36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 35944-35946 [2015-15358]

Download as PDF 35944 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 120 / Tuesday, June 23, 2015 / Notices meeting of the Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards (‘‘the Panel’’). DATES: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. EDT (Administrative Working Meeting) 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. EDT (Open Session) 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. EDT (Administrative Working Meeting) ADDRESSES: Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ), Pavilion Salons B–C, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (escort required; see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ‘‘Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting’’). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director and Designated Federal Officer is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, Christine.e.bader.civ@mail.mil, (703) 681–6653, Fax: (703) 681–9539. For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, Kendal.l.brown2.ctr@ mail.mil, (703) 681–6670, Fax: (703) 681–9539. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Purpose of the Meeting At this meeting, the Panel will address the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111–383), Section 2852(b) requirement to provide the Secretary of Defense independent advice and recommendations regarding a construction standard for military medical centers to provide a single standard of care, as set forth below: a. Reviewing the unified military medical construction standards to determine the standards consistency with industry practices and benchmarks for world class medical construction; b. Reviewing ongoing construction programs within the DoD to ensure medical construction standards are uniformly applied across applicable military centers; c. Assessing the DoD approach to planning and programming facility improvements with specific emphasis on facility selection criteria and proportional assessment system; and facility programming responsibilities VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Jun 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and the Secretaries of the Military Departments; d. Assessing whether the Comprehensive Master Plan for the National Capital Region Medical (‘‘the Master Plan’’), dated April 2010, is adequate to fulfill statutory requirements, as required by section 2714 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Pub. L. 111–84; 123 Stat. 2656), to ensure that the facilities and organizational structure described in the Master Plan result in world class military medical centers in the National Capital Region; and e. Making recommendations regarding any adjustments of the Master Plan that are needed to ensure the provision of world class military medical centers and delivery system in the National Capital Region. Agenda Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject to availability of space, the Panel meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on July 14, 2015, as the Panel will meet in an open forum to deliberate the findings and recommendations that will be contained in the Panel’s final report to the Secretary of Defense. Availability of Materials for the Meeting A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the July 14, 2015 meeting, as well as any other materials presented, may be obtained at the meeting. Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject to availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. 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Written Statements Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the Panel may do so in accordance with 41 CFR 102– 3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Individuals desiring to provide comments to the Panel may do so by submitting a written statement to the Executive Director (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements should address the following details: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included, as needed, to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting, the Executive Director may choose to postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting. The Executive Director will review all timely submissions with the Panel Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the Panel before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Panel Chairperson and the Executive Director may choose to invite the submitter to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Executive Director, in consultation with the Panel Chairperson, may allot time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Panel. Dated: June 17, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–15285 Filed 6–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15–24] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 120 / Tuesday, June 23, 2015 / Notices 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 35945 Representatives, Transmittal 15–24 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: June 18, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2:0112TH STRI£1' SOUTH, 81'1!. 203 ARUNGTON, VA :21!202-641'1$ The Honorable John A. Bochner Speaker of the House U.S. House of Re!>resent;ativ·cs Washington, DC JUN 0 9 2015 Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of SecLion 36(b)( I) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 15-24, concerning the Department of the Navy's proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptam:e to the Republic of Korea for defense articles and services estimated to cost $1.91 billion. After this letter is delivered to your office, we plan to issue a press statement to notify tim public of this proposed sale. ~1;( Vice Adm1ral, USN Director (ii) Total Estimated Value: Transmittal No. 15–24 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $1.21 billion $0.70 billion TOTAL ............................ $1.91 billion (i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Korea (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:39 Jun 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Consideration for Purchase: 3 Aegis Shipboard Combat Systems, 3 MK–41 Vertical Launching Systems, 3 Common Data Link Management Systems, 3 AN/ UPX–29(V) Identification Friend or Foe Interrogators, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 EN23JN15.021</GPH> mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Enclosures: I. Transmittal 2. Policy Justification 3. Sensitivity of Technology 35946 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 120 / Tuesday, June 23, 2015 / Notices technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (LQI) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case LPN–$1.06B–10Aug02 (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: 09 JUNE 2015 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a possible sale of 3 Aegis Shipboard Combat Systems, 3 MK–41 Vertical Launching Systems, 3 Common Data Link Management Systems, 3 AN/ UPX–29(V) Identification Friend or Foe Interrogators, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The total estimated cost is $1.91 billion. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by meeting the legitimate security and defense needs of an ally and partner nation. The ROK is one of the major political and economic powers in East Asia and the Western Pacific and a key partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability in that region. It is vital to the U.S. interest to assist our Korean ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. The Aegis Combat System will provide enhanced capabilities on the ROK’s naval ships to defend against possible aggression and protect sea lines of communications. Aegis is the keystone in the ROK Navy’s efforts to upgrade its shipboard combat and ballistic missile defense capability. The ROK will have no difficulty integrating this system 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 Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Training in Morristown, New Jersey; 18:39 Jun 22, 2015 Jkt 235001 to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 5. 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. 6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Korea. [FR Doc. 2015–15358 Filed 6–22–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Transmittal No. 15–24 Republic of Korea—Aegis Combat System VerDate Sep<11>2014 Raytheon Company in Andover, Massachusetts; General Dynamics Armament Systems in Burlington, Vermont. Although offsets are requested, they are unknown this time and will be determined during negotiations between the ROK and contractors. Implementation of this proposal sale will not require any additional U.S. government or U.S. contractor personnel in Korea. However, U.S. Government or contractor personnel in-country visits will be required on a temporary basis in conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements for approximately 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. Aegis Weapon System (AWS) hardware is Unclassified, with the exception of the RF oscillator used in the Fire Control transmitter, which is classified Confidential. Aegis document in general is unclassified. However, seven operation and maintenance manuals are classified Confidential, and there is also a classified Secret supplement to the Aegis Combat System Maintenance Manual. The manuals and technical documents are limited to those necessary for operational use and organizational maintenance. 2. While the hardware associated with the SPY–1D radar is Unclassified, the computer programs are classified Secret. It is the combination of the SPY–1D hardware and the computer program for the SPY–1D radar that constitutes the technology sensitive aspects of the AWS. SPY–1D radar hardware design and computer program documentation will not be released. 3. The AN/UPX–29(V) AIMS MK XIIA Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system, includes the AN/UPX–41(C) Interrogator Set. The AN/UPX–29(V) IFF includes new waveforms that improve identification coverage, enhances the ability to discriminate between closely spaced platforms, is compatible with civilian air traffic control, and provides enhanced security. The equipment has embedded communication security and is protected internal to Unclassified equipment. 4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2015–ICCD–0080] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Income Based Repayment Notifications Federal Student Aid (FSA), 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 an extension of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before August 24, 2015. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 23, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35944-35946]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15358]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 15-24]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

