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proposed MMPA regulations for testing
and training activities contain proposed
acoustic criteria and thresholds that
would, if adopted, represent changes
from the criteria and thresholds
currently employed by NMFS in
incidental take authorizations and
associated biological opinions for Navy
military readiness activities. The revised
thresholds are based on evaluations of
recent scientific studies (see Finneran et
al. (2010), Finneran and Schlundt
(2010), and Tyack et al. (2011)).
The proposed new criteria and
thresholds based on the Finneran and
Tyack studies have recently been made
available for public comment, (AFTT:
78 FR 7050, January 31, 2013; and
HSTT: 78 FR 6978, January 31, 2013),
and the public comments are still being
evaluated. Until that process is
complete, it is not appropriate to apply
the new criteria and thresholds in any
take authorization or associated
biological opinion.
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Adaptive Management
The Navy’s adaptive management of
the GOA TMAA monitoring program
involves close coordination with NMFS
to align marine mammal monitoring
with the overall objectives of the
monitoring plan. Monitoring under the
2011 LOA only represents the two years
of a planned five-year effort. At this
point, it would be premature to draw
detailed conclusions or initiate
comprehensive monitoring changes
because the analysis of monitoring and
other data is not complete. In addition,
at the annual adaptive management
meeting, NMFS and the Navy took into
consideration, among other things, the
study by Tyack et al. (2011) evaluating
the documented responses of marine
mammals to sonar to determine if it
warranted additional mitigation or
monitoring for beaked whales. During
their October 2011 meeting, NMFS and
the Navy determined that the study by
Tyack et al. (2011) did not provide a
basis for prescribing any additional
mitigation or monitoring for beaked
whales. The study itself makes no
recommendations regarding potential
additional mitigation or monitoring, and
NMFS, the Navy, and the Marine
Mammal Commission did not think that
the new information included in the
study lent itself to the incorporation of
new mitigation measures.
Authorization
The Navy complied with the
requirements of the 2011 LOA. Based on
our review of the record, NMFS has
determined that the marine mammal
take resulting from the 2011 military
readiness training and research
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activities falls within the levels
previously anticipated, analyzed, and
authorized. Further, the level of taking
authorized from 2013 to 2016 for the
Navy’s GOA TMAA activities is
consistent with our previous findings
made for the total taking allowed under
the GOA TMAA regulations. Finally, the
record supports NMFS’ conclusion that
the total number of marine mammals
taken by the 2013 to 2016 activities in
the GOA TMAA will have no more than
a negligible impact on the affected
species or stocks of marine mammals
and will not have an unmitigable
adverse impact on the availability of
these species or stocks for taking for
subsistence uses. Accordingly, NMFS
has issued an LOA for Navy training
and research activities conducted in the
GOA TMAA from May 16, 2013,
through May 4, 2016.
Dated: May 20, 2013.
Helen M. Golde,
Acting Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD–2013–OS–0026]
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Defense has
submitted to OMB for clearance, the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35).
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
comments received by June 24, 2013.
Title, Associated Form and OMB
Number: Interactive Customer
Evaluation (ICE)/Enterprise Voice of the
Customer (EVoC) System; OMB Control
Number 0704–0420.
Type of Request: Revision to a
Currently Approved Collection.
Number of Respondents: 51,000.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 51,000.
Average Burden per Response: 3
minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 2,550.
Needs and Uses: The Interactive
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Voice of the Customer (EVoC) System
automates and minimizes the use of the
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the DoD. Members of the public have
the opportunity to give automated
feedback to the service provider on the
quality of their experience and their
satisfaction level. This is a management
tool for improving customer services.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households; business or other for-profit.
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet
Seehra.
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
information collection should be sent to
Ms. Seehra at the Office of Management
and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room
10236, New Executive Office Building,
Washington, DC 20503.
You may also submit comments,
identified by docket number and title,
by the following method:
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DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Patricia
Toppings.
Written requests for copies of the
information collection proposal should
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Information Management Division, 4800
Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite
02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.
Dated: May 20, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13–08]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Department of Defense, Defense
Security Cooperation Agency.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
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
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requirements of section 155 of Public
Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
Ms.
B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601–
3740.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittals 13–08
with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and Sensitivity of
Technology.
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Dated: May 20, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
201 12TH STREET SOUTH, STE 203
ARLINGTON. VA 22202-5408
The Honorable John A. Boehner
Speaker of the House
U-S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
MAY 142013
Dear Mr. Speaker:
Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act.
as amended. we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 13-08, concerning the Department of
the Air Force's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to Qatar for defense articles and
services estimated to cost $110 million. After this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to
issue a press statement to notify the public of this proposed sale.
Sincerely,
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William E. Landay !II
Vice Admiral, USN
Director
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Transmittal No. 13–08
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: Qatar
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* ..
Other ......................................
$ 45 million
$ 65 million
TOTAL ...............................
