36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 3354-3357 [2014-01063]

Download as PDF 3354 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2014 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES classification of Secret. The Secret aspects of the Maverick system are tactics, information revealing its vulnerability to countermeasures, and counter-countermeasures. Manuals and technical documents that are necessary for operational use and organizational maintenance have portions that are classified Confidential. Performance and operating logic of the countermeasures circuits are Secret. 11. If a technologically advanced country were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar capabilities. 12. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide the same degree of protection for the VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Jan 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 sensitive technology being released as the US Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the US foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 13. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Singapore. [FR Doc. 2014–01062 Filed 1–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–73] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 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 13–73 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: January 15, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 Transmittal No. 13–73 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Israel (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Jan 17, 2014 $.589 billion .541 billion Jkt 232001 Total ................................. 1.130 billion * 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: 6 V–22B Block C Aircraft, 16 Rolls Royce AE1107C Engines, 6 AN/APR–39 Radar Warning Receiver Systems, 6 AN/ALE– 47 Countermeasure Dispenser Systems, 6 AN/AAR–47 Missile Warning Systems, 6 AN/APX–123 Identification PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 3355 Friend or Foe Systems, 6 AN/ARN–153 Tactical Airborne Navigation Systems, 6 AN/ARN–147 Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-directional Range (VOR) Instrument Landing System (ILS) Beacon Navigation Systems, 6 MultiBand Radios, 6 AN/APN–194 Radar Altimeters, 6 AN/ASN–163 Miniature Airborne Global Positioning System (GPS) Receivers (MAGR), 36 AN/AVS– 9 Night Vision Goggles, Joint Mission Planning System, support and test E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 EN21JA14.002</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2014 / Notices 3356 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2014 / Notices The proposed sale of these aircraft will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors involved with this proposed sale will be Bell and Boeing in California, MD via a joint venture arrangement with final aircraft assembly occurring in Amarillo, TX. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require travel of up to thirty (30) U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Israel on a temporary basis for program technical support and management oversight. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. POLICY JUSTIFICATION tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES equipment, software, repair and return, aircraft ferry services, tanker support, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other elements of technical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (SCD). (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 Annex attached. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 13 January 2014. Transmittal No. 13–73 Israel—V–22B Block C Aircraft The Government of Israel (GOI) has requested a possible sale of 6 V–22B Block C Aircraft, 16 Rolls Royce AE1107C Engines, 6 AN/APR–39 Radar Warning Receiver Systems, 6 AN/ALE– 47 Countermeasure Dispenser Systems, 6 AN/AAR–47 Missile Warning Systems, 6 AN/APX–123 Identification Friend or Foe Systems, 6 AN/ARN–153 Tactical Airborne Navigation Systems, 6 AN/ARN–147 Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-directional Range (VOR) Instrument Landing System (ILS) Beacon Navigation Systems, 6 MultiBand Radios, 6 AN/APN–194 Radar Altimeters, 6 AN/ASN–163 Miniature Airborne Global Positioning System (GPS) Receivers (MAGR), 36 AN/AVS– 9 Night Vision Goggles, Joint Mission Planning System, support and test equipment, software, repair and return, aircraft ferry services, tanker support, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other elements of technical and program support. The estimated cost is $1.13 billion. The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives. The proposed sale of V–22B aircraft will enhance and increase the Israel Defense Forces’ search and rescue and special operations capabilities. The V– 22B provides the capability to move personnel and equipment to areas not accessible by fixed wing lift assets. The GOI will have no difficulty absorbing this technology into its current aircraft inventory. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Jan 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The V–22B Osprey is a multimission, military, tiltrotor aircraft with both a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL), and Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capability. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the longrange, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. The V–22B, including the mission equipment, is classified up to Secret. a. The AN/APR–39 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) System monitors the environment for pulsed radar signals, characterizes and identifies them, and alerts the crew to the existence of emitters. The AN/APR–39 contributes to full-dimensional protection by improving individual aircraft probability of survival through improved aircrew situational awareness of the electromagnetic threat environment. These systems have specific aircraft application and provide varying levels and types of warning so as to allow aircraft crews to take evasive maneuvers or deploy active countermeasures. b. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS) is an Electronic Warfare (EW) System affording combat aircrews with enhanced survivability in all threat environments via onboard selfprotection capabilities when integrated with the RWR system. The AN/ALE–47 CMDS provides the aircrew with a ‘‘smart’’ countermeasures dispensing system, allowing the aircrew to optimize the countermeasures employed against anti-aircraft threats. The system consists PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 of five major components and several sub-components: control display units, programmers, safety switches, sequencers, and dispensers. c. The AN/AAR–47 is an EW system designed to protect aircraft against Infrared-Guided (IR) missile threats, laser-guided/laser-aided threats, and unguided munitions. Upon detection of the threat, the system will provide an audio and visual sector warning to the pilot. For IR missile threats, the system automatically initiates countermeasures by sending a command signal to the CMDS. The AN/AAR–47 includes sensor pre-processing for improved performance in high-clutter environments. d. The AN/APX–123 is an Identification Friend or Foe digital transponder and is also used for the safe operation of military aircraft in civilian airspace. The AN/APX–123 meets all United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mode 5 requirements. e. The AN/ARN–153 is a full featured Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) capable of supporting the operational requirements of high performance aircraft in a lightweight compact design. The AN/ARN–153 supports four modes of operation: receive mode; transmitreceive mode; air-to-air receive mode; and air-to-air transmit-receive mode. f. The AN/ARN–147 system combines all VHF Omni Ranging/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS) functions into one compact, lightweight, low-cost set. It’s the first militarized VHF navigation receiver to provide optional internal MIL–STD–1553B capability. The solid-state system is MIL–E–5400 class II qualified and meets international operability requirements by providing 50-kHz channel spacing for 160–VOR and 40-localizer/glide slope channels. Digital and analog outputs of the AN/ARN–147 ensure compatibility with high-performance flight control systems and both digital and analog instruments. g. The AN/ARC–210 multimode integrated communications system is designed to provide multimode voice and data communications in either normal or jam-resistant modes in lineof-sight mode. The system is capable of establishing 2-way communication links over the 30 to 400 MHz frequency range with tactical aircraft environments. The ARC–210 is for airborne Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) applications and implements the SINCGARS and Have Quick EP modes. h. The AN/APN–194 Radar Altimeter Receiver-Transmitter is a highresolution device which measures E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 13 / Tuesday, January 21, 2014 / Notices altitude from 0 to 5,000 ft. The radar altimeter measures the time (analogous to distance) required for a pulse of electromagnetic energy to travel from the aircraft to the ground and back to the aircraft. The output of the AN/APN– 194 is fed into the autopilot of the aircraft to control the altitude of lowflying aircraft. The AN/APN–194 employs a narrow-pulse transmission in the C-band range with leading edge tracking of the echo pulse. Altitude range information is obtained by comparing the received echo pulse with a timed ramp voltage generated simultaneously with the transmitted pulse. i. The AN/ASN–163 is a 5-channel Miniature Airborne GPS Receiver (MAGR) that provides Over-TheHorizon and secure navigation capabilities using satellite information. j. The AN/AVS–9 is a dual tube night vision goggle. Third generation image intensifiers are standard for military night vision. The goggle offers high resolution, high gain, photo response to near infrared, and exceptional reliability. There are helmet mount configurations designed for fixed-wing and rotary-wing applications, adapting to most aviator helmets. 2. If a technologically advance adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar advanced capabilities. 3. A determination has been made that the GOI can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Israel. [FR Doc. 2014–01063 Filed 1–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Department of the Air Force Intent To Grant an Exclusive Patent License Pursuant to the provisions of Part 404 of Title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, which implements Public Law 96–517, as amended; the Department of the Air Force announces its intention to grant VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:42 Jan 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 Laerdal Medical Corporation, a corporation of the State of New York, having a place of business at 167 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, an exclusive license limited to the field of web-based Basic Life Support training (per American Heart Association protocol) for all subscription users in any right, title and interest the Air Force has in: U.S. Patent No. 8,568,145, to be issued October 29, 2013, entitled ‘‘Predictive Performance Optimizer,’’ by Jastrzembski et al. and pending U.S. Application Serial No. 13/854,288, filed April 1, 2013, entitled ‘‘Predictive Performance Optimizer,’’ by Jastrzembski et al. The Air Force intends to grant a license for the patent and pending application unless a written objection is received within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of publication of this Notice. Written objection should be sent to: Air Force Materiel Command Law Office, AFMCLO/JAZ, 2240 B Street, Rm. D–14, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433–7109; Facsimile: (937) 255–3733. Henry Williams Jr., Acting Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–01012 Filed 1–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2014–ICCD–0005] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Consolidation Loan Rebate Fee Report Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing; an extension of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before March 24, 2014. 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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-73]


