Arms Sales Notification, 2430-2433 [2018-00667]

Download as PDF ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 2430 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2018 / Notices #3045–0170). Information will be collected from a nationally representative sample of AmeriCorps alumni who served in AmeriCorps NCCC, AmeriCorps VISTA, and AmeriCorps State and National programs and completed their most recent term of service 2, 5, or 10 years ago. Information will be collected from AmeriCorps Alumni through an online survey that will be administered by a contractor on behalf of CNCS. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the long-term civic participation and career pathways of AmeriCorps alumni, the acquisition of hard and soft career skills obtained through national service, and the utilization of the Education Award and its effect on future post-secondary outcomes and career choices. These data may also be matched to administrative data collected by the US Census for the Longitudinal Employment and Household Data Set and by the National Student Clearinghouse in order to assess both employment and education outcomes within the national population. In addition, the agency is interested in exploring how member outcomes vary by life stage and by different types of service experiences. This survey is also an opportunity to determine the value of data collected from alumni who are at different stages following their service year for informing policy and program decisions. CNCS also seeks to continue using the current clearance until the revised survey is approved by OMB. The current clearance is due to expire on 4/30/18. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of 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 of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (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; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide information to or for a Federal VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; to develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of information, to search data sources, to complete and review the collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the information. All written comments will be available for public inspection on regulations.gov. Dated: January 9, 2018. Mary Morris Hyde, Director, Office of Research and Evaluation. [FR Doc. 2018–00682 Filed 1–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Surplus Properties; Notice Department of the Army, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: This amended notice provides information regarding the properties that have been determined surplus to the requirements of the United States in accordance with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, Public Law 101–510, as amended, and following screening with Federal agencies and Department of Defense components. This Notice amends the Notice published in the Federal Register on June 25, 1996. DATES: Applicable January 17, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Headquarters, Department of the Army, Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Division, Attn: DAIM– ODB, 600 Army Pentagon, Washington DC 20310–0600, (703) 545–2487, usarmy.pentagon.hqdaacsim.mbx.braco-webmaster@mail.mil. For information regarding the specific property subject to this notice, a point of contact is provided below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the provisions of Codifying Title 40, United States Code—Public Buildings, Property, and Works Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–217, 40 U.S.C. 101, et seq., as amended), section 2905(b) of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), and other public benefit conveyance authorities, this surplus property may be available for SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 conveyance to State and local governments and other eligible entities for public benefit purposes. The JoCarroll Depot Local Redevelopment Authority has been recognized by Department of Defense as the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) for this surplus property. Notices of interest from representatives of the homeless, and other interested parties located in the vicinity of the listed surplus property should be submitted to the JoCarroll Depot Local Redevelopment Authority. The LRA’s Point of Contact is Ms. Mara Roche, Executive Director, JoCarroll Depot Local Redevelopment Authority. The LRA is located at 18901 B Street, Savanna, Illinois 61074, telephone (815) 599–1818. Notices of interest from representatives of the homeless shall include the information required by 32 CFR 176.20(c)(2)(ii). The Jo-Carroll Depot Local Redevelopment Authority will assist interested parties in evaluating the surplus property for the intended use. The deadline for notices of interest shall be 90 days from the date the LRA publishes a corresponding notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the vicinity of the surplus property. Surplus Property List Addition Savanna, Illinois Savanna Army Depot, Illinois, a portion of, comprising approximately 132.2 acres. Additional information for this surplus property can be found at https://www.hqda.pentagon.mil/ acsimweb/brac/sites.html?state=IL? brac=1995?site=IL_SavannaAD_1995 The Army’s Point of Contact for this surplus property is Mr. George Triggs, Realty Specialist, Louisville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, telephone (502) 315–7014, email: George.S.Triggs@usace.army.mil. Authority: This action is authorized by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note). Dated: January 5, 2018. Paul D. Cramer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Housing & Partnerships). [FR Doc. 2018–00668 Filed 1–16–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–03–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17–50] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2018 / Notices ACTION: Arms sales notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217, SUMMARY: kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2431 House of Representatives, Transmittal 17–50 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: January 11, 2018. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEFENSE SECURITY COQPEAAilON AGENCY ;~11 1;'~H6 ll~f::f:' v;, 22l!DE-5;!0e The Honomble l'aul of the House lLS. flm1~e nf DC of Scc:::ioa Pur:mant Co:m<ll tbc Fcm::e',; AiJl, e$tim11r.ed to cost S62 milt.i C~n. After th i.s and delivered tn Em: l.t":!. Ul't:<;: L VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 EN17JA18.000</GPH> ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES 4. 2432 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2018 / Notices BILLING CODE 5001–06–C POLICY JUSTIFICATION Transmittal No. 17–50 Oman—F–16 Operational Flight Profile and Identification Friend or Foe Mode 5 Upgrade 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 Oman (ii) Total Estimated Value: $ 0 million $62 million Total .............................. ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Major Defense Equipment * Other .................................... $62 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Oman has requested a possible sale of items and services to support an incremental Operational Flight Profile (OFP) software upgrade for F–16 subsystems, as well as Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and secure communications equipment for Mode 5 operations, on twenty-three (23) F–16 aircraft. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE includes: Non-MDE items and services consist of twenty-nine (29) KIV–78 cryptographic/timing modules (twentythree (23) installed and six (6) spares); twenty-nine (29) KY–100M cryptographic radio encryptors (twentythree (23) installed and six (6) spares); twenty-nine (29) AN/APX–126 Combined Interrogator Transponders (twenty-three (23) installed and six (6) spares); Classified and Unclassified Computer Program Identification Numbers (CPINS) upgrades; OFP upgrades for IFF Mode 5 capable systems; Joint Mission Planning (JMPS) upgrade; Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod software, service support, support equipment, spares, and training; systems support and test equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; training and training equipment; 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 (MU–D–QAR) (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: January 5, 2018 *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 The Government of Oman has requested a possible sale of items and services to support an incremental Operational Flight Profile (OFP) software upgrade for F–16 subsystems, as well as Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and secure communications equipment for Mode 5 operations on twenty-three (23) F–16 aircraft. NonMDE items and services consist of twenty-nine (29) KIV–78 cryptographic/ timing modules (twenty-three (23) installed and six (6) spares); twentynine (29) KY–100M cryptographic radio encryptors (twenty-three (23) installed and six (6) spares); twenty-nine (29) AN/APX–126 Combined Interrogator Transponders (twenty-three (23) installed and six (6) spares); Classified and Unclassified Computer Program Identification Numbers (CPINS) upgrades; OFP upgrades for IFF Mode 5 capable systems, Joint Mission Planning (JMPS) upgrade; Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod software, service support, support equipment, spares, and training; systems support and test equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering; logistics and technical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $62 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale allows the U.S. military to support the Royal Air Force of Oman, further strengthen the U.S.Omani military-to-military relationship, and ensure continued interoperability of forces and opportunities for bilateral training and exercises with Oman’s military forces. This proposed sale of items and services will enable Oman’s twentythree (23) F–16s currently using Mode 4 IFF to become interoperable on Mode 4/5. Mode 5 IFF allows U.S. and partner airborne and surface armed forces to conduct complimentary air operations. Incremental OFP software upgrades required to support Mode 5 will provide additional incremental improvement for other associated F–16 subsystems. Oman will have no difficulty in PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 absorbing these upgrades into its F–16 fleet. This proposed sale of equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin of Fort Worth, Texas. There are no known offset agreements proposed in conjunction with this potential sale. The proposed sale will not require the long-term assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Oman. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17–50 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. This proposed sale of items and services to upgrade Oman’s F–16 aircraft will involve the release of sensitive technology related to the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and secure communications equipment. 2. The AN/APX–126 Combined Interrogator Transponder is an IFF dual Mode 4 and 5 capable system. It is UNCLASSIFIED unless/until Mode 4 and/or Mode 5 operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the equipment, which are classified up to SECRET. Classified elements of the IFF system include software object code, operating characteristics, parameters, and technical data. Mode 4 and Mode 5 anti-jam performance specifications/ data, software source code, algorithms, and tempest plans or reports will not be offered, released, discussed, or demonstrated. ´ 3. KIV–78 is a crypto applique for Mode 5 IFF. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED unless loaded with Mode 4 and/or Mode 5 classified elements, which are classified up to SECRET. 4. KY–100M is a cryptographic encryptor for voice radios to provide secure communication capabilities. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED unless loaded with cryptograph keys, which are classified up to SECRET. 5. Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform, PC-based mission planning system. JMPS hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, but the software is classified up to SECRET. 6. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 11 / Wednesday, January 17, 2018 / Notices 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 Oman can provide substantially 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 are authorized for release and export to the Government of Oman. [FR Doc. 2018–00667 Filed 1–16–18; 8:45 am] ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 5001–06–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:14 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 244001 kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/ DSA–RAN. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217, PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 17–63 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Transmittal No. 17–63] SUMMARY: 2433 Dated: January 11, 2018. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\17JAN1.SGM 17JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 17-50]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

