36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 8178-8180 [2014-02894]

Download as PDF 8178 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 28 / Tuesday, February 11, 2014 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES without change, including any personal identifiers, contact information, or other personal information provided, to: https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit confidential business information, trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information that you do not want to be available to the public. If furnished at all, such information should be submitted in writing. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to: https:// www.regulations.gov, and insert the docket number, CPSC–2010–0046, into the ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow the prompts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert H. Squibb, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 504–7815, or by email to: rsquibb@ cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background Section 5(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. 2054(a), authorizes the Commission to conduct studies and investigations relating to the causes and prevention of deaths, accidents, injuries, illnesses, other health impairments, and economic losses associated with consumer products. Section 5(b) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2054(b), further provides that the Commission may conduct research, studies and investigations on the safety of consumer products or test consumer products and develop product safety test methods and testing devices. To help identify and evaluate product-related incidents, Commission staff invites and obtains direct feedback from consumers on issues related to product safety, such as recall effectiveness, product use, and perceptions regarding safety issues. By convening focus groups to provide information regarding use of a specific consumer product or class of consumer products, including recalled products, CPSC has collected valuable information. For example, Commission staff has used focus groups to assess consumers’ behavior related to product recalls, pool and spa safety, the Consumer Product Safety Risk Management System, recreational offroad vehicle restraint systems, and cpsc.gov Web site redesign. The information that the CPSC collects from future focus groups will VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Feb 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 help inform the Commission’s identification and evaluation of consumer products and product use, by providing insight and information into consumer perceptions and usage patterns. In some cases, one-on-one interviews may be conducted as a more in-depth extension of a focus group or in place of a traditional focus group. This information may also assist the Commission in its efforts to support voluntary standards activities and help CPSC identify consumer safety issues requiring additional research. In addition, based on the information obtained, CPSC may be able to provide safety information to the public that is easier to read and understood by a wider range of consumers. B. Burden Hours 1. Respondents The CPSC seeks the proposed extension of approval of a collection of information for consumer focus groups that may be conducted by the CPSC over the next three years. Staff estimates that over the 3-year period of this request, the Commission will conduct up to 20 focus groups, with 10 persons each, and 10 one-on-one interviews for a variety of projects. The total hours of burden to the respondents are (an estimated 4 hours per person for each focus group × 200 participants) + (an estimated 30 minutes per person for each individual interview × 10 participants) = 1,100 hours (367 hours per year for 3 years). The total annual cost is estimated at 1,100 × $31.16 (U.S. Department of Labor, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, September 2013) = $34,276 ($11,425.33 per year for 3 years). 2. Federal Government The total cost of this collection to the federal government is estimated at approximately $140,000. This represents nine months of staff time annually. This sum includes anticipated travel costs expended for meeting with contractors and contracts for conducting focus groups or one-on-one interviews as well as salaries and benefits ($129,419). This estimate uses an annual total compensation of $119,238 (the equivalent of a GS–14 Step 5 employee), with an additional 30.9 percent added for benefits (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ‘‘Employer Costs for Employee Compensation,’’ September 2013, Table 1, percentage of wages and salaries for all civilian management, PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 professional, and related employees), for a total annual compensation of $172,559. C. Requests for Comments The Commission invites comments on the proposed collection of information, including: • Whether the collection of information described above is necessary for the proper performance of the Commission’s functions, including whether the information would have practical utility; • Whether the estimated burden of the proposed collection of information is accurate; • Whether the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected could be enhanced; and • Whether the burden imposed by the collection of information could be minimized by use of automated, electronic, or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2014–02901 Filed 2–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 13–61] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 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 13–61 with attached transmittal and policy justification. SUMMARY: Dated: February 6, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\11FEN1.SGM 11FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 28 / Tuesday, February 11, 2014 / Notices 8179 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 201 12TH STREET SOUTH, 9TE 20S ARLINGTON, VA 22202-5406 The Honorable John f,.. Boehner Speaker of the House US. House of Repre*ntatives Washington, DC 20515 FEB 042014 Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(l) ofthe Arms Export Control Act, as amended, we are fqrwarding herewith Transmittal No. 13-61, concerning the Department of the Air Force's propo~ed Letter(s) of Offcr and Acceptance to Iraq for defense anicles and services estimated to {:ost $700 million. After this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a press stateme1'\t to notify the public of this proposed sale. SinC", (J)\~ /,./0 . . Ri Vice Ad iral USN Director tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 13–61 TOTAL ............................. 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 ................................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Feb 10, 2014 $300 million $400 million Jkt 232001 $700 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: commercially available FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) Equipment Suite and Airfield Navigational Aids Suites installed at four bases (Tikrit, Al Basra, Al Kut, and Taji). The ATC Equipment Suite includes 4 ASR–11 Airport PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Surveillance Radars, 10 ATC Automation system with 10 controller consoles, 4 AutoTrac II Airfield Support and Navigation Suites, 2 Primary Search Radars and 2 Mono-pulse secondary surveillance radars. The Airfield Navigation Aids Suite includes 2 Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range (VORTAC) and 3 Instrument Landing Systems with Distance Measuring E:\FR\FM\11FEN1.SGM 11FEN1 EN11FE14.002</GPH> Enclosures: I. Transmittal 2. Policy Justification 3. Regional Balance '(Classified Document Provided Under Separate Cover) 8180 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 28 / Tuesday, February 11, 2014 / Notices Equipment, 2 Airfield Lighting Systems with Flush Mounted Lights for the runway and taxiways, Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Suite. Also provided are site surveys, system integration, installation, testing, repair and return, facilities, warranties, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAZ, Amd #1) (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: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 4 February 2014 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Iraq—Air Traffic Control and Landing System The Government of Iraq has requested a proposed sale of commercially available FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) Equipment Suite and Airfield Navigational Aids Suites to be installed at four bases (Tikrit, Al Basra, Al Kut, and Taji). The ATC Equipment Suite includes 4 ASR–11 Airport Surveillance Radars, 10 ATC Automation system with 10 controller consoles, 4 AutoTrac II Airfield Support and Navigation Suites, 2 Primary Search Radars and 2 Mono-pulse secondary surveillance radars. The Airfield Navigation Aids Suite includes 2 Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range (VORTAC) and 3 Instrument Landing Systems with Distance Measuring Equipment, 2 Airfield Lighting Systems with Flush Mounted Lights for the runway and taxiways, Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Suite. Also provided are site surveys, system integration, installation, testing, repair and return, facilities, warranties, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $700 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Feb 10, 2014 Jkt 232001 improve the security of a strategic partner. This proposed sale directly supports the Iraq government and serves the interests of the Iraqi people and the United States. The proposed sale will contribute to Iraq’s continued efforts toward rebuilding its airfield systems at Tikrit, Al Basra, Al Kut, and Taji Air Bases for near-term basing of multiple aircraft. The renovations and upgrades to the airfields and systems will allow for greater ease in launch and recovery of aircraft and will enhance the overall sustainment to aircraft and affiliated systems. This equipment aids Iraq’s continuing reconstruction effort and directly improves Iraq’s ability to control its own airspace. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor is unknown and will be determined through a competitive process. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Iraq. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2014–02894 Filed 2–10–14; 8:45 am] You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • 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, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this Federal Register document. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8178-8180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02894]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-61]