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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 15-24 with attached Policy Justification 
and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: June 18, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN23JN15.021

Transmittal No. 15-24
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Korea
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $1.21 billion
Other....................................  $0.70 billion
                                          ------------------------------
    TOTAL................................  $1.91 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 3 Aegis Shipboard Combat 
Systems, 3 MK-41 Vertical Launching Systems, 3 Common Data Link 
Management Systems, 3 AN/UPX-29(V) Identification Friend or Foe 
Interrogators, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications 
and

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technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, 
tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical, 
engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements 
of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (LQI)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case LPN-$1.06B-10Aug02
    (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: 09 JUNE 2015
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Republic of Korea--Aegis Combat System

    The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a possible sale of 3 
Aegis Shipboard Combat Systems, 3 MK-41 Vertical Launching Systems, 3 
Common Data Link Management Systems, 3 AN/UPX-29(V) Identification 
Friend or Foe Interrogators, spare and repair parts, support equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, personnel training and 
training equipment, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistics support. The total estimated cost 
is $1.91 billion.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security objectives of the United States by meeting the 
legitimate security and defense needs of an ally and partner nation. 
The ROK is one of the major political and economic powers in East Asia 
and the Western Pacific and a key partner of the United States in 
ensuring peace and stability in that region. It is vital to the U.S. 
interest to assist our Korean ally in developing and maintaining a 
strong and ready self-defense capability.
    The Aegis Combat System will provide enhanced capabilities on the 
ROK's naval ships to defend against possible aggression and protect sea 
lines of communications. Aegis is the keystone in the ROK Navy's 
efforts to upgrade its shipboard combat and ballistic missile defense 
capability. The ROK will have no difficulty integrating this system 
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 Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems 
and Training in Morristown, New Jersey; Raytheon Company in Andover, 
Massachusetts; General Dynamics Armament Systems in Burlington, 
Vermont. Although offsets are requested, they are unknown this time and 
will be determined during negotiations between the ROK and contractors.
    Implementation of this proposal sale will not require any 
additional U.S. government or U.S. contractor personnel in Korea. 
However, U.S. Government or contractor personnel in-country visits will 
be required on a temporary basis in conjunction with program technical 
oversight and support requirements for approximately five years.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-24
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. Aegis Weapon System (AWS) hardware is Unclassified, with the 
exception of the RF oscillator used in the Fire Control transmitter, 
which is classified Confidential. Aegis document in general is 
unclassified. However, seven operation and maintenance manuals are 
classified Confidential, and there is also a classified Secret 
supplement to the Aegis Combat System Maintenance Manual. The manuals 
and technical documents are limited to those necessary for operational 
use and organizational maintenance.
    2. While the hardware associated with the SPY-1D radar is 
Unclassified, the computer programs are classified Secret. It is the 
combination of the SPY-1D hardware and the computer program for the 
SPY-1D radar that constitutes the technology sensitive aspects of the 
AWS. SPY-1D radar hardware design and computer program documentation 
will not be released.
    3. The AN/UPX-29(V) AIMS MK XIIA Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) 
system, includes the AN/UPX-41(C) Interrogator Set. The AN/UPX-29(V) 
IFF includes new waveforms that improve identification coverage, 
enhances the ability to discriminate between closely spaced platforms, 
is compatible with civilian air traffic control, and provides enhanced 
security. The equipment has embedded communication security and is 
protected internal to Unclassified equipment.
    4. 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 might reduce weapon system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or 
advanced capabilities.
    5. 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.
    6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Korea.

[FR Doc. 2015-15358 Filed 6-22-15; 8:45 am]
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