Arms Sales Notification, 54330-54332 [2018-23601]

Download as PDF 54330 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 209 / Monday, October 29, 2018 / Notices Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters, ATTN: Mr. Steven Nace, J349, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060–6221; or call (571) 767–6582. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: End-Use Certificate; DLA Form 1822; OMB Control Number 0704–0382. Needs and Uses: All individuals wishing to acquire DOD/Government property identified as U.S. Munitions List Items (MLI) or Commerce Control List Item (CCLI) must complete this form each time they enter into a transaction. It is used to clear recipients to ensure their eligibility to conduct business with the government. That they are not debarred bidders; Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) or Blocked Persons; have not violated U.S. export laws; will not divert the property to denied/sanctioned countries, unauthorized destinations or sell to amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Oct 26, 2018 Jkt 247001 debarred/Bidder Experience List firms or individuals. The EUC informs the recipients that when this property is to be exported, they must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR 120 et seq.; Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR 730 et seq.; Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), 31 CFR 500 et seq.; and the United States Customs Service rules and regulations. Affected Public: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions. Annual Burden Hours: 14,000. Number of Respondents: 42,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 42,000. Average Burden per Response: 20 minutes. Frequency: On occasion. Respondents are individuals/ businesses/contractors who receive defense property identified as U.S. Munitions List Items and Commerce Control List Items through: Purchase, exchange/trade sale, authorized transfer or donation. They are checked to determine if they are responsible, not debarred bidders, Specially Designated Nationals or Blocked Persons, or have not violated U.S. export laws. The form is available on the DOD DEMIL/Trade Security Controls web page, DLA Disposition Services usable property sales web page, General Services Administration (GSA) auction web page, and Defense Contract Management Agency offices, FormFlow and ProForm. PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: October 24, 2018. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–23579 Filed 10–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–35] 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 a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@ mail.mil or (703) 697–9709. 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 18–35 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Dated: October 24, 2018. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 Transmittal No. 18–35 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 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: Republic of Korea (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $365 million $136 million TOTAL ............................... $501 million VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:48 Oct 26, 2018 Jkt 247001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Sixty-four (64) Patriot Advanced Capability–3 (PAC–3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles Non-MDE: Also included are two (2) PAC–MSE Test Missiles, range and test programs, publications and technical documentations, training equipment, spare parts, personnel training, U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54331 Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (KS– B–ZGT) (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 E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 EN29OC18.005</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 209 / Monday, October 29, 2018 / Notices 54332 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 209 / Monday, October 29, 2018 / Notices Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 13, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Korea—Patriot Advanced Capabilitv–3 (PAC–3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy sixty four (64) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC–3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles. Also included are two (2) PAC–MSE Test Missiles, range and test programs, publications and technical documentations, training equipment, spare parts, personnel training, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $501 million. The ROK is one of the closest allies in the INDOPACOM Theater. The proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by meeting Korea’s legitimate security and defense needs. The ROK will use the Patriot missile system to improve its missile defense capability, defend its territorial integrity and deter threats to regional stability. The proposed sale will increase the defensive capabilities of the ROK Military to guard against hostile aggression and shield the allies who train and operate within South Korea’s borders. The ROK should have no difficulty absorbing this system into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Lockheed-Martin, Dallas, Texas. There are no known offset agreements expected to be 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 the Republic of Korea. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 [FR Doc. 2018–23601 Filed 10–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DOD–2018–OS–0052] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, DoD. ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: Transmittal No. 18–35 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of SUMMARY: Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: VerDate Sep<11>2014 1. The Patriot Air Defense System contains classified CONFIDENTIAL hardware components, SECRET tactical software and critical/sensitive technology. The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC–3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) hardware is classified CONFIDENTIAL and the associated launcher hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. With the incorporation of the PAC–3 MSE missiles, the Patriot system will continue to hold a significant technology lead over other surface-to-air missile systems in the world. 2. The PAC–3 MSE sensitive/critical technology is primarily in the area of design and production know-how and primarily inherent in the design, development and/or manufacturing data related to certain components. 3. Information on system performance capabilities, effectiveness, survivability, missile seeker capabilities, select software/software documentation and test data are classified up to and including SECRET. 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 the recipient government can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale supports the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification. 6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the ROK. 17:48 Oct 26, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by November 28, 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: Mandatory Disclosures as Part of Limitations on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Service Members and Dependents; OMB Control Number 0704–0444. Type of Request: Reinstatement without Change. Number of Respondents: 37,500. Responses per Respondent: Varies by type of respondent. Annual Responses: 238,000,000. Average Burden per Response: 30 seconds. Annual Burden Hours: 2,000,000. Needs and Uses: With respect to any extension of consumer credit to a covered borrower, a creditor is required to provide to the borrower a statement of Military Annual Percentage Rate (MAPR). The required information would be included in standard account agreements. Additionally, a creditor may, at its discretion, identify the status of a consumer-applicant, as permitted under 32 CFR 232.5(b) of the final rule and, in the event that the information indicates that consumer-applicant is not a covered borrower, take advantage of a safe harbor from liability under 10 U.S.C. 987 by retaining a record of the information so obtained. This includes Military Annual Percentage Rate (MAPR) applicable to the extension of consumer credit, and the total dollar amount of all charges included in the MAPR. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Frequency: As required. Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. You may also submit comments and recommendations, identified by Docket ID number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 209 (Monday, October 29, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54330-54332]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23601]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 18-35]


