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necessary by enforcement and charter
vessel port samplers.
Landings would be reported at the
end of the trip using a software
application (iSnapper) developed by
Texas A&M University’s Harte Research
Institute. The software application was
pilot-tested by the for-hire fleet in the
Gulf during 2011 and 2012. Before
returning to the dock, the charter vessel
captain would enter the number of red
snapper retained during the trip,
approximate GPS location to identify
fishing zones, and social and economic
information regarding the customers on
each trip. At the end of the trip, the
captain would use the iSnapper data to
print out a receipt for each individual
customer, which would include
summary information, such as species
and number of fish landed, the date of
the trip, and the name of the vessel.
This receipt would be used at the dock
to track the fish that had been landed on
the ACFAC vessel participating in the
EFP.
By using this electronic reporting
methodology, the ACFAC would
maintain a real-time, internet-based
tracking system to ensure accounting of
each red snapper landed. The data
would be collected on remote servers
and sent to NMFS. The ACFAC would
maintain an electronic account with
NMFS, specifying the numbers of red
snapper that could be landed. As fish
are landed, they would be deducted
from the charter vessel’s account.
Finally, charter vessel captains, if
selected, would continue submitting
completed NMFS logbook data as
required in 50 CFR 622.5.
Socio-Economic Study
The pilot project, if approved, offers
an opportunity to evaluate the impacts
of an alternative management system on
the economic performance of the Gulf
reef fish charter vessel industry. It also
provides a valuable opportunity to
customize data collection to maximize
usefulness of the data for answering
important management questions.
Academic researchers, in collaboration
with the ACFAC, would conduct a
socio-economic study of the anticipated
effects of the change in charter vessel
cooperative management using
currently available data sources.
Simultaneously, the academic
researchers and the ACFAC would
develop additional survey instruments
to gather economic data for a post-EFP
analysis of the effects of the pilot project
on ACFAC vessels after its first and
second years. Data collection would
emphasize post-EFP impacts of the pilot
project. A partial list of impacts to
assess in the study includes:
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1. How has the pilot project changed
the temporal and spatial distributions of
fishing by ACFAC members?
2. How has the number of anglers/
customers changed as a result of ACFAC
members being able to better target their
trips to the seasonality of demand
specific to red snapper?
3. Do charter vessel owners utilize
increased flexibility to provide a more
differentiated recreational product to
customers?
4. How has the pilot project affected
the cost and net revenue associated with
a representative trip?
Data collection would include triplevel catch and effort characteristics
(e.g., retained and discarded catch,
spatial location, and number of
customers), trip and season-level
variable revenues and costs (e.g., trip
pricing, gear, bait, ice, fuel, and
maintenance expenditures), and labor
employment and compensation
information. Many trip-level data would
be collected using the iSnapper
application, whereas seasonal data
would be collected through
supplementary survey instruments.
Section 303A(c)(6)(D), 16 U.S.C.
1853a(c)(6)(D), of the Magnuson-Stevens
Act, requires a referendum to approve or
implement a fishery management plan
or plan amendment that creates an IFQ
program for any species in the Gulf.
Although the allocation-based system
requested by the ACFAC might
reasonably be considered to create such
an IFQ program, the mere issuance of an
EFP to test the program on a limited
basis does not trigger the referendum
requirement. The statutory language is
explicit that the referendum is only
required to approve a fishery
management plan or plan amendment
that would implement such a program.
An EFP is neither a fishery management
plan nor a plan amendment, and does
not implement any new requirements
for all or a portion of recreational
participants. If issued, the EFP would
only establish specific requirements for
the members of the voluntary ACFAC
who have requested the EFP. Therefore,
NMFS has determined that no
referendum is required.
Currently, the recreational red
snapper fishing season begins on June 1
of each year, and is closed when NMFS
projects the recreational quota will be
landed. As noted above, the recreational
seasons have become shorter each year,
impacting the ability of charter vessels
to operate in an efficient and
economically viable manner. If this EFP
is authorized, identified Gulf reef fish
charter vessels in the ACFAC would be
able to use their allocation to fish during
the open recreational season, but also
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would be able to select days outside the
designated season where they could use
their red snapper allocation to meet
specific customer demands.
