36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification, 11197-11199 [2016-04642]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Notices Transmittal No. 15–62 Government of Japan-RQ–4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES POLICY JUSTIFICATION Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended The Government of Japan has requested a possible sale of: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Three (3) RQ–4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft with Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS) Eight (8) Kearfott Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/ GPS) units (2 per aircraft with 2 spares) Eight (8) LN–251 INS/GPS units (2 per aircraft with 2 spares) Also included with this request are operational-level sensor and aircraft test equipment, ground support equipment, operational flight test support, communications equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated value of MDE is $.689 billion. The total estimated value is $1.2 billion. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States. Japan 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 regional peace and stability. This transaction is consistent with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives and the 1960 Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. The proposed sale of the RQ–4 will significantly enhance Japan’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and help ensure that Japan is able to continue to monitor and deter regional threats. The Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) will have no difficulty absorbing these systems 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 Northrop Grumman Corporation in Rancho Bernardo, California. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of contractor representatives to Japan to perform contractor logistics support and to support establishment of required security infrastructure. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:17 Mar 02, 2016 Jkt 238001 Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The RQ–4 Block 30 Global Hawk hardware and software are UNCLASSIFIED. The highest level of classified information required for operation may be SECRET depending on the classification of the imagery or Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) utilized on a specific operation. The RQ–4 is optimized for long range and prolonged flight endurance. It is used for military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Aircraft system, sensor, and navigational status are provided continuously to the ground operators through a health and status downlink for mission monitoring. Navigation is via inertial navigation with integrated global positioning system (GPS) updates. The vehicle is capable of operating from a standard paved runway. Real time missions are flown under the control of a pilot in a Ground Control Element (GCE). It is designed to carry a non-weapons internal payload of 3,000 lbs consisting primarily of sensors and avionics. The following payloads are integrated into the RQ–4: Enhanced Imagery Sensor Suite that includes multi-use infrared, electro-optical, ground moving target indicator, and synthetic aperture radar and a space to accommodate other sensors such as SIGINT. The RQ–4 will include the GCE, which consists of the following components: a. The Mission Control Element (MCE) is the RQ–4 Global Hawk ground control station for mission planning, communication management, aircraft and mission control, and image processing and dissemination. It can be either fixed or mobile. In addition to the shelter housing the operator workstations, the MCE includes an optional 6.25 meter Ku-Band antenna assembly, a Tactical Modular Interoperable Surface Terminal, a 12-ton Environmental Control Unit (heating and air conditioning), and two 100 kilowatt electrical generators. The MCE, technical data, and documentation are UNCLASSIFIED. The MCE may operate at the classified level depending on the classification of the data feeds. b. The Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) is a subset of the MCE and can be either fixed or mobile. It provides identical functionality for mission planning and air vehicle command and control (C2). The launch element PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11197 contains a mission planning workstation and a C2 workstation. The primary difference between the LRE and MCE is the lack of any wide-band data links or image processing capability within the LRE and navigation equipment at the LRE to provide the precision required for ground operations, take-off, and landing. The LRE, technical data, and documentation are UNCLASSIFIED. The EISS includes infrared/electro-optical, synthetic aperture radar imagery, ground moving target indicator and space to accommodate optional SIGINT, Maritime, datalink, and automatic identification system capabilities. The ground control element includes a mission control function and a launch and recovery capability. c. The RQ–4 employs a quadredundant Inertial Navigation System/ Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) configuration. The system utilizes two different INS/GPS systems for greater redundancy. The system consists of two LN–251 units and two Kearfott KN– 4074E INS/GPS Units. The LN–251 is a fully integrated, non-dithered navigation system with an embedded Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM), P(Y) code or Standard Positioning Service (SPS) GPS. It utilizes a Fiber-Optic Gyro (FOG) and includes three independent navigation solutions: blended INS/GPS, INS-only, and GPS-only. The Kearfott KN–4074E features a Monolithic Ring Laser Gyro (MRLG) and accelerometer. The inertial sensors are tightly coupled with an embedded SAASM P(Y) code GPS. Both systems employ cryptographic technology that can be classified up to SECRET. 2. If a technology 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. 3. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Japan. [FR Doc. 2016–04684 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 16–12] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 11198 ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Notices requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. 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: Representatives, Transmittal 16–12 with attached Policy Justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: February 26, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 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 BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 3 the reporting req:uinem!lnts the amen<led, we are forwarding herewith Tnmsrnittal eoncerni11g the fJepi~rtm<mt delivered lo your to notify the public USN 2. 0 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:17 Mar 02, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 EN03MR16.000</GPH> mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Cover) Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2016 / Notices Transmittal No. 16–12 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 ................................... $ 0 million $350 million Total ................................. $350 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE): The Iraq Air Force is requesting a fiveyear sustainment package for its KA– 350 fleet that includes contract logistics, training, and contract engineering services. Also included in this possible sale are operational and intermediate depot level maintenance, spare parts, component repair, publication updates, maintenance training, and logistics. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7–D–QBQ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: IQ–D–QAX–$169M–13 September 2011, IQ–D–QBK–$750K–19 November 2009 (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 (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 23 February 2016 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Policy Justification mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Government of Iraq-KA–350 Sustainment, Logistics, and Spares Support The Government of Iraq is requesting a five-year sustainment package for its KA–350 fleet that includes; operational and intermediate depot level maintenance, spare parts, component repair, publication updates, maintenance training, and logistics. There is no Major Defense Equipment associated with this case. The overall total estimated value is $350 million. The Iraq Air Force (IqAF) operates five (5) King Air 350 ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and one (1) King Air 350 aircraft. The KA– 350 aircraft are Iraq’s only ISRdedicated airborne platforms and are used to support Iraqi military operations against Al-Qaeda affiliates and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) forces. The purchase of a sustainment package will allow the IqAF to continue to operate its fleet of six (6) KA–350 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:54 Mar 02, 2016 Jkt 238001 aircraft beyond September 2016 (end of the existing Contract Logistics Support (CLS) effort). Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing this support. The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security goals of the United States by helping to improve a critical capability of the Iraq Security Forces in defeating ISIL. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Beechcraft Defense Company, Wichita, KS. 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 additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Iraq. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq. [FR Doc. 2016–04642 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers Intent To Prepare a Draft Beaver Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan and Environmental Assessment To Investigate Potential Significant Impacts, Either Positive or Negative, to Beaver Lake’s Authorized Purposes of Flood Risk Management, Hydropower, Water Supply, Recreation, and Fish and Wildlife Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DOD. ACTION: Notice of intent. AGENCY: The Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations (40 CFR, 1500–1517), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) implementing regulation, Policy and Procedures for Implementing NEPA, Engineer Regulation (ER) 200–2– 2 (1988). The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of 36 CFR 327.30, dated July 27, 1990 and ER 1130–2–406, dated October 31, 1990. The EA will evaluate potential impacts (beneficial and adverse) to socioeconomic conditions, cultural and ecological resources, recreation, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11199 aesthetics, infrastructure, lake water quality, terrestrial and aquatic fish and wildlife habitats, federally-listed threatened and endangered species, and cumulative impacts associated with past, current, and reasonably foreseeable future actions at Beaver Lake. Following the public scoping period and after consideration of all comments received during scoping, USACE will prepare a Draft EA. The Draft EA will be made available for public review and comment. Based on the EA analysis, USACE will either issue a Finding of No Significant Impact or announce its intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). If USACE determines that an EIS is needed, either during preparation of the EA or after completing the EA, USACE will issue in the Federal Register a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS. In that case, the current scoping process would serve as the scoping process that normally would follow an NOI to prepare an EIS. USACE would not solicit additional scoping comments but would consider any comments on the scope of the EA received during this scoping process in preparing the EIS. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Mr. Craig Hilburn, Chief of Environmental Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Planning and Environmental Division, Environmental Branch, Little Rock District, P.O. Box 867, Little Rock, AR 72203–0867. Comments will be accepted through April 5, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions or comments regarding the Draft Beaver Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan EA, please contact Mr. Craig Hilburn, (501) 324– 5735 or email: David.C.Hilburn@ usace.army.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Beaver Lake: Beaver Lake is a multiple purpose water resource development project primarily for flood risk management, municipal and industrial water supply, and hydropower generation. Additional purposes include water recreation, and fish and wildlife management, to the extent that those additional purposes do not adversely affect flood risk management, power generation, or other authorized purposes of the project (Flood Control Act of 1944 as amended in 1946, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1965 and 1968 and the Water Resources Act of 1992). Beaver Lake is a major component of a comprehensive plan for water resource development in the White River Basin of Missouri and Arkansas. Additional beneficial uses include increased power output of E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11197-11199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 16-12]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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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: 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-
12 with attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: February 26, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16-12
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 *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $350 million
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  Total.................................  $350 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    The Iraq Air Force is requesting a five-year sustainment package 
for its KA-350 fleet that includes contract logistics, training, and 
contract engineering services. Also included in this possible sale are 
operational and intermediate depot level maintenance, spare parts, 
component repair, publication updates, maintenance training, and 
logistics.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QBQ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: IQ-D-QAX-$169M-13 
September 2011, IQ-D-QBK-$750K-19 November 2009
    (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
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 23 February 2016
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

Policy Justification

Government of Iraq-KA-350 Sustainment, Logistics, and Spares Support

    The Government of Iraq is requesting a five-year sustainment 
package for its KA-350 fleet that includes; operational and 
intermediate depot level maintenance, spare parts, component repair, 
publication updates, maintenance training, and logistics. There is no 
Major Defense Equipment associated with this case. The overall total 
estimated value is $350 million.
    The Iraq Air Force (IqAF) operates five (5) King Air 350 ISR 
(intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and one (1) King Air 
350 aircraft. The KA-350 aircraft are Iraq's only ISR-dedicated 
airborne platforms and are used to support Iraqi military operations 
against Al-Qaeda affiliates and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant 
(ISIL) forces. The purchase of a sustainment package will allow the 
IqAF to continue to operate its fleet of six (6) KA-350 aircraft beyond 
September 2016 (end of the existing Contract Logistics Support (CLS) 
effort). Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing this support.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security goals of the United States by helping to improve a 
critical capability of the Iraq Security Forces in defeating ISIL.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Beechcraft Defense Company, Wichita, 
KS. 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 additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Iraq.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
    All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have 
been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq.

[FR Doc. 2016-04642 Filed 3-2-16; 8:45 am]
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