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ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of an arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107, 
[email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217, 
[email protected]; 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 17-50 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: January 11, 2018.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-50
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 Oman
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................     $ 0 million
Other...................................................     $62 million
                                                         ---------------
    Total...............................................     $62 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Oman has 
requested a possible sale of items and services to support an 
incremental Operational Flight Profile (OFP) software upgrade for F-16 
subsystems, as well as Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and secure 
communications equipment for Mode 5 operations, on twenty-three (23) F-
16 aircraft.
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None
    Non-MDE includes:
    Non-MDE items and services consist of twenty-nine (29) KIV-78 
cryptographic/timing modules (twenty-three (23) installed and six (6) 
spares); twenty-nine (29) KY-100M cryptographic radio encryptors 
(twenty-three (23) installed and six (6) spares); twenty-nine (29) AN/
APX-126 Combined Interrogator Transponders (twenty-three (23) installed 
and six (6) spares); Classified and Unclassified Computer Program 
Identification Numbers (CPINS) upgrades; OFP upgrades for IFF Mode 5 
capable systems; Joint Mission Planning (JMPS) upgrade; Sniper Advanced 
Targeting Pod software, service support, support equipment, spares, and 
training; systems support and test equipment; spare and repair parts; 
publications and technical documentation; training and training 
equipment; 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 (MU-D-QAR)
    (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: January 5, 2018