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 a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@mail.mil">dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@mail.mil 
or (703) 697-9709.

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 18-35 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 24, 2018.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 18-35
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: Republic of Korea
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $365 million
Other....................................  $136 million
                                          ------------------------------
  TOTAL..................................  $501 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Sixty-four (64) Patriot Advanced 
Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles
    Non-MDE: Also included are two (2) PAC-MSE Test Missiles, range and 
test programs, publications and technical documentations, training 
equipment, spare parts, personnel training, U.S. Government and 
contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (KS-B-ZGT)
    (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

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Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 13, 2018
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Korea--Patriot Advanced Capabilitv-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment 
Enhancement (MSE) Missiles

    The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy sixty four (64) 
Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) 
Missiles. Also included are two (2) PAC-MSE Test Missiles, range and 
test programs, publications and technical documentations, training 
equipment, spare parts, personnel training, U.S. Government and 
contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistics and program support. The total 
estimated program cost is $501 million.
    The ROK is one of the closest allies in the INDOPACOM Theater. The 
proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security 
objectives by meeting Korea's legitimate security and defense needs.
    The ROK will use the Patriot missile system to improve its missile 
defense capability, defend its territorial integrity and deter threats 
to regional stability. The proposed sale will increase the defensive 
capabilities of the ROK Military to guard against hostile aggression 
and shield the allies who train and operate within South Korea's 
borders. The ROK should have no difficulty absorbing this system into 
its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Lockheed-Martin, Dallas, Texas. There 
are no known offset agreements expected to be 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 the Republic of Korea.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 18-35
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 Patriot Air Defense System contains classified CONFIDENTIAL 
hardware components, SECRET tactical software and critical/sensitive 
technology. The Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment 
Enhancement (MSE) hardware is classified CONFIDENTIAL and the 
associated launcher hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. With the incorporation of 
the PAC-3 MSE missiles, the Patriot system will continue to hold a 
significant technology lead over other surface-to-air missile systems 
in the world.
    2. The PAC-3 MSE sensitive/critical technology is primarily in the 
area of design and production know-how and primarily inherent in the 
design, development and/or manufacturing data related to certain 
components.
    3. Information on system performance capabilities, effectiveness, 
survivability, missile seeker capabilities, select software/software 
documentation and test data are classified up to and including SECRET.
    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 the recipient government can 
provide substantially the same degree of protection for the technology 
being released as the U.S. Government. This sale supports the U.S. 
foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined in the 
Policy Justification.
    6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the ROK.

[FR Doc. 2018-23601 Filed 10-26-18; 8:45 am]
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