36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 463-465 [2015-33251]
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of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.) and the regulations
governing the taking, importing, and
exporting of endangered and threatened
species (50 CFR parts 222–226).
The applicant requests a five-year
permit to locate and describe surfacepelagic drift communities of the
Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico that
serve as developmental habitat for
surface-pelagic juvenile and neonate sea
turtles, to quantify threats to pelagic sea
turtles, and to gather information on
their life-history, genetics, movements,
behavior, and diet. Researchers would
conduct vessel surveys to count and
pursue for capture by dip net up to 300
loggerhead, 200 green, 60 hawksbill, 130
Kemp’s ridley and 10 leatherback sea
turtles annually. An additional 150
loggerheads and 440 leatherbacks could
be harassed annually during vessel
surveys but would not be pursued for
capture. Depending on life stage and
size, captured sea turtles would have
the following procedures performed
prior to release: Measure, weigh, oral
swab, esophageal lavage, skin and scute
biopsy, flipper and passive integrated
transponder tag, and/or epoxy
attachment of a satellite or VHF
transmitter. Voided fecal samples also
would be collected opportunistically.
Dated: December 29, 2015.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
RIN 0648–XD607
Marine Mammals; File No. 18824
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given that a
permit has been issued to Briana
Witteveen, Ph.D., University of Alaska,
Fairbanks, Kodiak Seafood and Marine
Science Center, 118 Trident Way,
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Kodiak, AK, 99615, to conduct research
on humpback (Megaptera
novaeangliae); killer (Orcinus orca);
gray (Eschrichtius robustus); North
Pacific Right (Eubaelana japonica); fin
(Balaenoptera physalus); sei (B.
borealis); minke whales (B.
acutorostrata); blue (B. musculus); and
sperm whales (Physeter
macrocephalus). Additionally, harbor
(Phocoena phocoena) and Dall’s
porpoises (P. dalli), Pacific white-sided
dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens),
Northern fur (Callorhinus ursinus) and
harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), and Steller
sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) may be
incidentally harassed.
ADDRESSES: The permit and related
documents are available for review
upon written request or by appointment
in the Permits and Conservation
Division, Office of Protected Resources,
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room
13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone
(301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Skidmore or Courtney Smith,
(301) 427–8401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
November 21, 2014, notice was
published in the Federal Register (79
FR 69432) that a request for a permit to
conduct research on the above listed
species had been submitted by the
above-named applicant. The requested
permit has been issued under the
authority of the Marine Mammal
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations
governing the taking and importing of
marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as
amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.),
and the regulations governing the
taking, importing, and exporting of
endangered and threatened species (50
CFR parts 222–226).
The permit authorizes non-lethal take
using vessels to: Collect identification
photographs; record vocalizations;
conduct biopsy sampling; collect prey
parts and sloughed skin; attach suctioncup tags; and document behavioral
response to acoustic deterrents.
Research may occur year-round within
the Gulf of Alaska. The purpose of this
research is to improve understanding of
the foraging behavior, prey use, and
habitat overlap among sympatric whale
species throughout their habitat. The
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permit is valid through December 1,
2020.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
As required by the ESA, issuance of
this permit was based on a finding that
such permit: (1) Was applied for in good
faith; (2) will not operate to the
disadvantage of such endangered
species; and (3) is consistent with the
purposes and policies set forth in
section 2 of the ESA.
Dated: December 29, 2015.
Julia Harrison,
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
Office of Protected Resources, National
Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 14–01]
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:
Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
5339.
The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 14–01 with
attached Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 31, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14–01
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: Turkey
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$62 million
$ 8 million
TOTAL ..............................
