36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 48428-48430 [2013-19118]

Download as PDF 48428 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 153 / Thursday, August 8, 2013 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Qatar—AN/FPS–132 Block 5 Early Warning Radar The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of one (1) A/ N FPS–132 Block 5 Early Warning Radar (EWR) to include Prime Mission Equipment package, technical and support facilities, communication equipment, encryption devices, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $1.1B. 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 that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This proposed sale will help strengthen U.S. efforts to promote regional stability by enhancing regional defense to a key U.S. ally. The acquisition of this air defense system would provide a permanent defensive capability to the Qatar Peninsula as well as protection of the economic infrastructure and well-being of Qatar. The proposed sale will help strengthen Qatar’s capability to counter current and future threats in the region and reduce dependence on U.S. forces. Qatar will have no difficulty absorbing this radar system into its armed forces. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 Aug 07, 2013 Jkt 229001 The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Company in Woburn, Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale at this time. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Qatar. The number of U.S. Government and contractor representatives required in Qatar to support the program will be determined in joint negotiations as the program proceeds through the development, production and equipment installation phases. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 13–33 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Sect5ion 36(b)(1) Of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The AN/FPS–132 Block 5 supports Missile Defense, Space Situational Awareness, and Missile Warning mission areas. The Block 5 system employs 3 electronically steered phased array radar faces to survey 360 degree azimuth. The Block 5 system is capable of reporting airborne tracks to a maximum range of up to 2000 km and to a minimum radar cross-section (RCS) of 1 m2. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware or software in this proposed sale, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. [FR Doc. 2013–19119 Filed 8–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–19] 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 13–19 with attached Transmittal and Policy Justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: August 2, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 13–19 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: Iraq (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $ 450 million $ 450 million TOTAL ............................. $ 900 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: 50 M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 Aug 07, 2013 Jkt 229001 Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles, DECON 3000 Decontamination Systems, M26 Commercial Joint Service Transportable Decontamination Systems (JSTDS), AN/VRC–89 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS) with Global Positioning System (GPS), AN/VRC–90 SINCGARS with GPS, M40A1 Protective Masks, Lightweight Personal Chemical Detectors LCD–3, Portable Chemical Warfare Agent Detectors GID–3, MultiRAE PLUS Gas Detectors, AN/ VDR–2 Radiac Sets, M256 Chemical Agent Detector Kits, Decontamination PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 48429 Kits, Chemical Biological Mask Canisters, M8 Chemical Paper Agent Detector Kits, water canteens, individual clothing and equipment, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, site surveys, a Quality Assurance Team, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of program and logistics support. (iv) Military Department: U.S. Army (UGV) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 en08au13.001</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 153 / Thursday, August 8, 2013 / Notices 48430 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 153 / Thursday, August 8, 2013 / Notices (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: 25 July 2013 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Iraq—M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 50 M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles, DECON 3000 Decontamination Systems, M26 Commercial Joint Service Transportable Decontamination Systems (JSTDS), AN/ VRC-89 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS) with Global Positioning System (GPS), AN/VRC-90 SINCGARS with GPS, M40A1 Protective Masks, Lightweight Personal Chemical Detectors LCD-3, Portable Chemical Warfare Agent Detectors GID-3, MultiRAE PLUS Gas Detectors, AN/VDR-2 Radiac Sets, M256 Chemical Agent Detector Kits, Decontamination Kits, Chemical Biological Mask Canisters, M8 Chemical Paper Agent Detector Kits, water canteens, individual clothing and equipment, spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, site surveys, a Quality Assurance Team, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of program and logistics support. The estimated cost is $900 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 strategic partner. This proposed sale will contribute to Iraq’s stability and sovereignty by increasing its situational awareness and ability to identify potential Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) agents. This proposed sale directly supports the Iraqi government and serves the interests of the Iraqi people and the United States. This equipment provides the Iraqi Army CBRN reconnaissance units with reliable capabilities for early warning of contamination by radiological, biological, and chemical material. Overall, these systems meet the requirements of providing the Iraqi Army with the ability to conduct CBRN VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:55 Aug 07, 2013 Jkt 229001 reconnaissance techniques of search, survey, surveillance, and sampling to reduce the effects of exposure to these hazardous agents. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors involved in this program are General Dynamics Land System of Sterling Heights, Michigan; Karcher Futuretech of Schwailheim, Germany; DRS Technologies of Florence, Kentucky; Smiths Detection of Danbury, Connecticut; and Federal Resources of Stevensville, Maryland. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 35 U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Iraq for a period of up 2 years to provide management and training. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2013–19118 Filed 8–7–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2013–ICCD–0029] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2013–2016 Department of Education (ED), Institute of Education Sciences/National Center for Education Statistics (IES). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 9, 2013. ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting Docket ID number ED–2013–ICCD–0029 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Room 2E103, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Electronically mail ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please do not send comments here. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2013–2016. OMB Control Number: 1850–0582. Type of Review: Revision of an existing collection of information. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, or Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 71,867. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 929,530. Abstract: The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a web-based data collection system designed to collect basic data from all postsecondary institutions in the United States and the other jurisdictions. IPEDS enables NCES to report on key dimensions of postsecondary education such as enrollments, degrees and other awards earned, tuition and fees, average net price, student financial aid, graduation E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 153 (Thursday, August 8, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 48428-48430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-19118]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-19]


