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would be physically or chemically
restrained; measured and weighed; have
a variety of samples taken, including:
blood, skin, blubber, and mucus
membrane swabs; and have tracking or
data recording instruments attached. For
proposed take numbers by species and
location and details on sampling
methodologies, see the application. The
applicant has requested authorization
for the unintentional research related
mortality of up to four animals of each
species annually.
In compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial
determination has been made that the
activity proposed is categorically
excluded from the requirement to
prepare an environmental assessment or
environmental impact statement.
Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register,
NMFS is forwarding copies of the
application to the Marine Mammal
Commission and its Committee of
Scientific Advisors.
Dated: July 12, 2017.
Donna S. Wieting,
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
Proposed Information Collection;
Comment Request; Recreational
Angler Survey of Sea Turtle
Interactions
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted on or before September 18,
2017.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental
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Paperwork Clearance Officer,
Department of Commerce, Room 6616,
14th and Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the
Internet at pracomments@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection
instrument and instructions should be
directed to Melissa Cook, NOAA’s
National Marine Fisheries Service
(NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science
Center (SFSC), 3209 Frederic Street,
Pascagoula, MS, 39567, (228) 549–1628,
or melissa.cook@noaa.gov, or Ellen
Keane, NOAA’s NMFS, Greater Atlantic
Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), 55
Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA,
01930, (978) 282–8476, or ellen.keane@
noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated collection techniques
or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to
this notice will be summarized and/or
included in the request for OMB
approval of this information collection;
they also will become a matter of public
record.
I. Abstract
NOAA NMFS would like to conduct
an intercept survey to assess the extent
of interactions between recreational
anglers on piers and other shore-based
fishing structures, and sea turtles. This
survey will also assess the feasibility of
an intercept survey for this purpose in
terms response rates and data collection.
The survey will be administered on
piers and other fixed structures
nationwide, but focused within NOAA
Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region and
Southeast Region, and will survey
approximately 36,000 individual
recreational fishermen. The respondents
will be verbally asked a series of
questions, no longer than 5 minutes,
and the interviewer will record answers.
Dated: July 12, 2017.
Sarah Brabson,
NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
II. Method of Collection
The survey will be implemented
through verbal interviews.
III. Data
OMB Control Number: 0648–XXXX.
Form Number(s): None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
36,000.
Estimated Time per Response: 5
minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 3,000.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0 in recordkeeping/recording
costs.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17–33]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or
Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/
DSA–RAN.
This
36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Transmittal
17–33 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: July 13, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17–33
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: The
Government of India
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *
Other ....................................
$285.0 million
$81.2 million
Total .................................
$366.2 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One (1) C–17 Transport Aircraft
Four (4) Engines, Turbofan F–117–
PW–100
Non-MDE includes:
Also included in the proposed sale
are one (1) AN/AAR–47 Missile
Warning System, one (1) AN/ALE–47
Countermeasures Dispensing System
(CMDS), one (1) AN/APX–119
Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
Transponder, precision navigation
equipment, spare and repair parts,
maintenance, support and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, warranty, quality
assurance, ferry support, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
logistics and technical support services,
and other related elements of logistics
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(X7–D–SAE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IN–D–
SAC—$4.12B, 29 Jun 2011
(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: 26 JUN 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Government of India—C–17 Transport
Aircraft
The Government of India has
requested the possible sale of one (1) C–
17 transport aircraft with four (4)
Turbofan F–117–PW–100 engines. The
sale would also include one (1) AN/
AAR–47 Missile Warning System, one
(1) AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures
Dispensing System (CMDS), one (1) AN/
APX–119 Identification Friend or Foe
(IFF) Transponder, precision navigation
equipment, spare and repair parts,
maintenance, support and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, warranty, Quality
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Assurance, ferry support, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
logistics and technical support services,
and other related elements of logistics
and program support. The estimated
cost is $366.2 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by helping to
strengthen the U.S.-India relationship
and to improve the security of an
important partner which has been, and
continues to be, an important force for
economic progress and stability in
South Asia.
