36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 7518-7520 [2016-02842]

Download as PDF 7518 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 29 / Friday, February 12, 2016 / Notices Non-MDE items included are Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Government-Furnished Equipment, spare and repair parts, Telemeters, Range and Test Support, contractor technical support, contractor training, contractor engineering services, and contractor logistics services. Also included are consolidation, Total Package Fielding, Material Fielding Team, Field Service Representative (FSR), U.S. Government Technical Support, and other associated equipment and services. (iv) Military Department: Army (XX– B–ZBU) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (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: 16 December 2015 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION asabaliauskas on DSK9F6TC42PROD with NOTICES2 Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States—Block I—92F MANPAD Stinger Missiles and Related Equipment and Support The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has requested a possible sale of two-hundred and fifty (250) Block I–92F MANPAD Stinger Missiles, four (4) Block I–92F MANPAD Stinger Fly-toBuy Missiles, one (1) Captive Flight Trainer (CFT), forty two (42) Field Handling Trainers (FHTs), seventy (70) Gripstock Control Groups, seventy (70) Medium Thermal Weapon Sights (MTWS), forty-two (42) Tracking Head Trainers (THTs), four (4) Sierra Coolant Recharging Units (CRUs), one (1) Missile Go/No Go Test Set, four (4) MQM–170 Outlaw Target Drones, sixtytwo (62) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), IFF Development, one (1) Stinger Troop Proficiency Trainer (STPT). Also included are Integrated Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs),Government Furnished Equipment, spare and repair parts, Telemeters, Range and Test Support, contractor technical support, contractor training, contractor engineering services, contractor logistics services, consolidation, Total Package Fielding, Material Fielding Team, Field Service Representative (FSR), U.S. Government Technical Support, and other associated equipment and services. The estimated value is $216,848,586. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Feb 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 This sale is consistent with United States law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96–8. This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance its defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region. The proposed sale will improve the recipient’s capability in current and future defensive efforts. The recipient will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen homeland defense. The recipient intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and to expand its existing air defense architecture to counter threats posed by air attack. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 involved in this program is Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. The recipient normally requests industrial cooperation at forty percent, but at this time there are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require visits to the recipient by twelve (12) U.S. Government or contractor representatives for a period of six (6) weeks (Non-concurrent). There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. tracking head trainer contain highly sensitive technology and are classified CONFIDENTIAL. Missile System hardware components contain sensitive critical technologies. Stinger Block I critical technology is primarily in the area of design and production knowhow and not end-items. This sensitive critical technology is inherent in the hybrid microcircuit assemblies; microprocessors; magnetic and amorphous metals; purification; firmware; printed circuit boards; laser roll rate sensor; dual detector assembly; detector filters; optical coatings; ultraviolet sensors; compounding and handling of electronic, electro-optic, and optical materials; test equipment operating instructions; energetic materials fabrication and loading technology; warhead components and seeker assembly. Information on countermeasures vulnerability to electronic countermeasures, system performance capabilities and effectiveness, simulation and test data and software source code are classified up to SECRET. b. Loss of this hardware and/or data could permit development of information leading to the exploitation of countermeasures. Therefore, if a technologically capable adversary were to obtain missile hardware or associated development or production information, the missile system could be compromised through reverse engineering techniques which could defeat the weapon system’s effectiveness. 2. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the recipient. [FR Doc. 2016–02862 Filed 2–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Transmittal No. 16–06 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended Annex Frm 00022 Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15–27] Item No. vii (viii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The highest classification of the Stinger 92F Reprogrammable MicroProcessor (RMP) Block I Missile and Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) hardware is CONFIDENTIAL, and the highest classification of data and information is SECRET. a. The Stinger RMP Block I Missile, hardware, embedded software object code and operating documentation contain sensitive technology and are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The guidance section of the missile and PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification 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: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607– 5339. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 29 / Friday, February 12, 2016 / Notices Dated: February 8, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P asabaliauskas on DSK9F6TC42PROD with NOTICES2 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Transmittal No. 15–27 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (i) Prospective Purchaser: Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (ii) Total Estimated Value: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Feb 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 Major Defense Equipment * Other .................................... $ 25 million $165 million Total .................................. $190 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: The sale, refurbishment, and upgrade of two (2) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (FFG–7) being provided as Excess Defense Articles (EDA). Each vessel will be equipped with the MK–92 Mod 6 Fire Control System, the SSQ–89V(9) Anti-Submarine Warfare System, the MK–75 76mm Gun System, Phalanx 20mm Close-In-Weapon System (CIWS) (Block l B), MK–13 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS), AN/SLQ–32 Electronic Warfare System, SPS–49 E:\FR\FM\12FEN1.SGM 12FEN1 EN12FE16.000</GPH> The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 15–27 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. 7519 7520 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 29 / Friday, February 12, 2016 / Notices Radar, SQR–19 Towed Array Sonar, SQS–56 Sonar, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, provisioning, system integration, U.S. Government and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (SEP) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (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: 16 December 2015 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. asabaliauskas on DSK9F6TC42PROD with NOTICES2 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States—Refurbishment and Upgrades of EDA Oliver Perry Class Frigates (FFG–7) The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has requested the possible sale, refurbishment, and upgrade of two (2) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates (FFG–7) being provided as Excess Defense Articles (EDA). Each vessel will be equipped with the MK–92 Mod 6 Fire Control System, the SQQ–89V(9) Anti-Submarine Warfare System, the MK–75 76mm Gun System, Phalanx 20mm Close-In-Weapon System (CIWS) (Block I B), MK–13 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS), AN/SLQ–32 Electronic Warfare System, SPS–49 Radar, SQR–19 Towed Array Sonar, SQS–56 Sonar, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, provisioning, system integration, U.S. Government and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $190 million. This sale is consistent with United States law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96–8. This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance its defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region. The proposed sale will improve the recipient’s capability in current and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Feb 11, 2016 Jkt 238001 future defensive efforts. The recipient will use these ships to replace existing Knox Class destroyers which have reached the end of their useful service life. The EDA Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates (FFG–7) will be more sustainable, provide increased AntiSubmarine Warfare (ASW) capability as a deterrent to local threats, require less maintenance, and reduce life cycle support costs. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing these ships and equipment 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 selected through a competitive procurement conducted by the U.S. Government in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The purchaser normally requests industrial cooperation at forty percent, but at this time there are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government personnel or contractor representatives to the recipient. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 15–27 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The equipment to be delivered with these Oliver Perry Class Frigates (FFG– 7) is similar to the equipment currently on customer ships or in inventory. This includes Close-ln- Weapon System (CIWS) (Block IB), MK 75 76mm gun, MK 13 Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS) for their STANDARD Missile (SM–1) and Harpoon Block II missiles. MK 32 SVTT is an over-theside launching system for light weight torpedoes. The Link 11 system provides data sharing capability with other platforms. Operational performance characteristics for CIWS, Harpoon, and the MK 75 gun are classified SECRET. With the exception of CIWS IB and Harpoon Block II, all other equipment being provided in this program is considered legacy technology within the U.S. Navy. 2. The SQQ–89V(9) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) system is being introduced to customer inventory through this program. This system represents an upgrade in capability for the customer, which will enhance the PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 recipient’s ASW capabilities. The operating system software and operating manuals are both classified SECRET. Operational performance is classified SECRET. The technical and operational elements of this system, and any related data, are classified SECRET. The SQQ– 89V(9) will result in the transfer of highly accurate ASW sensing and detection capability. 3. The technical and operational elements of these systems, and any related data, are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters, and similar critical information. Uncontrolled release of sensitive technological information on these systems could reveal capabilities and possible vulnerabilities. 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 that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar advanced capabilities. 5. A determination has been made that the recipient 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 recipient. [FR Doc. 2016–02842 Filed 2–11–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15–44] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification 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: 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 15–44 with attached Policy Justification. 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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 15-27]