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Oman--F-16 Operational Flight Profile and Identification Friend or Foe 
Mode 5 Upgrade

    The Government of Oman has requested a possible sale of items and 
services to support an incremental Operational Flight Profile (OFP) 
software upgrade for F-16 subsystems, as well as Identification Friend 
or Foe (IFF) and secure communications equipment for Mode 5 operations 
on twenty-three (23) F-16 aircraft. Non-MDE items and services consist 
of twenty-nine (29) KIV-78 cryptographic/timing modules (twenty-three 
(23) installed and six (6) spares); twenty-nine (29) KY-100M 
cryptographic radio encryptors (twenty-three (23) installed and six (6) 
spares); twenty-nine (29) AN/APX-126 Combined Interrogator Transponders 
(twenty-three (23) installed and six (6) spares); Classified and 
Unclassified Computer Program Identification Numbers (CPINS) upgrades; 
OFP upgrades for IFF Mode 5 capable systems, Joint Mission Planning 
(JMPS) upgrade; Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod software, service 
support, support equipment, spares, and training; systems support and 
test equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical 
documentation; training and training equipment; U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering; logistics and technical support services; and 
other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated 
cost is $62 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an 
important force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Middle East.
    The proposed sale allows the U.S. military to support the Royal Air 
Force of Oman, further strengthen the U.S.-Omani military-to-military 
relationship, and ensure continued interoperability of forces and 
opportunities for bilateral training and exercises with Oman's military 
forces.
    This proposed sale of items and services will enable Oman's twenty-
three (23) F-16s currently using Mode 4 IFF to become interoperable on 
Mode 4/5. Mode 5 IFF allows U.S. and partner airborne and surface armed 
forces to conduct complimentary air operations. Incremental OFP 
software upgrades required to support Mode 5 will provide additional 
incremental improvement for other associated F-16 subsystems. Oman will 
have no difficulty in absorbing these upgrades into its F-16 fleet.
    This proposed sale of equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin of Fort Worth, Texas. 
There are no known offset agreements proposed in conjunction with this 
potential sale.
    The proposed sale will not require the long-term assignment of any 
additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Oman.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-50
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. This proposed sale of items and services to upgrade Oman's F-16 
aircraft will involve the release of sensitive technology related to 
the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and secure communications 
equipment.
    2. The AN/APX-126 Combined Interrogator Transponder is an IFF dual 
Mode 4 and 5 capable system. It is UNCLASSIFIED unless/until Mode 4 
and/or Mode 5 operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the 
equipment, which are classified up to SECRET. Classified elements of 
the IFF system include software object code, operating characteristics, 
parameters, and technical data. Mode 4 and Mode 5 anti-jam performance 
specifications/data, software source code, algorithms, and tempest 
plans or reports will not be offered, released, discussed, or 
demonstrated.
    3. KIV-78 is a crypto appliqu[eacute] for Mode 5 IFF. The hardware 
is UNCLASSIFIED unless loaded with Mode 4 and/or Mode 5 classified 
elements, which are classified up to SECRET.
    4. KY-100M is a cryptographic encryptor for voice radios to provide 
secure communication capabilities. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED unless 
loaded with cryptograph keys, which are classified up to SECRET.
    5. Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform, PC-
based mission planning system. JMPS hardware is UNCLASSIFIED, but the 
software is classified up to SECRET.
    6. 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 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 Oman can provide 
substantially 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 are 
authorized for release and export to the Government of Oman.

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