36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 25119-25121 [2014-10023]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 85 / Friday, May 2, 2014 / Notices Transmittal No. 14–02 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b) (1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Support Services (i) Prospective Purchaser: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Interior (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment. Other ......................... $ 0 million Total .......................... $80 million $80 million mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Provides three years of support services for the Facilities Security Forces-Training and Advisory Group (FSF–TAG) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior (MOI). The support will include technical assistance and advisory support salaries, housing, office equipment, training, maintenance, vehicles, travel, furniture, and other related support. (iv) Military Department: Army (UBA) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case UAA–$6.7M–24Sep09 FMS case UAC–$3.6M–22Dec10 FMS case UAD–$21.2M–22Dec10 FMS case UAG–$17.3M–6Jul11 FMS case UAH–$7.0M–7Feb12 (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: 17 April 2014 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. VerDate Mar<15>2010 00:23 May 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale to provide three years of support services for the Facilities Security Forces- Training and Advisory Group (FSF–TAG) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior (MOI). The support will include technical assistance and advisory support salaries, housing, office equipment, training, maintenance, vehicles, travel, furniture, and other related support. The estimated cost is $80 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 in the Middle East. This proposed sale will provide the continuation of FSF–TAG and its ability to provide services to Saudi Arabia’s MOI in support of its critical infrastructure protection efforts. The proposed sale conveys the U.S.’s continued commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security and strengthens our strategic partnership. The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region. There is no prime contractor associated with this proposed sale. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale requires the assignment of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Saudi Arabia. At PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25119 present, there are approximately 95 U.S. Government personnel and contractor representatives in country supporting FSF–TAG. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2014–09990 Filed 5–1–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 14–10] 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 14–10 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: April 28, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 25120 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 14–10 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: 18 UH–60M Black Hawk Helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated unique equipment and (i) Prospective Purchaser: Mexico Government Furnished Equipment (ii) Total Estimated Value: (GFE) Major Defense Equipment* $525 million 40 T700–GE–701D Engines (36 installed Other .................................... $155 million and 4 spares) TOTAL .............................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 00:23 May 02, 2014 $680 million Jkt 232001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42 Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (36 installed and 6 spares) 36 M134 7.62mm Machine Guns 5 Aviation Mission Planning Systems 18 AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Goggles 1 Aviation Ground Power Unit Also included are communication security equipment including AN/ ARC–210 RT–8100 series radios, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, aircraft warranty, air worthiness support, facility E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 EN02MY14.071</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 85 / Friday, May 2, 2014 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 85 / Friday, May 2, 2014 / Notices construction, spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related element of program, technical and logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Army (UES) (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 Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 17 April 2014 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act POLICY JUSTIFICATION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Mexico—UH–60M Black Hawk Helicopters Transmittal No. 14–10 The Government of Mexico has requested a possible sale of 18 UH–60M Black Hawk Helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), 40 T700– GE–701D Engines (36 installed and 4 spares), 42 Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (36 installed and 6 spares), 36 M134 7.62mm Machine Guns, 5 Aviation Mission Planning Systems, 18 AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Goggles, and 1 Aviation Ground Power Unit. Also included are communication security equipment including AN/ARC–210 RT– 8100 series radios, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, aircraft warranty, air worthiness support, facility construction, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related element of program, technical and logistics support. The estimated cost is $680 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. Mexico has been a strong partner in combating organized crime and drug trafficking organizations. The sale of these UH–60M helicopters to Mexico will significantly increase and strengthen its capability to provide incountry airlift support for its forces engaged in counter-drug operations. VerDate Mar<15>2010 00:23 May 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 Mexico intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and expand its existing army architecture in its efforts to combat drug trafficking organizations. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be Sikorsky Aircraft Company in Stratford, Connecticut; and General Electric Aircraft Company (GEAC) in Lynn, Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of an additional three U.S. Government and five contractor representatives in country full-time to support the delivery and training for approximately two years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The UH–60M aircraft is a medium lift aircraft which includes two T–701D Engines, and the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) cockpit, which provides aircraft system, flight, mission, and communication management systems. The CAAS includes five Multifunction Displays (MFDs), two General Purpose Processor Units (GPPUs), two Control Display Units (CDUs) and two Data Concentrator Units (DCUs). The Navigation System will have Embedded GPS/INS (EGIs), two Digital Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS), one ARN–149 Automatic Direction Finder, one ARN– 147 (VOR/ILS marker Beacon System), one ARN–153 TACAN, two air data computers, and one Radar Altimeter system. The communication equipment includes the AN/APX–118 Identification Friend of Foe (IFF) system. The AN/ARC–210 RT–8100 Series V/UHF radio will be included in the UH–60M configuration. Exportable HF or Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) radio capability may be included in the future. 2. The AN/APX–118 IFF Transponder is capable of Modes 1, 2, 3, 3a, and the system is unclassified unless loaded with IFF Mode 4 keying material, in which case it will become classified Secret. PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25121 3. The AN/ARC–210 RT–8100 Series radio is a V/UHF voice and data capable radio using commercial encryption. 4. The Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) unit H–764G provides GPS and INS capabilities to the aircraft. The EGI will include Selective Availability antiSpoofing Module (SAASM) security modules to be used for secure GPS PPS if required. 5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 6. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide 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 outlined in the Policy Justification. 7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Mexico. [FR Doc. 2014–10023 Filed 5–1–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision for the Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3, Fort Wainwright, Alaska Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of availability. AGENCY: ACTION: The Garrison Commander at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, has reviewed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Disposition of Hangars 2 and 3 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and made the decision to proceed with the implementation of Alternative 1, Demolition of Hangars 2 and 3 (the selected alternative), which includes the demolition of both hangars and supporting infrastructure. Hangars 2 and 3 are World War II-era hangars and are contributing resources within the Ladd Field National Historic Landmark (NHL) and Ladd Air Force Base Cold War Historic District. Specific details of the decision are captured in the Army’s Record of Decision (ROD) for this action. Both hangars no longer meet the functional requirements of maintenance facilities for the modern Army aircraft SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 85 (Friday, May 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25119-25121]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10023]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 14-10]


