36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 41487-41489 [2015-17369]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES other-publication/2014/privacymultistakeholder-process-facialrecognition-technology. Time and Date: NTIA will convene a meeting of the privacy multistakeholder process regarding facial recognition technology on July 28, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The meeting date and time are subject to change. The meeting is subject to cancelation if stakeholders complete their work developing a code of conduct. Please refer to NTIA’s Web site, https://www.ntia.doc.gov/otherpublication/2014/privacymultistakeholder-process-facialrecognition-technology, for the most current information. Place: The meeting will be held in the Boardroom at the American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20006. The location of the meeting is subject to change. 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Please refer to NTIA’s Web site, https:// www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/ 2013/privacy-multistakeholder-processfacial-recognition-technology, for the most current information. Dated: July 10, 2015. Milton Brown, Acting Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information Administration. [FR Doc. 2015–17335 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–60–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board; Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings Department of Defense. Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings. AGENCY: ACTION: The Defense Science Board 2015 Summer Study on Autonomy will meet in closed session on August 17–28, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center, 100 Academy Drive, Irvine, CA 92617. DATES: August 17–28, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center, 100 Academy Drive, Irvine, CA 92617. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Debra Rose, Executive Officer, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301– 3140, via email at debra.a.rose20.civ@ mail.mil, or via phone at (703) 571– 0084. 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. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will discuss interim finding and recommendations resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security. In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that the Defense Science Board meeting for August 17–28, 2015, will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics), in consultation with the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that all sessions SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41487 of meeting for August 17–28, 2015, will be closed to the public because it will consider matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and (4). In accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT; at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Dated: July 10, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–17322 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15–29] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 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. Sarah A. Ragan or Ms. Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546 or (703) 607–5339. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 15–29 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: July 10, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1 41488 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Notices Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES (i) Prospective Purchaser: Lebanon (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* .. Other ...................................... $140 million $ 6 million TOTAL ............................... $146 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: 1,000 AGM–114 Hellfire II missiles, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 containers, repair and return, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (WFB Amendment #1) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case WFB–$19M–12Nov14 (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed To Be Paid: None PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (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 JUNE 2015 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Lebanon—AGM–114 Hellfire II missiles The Government of Lebanon has requested possible sale of 1,000 AGM– 114 Hellfire II missiles, containers, repair and return, spare and repair parts, E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1 EN15JY15.050</GPH> Transmittal No. 15–29 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Notices support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $146 million. This proposed sale will enhance 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 Lebanon and serves the interests of the people of Lebanon and the United States. The proposed sale will improve Lebanon’s capability to meet current and future threats. Lebanon will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and to replenish existing stock levels. Lebanon will have no difficulty absorbing these Hellfire missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control in Dallas, Texas. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Lebanon. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 15–29 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The AGM–114 Hellfire II missile is an air-to-ground missile used against light armored targets, thin-skinned vehicles, urban structures, bunkers, caves and personnel. The highest level of release for the Hellfire missile is Secret, based upon the software. The highest level of classified information that could be disclosed by a proposed sale or by testing of the end item is Secret; the highest level that must be disclosed for production, maintenance, or training is Confidential. Reverse engineering could reveal confidential information. Vulnerability data, countermeasures, vulnerability/ susceptibility analyses, and threat definitions are classified Secret or Confidential. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 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. 3. A determination has been made that the Government of Lebanon can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the technology being released as the US Government. The sale is necessary in furtherance of the US foreign policy and notional security objectives as outlined in the policy justification of the notification. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Lebanon. [FR Doc. 2015–17369 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Commercial Dredging of Construction Aggregate From the Kansas River in the State of Kansas AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of intent. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of commercial dredging of sand and gravel from the Kansas River in the State of Kansas. The proposed dredging will occur within portions of the river between the mouth of the Kansas River and river mile 170 at the confluence of the Kansas, Republican and Smokey Hill Rivers. Department of the Army (DA) authorization under Section 10 of the River and Harbors Act is required for the work to obtain sand and gravel materials from the Kansas River by hydraulic suction dredging operations. Commercial dredging in the Kansas River has occurred for more than 100 years but the quantity of sand and gravel materials annually withdrawn from the river has increased over time. The existing permits for dredging, last issued in 2007, allowed for a potential annual total of 3,150,000 tons of materials to be extracted from the Kansas River. The current DA permits originally scheduled to expire on December 31, 2012 were indefinitely extended until after SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41489 completion of an EIS. Five applicants are currently requesting to extract 1,900,000 tons of material per year from the river at eight locations. DATES: A scoping meeting will be held: August 4, 2015, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Lawrence, Kansas. ADDRESSES: The scoping meeting location is: Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont Street, Lawrence, Kansas. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions and comments regarding the proposed action and EIS should be addressed to Mr. Brian Donahue, Regulatory Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 601 East 12th Street, Room 402, Kansas City, MO 64106; (816) 389–3703; brian.t.donahue@ usace.army.mil. For special needs (visual or hearing impaired, Spanish translation, etc.) requests during the scoping meetings, please call Brian Donahue by July 20, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The COE will be conducting a public scoping meeting at the location above to describe the proposed activity, preliminary alternatives, the National Environmental Policy Act process and to solicit input on the issues and alternatives to be evaluated and other related matters. Written comments for scoping will be accepted until September 15, 2015. The COE has prepared a scoping announcement to familiarize agencies, the public and interested organizations with the proposed Project and potential environmental issues that may be involved. The scoping announcement includes a list of the dredgers’ requested annual extraction tonnage and the requested dredging reaches. Copies of the scoping announcement will be available at the public scoping meetings or can be requested by mail. The permit applicants include the four following currently authorized dredgers: Holliday Sand and Gravel Company, LLC, (Lenexa, Kansas); Masters Dredging, (Lawrence, Kansas); Kaw Valley Companies, Inc. (Kansas City, Kansas); and Builders Choice Aggregates, (Topeka, Kansas). One permit applicant not currently authorized to dredge but seeking a permit is LBB, LLC (Topeka, Kansas). The final EIS would also apply to future applications for similar dredging operations on the Kansas River. The COE has documented degradation or down-cutting of the river bed in some areas where dredging activity has been concentrated. Bed degradation may affect water intake structures, initiate tributary head cuts, promote bank erosion or levee instability, undermine E:\FR\FM\15JYN1.SGM 15JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 135 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41487-41489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17369]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 15-29]