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 13-61 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: February 6, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 13-61
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*................  $300 million
Other...................................  $400 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $700 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: commercially available FAA 
Air Traffic Control (ATC) Equipment Suite and Airfield Navigational 
Aids Suites installed at four bases (Tikrit, Al Basra, Al Kut, and 
Taji). The ATC Equipment Suite includes 4 ASR-11 Airport Surveillance 
Radars, 10 ATC Automation system with 10 controller consoles, 4 
AutoTrac II Airfield Support and Navigation Suites, 2 Primary Search 
Radars and 2 Mono-pulse secondary surveillance radars. The Airfield 
Navigation Aids Suite includes 2 Very High Frequency Omni-directional 
Range (VORTAC) and 3 Instrument Landing Systems with Distance Measuring

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Equipment, 2 Airfield Lighting Systems with Flush Mounted Lights for 
the runway and taxiways, Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Suite. 
Also provided are site surveys, system integration, installation, 
testing, repair and return, facilities, warranties, spare and repair 
parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other 
related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAZ, Amd 1)
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 4 February 2014
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Iraq--Air Traffic Control and Landing System

    The Government of Iraq has requested a proposed sale of 
commercially available FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) Equipment Suite 
and Airfield Navigational Aids Suites to be installed at four bases 
(Tikrit, Al Basra, Al Kut, and Taji). The ATC Equipment Suite includes 
4 ASR-11 Airport Surveillance Radars, 10 ATC Automation system with 10 
controller consoles, 4 AutoTrac II Airfield Support and Navigation 
Suites, 2 Primary Search Radars and 2 Mono-pulse secondary surveillance 
radars. The Airfield Navigation Aids Suite includes 2 Very High 
Frequency Omni-directional Range (VORTAC) and 3 Instrument Landing 
Systems with Distance Measuring Equipment, 2 Airfield Lighting Systems 
with Flush Mounted Lights for the runway and taxiways, Air Traffic 
Control Tower Equipment Suite. Also provided are site surveys, system 
integration, installation, testing, repair and return, facilities, 
warranties, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel 
training and training equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics 
support services, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support. The estimated cost is $700 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 directly supports 
the Iraq government and serves the interests of the Iraqi people and 
the United States.
    The proposed sale will contribute to Iraq's continued efforts 
toward rebuilding its airfield systems at Tikrit, Al Basra, Al Kut, and 
Taji Air Bases for near-term basing of multiple aircraft. The 
renovations and upgrades to the airfields and systems will allow for 
greater ease in launch and recovery of aircraft and will enhance the 
overall sustainment to aircraft and affiliated systems. This equipment 
aids Iraq's continuing reconstruction effort and directly improves 
Iraq's ability to control its own airspace.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor is unknown and will be determined through 
a competitive process. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Iraq.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2014-02894 Filed 2-10-14; 8:45 am]
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