Nevertheless, in accordance with
section 407(d)(1) (16 U.S.C. 1883(d)) of
the Magnuson-Stevens Act, when NMFS
determines the recreational red snapper
fishing quota is reached, NMFS is
required to prohibit the retention of red
snapper caught during the rest of the
fishing year. Should NMFS determine
that the recreational red snapper quota
is reached prior to the end of the 2015
or 2016 fishing year, including
consideration of fish already harvested
by the ACFAC, charter vessels
participating under the EFP would have
to cease retaining red snapper, even if
the ACFAC still has allocation of red
snapper available.
NMFS finds this application does
warrant further consideration. Possible
conditions the agency may impose on
this permit, if it is indeed granted,
include but are not limited to, a
prohibition of conducting research
within marine protected areas, marine
sanctuaries, or special management
zones, without additional authorization.
A report on the research would be due
at the end of the collection period, to be
submitted to NMFS and reviewed by the
Council.
NMFS specifically solicits comments
from the public regarding the
appropriateness of the potential number
of vessels that would be eligible to
participate in the pilot study authorized
by the EFP and on the economic effects
to the surrounding communities if the
EFP were to be issued.
A final decision on issuance of the
EFP will depend on NMFS’s review of
public comments received on the
application, the Council’s
recommendation, consultations with the
affected states, and the U.S. Coast
Guard, as well as a determination that
it is consistent with all applicable laws.
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
Dated: June 30, 2014.
Emily H. Menashes,
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 14–25]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
AGENCY:
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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
SUMMARY:
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
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Representatives, Transmittal 14–25 with
attached transmittal, policy justification,
and sensitivity of technology.
Dated: June 27, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY
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Enclosures:
1. Tr.:~nsmittal
2.
3.
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Transmittal No. 14–25
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* ..
Other ......................................
$125 million
$100 million
Total ...................................
$225 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: 5 UH–60M
Black Hawk Helicopters in standard
USG configuration with designated
unique equipment and Government
Furnished Equipment (GFE), 13 T700–
GE–701D Engines (10 installed and 3
spares), 12 Embedded Global
Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation
Systems (10 installed and 2 spares), 10
M134 7.62mm Machine Guns, 5 Star
Safire III Forward Looking Infrared
Radar Systems, 1 Aviation Mission
Planning System, and 1 Aviation
Ground Power Unit. Also included are
communication 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, 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
elements of program, technical and
logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (UEU)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS
case UEJ-$110M–3Mar10
(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: 24 June 2014
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Mexico—UH–60M Black Hawk
Helicopters
Transmittal No. 14–25
The Government of Mexico has
requested a possible sale of 5 UH–60M
Black Hawk Helicopters in standard
USG configuration with designated
unique equipment and Government
Furnished Equipment (GFE), 13 T700–
GE–701D Engines (10 installed and 3
spares), 12 Embedded Global
Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation
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Systems (10 installed and 2 spares), 10
M134 7.62mm Machine Guns, 5 Star
Safire III Forward Looking Infrared
Radar Systems, 1 Aviation Mission
Planning System, and 1 Aviation
Ground Power Unit. Also included are
communication 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 elements of program, technical
and logistics support. The estimated
cost is $225 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.
Mexico intends to use these defense
articles and services to modernize its
armed forces and expand its existing
naval/maritime support 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 Black Hawk
helicopter is a medium lift aircraft
which includes two T700–GE–701D
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Engines. The Navigation System for
each helicopter will have Embedded
Global Positioning System/Inertial
Navigation System (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 Tactical Navigation (TACAN), two
air data computers, one Star Safire III
Forward Looking Infrared Radar System,
and one Radar Altimeter system. The
communication equipment will include
the AN/APX–118 or AN/APX–123
Identification Friend of Foe (IFF)
system. The AN/ARC–210 RT–8100
Series Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/
UHF) radio will be included in the UH–
60M configuration. Exportable High
Frequency or Single Channel Ground
and Airborne Radio System
(SINCGARS) radio capability may be
included in the future.