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 13-19 with attached Transmittal and 
Policy Justification.

    Dated: August 2, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN08AU13.001

    Transmittal No. 13-19
    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: Iraq
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............   $ 450 million
Other...................................  $ 450 million
                                         -------------------------------
  TOTAL.................................  $ 900 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 50 M1135 Stryker Nuclear, 
Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles, DECON 3000 
Decontamination Systems, M26 Commercial Joint Service Transportable 
Decontamination Systems (JSTDS), AN/VRC-89 Single Channel Ground and 
Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS) with Global Positioning System (GPS), 
AN/VRC-90 SINCGARS with GPS, M40A1 Protective Masks, Lightweight 
Personal Chemical Detectors LCD-3, Portable Chemical Warfare Agent 
Detectors GID-3, MultiRAE PLUS Gas Detectors, AN/VDR-2 Radiac Sets, 
M256 Chemical Agent Detector Kits, Decontamination Kits, Chemical 
Biological Mask Canisters, M8 Chemical Paper Agent Detector Kits, water 
canteens, individual clothing and equipment, spare and repair parts, 
support equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training 
and training equipment, site surveys, a Quality Assurance Team, U.S. 
Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related 
elements of program and logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: U.S. Army (UGV)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None

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    (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: 25 July 2013
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Iraq--M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance 
Vehicles

    The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 50 M1135 
Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles, 
DECON 3000 Decontamination Systems, M26 Commercial Joint Service 
Transportable Decontamination Systems (JSTDS), AN/VRC-89 Single Channel 
Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS) with Global Positioning 
System (GPS), AN/VRC-90 SINCGARS with GPS, M40A1 Protective Masks, 
Lightweight Personal Chemical Detectors LCD-3, Portable Chemical 
Warfare Agent Detectors GID-3, MultiRAE PLUS Gas Detectors, AN/VDR-2 
Radiac Sets, M256 Chemical Agent Detector Kits, Decontamination Kits, 
Chemical Biological Mask Canisters, M8 Chemical Paper Agent Detector 
Kits, water canteens, individual clothing and equipment, spare and 
repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment, publications 
and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, site 
surveys, a Quality Assurance Team, U.S. Government and contractor 
technical assistance, and other related elements of program and 
logistics support. The estimated cost is $900 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 strategic partner. This proposed sale will contribute to 
Iraq's stability and sovereignty by increasing its situational 
awareness and ability to identify potential Chemical, Biological, 
Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) agents. This proposed sale directly 
supports the Iraqi government and serves the interests of the Iraqi 
people and the United States.
    This equipment provides the Iraqi Army CBRN reconnaissance units 
with reliable capabilities for early warning of contamination by 
radiological, biological, and chemical material. Overall, these systems 
meet the requirements of providing the Iraqi Army with the ability to 
conduct CBRN reconnaissance techniques of search, survey, surveillance, 
and sampling to reduce the effects of exposure to these hazardous 
agents.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors involved in this program are General 
Dynamics Land System of Sterling Heights, Michigan; Karcher Futuretech 
of Schwailheim, Germany; DRS Technologies of Florence, Kentucky; Smiths 
Detection of Danbury, Connecticut; and Federal Resources of 
Stevensville, Maryland. There are no known offset agreements proposed 
in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 35 
U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Iraq for a 
period of up 2 years to provide management and training.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2013-19118 Filed 8-7-13; 8:45 am]
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