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 13-73 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: January 15, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-73
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Israel
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $.589 billion
Other...................................   .541 billion
                                         -------------------------------
  Total.................................   1.130 billion
 
* 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: 6 V-22B Block C Aircraft, 16 
Rolls Royce AE1107C Engines, 6 AN/APR-39 Radar Warning Receiver 
Systems, 6 AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Systems, 6 AN/AAR-47 
Missile Warning Systems, 6 AN/APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe 
Systems, 6 AN/ARN-153 Tactical Airborne Navigation Systems, 6 AN/ARN-
147 Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-directional Range (VOR) Instrument 
Landing System (ILS) Beacon Navigation Systems, 6 Multi-Band Radios, 6 
AN/APN-194 Radar Altimeters, 6 AN/ASN-163 Miniature Airborne Global 
Positioning System (GPS) Receivers (MAGR), 36 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision 
Goggles, Joint Mission Planning System, support and test

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equipment, software, repair and return, aircraft ferry services, tanker 
support, spare and repair parts, publications and technical 
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other 
elements of technical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (SCD).
    (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 Annex attached.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 13 January 2014.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Israel--V-22B Block C Aircraft

    The Government of Israel (GOI) has requested a possible sale of 6 
V-22B Block C Aircraft, 16 Rolls Royce AE1107C Engines, 6 AN/APR-39 
Radar Warning Receiver Systems, 6 AN/ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser 
Systems, 6 AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems, 6 AN/APX-123 
Identification Friend or Foe Systems, 6 AN/ARN-153 Tactical Airborne 
Navigation Systems, 6 AN/ARN-147 Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-
directional Range (VOR) Instrument Landing System (ILS) Beacon 
Navigation Systems, 6 Multi-Band Radios, 6 AN/APN-194 Radar Altimeters, 
6 AN/ASN-163 Miniature Airborne Global Positioning System (GPS) 
Receivers (MAGR), 36 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles, Joint Mission 
Planning System, support and test equipment, software, repair and 
return, aircraft ferry services, tanker support, spare and repair 
parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and 
technical support, and other elements of technical and program support. 
The estimated cost is $1.13 billion.
    The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is 
vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and 
maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale 
is consistent with those objectives.
    The proposed sale of V-22B aircraft will enhance and increase the 
Israel Defense Forces' search and rescue and special operations 
capabilities. The V-22B provides the capability to move personnel and 
equipment to areas not accessible by fixed wing lift assets. The GOI 
will have no difficulty absorbing this technology into its current 
aircraft inventory.
    The proposed sale of these aircraft will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors involved with this proposed sale will be 
Bell and Boeing in California, MD via a joint venture arrangement with 
final aircraft assembly occurring in Amarillo, TX. There are no known 
offset agreements in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require travel of up to 
thirty (30) U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Israel on 
a temporary basis for program technical support and management 
oversight.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 13-73
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The V-22B Osprey is a multi-mission, military, tiltrotor 
aircraft with both a Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL), and Short 
Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capability. It is designed to combine the 
functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-
speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft. The V-22B, including 
the mission equipment, is classified up to Secret.
    a. The AN/APR-39 Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) System monitors the 
environment for pulsed radar signals, characterizes and identifies 
them, and alerts the crew to the existence of emitters. The AN/APR-39 
contributes to full-dimensional protection by improving individual 