2. The AN/APX–118 or AN/APX–123
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
Transponder is capable of Modes 1, 2,
3, 3a and 4. 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 Global Positioning
System/Inertial Navigation System (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
Precise Positioning Service if required.
5. The Star Safire III Forward Looking
Infrared Radar System is a long-range,
multi-sensor infrared imaging radar
system. It is considered non-standard
equipment for the UH–60 Black Hawk
helicopter. It will be used to enhance
night flying and provide a level of safety
for the VIP passengers during night
flights. The hardware is Unclassified.
Rangefinder performance and signal
transfer function for the Infrared Imager
are considered Confidential.
6. 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.
7. 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
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objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification.
8. 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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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED–2014–ICCD–0102]
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Comment Request; Generic
Application Package for Discretionary
Grant Program
Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education (OESE),
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 a revision of an existing
information collection.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to
submit comments on or before
September 2, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in
response to this notice should be
submitted electronically through the
Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://
www.regulations.gov by selecting
Docket ID number ED–2014–ICCD–0102
or via postal mail, commercial delivery,
or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov
site is not available to the public for any
reason, ED will temporarily accept
comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov.
Please note that comments submitted by
fax or email and those submitted after
the comment period will not be
accepted; ED will ONLY accept
comments during the comment period
in this mailbox when the regulations.gov
site is not available. Written requests for
information or comments submitted by
postal mail or delivery should be
addressed to the Director of the
Information Collection Clearance
Division, U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ,
Mailstop L–OM–2–2E319, Room 2E105,
Washington, DC 20202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
specific questions related to collection
activities, please contact Alfreida
Pettiford, 202–245–6110.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Department of Education (ED), in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
public and Federal agencies with an
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opportunity to comment on proposed,
revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps the Department
assess the impact of its information
collection requirements and minimize
the public’s reporting burden. It also
helps the public understand the
Department’s information collection
requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. ED is
soliciting comments on the proposed
information collection request (ICR) that
is described below. The Department of
Education is especially interested in
public comment addressing the
following issues: (1) Is this collection
necessary to the proper functions of the
Department; (2) will this information be
processed and used in a timely manner;
(3) is the estimate of burden accurate;
(4) how might the Department enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (5) how
might the Department minimize the
burden of this collection on the
respondents, including through the use
of information technology. Please note
that written comments received in
response to this notice will be
considered public records.
Title of Collection: Generic
Application Package for Discretionary
Grant Program.
OMB Control Number: 1894–0006.
Type of Review: An extension of an
existing information collection.
Respondents/Affected Public:
Individuals or households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Responses: 9,861.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 447,089.
Abstract: The Department is
requesting an extension of the approval
for the Generic Application Package that
numerous ED discretionary grant
programs use to provide to applicants
the forms and information needed to
apply for new grants under those grant
program competitions. The Department
will use this Generic Application
package for discretionary grant
programs that: (1) Use the standard ED
or Federal-wide grant applications
forms that have been cleared separately
through OMB and (2) use selection
criteria from the Education Department
General Administrative Regulations
(EDGAR); statutory selection criteria or
a combination of EDGAR and statutory
selection criteria authorized under
EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.200. The use of the
standard ED grant application forms and
the use of EDGAR and/or statutory
selection criteria promote the
standardization and streamlining of ED
discretionary grant application
packages.
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Dated: June 30, 2014.
Stephanie Valentine,
Acting Director, Information Collection
Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and
Records Management Services, Office of
Management.
[FR Doc. 2014–15628 Filed 7–2–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[FE Docket No. 13–157–CNG]
Emera CNG LLC; Application for LongTerm Authorization To Export
Compressed Natural Gas Produced
From Domestic Natural Gas Resources
to Non-Free Trade Agreement
Countries for a 20-Year Period
Office of Fossil Energy, DOE.
