Arms Sales Notification, 28026-28028 [2019-12669]

Download as PDF 28026 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 116 / Monday, June 17, 2019 / Notices the security of an important ally which has been, and continues to be,’ a force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide key allies in the region with modem systems that will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces and increase security. The proposed sale will enhance the UAE’s capability to meet current and future aircraft and missile threats. The UAE will use the capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. The UAE will have no difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of these missiles will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor for the PAC-3 System will be Raytheon Corporation, Andover, Massachusetts, and LockheedMartin, Dallas, Texas. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed program will require additional contractor representatives to travel to the UAE. It is not expected additional U.S. Government personnel will be required in country for an extended period of time. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 19-37 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Jun 14, 2019 Jkt 247001 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. The PAC-3 MSE is a high velocity, hit-to-kill, surface-to-air missile that provides critical air and missile defense by intercepting and destroying Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM), Air-Breathing Threats (ABT), cruise missiles, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). 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. The list of components is classified CONFIDENTIAL. 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 hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 5. A determination has been made that the Government of the UAE 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 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the United Arab Emirates. [FR Doc. 2019–12667 Filed 6–14–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 19–31] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: Arms sales notice. The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil or (703) 697–8976. 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 19–31 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 11, 2019. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 116 / Monday, June 17, 2019 / Notices equipment, spare and repair parts, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, Transmittal No. 19-31 technical and logistical support Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of services, and other related elements of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the logistical and program support. Arms Export Control Act, as amended (iv) Military Department: Air Force (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government (JA-D-YCM) of Japan (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JA-D(ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* $302 million YAO, JA-D-YAK, JA-D-YAI, JA-D-YAH Other .................................... $ 15 million (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None TOTAL .............................. $317 million (vii) Sensitivity of Technology (iii) Description and Quantity or Contained in the Defense Article or Quantities of Articles or Services under Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: Consideration forPurchase: See Attached Annex Major Defense Equipment (MDE): (viii) Date Report Delivered to One hundred sixty (160) AIM-120C-7 Congress: May 16, 2019 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) *As defined in Section 47(6) of the One (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Arms Export Control Act. Guidance Section Non-MDE: Also included are containers, weapon support and support VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Jun 14, 2019 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Japan—AIM-120C-7 Advanced MediumRange Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) The Government of Japan has requested to buy one hundred sixty (160) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), and one (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM guidance section. Also included are containers, weapon support and support equipment, spare and repair parts, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistical support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $317 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region. It is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Japan in E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1 EN17JN19.003</GPH> khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 5001–06–C 28027 28028 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 116 / Monday, June 17, 2019 / Notices developing and maintaining a strong and effective self-defense capability. The proposed sale of these missiles will provide Japan a critical air defense capability to assist in defending the Japanese homeland and U.S. personnel stationed there. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these additional missiles 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 Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset arrangements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the Purchaser and the prime contractor. Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of U.S. Government or contractor representatives in Japan. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 19–31 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The proposed sale will involve the release of sensitive technology to the Government of Japan related to the AIM120C-7 Advance Medium Range Air-toAir Missile (AMRAAM). The AIM-120C7 AMRAAM is a radar guided missile featuring digital technology and micro miniature solid-state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include lookdown/shoot-down, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to electronic countermeasures, and interception of high flying, low flying, and maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM All Up Round is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The major components and subsystems are classified from UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technology data and other documentation are classified up to SECRET. 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. The sensitive technology being released under this notification is subject to the security criteria established in National Disclosure VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Jun 14, 2019 Jkt 247001 Policy (NDP-1) for the Government of Japan. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Japan. [FR Doc. 2019–12669 Filed 6–14–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD Notice of Public Hearing Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. ACTION: Notice of public hearing. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) will hold a Public Hearing regarding safety management of waste storage and processing in the defense nuclear facilities complex. Following recent incidents at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the purpose of this Public Hearing is to gather information and discuss Department of Energy (DOE) actions to strengthen the safety posture of solid nuclear waste operations. DATES: The Public Hearing will be held on June 20, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Public Hearing will be conducted at 625 Indiana Ave. NW, Room 352, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Glenn Sklar, General Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004–2901, (800) 788– 4016. This is a toll-free number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Public Hearing will be composed of three sessions. In Session 1, Board Members and DOE officials will discuss DOE actions to strengthen the safety posture of solid nuclear waste operations, including: Understanding the radiological release events at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and INL, addressing deficiencies in DOE Standard 5506–2017, understanding the effectiveness of corrective action programs and application of lessons learned across the defense nuclear facilities complex, and strengthening federal subject matter expertise. In Session 1, the Board Members will hear testimony from the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Environmental Management (EM), the Associate Principle Deputy Assistant SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Secretary for Field Operations in EM, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance in EM, and the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety, Infrastructure, and Operations in the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In Session 2, Board Members will gather information on safety controls to assess the vulnerabilities associated with handling and processing of solid nuclear wastes at defense nuclear facilities, including: Preventing undesired chemical reactions, layers of safety controls, identifying and implementing corrective actions, and future operations. In Session 2, the Board Members will hear testimony from the Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Field Operations in EM, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance in EM, the Principal Deputy Associate Administrator for Safety, Infrastructure and Operations in NNSA, and the Deputy Manager for Idaho Cleanup Project in EM. In Session 1 and Session 2, the DNFSB Technical Director will offer testimony presenting the perspective of the DNFSB Staff. In Session 3, Board Members will hear testimony from interested members of the public. Persons interested in speaking during Session 3 period are encouraged to pre-register by submitting a request in writing to the Board’s address listed above, emailing hearing@ dnfsb.gov, or calling the Office of the General Counsel at (202) 694–7000 or (800) 788–4016 prior to close of business on June 18, 2019. The Board asks that commenters describe the nature and scope of their oral presentations. Those who pre-register will be scheduled to speak first. Individual oral comments may be limited by the time available, depending on the number of persons who register. At the beginning of the hearing, the Board will post a list of speakers at the entrance to the hearing room. Anyone who wishes to comment or provide technical information or data may do so in writing, either in lieu of, or in addition to, making an oral presentation. The Board Members may question presenters to the extent deemed appropriate. Written comments and documents will be accepted at the hearing or may be sent to the Board’s Washington, DC office. The Board will hold the hearing record open until July 20, 2019, for the receipt of additional materials. Additional details, including the detailed agenda for the hearing, are available at https://www.dnfsb.gov. E:\FR\FM\17JNN1.SGM 17JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 116 (Monday, June 17, 2019)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-12669]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 19-31]


