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and that request to be listed on the Segal
AmeriCorps Education Award Matching
Program section of the Corporation for
National and Community Service
website.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Respondents: Two hundred colleges and
universities.
Total Estimated Annual Frequency:
Once every five years.
Total Estimated Average Response
Time per Response: Average 30
minutes.
Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 100 hours.
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None.
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by institutions of higher education who
are requesting to be listed on the Segal
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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)
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be available for public inspection on
regulations.gov.
Dated: March 19, 2018.
Rhonda Taylor,
Director of Partnerships and Program
Engagement.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID DOD–2018–OS–0001]
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense, DoD.
ACTION: 30-day information collection
notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Defense
has submitted to OMB for clearance the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
comments received by April 27, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Comments and
recommendations on the proposed
information collection should be
emailed to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, DoD
Desk Officer, at oira_submission@
omb.eop.gov. Please identify the
proposed information collection by DoD
Desk Officer, Docket ID number, and
title of the information collection.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred
Licari, 571–372–0493, or whs.mcalex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-informationcollections@mail.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB
Number: Personnel Security
Investigation Projection for Industry
Census Survey; OMB Control Number
0704–0417.
Type of Request: Revision.
Number of Respondents: 10,421.
Responses per Respondent: 1.
Annual Responses: 10,421.
Average Burden per Response: 30
minutes.
Annual Burden Hours: 5,210.50.
Needs and Uses: Executive order
(E.O.) 12829, ‘‘National Industrial
Security Program (NISP),’’ stipulates
that the Secretary of Defense shall serve
as the Executive Agent for inspecting
and monitoring the contractors,
licensees, and grantees who require or
will require access to classified
information; and for determining the
eligibility for access to classified
information of contractors, licensees,
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and grantees and their respective
employees. The Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence assigned
Defense Security Service (DSS) the
responsibility for central operational
management of NISP personnel security
investigation (PSI) workload
projections, and for monitoring of NISP
PSI funding and investigations. The
execution of the collection instrument is
an essential element of DSS’ ability to
plan, program and budget for the PSI
needs of NISP personnel security
investigations.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit, not-for-profit institutions,
state, local or tribal governments.
Frequency: Annually.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet
Seehra.
You may also submit comments and
recommendations, identified by Docket
ID number and title, by the following
method:
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personal identifiers or contact
information.
DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Frederick
Licari.
Written requests for copies of the
information collection proposal should
be sent to Mr. Licari at WHS/ESD
Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center
Drive, East Tower, Suite 03F09,
Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.
Dated: March 23, 2018.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17–41]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
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The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of an
arms sales notification.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
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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:
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House of Representatives, Transmittal
17–41 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: March 22, 2018.
Shelly Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17–41
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 Qatar
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Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
$ 1 million
$196 million
Total ................................
$197 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: The
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Government of Qatar has requested to
purchase equipment and support to
upgrade the Qatari Emiri Air Force’s
(QEAF) Air Operation Center (AOC), to
include Link 16 network and classified
networks integration, to enhance the
performance of integrated air defense
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planning and provide US-Qatari systems
interoperability.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One (1) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System (MIDS) Low
Volume Terminal (LVT)
Non-MDE:
Also included are Global Positioning
System (GPS) Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) Chips,
Simple Key Loaders (SKL), High
Assurance internet Protocol Encryptors
(HAIPE), Ground Support System (GSS)
components for Link-16, as well as the
necessary infrastructure construction,
integration, installation, and
sustainment services, cybersecurity
services, technical and support
facilities, COMSEC support, secure
communications equipment, encryption
devices, software development, spare
and repair parts, support and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, security certification
and accreditation, personnel training
and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
technical and logistics support services;
and other related elements of logistical
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force
(QA–D–DAG)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: N/A
(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: March 7, 2018
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Qatar—Upgrade of Qatar Air
Operations Center (AOC)
The Government of Qatar has
requested to purchase equipment and
support to upgrade the Qatari Emiri Air
Force’s (QEAF) Air Operation Center
(AOC) to enhance the performance of
integrated air defense planning and
provide US-Qatari systems
interoperability. This sale includes: one
(1) Multifunctional Information
Distribution System (MIDS) Low
Volume Terminal (LVT), Global
Positioning System (GPS) Selective
Availability Anti-Spoofing Module
(SAASM) chips, Simple Key Loaders
(SKL), High Assurance internet Protocol
Encryptors (HAIPE), Ground Support
System (GSS) components for Link-16
as well as the necessary infrastructure
construction, integration, installation,
and sustainment services, cybersecurity
services, technical and support
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facilities, COMSEC support, secure
communications equipment, encryption
devices, software development, spare
and repair parts, support and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, security certification
and accreditation, personnel training
and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor engineering,
technical and logistics support services;
and other related elements of logistical
and program support. The estimated
cost is $197 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to
the foreign policy and national security
of the United States by helping to
improve the security of a friendly
country that has been, and continues to
be, an important force for political
stability and economic progress in the
Persian Gulf region. Our mutual defense
interests anchor our relationship and
the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) plays
a predominant role in Qatar’s defense.
The upgrade of the AOC will support
the defensive capability of Qatar. The
proposed sale will help strengthen
Qatar’s capability to counter current and
future threats in the region and reduce
dependence on U.S. forces. Qatar will
have no difficulty absorbing the
required equipment and capability into
its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic
military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be
Raytheon, Waltham, MA. Qatar
typically requests offsets. Any offset
agreement will be defined in
negotiations between Qatar and the
contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require the assignment of
approximately five (5) additional U.S.
