36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 5384-5385 [2014-01988]

Download as PDF 5384 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 21 / Friday, January 31, 2014 / Notices Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–74] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. ACTION: Notice. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:23 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 601– 3740. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittals 13–74 with attached transmittal and policy justification. Dated: January 28, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 EN31JA14.000</GPH> 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: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 21 / Friday, January 31, 2014 / Notices Transmittal No. 13–74 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: Libya (ii) Total Estimated Value: $ 0 million $600 million Total ................................... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Major Defense Equipment* .. Other ...................................... $600 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: training for a 6,000 to 8,000 person General Purpose Force for Libya. The training includes services for up to 8 years for training, facilities sustainment and improvements, personnel training and training equipment, 637 M4A4 carbines and small arms ammunition, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE), and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (DAC) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 22 Jan 2014 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Libya—General Purpose Force Training The Government of Libya has requested a sale of training for a 6,000 to 8,000 person General Purpose Force. The training includes services for up to 8 years for training, facilities sustainment and improvements, personnel training and training equipment, 637 M4A4 carbines and small arms ammunition, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE), and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $600 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of Libya. The proposed sale will enable Libya to develop, and train a General Purpose Force. The basic, collective and advanced training will be critical for establishing a professional and disciplined General Purpose Force used in protecting Libya’s institutions, VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:23 Jan 30, 2014 Jkt 232001 facilities, and personnel as well as keeping peace and security within Libya. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors are unknown at this time but will be determined during the competitive bid process. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 350 U.S. Government and contractor personnel for up to 8 years to conduct training at the Novo Selo training site in Bulgaria. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2014–01988 Filed 1–30–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council (MFRC) Department of Defense. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce a Federal advisory committee meeting of the Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5384-5385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01988]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-74]


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 13-74 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: January 28, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-74
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: Libya
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $ 0 million
Other....................................  $600 million
                                          ------------------------------
  Total..................................  $600 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: training for a 6,000 to 
8,000 person General Purpose Force for Libya. The training includes 
services for up to 8 years for training, facilities sustainment and 
improvements, personnel training and training equipment, 637 M4A4 
carbines and small arms ammunition, U.S. Government and contractor 
technical and logistics support services, Organizational Clothing and 
Individual Equipment (OCIE), and other related elements of logistical 
and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (DAC)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid:
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 22 Jan 2014
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
    POLICY JUSTIFICATION
    Libya--General Purpose Force Training
    The Government of Libya has requested a sale of training for a 
6,000 to 8,000 person General Purpose Force. The training includes 
services for up to 8 years for training, facilities sustainment and 
improvements, personnel training and training equipment, 637 M4A4 
carbines and small arms ammunition, U.S. Government and contractor 
technical and logistics support services, Organizational Clothing and 
Individual Equipment (OCIE), and other related elements of logistical 
and program support. The estimated cost is $600 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of Libya.
    The proposed sale will enable Libya to develop, and train a General 
Purpose Force. The basic, collective and advanced training will be 
critical for establishing a professional and disciplined General 
Purpose Force used in protecting Libya's institutions, facilities, and 
personnel as well as keeping peace and security within Libya.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors are unknown at this time but will be 
determined during the competitive bid process. There are no known 
offset agreements in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
350 U.S. Government and contractor personnel for up to 8 years to 
conduct training at the Novo Selo training site in Bulgaria.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
[FR Doc. 2014-01988 Filed 1-30-14; 8:45 am]
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