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: Karma Job at [email protected] 
or (703) 697-8976.

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 19-31 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: June 11, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 19-31
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 Japan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................................    $302 million
Other...................................................    $ 15 million
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  TOTAL.................................................    $317 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration forPurchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

One hundred sixty (160) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air 
Missiles (AMRAAM)
One (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Guidance Section

    Non-MDE: Also included are containers, weapon support and support 
equipment, spare and repair parts, U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering, technical and logistical support services, and other 
related elements of logistical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (JA-D-YCM)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JA-D-YAO, JA-D-YAK, JA-D-YAI, JA-
D-YAH
    (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: May 16, 2019

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Japan--AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)

    The Government of Japan has requested to buy one hundred sixty 
(160) AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), 
and one (1) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM guidance section. Also included are 
containers, weapon support and support equipment, spare and repair 
parts, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and 
logistical support services, and other related elements of logistical 
and program support. The total estimated program cost is $317 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by improving the security of a major ally 
that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the 
Asia-Pacific region. It is vital to U.S. national interests to assist 
Japan in

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developing and maintaining a strong and effective self-defense 
capability.
    The proposed sale of these missiles will provide Japan a critical 
air defense capability to assist in defending the Japanese homeland and 
U.S. personnel stationed there. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing 
these additional missiles 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 Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. 
There are no known offset arrangements proposed in connection with this 
potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations 
between the Purchaser and the prime contractor.
    Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of U.S. 
Government or contractor representatives in Japan.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-31
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 proposed sale will involve the release of sensitive 
technology to the Government of Japan related to the AIM-120C-7 Advance 
Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM is a 
radar guided missile featuring digital technology and micro miniature 
solid-state electronics. AMRAAM capabilities include look-down/shoot-
down, multiple launches against multiple targets, resistance to 
electronic countermeasures, and interception of high flying, low 
flying, and maneuvering targets. The AMRAAM All Up Round is classified 
CONFIDENTIAL. The major components and subsystems are classified from 
UNCLASSIFIED to CONFIDENTIAL, and technology data and other 
documentation are classified up to SECRET.
    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. The sensitive technology being released under this notification 
is subject to the security criteria established in National Disclosure 
Policy (NDP-1) for the Government of Japan. This sale is necessary in 
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives 
outlined in the Policy Justification.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Japan.

[FR Doc. 2019-12669 Filed 6-14-19; 8:45 am]
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