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. Sarah A. Ragan or Ms. Heather N. 
Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546 or (703) 607-5339.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittal 15-29 with attached Policy Justification 
and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: July 10, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN15JY15.050

Transmittal No. 15-29
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: Lebanon
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $140 million
Other....................................  $ 6 million
                                          ------------------------------
  TOTAL..................................  $146 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 1,000 AGM-114 Hellfire II 
missiles, containers, repair and return, spare and repair parts, 
support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel 
training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor 
logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of 
logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (WFB Amendment #1)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case WFB-$19M-12Nov14
    (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 JUNE 2015

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Lebanon--AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles

    The Government of Lebanon has requested possible sale of 1,000 AGM-
114 Hellfire II missiles, containers, repair and return, spare and 
repair parts,

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support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel 
training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor 
logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of 
logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $146 million.
    This proposed sale will enhance 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 Lebanon and serves the interests of the people of Lebanon and the 
United States.
    The proposed sale will improve Lebanon's capability to meet current 
and future threats. Lebanon will use the enhanced capability to 
strengthen its homeland defense and to replenish existing stock levels. 
Lebanon will have no difficulty absorbing these Hellfire missiles into 
its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire 
Control in Dallas, Texas. There are no known offset agreements proposed 
in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require any 
additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Lebanon.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-29
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
Annex
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The AGM-114 Hellfire II missile is an air-to-ground missile used 
against light armored targets, thin-skinned vehicles, urban structures, 
bunkers, caves and personnel. The highest level of release for the 
Hellfire missile is Secret, based upon the software. The highest level 
of classified information that could be disclosed by a proposed sale or 
by testing of the end item is Secret; the highest level that must be 
disclosed for production, maintenance, or training is Confidential. 
Reverse engineering could reveal confidential information. 
Vulnerability data, countermeasures, vulnerability/susceptibility 
analyses, and threat definitions are classified Secret or Confidential.
    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 which 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 Government of Lebanon can 
provide substantially the same degree of protection for the technology 
being released as the US Government. The sale is necessary in 
furtherance of the US foreign policy and notional security objectives 
as outlined in the policy justification of the notification.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Lebanon.

[FR Doc. 2015-17369 Filed 7-14-15; 8:45 am]
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