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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 41 / Tuesday, March 3, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES photographs or video footage of the animal (if equipment is available). Activities shall not resume until NMFS is able to review the circumstances of the prohibited take. NMFS shall work with Shell to determine what is necessary to minimize the likelihood of further prohibited take and ensure MMPA compliance. Shell may not resume their activities until notified by NMFS via letter, email, or telephone. (b) In the event that Shell discovers an injured or dead marine mammal, and the lead PSO determines that the cause of the injury or death is unknown and the death is relatively recent (i.e., in less than a moderate state of decomposition as described in the next paragraph), Shell will immediately report the incident to the Chief of the Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, by phone or email and the NMFS Alaska Stranding Hotline and/or by email to the Alaska Regional Stranding Coordinators. The report must include the same information identified in Condition 12(a) above. Activities may continue while NMFS reviews the circumstances of the incident. NMFS will work with Shell to determine whether modifications in the activities are appropriate. (c) In the event that Shell discovers an injured or dead marine mammal, and the lead PSO determines that the injury or death is not associated with or related to the activities authorized in Condition 2 of this Authorization (e.g., previously wounded animal, carcass with moderate to advanced decomposition, or scavenger damage), Shell shall report the incident to the Chief of the Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, NMFS, by phone or email and the NMFS Alaska Stranding Hotline and/or by email to the Alaska Regional Stranding Coordinators, within 24 hours of the discovery. Shell shall provide photographs or video footage (if available) or other documentation of the stranded animal sighting to NMFS and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Activities may continue while NMFS reviews the circumstances of the incident. (12) The Plan of Cooperation outlining the steps that will be taken to cooperate and communicate with the VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:24 Mar 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 native communities to ensure the availability of marine mammals for subsistence uses must be implemented. (13) Shell is required to comply with the Terms and Conditions of the Incidental Take Statement (ITS) corresponding to NMFS’s Biological Opinion issued to NMFS’s Office of Protected Resources. (14) A copy of this Authorization and the ITS must be in the possession of all contractors and PSOs operating under the authority of this Incidental Harassment Authorization. (15) Penalties and Permit Sanctions: Any person who violates any provision of this Incidental Harassment Authorization is subject to civil and criminal penalties, permit sanctions, and forfeiture as authorized under the MMPA. (16) This Authorization may be modified, suspended or withdrawn if the Holder fails to abide by the conditions prescribed herein or if the authorized taking is having more than a negligible impact on the species or stock of affected marine mammals, or if there is an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of such species or stocks for subsistence uses. Request for Public Comment As noted above, NMFS requests comment on our analysis, the draft authorization, and any other aspect of the Notice of Proposed IHA for Shell’s 2015/2016 Chukchi and Beaufort Seas ice overflight surveys. Please include, with your comments, any supporting data or literature citations to help inform our final decision on Shell’s request for an MMPA authorization. Dated: February 25, 2015. Donna S. Wieting, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2015–04345 Filed 3–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS Notice of Meeting The next meeting of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is scheduled for 19 March 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission offices at the National Building Museum, Suite 312, Judiciary PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11413 Square, 401 F Street NW., Washington, DC 20001–2728. Items of discussion may include buildings, parks and memorials. Draft agendas and additional information regarding the Commission are available on our Web site: www.cfa.gov. Inquiries regarding the agenda and requests to submit written or oral statements should be addressed to Thomas Luebke, Secretary, U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, at the above address; by emailing staff@cfa.gov; or by calling 202–504–2200. Individuals requiring sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired should contact the Secretary at least 10 days before the meeting date. Dated: February 24, 2015, in Washington, DC. Thomas Luebke, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–04272 Filed 3–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6330–01–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 15–09] 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 15–09 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: February 25, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 11414 Transmittal No. 15–09 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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: Slovakia (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $250 million $200 million Total ................................... $450 million * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:24 Mar 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Nine UH– 60M Black Hawk Helicopters in standard U.S. Government configuration with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE); twenty T700–GE–701D Engines (18 installed and 2 spares); twenty Embedded Global Positioning Systems/ Inertial Navigation Systems; two Aviation Mission Planning Systems; one Aviation Ground Power Unit; eleven PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AN/APX–123 Identification Friend or Foe Transponders; twenty Very High Frequency/Digitally Selective Calling AN/ARC–231 radios; eleven ARN–147 VHF Omni Ranging/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS); eleven AN/ARN–153 Tactical Air Navigation Systems; and eleven AN/ARC–201D Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems radios. Also included are aircraft warranty, ammunition, air worthiness support, facility construction, spare and repair parts, support equipment, E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 EN03MR15.012</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 41 / Tuesday, March 3, 2015 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 41 / Tuesday, March 3, 2015 / Notices 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 and logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Army (UCI) (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: 18 February 2015 POLICY JUSTIFICATION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Slovakia—UH–60M Black Hawk Helicopters The Government of Slovakia has requested a possible sale of nine UH– 60M Black Hawk Helicopters in standard U.S. Government configuration with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE); twenty T700–GE–701D Engines (18 installed and 2 spares); twenty Embedded Global Positioning Systems/ Inertial Navigation Systems; two Aviation Mission Planning Systems; one Aviation Ground Power Unit; eleven AN/APX–123 Identification Friend or Foe Transponders; twenty Very High Frequency (VHF)/Digitally Selective Calling AN/ARC–231 radios; eleven ARN–147 VHF Omni Ranging/ Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS); eleven AN/ARN–153 Tactical Air Navigation Systems; and eleven AN/ ARC–201D Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems radios. Also included are aircraft warranty, ammunition, 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 element of program and logistics support. The estimated cost is $450 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 NATO ally. The proposed sale will improve Slovakia’s capability to deter regional threats and strengthen its homeland defense, as well as support counterterrorism operations. The sale of these VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:24 Mar 02, 2015 Jkt 235001 UH–60 helicopters will bolster Slovakia’s ability to provide border patrol, rapid reaction, and field expedient fire fighting capability for its air and ground forces in counterterrorism, border security, and humanitarian operations. Slovakia will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be the Sikorsky Aircraft Company in Stratford, Connecticut; and General Electric Aircraft Company 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 Slovakia to support the delivery and training for approximately two-five 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 is equipped with two T–701D Engines, and the integrated flight and management system, which provides aircraft system, flight, mission, and communication management systems. The cockpit 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 Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS) (EGIs), and two Digital Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS). 2. The H764–G EGI unit 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. 3. 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. Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4. 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. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Slovakia. [FR Doc. 2015–04335 Filed 3–2–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Revised Non-Foreign Overseas Per Diem Rates Defense Travel Management Office, DoD. AGENCY: Notice of Revised Non-Foreign Overseas Per Diem Rates. ACTION: The Defense Travel Management Office is publishing Civilian Personnel Per Diem Bulletin Number 295. This bulletin lists revisions in the per diem rates prescribed for U.S. Government employees for official travel in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and Possessions of the United States when applicable. AEA changes announced in Bulletin Number 194 remain in effect. Bulletin Number 295 is being published in the Federal Register to assure that travelers are paid per diem at the most current rates. SUMMARY: Transmittal No. 15–09 PO 00000 11415 DATES: Effective Date: March 1, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sonia Malik, 571–372–1276. This document gives notice of revisions in per diem rates prescribed by the Defense Travel Management Office for nonforeign areas outside the contiguous United States. It supersedes Civilian Personnel Per Diem Bulletin Number 294. Per Diem Bulletins published periodically in the Federal Register now constitute the only notification of revisions in per diem rates to agencies and establishments outside the Department of Defense. For more information or questions about per diem rates, please contact your local travel office. Civilian Bulletin 295 includes updated rates for Alaska. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 26, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 15-09]


