operational modes. The hardware, technical data, and documentation to be provided are Unclassified. 4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. [FR Doc. 2011–30370 Filed 11–23–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 11–48] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 11–48 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: November 21, 2011. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 11-49]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

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 11-49 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: November 21, 2011.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 11-49
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: Australia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................  $ 225 million.
Other...................................  $ 75 million.
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  TOTAL.................................  $ 300 million.
 
\*\ As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: one C-17 GLOBEMASTER III 
aircraft, up to four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 engines, one AN/AAQ-
24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System, spare 
and repair parts, supply and test equipment, personnel training and 
training equipment, publications and technical documentation, United 
States Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical 
support services, and other related elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SGV)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

--FMS case SEN--$1.2B-19May06

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--FMS case SGT--$300M-31Mar11

    (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: See Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 15 November 2011
Policy Justification

Australia--C-17 GLOBEMASTER III Aircraft

    The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of one C-
17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft, up to four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 
engines, one AN/AAQ-24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures 
(LAIRCM) System, spare and repair parts, supply and test equipment, 
personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, United States Government and contractor engineering, 
logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements 
of logistics support. The estimated cost is $300 million.
    Australia is one of our most important allies in the Western 
Pacific. The strategic location of this political and economic power 
contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in 
the region. Australia's efforts in Operation IRAQI and ENDURING 
FREEDOM, and peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations have made a 
significant impact on regional, political, and economic stability and 
have served U.S. national security interests. This proposed sale is 
consistent with those objectives and facilitates burden sharing with 
our allies.
    Australia currently has a heavy airlift capability comprised of 
five C-17As. This additional C-17 will further improve Australia's 
capability to rapidly deploy in support of global coalition operations 
and will also greatly enhance its ability to lead regional 
humanitarian/peacekeeping operations such as its current response to 
the Queensland flooding, cyclone aftermath and the New Zealand 
earthquake.
    Australia has the ability to absorb and employ the additional C-17. 
The C-17 fleet is based at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base 
Amberley. RAAF Base Amberley is the primary base for airlift and tanker 
aircraft and is currently undergoing the infrastructure upgrades 
required to support the C-17 and other large aircraft Australia already 
received or is under contract to purchase.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, a 
wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Company, in Long Beach, 
California. 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 Australia.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 11-49
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 Boeing C-17 GLOBEMASTER III military airlift aircraft is the 
newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the U. S. Air Force 
fleet. The C-17 is capable of rapid, strategic delivery of up to 
170,900 pounds of personnel and equipment to main operating bases or to 
forward operating bases. The aircraft is also capable of short field 
landings with a full cargo load. Finally, the aircraft can perform 
tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters 
and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required. A 
fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo systems allow a 
crew of three: the pilot, copilot and loadmaster, to operate the 
aircraft on any type of mission.
    2. The AN/AAQ-24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure 
(LAIRCM) is an active countermeasure system designed to defeat guidance 
systems of man-portable, shoulder-fired, and vehicle-launched infrared 
guided missiles by directing a high-intensity, modulated laser beam 
into the missile seeker. This aircraft's self-protection suite will 
provide fast and accurate threat detection, processing, tracking, and 
countermeasures to defeat current and future generation infrared 
missile threats. LAIRCM is designed for installation on a wide range of 
fixed-wing aircraft.
    3. The AN/ALE-47 Counter-Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an 
integrated, threat-adaptive, software-programmable dispensing system 
capable of dispensing chaff, flares and active radio frequency 
expendables. 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 or 
may be integrated with other on-board electronic warfare and avionics 
systems. The AN/ALE-47 uses threat data received over the aircraft 
interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response. 
Expendable routines tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat 
environment may be dispensed using one of four operational modes. The 
hardware, technical data, and documentation to be provided are 
Unclassified.
    4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might 
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a 
system with similar or advanced capabilities.

[FR Doc. 2011-30370 Filed 11-23-11; 8:45 am]
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