$70 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: Joint Direct
Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits
comprised of 400 GBU–31(V)1 for use
with Mk84 bombs, 200 GBU–31(V)3 for
use with BLU–109 bombs, 300 GBU–38
for use with Mk82 bombs, 100 GBU–54
Laser JDAM kits for use with Mk82
bombs, 200 BLU–109 Hard Target
Penetrator Warheads, and 1000 FMU–
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152A/B fuzes. Non-MDE includes
containers, support equipment, spare
and repair parts, integration, test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor engineering and
technical support, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(YAF)
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(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS
case YAD–$23M–24Jan13
(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: 02 DEC 2015
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Turkey—Joint Directed Attack
Munitions (JDAM)
The Government of Turkey has
requested a possible sale of Joint Direct
Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits
comprised of 400 GBU–31(V)1 for use
with Mk84 bombs, 200 GBU–31(V)3 for
use with BLU–109 bombs, 300 GBU–38
for use with Mk82 bombs, 100 GBU–54
Laser JDAM kits for use with Mk82
bombs, 200 BLU–109 Hard Target
Penetrator Warheads, and 1000 FMU–
152A/B fuzes. Non-MDE includes
containers, support equipment, spare
and repair parts, integration, test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor engineering and
technical support, and other related
elements of logistics support. The
estimated cost is $70 million.
Turkey is a partner of the United
States in ensuring peace and stability in
the region. It is vital to the U.S. national
interest to assist our NATO ally in
developing and maintaining a strong
and ready self-defense capability. This
proposed sale is consistent with those
objectives.
This sale will enhance the Turkish
Air Force’s ability to defend and
provides a capability to contribute to
future NATO operations. The proven
reliability and compatibility of likesystems will foster increased
interoperability between NATO and
U.S. forces, and expand regional
defenses to counter common threats to
air, border, and shipping assets in the
region. Turkey will have no difficulty
absorbing these additional munitions
into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be the
Boeing Company of St. Charles,
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Missouri. Any offset agreement will be
defined in negotiations between the
purchaser and the contractor.
The number of U.S. government and
contractor representatives to support
this program will be determined during
negotiations with the Government of
Turkey.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 14–01
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 Joint Direct Attack Munition
(JDAM) is a guidance kit that converts
free-fall bombs into precision-guided
munitions. By adding a new tail section
containing Inertial Navigation System
(INS)/Global Positioning System (GPS)
guidance to existing bombs, the costeffective JDAM provides highly accurate
weapon delivery in any flyable weather.
The INS, using updates from the GPS,
guides the bomb to the target via the use
of movable tail fins. With the addition
of a laser guidance nose kit, the JDAM
is capable of engaging moving targets.
The JDAM all-up-round (AUR) is
Unclassified; technical data for JDAM is
classified up to Secret.
2. The GBU–31(v)1 is a 2000 pound
class JDAM consisting of a JDAM tail
kit, a Mk-84 warhead, and one of three
fuze types: FMU–139, FMU–143, or
FMU–152. A DSU–33 sensor can be
added to the nose well of the weapon to
give the GBU–31(v)1 JDAM AUR a
height of burst (HOB) fusing option.
3. The GBU–31(v)3 is a 2000 pound
class JDAM consisting of a JDAM tail
kit, a BLU–109 hard target penetrator
warhead, and one of three fuze types:
FMU–139, FMU–143, or FMU–152.
4. The GBU–38 is a 500 pound class
JDAM consisting of a JDAM tail kit, a
Mk-82 warhead, and one of two fuze
types: FMU–139 or FMU–152. A DSU–
33 sensor can be added to the nose well
of the weapon to give the GBU–38
JDAM AUR a HOB fusing option.
5. The GBU–54 is a 500 pound class
JDAM consisting of a JDAM tail kit, a
Mk-82 warhead, and one of two fuze
types: FMU–139 or FMU–152. A DSU–
38/B adds a Precision Laser Guidance
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Set (PLGS) to the GBU–54 JDAM AUR,
giving the weapon system optional
semi-active laser guidance in addition to
its current GPS/INS guidance.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Turkey.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 16–03]
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:
Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
5339.
The following is a copy of a letter to
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 16–03 with
attached Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 31, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 6, 2016)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 14-01]
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: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339.
