36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 27660-27662 [2015-11599]

Download as PDF 27660 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 93 / Thursday, May 14, 2015 / Notices tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Burden Hours: 15,579. Needs and Uses: This request is for an extension of a current information collection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) established programs to reduce excess fishing capacity by paying fishermen to surrender their vessels/ permits. These fishing capacity reduction programs, or buybacks, are conducted pursuant to the MagnusonStevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and the MagnusonStevens Reauthorization Act (Pub. L. 109–479). The buybacks can be funded by a Federal loan to the industry or by direct Federal or other funding. Buyback regulations are at 50 CFR part 600. 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E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 93 / Thursday, May 14, 2015 / Notices Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), missile containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and (i) Prospective Purchaser: Malaysia training equipment, U.S. Government (ii) Total Estimated Value: and contractor engineering, technical Major Defense Equipment * $17 million and logistics support services, site Other .................................... $ 4 million surveys and studies, and other related TOTAL .............................. $21 million elements of logistical and program support. (iii) Description and Quantity of (iv) Military Department: Air Force Articles or Services under Consideration (YBF, Amendment #1) for Purchase: 10 AIM–120C7 Advanced tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 May 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case YBF–$15M–17Jul10 (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: 04 May 2015 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1 EN14MY15.000</GPH> Transmittal No. 15–16 27661 27662 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 93 / Thursday, May 14, 2015 / Notices POLICY JUSTIFICATION Malaysia—AIM–120C7 AMRAAM Missiles The Government of Malaysia has requested a possible sale of 10 AIM– 120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-toAir Missiles (AMRAAM), missile containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, site surveys and studies, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $21 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 key partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in Southeast Asia. This sale will increase Malaysia’s interoperability with the United States, enhancing regularly scheduled joint exercises and training. It also ensures a sustained air-to-air capability for Malaysia’s F/A–18D aircraft. Malaysia will use this capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. Malaysia, which already has AMRAAM missiles in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Corporation in Tucson, Arizona. The purchaser has requested offsets. At this time, agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Malaysia. There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 15–16 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 AIM–120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a radar guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-miniature solid- VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 May 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-down, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic counter measures, and interception of highflying and low-flying and maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM All Up Round is classified Confidential, major components and subsystems range from Unclassified to Confidential, and technical data and other documentation are classified up to Secret. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 3. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide substantially 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. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Malaysia. 3. In the SUMMARY section, in the first column, in the third and fourth lines, ‘‘Africa Partnership Forum (APF) Day’’ should read ‘‘AFRICOM Partnership Forum.’’ 4. In the SUMMARY section, in the second column, in the second and third lines, ‘‘Africa Partnership Forum Day’’ should read ‘‘AFRICOM Partnership Forum.’’ 5. In the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, in the 13th and 14th lines, ‘‘USAFRICOM Africa Partnership Forum (APF)’’ should read ‘‘AFRICOM Partnership Forum (APF)’’. 6. In the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, in the second paragraph, the second sentence ‘‘The three-day, USAFRICOM APF 8–12 will be held in Stuttgart, Germany’’ should read ‘‘The three-day, APF June 8–12 will be held in Stuttgart, Germany.’’ 7. In the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, immediately following the fourth paragraph, add the following sentence: ‘‘Additional details about the agenda can be found at https:// www.ncsi.com/africom/2015/index.php. [FR Doc. 2015–11599 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2015–11650 Filed 5–13–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Office of the Secretary AFRICOM Partnership Forum (APF); Notice of Meeting; Correction [Transmittal Nos. 15–21] United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), DoD. ACTION: Notice of meeting; correction. 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: On Thursday, April 2, 2015 (80 FR 17729), the Department of Defense published a notice titled Africa Partnership Forum (APF) Day; Notice of Meeting. Subsequent to the publication of that notice, the Department of Defense discovered several errors throughout the published notice. This notice corrects those errors. DATES: This notice is effective May 14, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aaron Siegel, 571–372–0488. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On page 17729, make the following corrections: 1. The subject of the notice is corrected to read as set forth above. 2. In the SUMMARY section, in the first column, in the second line, ‘‘(USAFRTCOM)’’ should read ‘‘(USAFRICOM)’’. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: May 11, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 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 15–21 with attached transmittal, policy justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: May 8, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\14MYN1.SGM 14MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 93 (Thursday, May 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27660-27662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11599]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 15-16]


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 15-16 with attached transmittal, policy 
justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: May 8, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 15-16
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: Malaysia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................     $17 million
Other...................................................     $ 4 million
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  TOTAL.................................................     $21 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity of Articles or Services under 
Consideration for Purchase: 10 AIM-120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-
Air Missiles (AMRAAM), missile containers, spare and repair parts, 
support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, 
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, site 
surveys and studies, and other related elements of logistical and 
program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (YBF, Amendment #1)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case YBF-$15M-17Jul10
    (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: 04 May 2015

    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Malaysia--AIM-120C7 AMRAAM Missiles

    The Government of Malaysia has requested a possible sale of 10 AIM-
120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), missile 
containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, personnel training and 
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, 
technical and logistics support services, site surveys and studies, and 
other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated 
cost is $21 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 key partner which has been, and continues to be, an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in 
Southeast Asia. This sale will increase Malaysia's interoperability 
with the United States, enhancing regularly scheduled joint exercises 
and training. It also ensures a sustained air-to-air capability for 
Malaysia's F/A-18D aircraft.
    Malaysia will use this capability as a deterrent to regional 
threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. Malaysia, which already 
has AMRAAM missiles in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing 
these additional missiles into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Raytheon Corporation in Tucson, 
Arizona. The purchaser has requested offsets. At this time, agreements 
are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the 
purchaser and contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Malaysia.
    There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of 
this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-16
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 AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) 
is a radar guided missile featuring digital technology and micro-
miniature solid-state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-
down/shoot-down, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance 
to electronic counter measures, and interception of high-flying and 
low-flying and maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM All Up Round is 
classified Confidential, major components and subsystems range from 
Unclassified to Confidential, and technical data and other 
documentation are classified up to Secret.
    2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or 
advanced capabilities.
    3. A determination has been made that the recipient country can 
provide substantially 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.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Malaysia.

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