36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 27936-27938 [2015-11719]

Download as PDF 27936 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 94 / Friday, May 15, 2015 / Notices additional U.S. Government or contractor personnel to India. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 24 Apr 15 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Transmittal No. 15–15 India—Follow-on Support of C–130J Super Hercules Aircraft mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Government of India has requested a possible sale for follow on support for five years for their fleet of C–130J Super Hercules that includes 8 spare AN/ALE–47 Counter-Measures Dispensing Systems, 6 spare AN/ALR– 56M Advanced Radar Warning Receivers, up to 9,000 flare cartridges, spare and repair parts, configuration updates, support and test equipment, publications and technical data, technical services, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $96.0 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship and to improve the capabilities of a major South Asian partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for economic progress and stability in South Asia. India needs this support for its Super Hercules aircraft to ensure its aircraft operate effectively to serve its transport, local and international humanitarian assistance, and regional disaster relief needs. This proposed sale of additional equipment and support will enable the Indian Air Force to sustain a higher mission-ready status for its C–130J fleet. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be the Lockheed-Martin Company in Marietta, Georgia. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:11 May 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 AN/ALR–56M is a computer controlled radar warning receiver (RWR). It monitors the environment in an effort to detect radar signals. Upon detection and identification of a valid radar signal, emitter identification is conveyed to the AN/ALE–47 countermeasures dispenser system. The ALR–56M has thirteen line replaceable units (LRUs): four I/J band DF receivers, an Analysis Processor, a Superhet Controller, a Superhet Receiver, a C/D band Receiver/Power supply, four I/J band antennas, and one C/D band antenna. Hardware and software are classified up to Confidential. Technical data and documentation are classified up to Secret. 2. The AN/ALE–47 Counter-Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an integrated, threat-adaptive, softwareprogrammable dispensing system capable of dispending chaff, flares, and active radio frequency expendables. The system is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system or may be integrated with other on-board electronic warfare and avionics systems. The AN/ALE–47 uses data received over the aircraft interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response. Hardware and software are Unclassified. Technical data and documentation are classified up to Secret. 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 which PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. The sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outline 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 India. [FR Doc. 2015–11714 Filed 5–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal Nos. 15–19] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. AGENCY: 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 requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. SUMMARY: 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 15–19 with attached transmittal and policy justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: May 11, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\15MYN1.SGM 15MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 94 / Friday, May 15, 2015 / Notices 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: Government of Iraq (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $ 70 million $325 million TOTAL ............................... $395 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:11 May 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 Consideration for Purchase: 5,000 81mm High Explosive Mortar Ammunition, 684,000 M203 40mm High Explosive Ammunition, 532,000 MK19 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose Ammunition, and 40,000 155mm High Explosives. Also includes small arms ammunition, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (UHA) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case UGB–$17M–28Jan14 FMS case UEL–$70M–18Jun12 (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 E:\FR\FM\15MYN1.SGM 15MYN1 EN15MY15.003</GPH> Transmittal No. 15–19 27937 27938 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 94 / Friday, May 15, 2015 / Notices (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 05 May 2015 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Iraq—Ammunition The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 5,000 81mm High Explosive Mortar Ammunition, 684,000 M203 40mm High Explosive Ammunition, 532,000 MK19 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose Ammunition, and 40,000 155mm High Explosives. Also includes small arms ammunition, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $395 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 Government of Iraq and serves the interests of the people of Iraq and the United States. This proposed sale of additional ammunition is critical in providing continued combat power capability as Iraq continues its fight against an organized insurgency of extremists in Iraq. Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing this additional ammunition into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this additional ammunition will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractors will be American Ordinance in Middletown, Iowa and AMTEC in Janesville, Wisconsin. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this sale will not require U.S. Government representatives or contractors to travel to Iraq. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2015–11719 Filed 5–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2015–OS–0048] Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Defense Security Service (DSS), DoD. ACTION: Notice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:11 May 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Security Service (DSS) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by July 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, Directorate of Oversight and Compliance, Regulatory and Audit Matters Office, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–9010. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. Any associated form(s) for this collection may be located within this same electronic docket and downloaded for review/testing. Follow the instructions at https:// www.regulations.gov for submitting comments. Please submit comments on any given form identified by docket number, form number, and title. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Defense Security Service, ATTN: Mr. Robert C. Morton, OCIO, Russell-Knox Building, 27130 Telegraph Road, Quantico, VA 22134– 2253, or call Defense Security Service, (571) 305–6442. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: ‘‘Department of Defense SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Security Agreement,’’ ‘‘Appendage to Department of Defense Security Agreement,’’ ‘‘Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests;’’ DD Forms, 441, 441– 1 and SF 328; OMB No. 0704–0194. Needs and Uses: Executive Order (EO) 12829 as amended, ‘‘National Industrial Security Program (NISP),’’ stipulates that the Secretary of Defense shall serve as the Executive Agent for inspecting and monitoring the contractors, licensees, and grantees who require or will require access, to or who store or will store classified information; and for determining the eligibility for access to classified information of contractors, licensees, and grantees and their respective employees. The specific requirements necessary to protect classified information released to private industry are set forth in Department of Defense (DoD) 5220.22M, ‘‘National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM),’’ dated February 28, 2006 as amended by Conforming Change 1, dated March 28, 2013. These forms are mandated in the Industrial Security Regulation DoD 5220.22–R dated December 1985 as amended, DoD 5220.22—NISP Volume 3, dated April 17, 2014 and The Federal Acquisition Regulation. Respondents must execute DD Form 441, ‘‘Department of Defense Security Agreement,’’ which is the initial agreement between the contractor and the government regarding security requirements necessary to protect classified information associated with the contract. This legally binding document details the responsibility of both parties and obligates the contractor to fulfill the requirements outlined in DoD 5220.22M. The DD Form 441–1, ‘‘Appendage to Department of Defense Security Agreement,’’ is used to extend the agreement to branch offices of the contractor. The SF Form 328, ‘‘Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests,’’ must be submitted to provide certification regarding elements of Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence (FOCI) as stipulated in paragraph 2–302 of the NISPOM. DSS proposes to make changes to the DD Form 441 and SF 328. The requirement for execution of the corporate ‘‘Certificate’’ section and the use of a corporate seal is being deleted. Currently the government does not require all corporations to execute the corporate Certificate portion of the Forms. Only those corporations who are in possession of a seal were being required to execute the Certificate. Corporations that do not have a seal and other types of businesses structures E:\FR\FM\15MYN1.SGM 15MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 94 (Friday, May 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27936-27938]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11719]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 15-19]


