Arms Sales Notification, 55876-55878 [2018-24418]

Download as PDF 55876 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / Notices daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. g. The GAU–19 machine is a low-cost weapon system that is designed to accept standard NATO .50 caliber M9linked ammunition with a rate of fire of 1300 rounds per minute. The weapon provides highly effective firepower against area suppression and point targets, as well as being ideally suited for utility, scout and attack helicopters. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. h. The Pathfinder Mission Management System (MMS) is a modular customizable system that provides command and control of onboard navigation, communication, and peripheral electronic equipment. During target engagements, locations and range to target is passed from Pathfinder to the weapons management system. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. i. The ARES Weapons Management System (WMS) is a modular weapons management system that uses the aircraft’s EO/IR monitor as the WMS interface using a touchscreen graphical user interface (GUI). The system is fully integrated with the MX–15Di sensors critical EO/IR functions that can be controlled through the user interface. The system provides aircraft steering commands and targeting overlays to guide the pilot into the proper launch constraints by consolidating mission execution tasks. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:38 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 j. The Mission Configurable Armament System (MCAS) is a plank type weapons mounting system. The MCAS was developed as a lightweight, high strength, multi-purpose, multiairframe weapons platform utilizing up to 6 weapon stations. The highest level of information release in support of this transfer is at the UNCLASSIFIED level. k. The AN/ALE–47 is a software reprogrammable dispenser for chaff and flares. It provides for either automatic or aircrew commanded response dispense capabilities. Specific dispense routines are sensitive and are specifically withheld from Iraq. The export version uses a country unique ‘‘look-up decision tree’’ for determining dispense routines. This software when loaded into the AN/ ALE–47 is classified CONFIDENTIAL. Increased risk of exploitation is significantly reduced given that the software is in executable form only (i.e. binary code) and the actual dispense routines can be gained through visual observation, which is true for all coalition platforms flying in Iraq. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary obtained knowledge of the specific hardware or software in the proposed sale, the information could be used to develop counter-measures which might reduce weapons system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 3. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 national security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq. [FR Doc. 2018–24410 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18–40] 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: 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 and Transmittal 18–40 with attached Policy Justification. SUMMARY: Dated: November 2, 2018. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Sixteen (16) H–47 Chinook (Extended Arms Export Control Act, as amended Range) Helicopters Thirty-six (36) T–55–GA–714A Engines (i) Prospective Purchaser: The (32 installed, 4 spares) Government of the United Kingdom Forty-eight (48) Embedded GPS Inertial (ii) Total Estimated Value: Navigation Units (32 installed, 16 Major Defense Equipment * $1.655 billion spares) Other .................................... $1.845 billion Twenty (20) Common Missile Warning Total .................................. $3.500 billion Systems (16 installed, 4 spares) daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 18–40 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55877 Twenty-two (22) Radio-Frequency Countermeasures (16 installed, 6 spares) Nineteen (19) Multi-Mode Radars (16 installed, 3 spares) Forty (40) M–134D0T Mini-Guns, plus mounts and tools (32 installed, 8 spares) Forty (40) M240H Machine Guns, plus mounts and tools (32 installed, 8 spares) Non-MDE: Also included are communications equipment; navigation E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1 EN08NO18.002</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / Notices 55878 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 217 / Thursday, November 8, 2018 / Notices equipment; aircraft survivability equipment; initial training equipment and services; synthetic training equipment; support package including spares and repair parts; special tools and test equipment; aviation ground support equipment; safety and air worthiness certification; technical support; maintenance support; technical and aircrew publications; mission planning system equipment and support; and, project management and governance; U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistic and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (UK– B–WTJ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK–B– WSY and UK–B–WTN (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 (Classified document provided under separate cover) (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 19, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES United Kingdom—H–47 Chinook (Extended Range) Helicopters and Accessories The Government of United Kingdom has requested a possible sale of sixteen (16) H–47 Chinook (Extended Range) helicopters; thirty-six (36) T–55–GA– 714A engines (32 installed, 4 spares); forty-eight (48) embedded GPS inertial navigation units (32 installed, 16 spares); twenty (20) common missile warning systems (16 installed, 4 spares); twenty-two (22) radio-frequency countermeasures (16 installed, 6 spares); nineteen (19) multi-mode radars (16 installed, 3 spares); nineteen (19) electro-optical sensor systems (16 installed, 3 spares); forty (40) M–134D– T mini guns, plus mounts and tools (32 installed, 8 spares); and forty (40) M240H machine guns, plus mounts and tools (32 installed, 8 spares). This sale also includes communications equipment; navigation equipment; aircraft survivability equipment; initial training equipment and services; synthetic training equipment; support package including spares and repair parts; special tools and test equipment; aviation ground support equipment; safety and air worthiness certification; technical support; maintenance support; technical and aircrew publications; VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Nov 07, 2018 Jkt 247001 mission planning system equipment and support; and, project management and governance; U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistic and program support. Total estimated cost is $3.5 billion. The United Kingdom is a close NATO ally and an important partner on critical foreign policy and defense issues. The proposed sale will enhance U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the United Kingdom’s capabilities to provide national defense and contribute to NATO and coalition operations. The proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom’s ability to meet current and future threats by providing a heavy lift rotary wing capability able to execute missions in extreme environments across a full range of military operations. The United Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters 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 of this sale will be Boeing Defense and Space, Ridley Park, PA. There is no known offset agreement associated with this proposed sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 29–32 U.S. Government personnel and 26 contractors assigned to the United Kingdom plus 3 equivalent man years TDY to support fielding and initial sustainment for a duration of 3–5 years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2018–24418 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2018–ICCD–0121] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before January 7, 2019. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2018–ICCD–0121. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 550 12th Street SW, PCP, Room 9088, Washington, DC 20202–0023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Braden Goetz, 202–245–7405. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: Consolidated Annual Report (CAR) for the Carl D. DATES: E:\FR\FM\08NON1.SGM 08NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 217 (Thursday, November 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55876-55878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24418]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 18-40]