aircraft probability of survival through improved aircrew situational 
awareness of the electromagnetic threat environment. These systems have 
specific aircraft application and provide varying levels and types of 
warning so as to allow aircraft crews to take evasive maneuvers or 
deploy active countermeasures.
    b. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS) is an 
Electronic Warfare (EW) System affording combat aircrews with enhanced 
survivability in all threat environments via onboard self-protection 
capabilities when integrated with the RWR system. The AN/ALE-47 CMDS 
provides the aircrew with a ``smart'' countermeasures dispensing 
system, allowing the aircrew to optimize the countermeasures employed 
against anti-aircraft threats. The system consists of five major 
components and several sub-components: control display units, 
programmers, safety switches, sequencers, and dispensers.
    c. The AN/AAR-47 is an EW system designed to protect aircraft 
against Infrared-Guided (IR) missile threats, laser-guided/laser-aided 
threats, and unguided munitions. Upon detection of the threat, the 
system will provide an audio and visual sector warning to the pilot. 
For IR missile threats, the system automatically initiates 
countermeasures by sending a command signal to the CMDS. The AN/AAR-47 
includes sensor pre-processing for improved performance in high-clutter 
environments.
    d. The AN/APX-123 is an Identification Friend or Foe digital 
transponder and is also used for the safe operation of military 
aircraft in civilian airspace. The AN/APX-123 meets all United States 
and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mode 5 requirements.
    e. The AN/ARN-153 is a full featured Tactical Air Navigation 
(TACAN) capable of supporting the operational requirements of high 
performance aircraft in a lightweight compact design. The AN/ARN-153 
supports four modes of operation: receive mode; transmit-receive mode; 
air-to-air receive mode; and air-to-air transmit-receive mode.
    f. The AN/ARN-147 system combines all VHF Omni Ranging/Instrument 
Landing System (VOR/ILS) functions into one compact, lightweight, low-
cost set. It's the first militarized VHF navigation receiver to provide 
optional internal MIL-STD-1553B capability. The solid-state system is 
MIL-E-5400 class II qualified and meets international operability 
requirements by providing 50-kHz channel spacing for 160-VOR and 40-
localizer/glide slope channels. Digital and analog outputs of the AN/
ARN-147 ensure compatibility with high-performance flight control 
systems and both digital and analog instruments.
    g. The AN/ARC-210 multimode integrated communications system is 
designed to provide multimode voice and data communications in either 
normal or jam-resistant modes in line-of-sight mode. The system is 
capable of establishing 2-way communication links over the 30 to 400 
MHz frequency range with tactical aircraft environments. The ARC-210 is 
for airborne Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) 
applications and implements the SINCGARS and Have Quick EP modes.
    h. The AN/APN-194 Radar Altimeter Receiver-Transmitter is a high-
resolution device which measures

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altitude from 0 to 5,000 ft. The radar altimeter measures the time 
(analogous to distance) required for a pulse of electromagnetic energy 
to travel from the aircraft to the ground and back to the aircraft. The 
output of the AN/APN-194 is fed into the autopilot of the aircraft to 
control the altitude of low-flying aircraft. The AN/APN-194 employs a 
narrow-pulse transmission in the C-band range with leading edge 
tracking of the echo pulse. Altitude range information is obtained by 
comparing the received echo pulse with a timed ramp voltage generated 
simultaneously with the transmitted pulse.
    i. The AN/ASN-163 is a 5-channel Miniature Airborne GPS Receiver 
(MAGR) that provides Over-The-Horizon and secure navigation 
capabilities using satellite information.
    j. The AN/AVS-9 is a dual tube night vision goggle. Third 
generation image intensifiers are standard for military night vision. 
The goggle offers high resolution, high gain, photo response to near 
infrared, and exceptional reliability. There are helmet mount 
configurations designed for fixed-wing and rotary-wing applications, 
adapting to most aviator helmets.
    2. If a technologically advance adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar 
advanced capabilities.
    3. A determination has been made that the GOI can provide 
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is 
necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national 
security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Israel.

[FR Doc. 2014-01063 Filed 1-17-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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