The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Transmittal 14-01 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 31, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-01
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: Turkey
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............................... $62 million
Other................................................... $ 8 million
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TOTAL................................................. $70 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Joint Direct Attack Munition
(JDAM) tail kits comprised of 400 GBU-31(V)1 for use with Mk84 bombs,
200 GBU-31(V)3 for use with BLU-109 bombs, 300 GBU-38 for use with Mk82
bombs, 100 GBU-54 Laser JDAM kits for use with Mk82 bombs, 200 BLU-109
Hard Target Penetrator Warheads, and 1000 FMU-152A/B fuzes. Non-MDE
includes containers, support equipment, spare and repair parts,
integration, test equipment, publications and technical documentation,
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and
contractor engineering and technical support, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (YAF)
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(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case YAD-$23M-24Jan13
(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: 02 DEC 2015
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Turkey--Joint Directed Attack Munitions (JDAM)
The Government of Turkey has requested a possible sale of Joint
Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits comprised of 400 GBU-31(V)1 for
use with Mk84 bombs, 200 GBU-31(V)3 for use with BLU-109 bombs, 300
GBU-38 for use with Mk82 bombs, 100 GBU-54 Laser JDAM kits for use with
Mk82 bombs, 200 BLU-109 Hard Target Penetrator Warheads, and 1000 FMU-
152A/B fuzes. Non-MDE includes containers, support equipment, spare and
repair parts, integration, test equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other
related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $70
million.
Turkey is a partner of the United States in ensuring peace and
stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to
assist our NATO ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready
self-defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those
objectives.
This sale will enhance the Turkish Air Force's ability to defend
and provides a capability to contribute to future NATO operations. The
proven reliability and compatibility of like-systems will foster
increased interoperability between NATO and U.S. forces, and expand
regional defenses to counter common threats to air, border, and
shipping assets in the region. Turkey will have no difficulty absorbing
these additional munitions into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be the Boeing Company of St. Charles,
Missouri. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between
the purchaser and the contractor.
The number of U.S. government and contractor representatives to
support this program will be determined during negotiations with the
Government of Turkey.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 14-01
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 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that
converts free-fall bombs into precision-guided munitions. By adding a
new tail section containing Inertial Navigation System (INS)/Global
Positioning System (GPS) guidance to existing bombs, the cost-effective
JDAM provides highly accurate weapon delivery in any flyable weather.
The INS, using updates from the GPS, guides the bomb to the target via
the use of movable tail fins. With the addition of a laser guidance
nose kit, the JDAM is capable of engaging moving targets. The JDAM all-
up-round (AUR) is Unclassified; technical data for JDAM is classified
up to Secret.
2. The GBU-31(v)1 is a 2000 pound class JDAM consisting of a JDAM
tail kit, a Mk-84 warhead, and one of three fuze types: FMU-139, FMU-
143, or FMU-152. A DSU-33 sensor can be added to the nose well of the
weapon to give the GBU-31(v)1 JDAM AUR a height of burst (HOB) fusing
option.
3. The GBU-31(v)3 is a 2000 pound class JDAM consisting of a JDAM
tail kit, a BLU-109 hard target penetrator warhead, and one of three
fuze types: FMU-139, FMU-143, or FMU-152.
4. The GBU-38 is a 500 pound class JDAM consisting of a JDAM tail
kit, a Mk-82 warhead, and one of two fuze types: FMU-139 or FMU-152. A
DSU-33 sensor can be added to the nose well of the weapon to give the
GBU-38 JDAM AUR a HOB fusing option.
5. The GBU-54 is a 500 pound class JDAM consisting of a JDAM tail
kit, a Mk-82 warhead, and one of two fuze types: FMU-139 or FMU-152. A
DSU-38/B adds a Precision Laser Guidance Set (PLGS) to the GBU-54 JDAM
AUR, giving the weapon system optional semi-active laser guidance in
addition to its current GPS/INS guidance.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Turkey.
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