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: 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 and Transmittal 18-40 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: November 2, 2018.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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BILLING CODE 5001-06-C
Transmittal No. 18-40
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 the United Kingdom
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................  $1.655 billion
Other...................................................  $1.845 billion
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  Total.................................................  $3.500 billion
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Sixteen (16) H-47 Chinook (Extended Range) Helicopters
Thirty-six (36) T-55-GA-714A Engines (32 installed, 4 spares)
Forty-eight (48) Embedded GPS Inertial Navigation Units (32 installed, 
16 spares)
Twenty (20) Common Missile Warning Systems (16 installed, 4 spares)
Twenty-two (22) Radio-Frequency Countermeasures (16 installed, 6 
spares)
Nineteen (19) Multi-Mode Radars (16 installed, 3 spares)
Forty (40) M-134D0T Mini-Guns, plus mounts and tools (32 installed, 8 
spares)
Forty (40) M240H Machine Guns, plus mounts and tools (32 installed, 8 
spares)
    Non-MDE: Also included are communications equipment; navigation

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equipment; aircraft survivability equipment; initial training equipment 
and services; synthetic training equipment; support package including 
spares and repair parts; special tools and test equipment; aviation 
ground support equipment; safety and air worthiness certification; 
technical support; maintenance support; technical and aircrew 
publications; mission planning system equipment and support; and, 
project management and governance; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering and logistics support services; and other related elements 
of logistic and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Army (UK-B-WTJ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: UK-B-WSY and UK-B-WTN
    (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 (Classified 
document provided under separate cover)
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 19, 2018
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

United Kingdom--H-47 Chinook (Extended Range) Helicopters and 
Accessories

    The Government of United Kingdom has requested a possible sale of 
sixteen (16) H-47 Chinook (Extended Range) helicopters; thirty-six (36) 
T-55-GA-714A engines (32 installed, 4 spares); forty-eight (48) 
embedded GPS inertial navigation units (32 installed, 16 spares); 
twenty (20) common missile warning systems (16 installed, 4 spares); 
twenty-two (22) radio-frequency countermeasures (16 installed, 6 
spares); nineteen (19) multi-mode radars (16 installed, 3 spares); 
nineteen (19) electro-optical sensor systems (16 installed, 3 spares); 
forty (40) M-134D-T mini guns, plus mounts and tools (32 installed, 8 
spares); and forty (40) M240H machine guns, plus mounts and tools (32 
installed, 8 spares). This sale also includes communications equipment; 
navigation equipment; aircraft survivability equipment; initial 
training equipment and services; synthetic training equipment; support 
package including spares and repair parts; special tools and test 
equipment; aviation ground support equipment; safety and air worthiness 
certification; technical support; maintenance support; technical and 
aircrew publications; mission planning system equipment and support; 
and, project management and governance; U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering and logistics support services; and other related elements 
of logistic and program support. Total estimated cost is $3.5 billion.
    The United Kingdom is a close NATO ally and an important partner on 
critical foreign policy and defense issues. The proposed sale will 
enhance U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by 
enhancing the United Kingdom's capabilities to provide national defense 
and contribute to NATO and coalition operations.
    The proposed sale will improve the United Kingdom's ability to meet 
current and future threats by providing a heavy lift rotary wing 
capability able to execute missions in extreme environments across a 
full range of military operations. The United Kingdom will have no 
difficulty absorbing these helicopters 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 of this sale will be Boeing Defense and 
Space, Ridley Park, PA.
    There is no known offset agreement associated with this proposed 
sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 29-
32 U.S. Government personnel and 26 contractors assigned to the United 
Kingdom plus 3 equivalent man years TDY to support fielding and initial 
sustainment for a duration of 3-5 years.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2018-24418 Filed 11-7-18; 8:45 am]
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