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Transmittal No. 14–38
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act, as Amended
(viii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: 20 Oct 14.
Policy Justification
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Iraq.
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ...................................
$400 million.
200 million.
Total .................................
600 million.
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms
Export Control Act.
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: 10,000
M831 120mm High-explosive anti-tank
(HEAT) munitions, 10,000 M865
120mm Kinetic Energy Warheads
(KEW), 10,000 M865 120mm KEW–A1,
and 16,000 M830 120mm HEAT–MP–T
tank ammunition. Also included are
U.S. Government and contractor
technical and logistics support services,
and other related elements of logistical
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Army
(UCO).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any:
FMS case UBI–$74M–10Apr14
FMS case VCY–$10M–14Jul10
FMS case VDA–$34M–14Jul10
FMS case VDK–$67M–14Jul10
FMS case VDL–$65M–14Jul10
FMS case VPP–$684M–20Oct08
(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.
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Iraq—M1A1 Abrams Tank Ammunition
The Government of Iraq has requested
a possible sale of 10,000 M831 120mm
High-explosive anti-tank (HEAT)
munitions, 10,000 M865 120mm Kinetic
Energy Warheads (KEW), 10,000 M865
120mm KEW–A1, and 16,000 M830
120mm HEAT–MP–T tank ammunition.
Also included are U.S. Government and
contractor technical and logistics
support services, 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 a strategic
partner. This proposed sale directly
supports the Iraqi government and
serves the interests of the Iraqi people
and the United States.
The proposed sale of the ammunition
and support will advance Iraq’s efforts
to develop an integrated ground defense
capability to support a strong national
defense. This will enable the Iraqi
Government to sustain its efforts to
establish and maintain stability.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be General
Dynamics-Ordnance Tactical Systems in
St Petersburg, Florida. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
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Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require the assignment of U.S.
Government and contractor
representatives to Iraq.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 14–41]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
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 14–41
with attached transmittal and policy
justification.
SUMMARY:
Dated: November 4, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14–41
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: Pakistan
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment* ..
Other ......................................
$250 million
$100 million
Total ...................................
$350 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: 8 43-meter
Global Response Cutters (GRC43M).
Each Cutter will be a mono-hull design
made of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP).
Also included in this sale: 8 25mm or
30mm Naval Gun System, 32 M2–HB
.50 caliber machine guns, 32 7.62mm
guns, 8 8-meter Rigid Inflatable Boats,
ballistic/armor protection of critical
spaces, command and control
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equipment, communication equipment,
navigation equipment, support
equipment, spare and repair parts, tools
and test equipment, technical data and
publications, personnel training, U.S.
government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services,
and other related elements of logistics
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (SBP)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
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(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: 30 Oct 14
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Pakistan—GRC43M Cutters
The Government of Pakistan has
requested the purchase of 8 43-meter
Global Response Cutters (GRC43M).
Each Cutter will be a mono-hull design
made of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP).
Also included in this sale: outfitted 8
25mm or 30mm Naval Gun Systems, 32
M2–HB .50 caliber machine guns, 32
7.62mm guns, 8 8-meter Rigid Inflatable
Boats, ballistic/armor protection of
critical spaces, command and control
equipment, communication equipment,
navigation equipment, support
equipment, spare and repair parts, tools
and test equipment, technical data and
publications, personnel training, U.S.
government and contractor engineering,
technical, and logistics support services,
and other related elements of logistics
and program support. The total
estimated cost is $350 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 country vital
to U.S. foreign policy and national
security goals in South Asia.
This sale will enhance Pakistan’s
ability to enforce the rule of law over its
coastal areas to safeguard seaborne
energy corridors, deter the outbreak of
piracy along the north Arabian Sea, and
curtail the trafficking of narcotics and
other illict goods. These vessels provide
the Pakistan Navy with the capability
for medium to long endurance coverage
of its 660 miles of coastline. Pakistan
will have no difficulty absorbing
GRC43M Cutters into its armed forces.
This sale will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be WSY,
Inc. in Port Angeles, Washington. There
are no known offset agreements
proposed in conjunction with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require multiple trips by U.S.
Government and contractor
representatives to participate in program
and technical reviews plus training and
maintenance support in country, on a
short-term temporary basis, for a period
of no more than 60 months or until the
last Cutter is delivered to Pakistan and
integrated into their operating forces.
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There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Renewal of Department of Defense
Federal Advisory Committees
DoD.
Renewal of Federal Advisory
Committee.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of Defense is
publishing this notice to announce that
it is renewing the charter for the
Department of Defense Wage Committee
(‘‘the Committee’’).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Freeman, Advisory Committee
Management Officer for the Department
of Defense, 703–692–5952.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
committee’s charter is being renewed
pursuant to 5 CFR part 532, Federal
Wage System (Pub. L. 92–392), and in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41
CFR 102–3.50(c), established the
Committee.
The Committee is a statutory Federal
advisory committee that provides
independent advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of
Defense or Deputy Secretary of Defense,
through the Under Secretary of Defense
for Personnel and Readiness
(USD(P&R)), on matters relating to the
conduct of wage surveys and the
establishment of wage schedules for all
appropriated fund and nonappropriated fund wage areas of bluecollar employees within DoD.