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 15-09 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: February 25, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 15-09
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: Slovakia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $250 million
Other....................................  $200 million
                                          ------------------------------
  Total..................................  $450 million
 
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Nine UH-60M Black Hawk 
Helicopters in standard U.S. Government configuration with designated 
unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE); twenty T700-
GE-701D Engines (18 installed and 2 spares); twenty Embedded Global 
Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems; two Aviation Mission 
Planning Systems; one Aviation Ground Power Unit; eleven AN/APX-123 
Identification Friend or Foe Transponders; twenty Very High Frequency/
Digitally Selective Calling AN/ARC-231 radios; eleven ARN-147 VHF Omni 
Ranging/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS); eleven AN/ARN-153 Tactical 
Air Navigation Systems; and eleven AN/ARC-201D Single Channel Ground 
and Airborne Radio Systems radios. Also included are aircraft warranty, 
ammunition, air worthiness support, facility construction, spare and 
repair parts, support equipment,

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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 and logistics 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (UCI)
    (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: 18 February 2015

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Slovakia--UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters

    The Government of Slovakia has requested a possible sale of nine 
UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters in standard U.S. Government configuration 
with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment 
(GFE); twenty T700-GE-701D Engines (18 installed and 2 spares); twenty 
Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems; two 
Aviation Mission Planning Systems; one Aviation Ground Power Unit; 
eleven AN/APX-123 Identification Friend or Foe Transponders; twenty 
Very High Frequency (VHF)/Digitally Selective Calling AN/ARC-231 
radios; eleven ARN-147 VHF Omni Ranging/Instrument Landing System (VOR/
ILS); eleven AN/ARN-153 Tactical Air Navigation Systems; and eleven AN/
ARC-201D Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems radios. Also 
included are aircraft warranty, ammunition, 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 element of program and logistics 
support. The estimated cost is $450 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 NATO ally.
    The proposed sale will improve Slovakia's capability to deter 
regional threats and strengthen its homeland defense, as well as 
support counter-terrorism operations. The sale of these UH-60 
helicopters will bolster Slovakia's ability to provide border patrol, 
rapid reaction, and field expedient fire fighting capability for its 
air and ground forces in counter-terrorism, border security, and 
humanitarian operations. Slovakia will have no difficulty absorbing 
these helicopters into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be the Sikorsky Aircraft Company in 
Stratford, Connecticut; and General Electric Aircraft Company 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 Slovakia to support the delivery and training for approximately two-
five years.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-09
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 is equipped 
with two T-701D Engines, and the integrated flight and management 
system, which provides aircraft system, flight, mission, and 
communication management systems. The cockpit 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 Global 
Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS) (EGIs), and 
two Digital Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS).
    2. The H764-G EGI unit 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Slovakia.
[FR Doc. 2015-04335 Filed 3-2-15; 8:45 am]
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