Notice of application.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Office of Fossil Energy
(FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE)
gives notice of receipt of an application
(Application) filed on November 20,
2013, by Emera CNG, LLC (Emera)
requesting long-term authorization to
export compressed natural gas (CNG)
produced from domestic sources in a
volume equivalent to approximately
9.125 billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/yr)
of natural gas, or 0.025 Bcf per day (Bcf/
d). Emera seeks authorization to export
the CNG by vessel 1 from a proposed
CNG compression and loading facility
(Facility) to be located at the Port of
Palm Beach, in Riviera Beach, Florida.
Emera seeks to export the CNG solely on
its own behalf for a 20-year term,
commencing on the earlier of the date
of first export or five years from the date
the authorization is issued.
In the portion of Emera’s Application
subject to this Notice, Emera requests
authorization to export this CNG to any
country with which the United States
does not have a free trade agreement
(FTA) requiring national treatment for
trade in natural gas (non-FTA
countries), and with which trade is not
prohibited by U.S. law or policy. This
Application was filed under section 3 of
the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Protests,
motions to intervene, notices of
intervention, and written comments are
invited.
DATES: Protests, motions to intervene or
notices of intervention, as applicable,
requests for additional procedures, and
written comments are to be filed using
SUMMARY:
1 As discussed below, Emera informed DOE/FE by
letter dated May 2, 2014, that it seeks authority to
export CNG by waterborne vessel only, not also by
truck, as the Application stated. See Ltr. from Dan
Muldoon, President of Emera, to John Anderson,
U.S. Dep’t of Energy, FE Docket No. 13–157–CNG
(May 2, 2014) [hereafter Emera Ltr.].
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 14-25]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
[[Page 38015]]
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, Transmittal 14-25 with attached transmittal, policy
justification, and sensitivity of technology.
Dated: June 27, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-25
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*................. $125 million
Other.................................... $100 million
------------------------------
Total.................................. $225 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 5 UH-60M Black Hawk
Helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated unique
equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), 13 T700-GE-701D
Engines (10 installed and 3 spares), 12 Embedded Global Positioning
Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (10 installed and 2 spares), 10
M134 7.62mm Machine Guns, 5 Star Safire III Forward Looking Infrared
Radar Systems, 1 Aviation Mission Planning System, and 1 Aviation
Ground Power Unit. Also included are communication 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, 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 elements of program, technical and logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Army (UEU)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case UEJ-$110M-3Mar10
(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: 24 June 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 5 UH-60M
Black Hawk Helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated
unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), 13 T700-GE-
701D Engines (10 installed and 3 spares), 12 Embedded Global
Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (10 installed and 2
spares), 10 M134 7.62mm Machine Guns, 5 Star Safire III Forward Looking
Infrared Radar Systems, 1 Aviation Mission Planning System, and 1
Aviation Ground Power Unit. Also included are communication 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 elements of
program, technical and logistics support. The estimated cost is $225
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 naval/maritime
support 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. 14-25
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 Black Hawk helicopter is a medium lift aircraft which
includes two T700-GE-701D Engines. The Navigation System for each
helicopter will have Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial
Navigation System (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 Tactical Navigation (TACAN), two air
data computers, one Star Safire III Forward Looking Infrared Radar
System, and one Radar Altimeter system. The communication equipment
will include the AN/APX-118 or AN/APX-123 Identification Friend of Foe
(IFF) system. The AN/ARC-210 RT-8100 Series Very/Ultra High Frequency
(V/UHF) radio will be included in the UH-60M configuration. Exportable
High Frequency or Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System
(SINCGARS) radio capability may be included in the future.
2. The AN/APX-118 or AN/APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
Transponder is capable of Modes 1, 2, 3, 3a and 4. 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 Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation
System (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 Precise
Positioning Service if required.
5. The Star Safire III Forward Looking Infrared Radar System is a
long-range, multi-sensor infrared imaging radar system. It is
considered non-standard equipment for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
It will be used to enhance night flying and provide a level of safety
for the VIP passengers during night flights. The hardware is
Unclassified. Rangefinder performance and signal transfer function for
the Infrared Imager are considered Confidential.
6. 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.
7. 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
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objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Mexico.
[FR Doc. 2014-15597 Filed 7-2-14; 8:45 am]
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