Government and approximately fifteen
(15) contractor representatives to Qatar.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17–41
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 Multifunctional Information
Distribution System-Low Volume
Terminal (MIDS–LVT) is an advanced
Link-16 command, control,
communications, and intelligence (C3I)
system incorporating high-capacity,
jam-resistant, digital communication
links is used for exchange of near realtime tactical information, including
both data and voice, among air, ground,
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and sea elements. The terminal
hardware, publications, performance
specifications, operational capability,
parameters, vulnerabilities to
countermeasures, and software
documentation are classified
CONFIDENTIAL. The classified
information to be provided consists of
that which is necessary for the
operation, maintenance, and repair
(through intermediate level) of the data
link terminal, installed systems, and
related software.
2. A Global Positioning System (GPS)
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing
Module (SAASM) deploys anti-spoofing
measures using cryptography to protect
authorized users from false satellite
signals generated by an enemy.
Information revealing SAASM
implementation details such as number
or length of keying variables, circuit
diagrams, specific quantitative
measures, functions, and capabilities are
classified SECRET.
3. Software, hardware, and other data/
information, which is classified or
sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to
protect system vulnerabilities, design
data, and performance parameters.
Some end-item hardware, software, and
other data identified above are classified
at the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET//
RELEASABLE TO QATAR level.
Potential compromise of these systems
is controlled through management of the
basic software programs of highly
sensitive systems and softwarecontrolled weapon systems on a caseby-case basis.
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 or advanced capabilities.
5. A determination has been made
that Qatar 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 further the U.S.
foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy
Justification.
6. All defense articles and services
listed on this transmittal are authorized
for release and export to the
Government of Qatar.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 17-41]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.
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 17-41 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: March 22, 2018.
Shelly Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17-41
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 Qatar
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $ 1 million
Other.................................... $196 million
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Total................................ $197 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Qatar has
requested to purchase equipment and support to upgrade the Qatari Emiri
Air Force's (QEAF) Air Operation Center (AOC), to include Link 16
network and classified networks integration, to enhance the performance
of integrated air defense
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planning and provide US-Qatari systems interoperability.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One (1) Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Low
Volume Terminal (LVT)
Non-MDE:
Also included are Global Positioning System (GPS) Selective
Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) Chips, Simple Key Loaders
(SKL), High Assurance internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE), Ground
Support System (GSS) components for Link-16, as well as the necessary
infrastructure construction, integration, installation, and sustainment
services, cybersecurity services, technical and support facilities,
COMSEC support, secure communications equipment, encryption devices,
software development, spare and repair parts, support and test
equipment, publications and technical documentation, security
certification and accreditation, personnel training and training
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical
and program support.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force (QA-D-DAG)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: N/A
(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: March 7, 2018
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Qatar--Upgrade of Qatar Air Operations Center (AOC)
The Government of Qatar has requested to purchase equipment and
support to upgrade the Qatari Emiri Air Force's (QEAF) Air Operation
Center (AOC) to enhance the performance of integrated air defense
planning and provide US-Qatari systems interoperability. This sale
includes: one (1) Multifunctional Information Distribution System
(MIDS) Low Volume Terminal (LVT), Global Positioning System (GPS)
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) chips, Simple Key
Loaders (SKL), High Assurance internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE),
Ground Support System (GSS) components for Link-16 as well as the
necessary infrastructure construction, integration, installation, and
sustainment services, cybersecurity services, technical and support
facilities, COMSEC support, secure communications equipment, encryption
devices, software development, spare and repair parts, support and test
equipment, publications and technical documentation, security
certification and accreditation, personnel training and training
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and
logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical
and program support. The estimated cost is $197 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by helping to improve the
security of a friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an
important force for political stability and economic progress in the
Persian Gulf region. Our mutual defense interests anchor our
relationship and the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) plays a predominant
role in Qatar's defense.
The upgrade of the AOC will support the defensive capability of
Qatar. The proposed sale will help strengthen Qatar's capability to
counter current and future threats in the region and reduce dependence
on U.S. forces. Qatar will have no difficulty absorbing the required
equipment and capability into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Raytheon, Waltham, MA. Qatar typically
requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations
between Qatar and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of
approximately five (5) additional U.S. Government and approximately
fifteen (15) contractor representatives to Qatar.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 17-41
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 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume
Terminal (MIDS-LVT) is an advanced Link-16 command, control,
communications, and intelligence (C3I) system incorporating high-
capacity, jam-resistant, digital communication links is used for
exchange of near real-time tactical information, including both data
and voice, among air, ground, and sea elements. The terminal hardware,
publications, performance specifications, operational capability,
parameters, vulnerabilities to countermeasures, and software
documentation are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The classified information
to be provided consists of that which is necessary for the operation,
maintenance, and repair (through intermediate level) of the data link
terminal, installed systems, and related software.
2. A Global Positioning System (GPS) Selective Availability Anti-
Spoofing Module (SAASM) deploys anti-spoofing measures using
cryptography to protect authorized users from false satellite signals
generated by an enemy. Information revealing SAASM implementation
details such as number or length of keying variables, circuit diagrams,
specific quantitative measures, functions, and capabilities are
classified SECRET.
3. Software, hardware, and other data/information, which is
classified or sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to protect system
vulnerabilities, design data, and performance parameters. Some end-item
hardware, software, and other data identified above are classified at
the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET//RELEASABLE TO QATAR level. Potential
compromise of these systems is controlled through management of the
basic software programs of highly sensitive systems and software-
controlled weapon systems on a case-by-case basis.
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 or
advanced capabilities.
5. A determination has been made that Qatar 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 further the U.S. foreign policy and national security
objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
6. All defense articles and services listed on this transmittal are
authorized for release and export to the Government of Qatar.
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