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: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell, 
DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339.

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    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittal 15-27 with attached Policy Justification 
and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: February 8, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 15-27
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: Taipei Economic and Cultural 
Representative Office in the United States
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

 
Major Defense Equipment *...............................    $ 25 million
Other...................................................    $165 million
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  Total.................................................    $190 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The sale, refurbishment, and 
upgrade of two (2) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates (FFG-7) being 
provided as Excess Defense Articles (EDA). Each vessel will be equipped 
with the MK-92 Mod 6 Fire Control System, the SSQ-89V(9) Anti-Submarine 
Warfare System, the MK-75 76mm Gun System, Phalanx 20mm Close-In-Weapon 
System (CIWS) (Block l B), MK-13 Guided Missile Launching System 
(GMLS), AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare System, SPS-49

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Radar, SQR-19 Towed Array Sonar, SQS-56 Sonar, spare and repair parts, 
publications and technical documentation, personnel training and 
training equipment, provisioning, system integration, U.S. Government 
and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support services, 
and other related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (SEP)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (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: 16 December 2015
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United 
States--Refurbishment and Upgrades of EDA Oliver Perry Class Frigates 
(FFG-7)

    The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the 
United States has requested the possible sale, refurbishment, and 
upgrade of two (2) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates (FFG-7) being 
provided as Excess Defense Articles (EDA). Each vessel will be equipped 
with the MK-92 Mod 6 Fire Control System, the SQQ-89V(9) Anti-Submarine 
Warfare System, the MK-75 76mm Gun System, Phalanx 20mm Close-In-Weapon 
System (CIWS) (Block I B), MK-13 Guided Missile Launching System 
(GMLS), AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare System, SPS-49 Radar, SQR-19 Towed 
Array Sonar, SQS-56 Sonar, spare and repair parts, publications and 
technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, 
provisioning, system integration, U.S. Government and contractor 
logistics, engineering, and technical support services, and other 
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost 
is $190 million.
    This sale is consistent with United States law and policy as 
expressed in Public Law 96-8.
    This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security 
interests by supporting the recipient's continuing efforts to modernize 
its armed forces and enhance its defensive capability. The proposed 
sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in 
maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic 
progress in the region.
    The proposed sale will improve the recipient's capability in 
current and future defensive efforts. The recipient will use these 
ships to replace existing Knox Class destroyers which have reached the 
end of their useful service life. The EDA Oliver Hazard Perry Class 
Frigates (FFG-7) will be more sustainable, provide increased Anti-
Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability as a deterrent to local threats, 
require less maintenance, and reduce life cycle support costs. The 
recipient will have no difficulty absorbing these ships and equipment 
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 selected through a competitive 
procurement conducted by the U.S. Government in accordance with the 
Federal Acquisition Regulation. The purchaser normally requests 
industrial cooperation at forty percent, but at this time there are no 
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential 
sale.
    Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any 
additional U.S. Government personnel or contractor representatives to 
the recipient.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 15-27
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act
Item No. vii
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
    1. The equipment to be delivered with these Oliver Perry Class 
Frigates (FFG-7) is similar to the equipment currently on customer 
ships or in inventory. This includes Close-ln- Weapon System (CIWS) 
(Block IB), MK 75 76mm gun, MK 13 Guided Missile Launching System 
(GMLS) for their STANDARD Missile (SM-1) and Harpoon Block II missiles. 
MK 32 SVTT is an over-the-side launching system for light weight 
torpedoes. The Link 11 system provides data sharing capability with 
other platforms. Operational performance characteristics for CIWS, 
Harpoon, and the MK 75 gun are classified SECRET. With the exception of 
CIWS IB and Harpoon Block II, all other equipment being provided in 
this program is considered legacy technology within the U.S. Navy.
    2. The SQQ-89V(9) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) system is being 
introduced to customer inventory through this program. This system 
represents an upgrade in capability for the customer, which will 
enhance the recipient's ASW capabilities. The operating system software 
and operating manuals are both classified SECRET. Operational 
performance is classified SECRET. The technical and operational 
elements of this system, and any related data, are classified SECRET. 
The SQQ-89V(9) will result in the transfer of highly accurate ASW 
sensing and detection capability.
    3. The technical and operational elements of these systems, and any 
related data, are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design and 
performance parameters, and similar critical information. Uncontrolled 
release of sensitive technological information on these systems could 
reveal capabilities and possible vulnerabilities.
    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 that might reduce weapon system 
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar 
advanced capabilities.
    5. A determination has been made that the recipient 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 recipient.

[FR Doc. 2016-02842 Filed 2-11-16; 8:45 am]
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