The proposed sale will improve
India’s capability to meet current and
future strategic airlift requirements.
India lies in a region prone to natural
disasters and will use the additional
capability for Humanitarian Assistance
and Disaster Relief (HA/DR). In
addition, through this purchase India
will be able to provide more rapid
strategic combat airlift capabilities for
its armed forces. India currently
operates C–17 aircraft and will have no
difficulty absorbing this aircraft into its
armed forces.
The proposed sale will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be the
Boeing Company, Chicago, IL. The
purchaser typically requests offsets. Any
offset agreement will be defined in
negotiations between the purchaser and
the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require the assignment of any
additional U.S. Government personnel
or contractor representatives to India.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17–33
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 Boeing C–17A Globemaster III
military airlift aircraft is the most
flexible cargo aircraft to enter the U.S.
Air Force fleet. The C–17 is capable of
strategic delivery of up to 170,900
pounds of personnel and/or equipment
to main operating bases or forward
operating locations. The aircraft is also
capable short field landings with a full
cargo load. The aircraft can perform
tactical airlift and airdrop missions as
well as transport litters and ambulatory
patients during aeromedical evacuation
when required. A fully integrated
electronic cockpit and advanced cargo
delivery system allow a crew of three:
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Pilot, co-pilot, and loadmaster, to
operate the aircraft on any type of
mission.
2. The AN/AAR–47 is a small,
lightweight, passive, electro-optic,
threat warning device used to detect
surface-to-air missiles fired at
helicopters and low-flying fixed-wing
aircraft and automatically provide
countermeasures, as well as audio and
visual-sector warning messages to the
aircrew. The basic system consists of
multiple Optical Sensor Converter
(OSC) units, a Computer Processor (CP)
and a Control Indicator (CI). The set of
OSC units, which normally consists of
four, is mounted on the aircraft exterior
to provide omni-directional protection.
The OSC detects the rocket plume of
missiles and sends appropriate signals
to the CP for processing. The CP
analyzes the data from each OSC and
automatically deploys the appropriate
countermeasures. The CP also contains
comprehensive Built-in-Test (BIT)
circuitry. The CI displays the incoming
direction of the threat, so that the pilot
can take appropriate action. Hardware is
UNCLASSIFIED. Software is SECRET.
Technical data and documentation to be
provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
3. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures
Dispensing System (CMDS) is an
integrated, threat-adaptive, softwareprogrammable dispensing system
capable of dispensing chaff, flares, and
active radio frequency expendables. The
threats countered by the CMDS include
radar-directed anti-aircraft artillery
(AAA), radar command-guided missiles,
radar homing guided missiles, and
infrared (IR) guided missiles. The
system is internally mounted and may
be operated as a stand-alone system or
may be integrated with other on-board
electronic warfare and avionics systems.
The AN/ALE–47 uses threat data
received over the aircraft interfaces to
assess the threat situation and to
determine a response. Expendable
decoys tailored to the immediate aircraft
and threat environment may be
dispensed using one of four operational
modes. The hardware, technical data,
and documentation to be provide are
UNCLASSIFIED.
4. The AN/APX–119 Identification
Friend or Foe (IFF) Digital Transponder
is an identification system designed for
command and control. It enables
military and civilian air traffic control
interrogation systems to identify
aircraft. The hardware, technical data,
and documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
5. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
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to develop countermeasures or
equivalent systems which might reduce
weapon system effectiveness or be used
in the development of a system with
similar or advanced capabilities.
6. A determination has been made
that the Government of India can
provide substantially the same degree of
protection for the sensitive technology
being released as the U.S. Government.
This proposed sale is necessary to the
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
and national security objectives
outlined in the Policy Justification.
7. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal are authorized
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or
Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/
DSA–RAN.
