36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 3183-3185 [2014-00853]

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The survey will be conducted monthly and reported to TRICARE Management Activity. Dated: January 14, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2014–00839 Filed 1–16–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–46] 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 13–46 with attached transmittal, and policy justification. SUMMARY: Dated: January 14, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 3184 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 13–46 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (i) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Emirates (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $0 million. $150 million. TOTAL ............................. $150 million. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Jan 16, 2014 Jkt 232001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Follow on United States Marine Corps blanket order training, training support, and other related elements of program support for the United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard Command. * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (iv) Military Department: Navy (TAM, A2) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case TAM–$1.5M–14Apr11 FMS case TAM(A1)–$42.4M–12Oct11 (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 E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 EN17JA14.000</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 12 / Friday, January 17, 2014 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 12 / Friday, January 17, 2014 / Notices (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 8 Jan 14 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE United Arab Emirates (UAE)—Blanket Order Training emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested a possible sale for follow on United States Marine Corps blanket order training, training support, and other related elements of program support for the United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard Command. The estimated cost is $150 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 that has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The UAE continues hostnation support of vital U.S. forces stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base and plays a vital role in supporting U.S. regional interests. The proposed sale will provide the continuation of U.S. Marine Corps training of the UAE’s Presidential Guard for counterterrorism, counter-piracy, critical infrastructure protection, and national defense. The training also provides engagement opportunities through military exercises, training, and common equipment. The Presidential Guard currently uses these skills alongside U.S. forces, particularly in Afghanistan. The proposed sale of this training will not alter the basic military balance in the region. There will be no principal contractors associated with this proposed sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the permanent assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the UAE. Training teams will travel to the country on a temporary basis. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary POLICY JUSTIFICATION [FR Doc. 2014–00853 Filed 1–16–14; 8:45 am] Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2014–OS–0008] Meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force; Correction Notice of Availability (NOA) of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Demolition of Buildings 10, 11, and 67 at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia Defense Logistics Agency, DoD. 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Comments received by the end of the 30-day period will be considered when preparing the final version of the document. The EA is available electronically at https:// www.dla.mil/Documents/ CheckDraftBldgDemoEA11152013.docx. SUMMARY: You may submit comments to one of the following: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, 2nd floor, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Engelberger at (703) 767–0705 during normal business hours Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST) or by email: Ann.Engelberger@ dla.mil. ADDRESSES: Dated: January 14, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2014–00886 Filed 1–16–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Jan 16, 2014 Jkt 232001 3185 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Director of Administration and Management, DoD. ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting; correction. AGENCY: The Department of Defense (DoD) announces a correction to its notice in the December 27, 2013 Federal Register (78 FR 78944–78946) of a Federal advisory committee meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force (‘‘the Commission’’) on Thursday, January 9, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The published agenda did not include testimony from Dr. Scott Comes, Acting Director of the Office of DoD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE). No public commenters appeared before the Commission. For additional information, see the Commission’s Web site at https:// afcommission.whs.mil. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 12 (Friday, January 17, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3183-3185]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00853]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-46]


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 13-46 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: January 14, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 13-46
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: United Arab Emirates
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $0 million.
Other...................................  $150 million.
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  TOTAL.................................  $150 million.
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Follow on United States 
Marine Corps blanket order training, training support, and other 
related elements of program support for the United Arab Emirates 
Presidential Guard Command.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (TAM, A2)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

FMS case TAM-$1.5M-14Apr11
FMS case TAM(A1)-$42.4M-12Oct11

    (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

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    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 8 Jan 14
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    \*\ as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

United Arab Emirates (UAE)--Blanket Order Training

    The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested a possible 
sale for follow on United States Marine Corps blanket order training, 
training support, and other related elements of program support for the 
United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard Command. The estimated cost is 
$150 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 that has been and continues to be an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East. The UAE continues host-nation support of vital U.S. forces 
stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base and plays a vital role in supporting 
U.S. regional interests.
    The proposed sale will provide the continuation of U.S. Marine 
Corps training of the UAE's Presidential Guard for counterterrorism, 
counter-piracy, critical infrastructure protection, and national 
defense. The training also provides engagement opportunities through 
military exercises, training, and common equipment. The Presidential 
Guard currently uses these skills alongside U.S. forces, particularly 
in Afghanistan.
    The proposed sale of this training will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    There will be no principal contractors associated with this 
proposed sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the permanent 
assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the 
UAE. Training teams will travel to the country on a temporary basis.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2014-00853 Filed 1-16-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

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