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 14-10 with attached transmittal, policy justification, 
and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: April 28, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-10
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: Mexico
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................................    $525 million
Other...................................................    $155 million
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  TOTAL.................................................    $680 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:

18 UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters in standard USG configuration with 
designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
40 T700-GE-701D Engines (36 installed and 4 spares)
42 Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (36 
installed and 6 spares)
36 M134 7.62mm Machine Guns
5 Aviation Mission Planning Systems
18 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles
1 Aviation Ground Power Unit
Also included are communication security equipment including AN/ARC-210 
RT-8100 series radios, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems, 
aircraft warranty, air worthiness support, facility

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construction, spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication 
equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training 
and training equipment, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and 
other related element of program, technical and logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (UES)
    (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 Attached Annex
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 17 April 2014
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Mexico--UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters
    The Government of Mexico has requested a possible sale of 18 UH-60M 
Black Hawk Helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated 
unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), 40 T700-GE-
701D Engines (36 installed and 4 spares), 42 Embedded Global 
Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (36 installed and 6 
spares), 36 M134 7.62mm Machine Guns, 5 Aviation Mission Planning 
Systems, 18 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles, and 1 Aviation Ground Power 
Unit. Also included are communication security equipment including AN/
ARC-210 RT-8100 series radios, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) 
systems, aircraft warranty, air worthiness support, facility 
construction, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications 
and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, 
site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor 
technical and logistics support services, and other related element of 
program, technical and logistics support. The estimated cost is $680 
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. Mexico has been a strong partner in 
combating organized crime and drug trafficking organizations. The sale 
of these UH-60M helicopters to Mexico will significantly increase and 
strengthen its capability to provide in-country airlift support for its 
forces engaged in counter-drug operations.
    Mexico intends to use these defense articles and services to 
modernize its armed forces and expand its existing army architecture in 
its efforts to combat drug trafficking organizations.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be Sikorsky Aircraft Company in 
Stratford, Connecticut; and General Electric Aircraft Company (GEAC) in 
Lynn, Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of 
an additional three U.S. Government and five contractor representatives 
in country full-time to support the delivery and training for 
approximately two years.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 14-10
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The UH-60M aircraft is a medium lift aircraft which includes two 
T-701D Engines, and the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) 
cockpit, which provides aircraft system, flight, mission, and 
communication management systems. The CAAS includes five Multifunction 
Displays (MFDs), two General Purpose Processor Units (GPPUs), two 
Control Display Units (CDUs) and two Data Concentrator Units (DCUs). 
The Navigation System will have Embedded GPS/INS (EGIs), two Digital 
Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS), one ARN-149 Automatic 
Direction Finder, one ARN-147 (VOR/ILS marker Beacon System), one ARN-
153 TACAN, two air data computers, and one Radar Altimeter system. The 
communication equipment includes the AN/APX-118 Identification Friend 
of Foe (IFF) system. The AN/ARC-210 RT-8100 Series V/UHF radio will be 
included in the UH-60M configuration. Exportable HF or Single Channel 
Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) radio capability may be 
included in the future.
    2. The AN/APX-118 IFF Transponder is capable of Modes 1, 2, 3, 3a, 
and the system is unclassified unless loaded with IFF Mode 4 keying 
material, in which case it will become classified Secret.
    3. The AN/ARC-210 RT-8100 Series radio is a V/UHF voice and data 
capable radio using commercial encryption.
    4. The Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) unit H-764G provides GPS and INS 
capabilities to the aircraft. The EGI will include Selective 
Availability anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) security modules to be used 
for secure GPS PPS if required.
    5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might 
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a 
system with similar or advanced capabilities.
    6. A determination has been made that the recipient country can 
provide 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 
outlined in the Policy Justification.
    7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Mexico.

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