$110 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: 2 AN/
AAQ–24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for
B747–800 Aircraft, 11 Small Laser
Transmitter Assemblies, 3 System
Processors/Repeaters, 14 AN/AAR–54
Missile Warning Sensors, User Data
Module Cards and Control Interface
Units, Multi-role Electro-Optic End-toEnd test set, Card Memory, Smart Cards,
and Support Equipment, Consumables,
and Flight Test/Certification. Also
included are tools and test equipment,
support equipment, spare and repair
parts, publications and technical
documents, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor technical assistance, and
other related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(QAF)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(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: 14 May 2013
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Qatar—AN/AAQ–24(V) Large Aircraft
Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)
Systems
The Government of Qatar has
requested a possible sale of 2 AN/AAQ–
24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared
Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for
B747–800 Aircraft, 11 Small Laser
Transmitter Assemblies, 3 System
Processors/Repeaters, 14 AN/AAR–54
Missile Warning Sensors, User Data
Module Cards and Control Interface
Units, Multi-role Electro-Optic End-toEnd test set, Card Memory, Smart Cards,
and Support Equipment, Consumables,
and Flight Test/Certification. Also
included are tools and test equipment,
support equipment, spare and repair
parts, publications and technical
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documents, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor technical assistance, and
other related elements of logistics and
program support. The estimated cost is
$110 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a friendly
country which has been, and continues
to be, an important force for political
stability and economic progress in the
Middle East.
Qatar requests these capabilities to
provide for the protection of its head-ofstate aircraft fleet. LAIRCM will provide
increased protection from missile
threats. The proposed purchase of
LAIRCM will enhance the safety of
Qatar’s political leadership, promoting
stability and global engagement of a
friendly country.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Northrop
Grumman Corporation of Rolling
Meadows, Illinois. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to travel to
Qatar for a period of 10 years to provide
program and technical support and
training.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13–08
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 AN/AAQ–24(V) LAIRCM is a
self-contained, directed energy
countermeasures system designed to
protect aircraft from infrared-guided
surface-to-air missiles. The system
features digital technology and microminiature solid-state electronics. The
system operates in all conditions,
detecting incoming missiles and
jamming infrared-seeker equipped
missiles with aimed bursts of laser
energy.
2. LAIRCM system software,
including Operational Flight Program
and jam codes, is classified Secret.
3. 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
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equivalent systems which might reduce
system effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations
System
[Docket Number DARS–2013–0013]
Information Collection Requirement;
Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement; Rights in
Technical Data and Computer Software
Defense Acquisition
Regulations System; Department of
Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments regarding a proposed
extension of an approved information
collection requirement.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: In compliance with section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
chapter 35), DoD announces the
proposed extension of a public
information collection requirement and
seeks public comment on the provisions
thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a)
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of DoD,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of
the estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the information collection on
respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
The Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) has approved this information
collection for use through July 31, 2013.
DoD proposes that OMB extend its
approval for use for 3 additional years
beyond the current expiration date.
DATES: DoD will consider all comments
received by July 22, 2013.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Email: dfars@osd.mil. Include OMB
Control Number 0704–0369 in the
subject line of the message.
Fax: (571) 372–6094.
Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations
System, Attn: Mr. Mark Gomersall,
OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room
3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–3060.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 13-08]
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
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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 13-08 with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: May 20, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-08
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: Qatar
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................. $ 45 million
Other.................................... $ 65 million
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TOTAL.................................. $110 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 2 AN/AAQ-24(V) Large
Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for B747-800
Aircraft, 11 Small Laser Transmitter Assemblies, 3 System Processors/
Repeaters, 14 AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors, User Data Module Cards
and Control Interface Units, Multi-role Electro-Optic End-to-End test
set, Card Memory, Smart Cards, and Support Equipment, Consumables, and
Flight Test/Certification. Also included are tools and test equipment,
support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical
documents, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of
logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAF)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(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: 14 May 2013
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Qatar--AN/AAQ-24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)
Systems
The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 2 AN/AAQ-
24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for
B747-800 Aircraft, 11 Small Laser Transmitter Assemblies, 3 System
Processors/Repeaters, 14 AN/AAR-54 Missile Warning Sensors, User Data
Module Cards and Control Interface Units, Multi-role Electro-Optic End-
to-End test set, Card Memory, Smart Cards, and Support Equipment,
Consumables, and Flight Test/Certification. Also included are tools and
test equipment, support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications
and technical documents, personnel training and training equipment,
U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $110
million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve the
security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an
important force for political stability and economic progress in the
Middle East.
Qatar requests these capabilities to provide for the protection of
its head-of-state aircraft fleet. LAIRCM will provide increased
protection from missile threats. The proposed purchase of LAIRCM will
enhance the safety of Qatar's political leadership, promoting stability
and global engagement of a friendly country.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Northrop Grumman Corporation of
Rolling Meadows, Illinois. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government
or contractor representatives to travel to Qatar for a period of 10
years to provide program and technical support and training.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-08
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 AN/AAQ-24(V) LAIRCM is a self-contained, directed energy
countermeasures system designed to protect aircraft from infrared-
guided surface-to-air missiles. The system features digital technology
and micro-miniature solid-state electronics. The system operates in all
conditions, detecting incoming missiles and jamming infrared-seeker
equipped missiles with aimed bursts of laser energy.
2. LAIRCM system software, including Operational Flight Program and
jam codes, is classified Secret.
3. 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 system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
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