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 15-19 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: May 11, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 15-19
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: Government of Iraq
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $ 70 million
Other....................................  $325 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $395 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 5,000 81mm High Explosive 
Mortar Ammunition, 684,000 M203 40mm High Explosive Ammunition, 532,000 
MK19 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose Ammunition, and 40,000 155mm High 
Explosives. Also includes small arms ammunition, spare and repair 
parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, 
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related 
elements of logistical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (UHA)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any:

FMS case UGB-$17M-28Jan14
FMS case UEL-$70M-18Jun12

    (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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    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 05 May 2015

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Iraq--Ammunition

    The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 5,000 81mm 
High Explosive Mortar Ammunition, 684,000 M203 40mm High Explosive 
Ammunition, 532,000 MK19 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose Ammunition, 
and 40,000 155mm High Explosives. Also includes small arms ammunition, 
spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated 
cost is $395 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 Government of Iraq and serves the interests of the people of Iraq 
and the United States.
    This proposed sale of additional ammunition is critical in 
providing continued combat power capability as Iraq continues its fight 
against an organized insurgency of extremists in Iraq. Iraq will have 
no difficulty absorbing this additional ammunition into its armed 
forces.
    The proposed sale of this additional ammunition will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractors will be American Ordinance in Middletown, 
Iowa and AMTEC in Janesville, Wisconsin. There are no known offset 
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this sale will not require U.S. Government 
representatives or contractors to travel to Iraq.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2015-11719 Filed 5-14-15; 8:45 am]
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