The Committee reports to the
Secretary of Defense or the Deputy
Secretary of Defense, through the
USD(P&R).
The USD(P&R), may act upon the
Committee’s advice and
recommendations.
The Committee, in accordance with 5
CFR 532.227, will be composed of seven
members—a chair and six additional
members. The Secretary of Defense or
the Deputy Secretary of Defense selects
the Committee’s chair.
Committee members are appointed by
the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy
Secretary of Defense and their
appointments will be renewed on an
annual basis. Committee members who
are not full-time or permanent part-time
Federal employees are appointed as
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experts or consultants under the
authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109 to serve as
special government employee (SGE)
members. Committee members who are
full-time or permanent part-time Federal
employees are appointed pursuant to 41
CFR 102–3.130(a) to serve as regular
government employee (RGE) members.
Committee members, as determined by
the Secretary of Defense or Deputy
Secretary of Defense, serve a term of
service of one-to-four years. No member
may serve more than two consecutive
terms of service without written
approval by the Secretary of Defense or
Deputy Secretary of Defense. This same
term of service limitation also applies to
any authorized DoD subcommittees.
Committee members serve without
compensation except for reimbursement
of travel and per diem as it pertains to
official Committee business.
All members of the Committee are
appointed to provide advice on the basis
of their best judgment with representing
any particular point of view and in a
manner that is free from conflict of
interest.
DoD, when necessary and consistent
with the Committee’s mission and DoD
policies and procedures, may establish
subcommittees, task forces, or working
groups to support the Committee.
Establishment of subcommittees is
based upon a written determination, to
include terms of reference, by the
Secretary of Defense, the Deputy
Secretary of Defense, or USD(P&R), as
the Committee’s sponsor.
Such subcommittees will not work
independently of the Committee and
must report all of their
recommendations and advice solely to
the Committee for full and open
deliberation, discussion, and voting.
Subcommittees, task forces, or working
groups have no authority to make
decisions and recommendations,
verbally or in writing, on behalf of the
Committee. No subcommittee or any of
its members can update or report,
verbally or in writing, on behalf of the
Committee, directly to the DoD or any
Federal officer or employee.
The Secretary of Defense or the
Deputy Secretary of Defense will
appoint subcommittee members to a
term of service of one-to-four years, with
annual renewals, even if the member in
question is already a member of the
Committee. Subcommittee members
will not serve more than two
consecutive terms of service unless
authorized by the Secretary of Defense
or the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
Subcommittee members, if not fulltime or permanent part-time Federal
employees, will be appointed as experts
or consultants pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109
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[Pages 66698-66700]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-26579]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal Nos. 14-41]
36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
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 14-41 with attached transmittal and
policy justification.
Dated: November 4, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-41
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: Pakistan
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment*................. $250 million
Other.................................... $100 million
------------------------------
Total.................................. $350 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 8 43-meter Global Response
Cutters (GRC43M). Each Cutter will be a mono-hull design made of Glass
Reinforced Plastic (GRP). Also included in this sale: 8 25mm or 30mm
Naval Gun System, 32 M2-HB .50 caliber machine guns, 32 7.62mm guns, 8
8-meter Rigid Inflatable Boats, ballistic/armor protection of critical
spaces, command and control equipment, communication equipment,
navigation equipment, support equipment, spare and repair parts, tools
and test equipment, technical data and publications, personnel
training, U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical, and
logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and
program support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (SBP)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
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(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: 30 Oct 14
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Pakistan--GRC43M Cutters
The Government of Pakistan has requested the purchase of 8 43-meter
Global Response Cutters (GRC43M). Each Cutter will be a mono-hull
design made of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). Also included in this
sale: outfitted 8 25mm or 30mm Naval Gun Systems, 32 M2-HB .50 caliber
machine guns, 32 7.62mm guns, 8 8-meter Rigid Inflatable Boats,
ballistic/armor protection of critical spaces, command and control
equipment, communication equipment, navigation equipment, support
equipment, spare and repair parts, tools and test equipment, technical
data and publications, personnel training, U.S. government and
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and
other related elements of logistics and program support. The total
estimated cost is $350 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 country vital to U.S. foreign policy and national
security goals in South Asia.
This sale will enhance Pakistan's ability to enforce the rule of
law over its coastal areas to safeguard seaborne energy corridors,
deter the outbreak of piracy along the north Arabian Sea, and curtail
the trafficking of narcotics and other illict goods. These vessels
provide the Pakistan Navy with the capability for medium to long
endurance coverage of its 660 miles of coastline. Pakistan will have no
difficulty absorbing GRC43M Cutters into its armed forces.
This sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be WSY, Inc. in Port Angeles,
Washington. There are no known offset agreements proposed in
conjunction with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips by
U.S. Government and contractor representatives to participate in
program and technical reviews plus training and maintenance support in
country, on a short-term temporary basis, for a period of no more than
60 months or until the last Cutter is delivered to Pakistan and
integrated into their operating forces.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
[FR Doc. 2014-26579 Filed 11-7-14; 8:45 am]
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