This
36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Transmittal
17–12 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17–12]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
SUMMARY:
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Dated: July 13, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17-33]
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 an arms sales notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217 or
Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107; DSCA/DSA-RAN.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-
164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17-33 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: July 13, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-33
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: The Government of India
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *............... $285.0 million
Other................................... $81.2 million
-------------------------------
Total................................. $366.2 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One (1) C-17 Transport Aircraft
Four (4) Engines, Turbofan F-117-PW-100
Non-MDE includes:
Also included in the proposed sale are one (1) AN/AAR-47 Missile
Warning System, one (1) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System
(CMDS), one (1) AN/APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
Transponder, precision navigation equipment, spare and repair parts,
maintenance, support and test equipment, publications and technical
documentation, warranty, quality assurance, ferry support, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering, logistics and technical support
services, and other related elements of logistics and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-SAE)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IN-D-SAC--$4.12B, 29 Jun 2011
(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: 26 JUN 2017
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Government of India--C-17 Transport Aircraft
The Government of India has requested the possible sale of one (1)
C-17 transport aircraft with four (4) Turbofan F-117-PW-100 engines.
The sale would also include one (1) AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System,
one (1) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), one (1) AN/
APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder, precision
navigation equipment, spare and repair parts, maintenance, support and
test equipment, publications and technical documentation, warranty,
Quality Assurance, ferry support, U.S. Government and contractor
engineering, logistics and technical support services, and other
related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost
is $366.2 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the
U.S.-India relationship and to improve the security of an important
partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for
economic progress and stability in South Asia.
The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current
and future strategic airlift requirements. India lies in a region prone
to natural disasters and will use the additional capability for
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR). In addition,
through this purchase India will be able to provide more rapid
strategic combat airlift capabilities for its armed forces. India
currently operates C-17 aircraft and will have no difficulty absorbing
this aircraft into its armed forces.
The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the
region.
The principal contractor will be the Boeing Company, Chicago, IL.
The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be
defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government personnel or contractor
representatives to India.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-33
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 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III military airlift aircraft is
the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the U.S. Air Force fleet. The
C-17 is capable of strategic delivery of up to 170,900 pounds of
personnel and/or equipment to main operating bases or forward operating
locations. The aircraft is also capable short field landings with a
full cargo load. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop
missions as well as transport litters and ambulatory patients during
aeromedical evacuation when required. A fully integrated electronic
cockpit and advanced cargo delivery system allow a crew of three:
Pilot, co-pilot, and loadmaster, to operate the aircraft on any type of
mission.
2. The AN/AAR-47 is a small, lightweight, passive, electro-optic,
threat warning device used to detect surface-to-air missiles fired at
helicopters and low-flying fixed-wing aircraft and automatically
provide countermeasures, as well as audio and visual-sector warning
messages to the aircrew. The basic system consists of multiple Optical
Sensor Converter (OSC) units, a Computer Processor (CP) and a Control
Indicator (CI). The set of OSC units, which normally consists of four,
is mounted on the aircraft exterior to provide omni-directional
protection. The OSC detects the rocket plume of missiles and sends
appropriate signals to the CP for processing. The CP analyzes the data
from each OSC and automatically deploys the appropriate
countermeasures. The CP also contains comprehensive Built-in-Test (BIT)
circuitry. The CI displays the incoming direction of the threat, so
that the pilot can take appropriate action. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED.
Software is SECRET. Technical data and documentation to be provided are
UNCLASSIFIED.
3. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an
integrated, threat-adaptive, software-programmable dispensing system
capable of dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio frequency
expendables. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed
anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar
homing guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The system
is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system or
may be integrated with other on-board electronic warfare and avionics
systems. The AN/ALE-47 uses threat data received over the aircraft
interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response.
Expendable decoys tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat
environment may be dispensed using one of four operational modes. The
hardware, technical data, and documentation to be provide are
UNCLASSIFIED.
4. The AN/APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Digital
Transponder is an identification system designed for command and
control. It enables military and civilian air traffic control
interrogation systems to identify aircraft. The hardware, technical
data, and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED.
5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used
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to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce
weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system
with similar or advanced capabilities.
6. A determination has been made that the Government of India can
provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is
necessary to the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are
authorized for release and export to the Government of India.
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