Arms Sales Notification, 28285-28287 [2019-12777]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 18, 2019 / Notices 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: June 3, 2019. Jerry Prentice, Director of the National Service Trust. [FR Doc. 2019–12790 Filed 6–17–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–28–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [Docket No. DARS–2018–0008; OMB 0704– 0574] Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Defense Acquisition Regulation System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: The Defense Acquisition Regulations System 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 July 18, 2019. Title, Associated Forms, and OMB Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 215; Only One Offer and Related Clauses at 252.215; OMB Control Number 0704–0574. Type of Request: New Collection. Number of Respondents: 2,079. Responses per Respondent: Approximately 1.73. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Jun 17, 2019 Jkt 247001 Annual Responses: 3,593. Average Burden per Response: Approximately 37.7 hours. Annual Burden Hours: 135,330. Needs and Uses: This notice is for a new information collection for DFARS proposed rule 2017–D009, Only One Offer, that DoD published in the Federal Register at 83 FR 30656 on June 29, 2018. This information collection pertains to information that an offeror/ contractor must submit to DoD if only one offer was received in response to a competitive solicitation, and the contracting officer must now request certified cost or pricing data, because of the revised standard for adequate price competition that is applicable to DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard. This information collection requirement implements Cost or Pricing Data—Truth in negotiations, 10 U.S.C. 2306a, as amended by section 822 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (Pub. L. 114–328). To the extent that 10 U.S.C. 23906a is the same as 41 U.S.C. chapter 35, information collection requirements are covered under OMB clearance 9000– 0013. However, section 822 of the NDAA for FY 2017 changes the standard for adequate price competition for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard. This supporting statement addresses only the additional burden for DoD, as implemented in DFARS provisions 252.215–7008, Only One Offer; and 252.215–7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data. The information obtained through DFARS 252.215–7008, Only One Offer, and 252.215–7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, is used to determine whether the offered price is fair and reasonable and to meet the statutory requirement for certified cost or pricing data. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for- profit institutions. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to obtain or maintain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. Written comments and recommendations on the proposed PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28285 information collection should be sent to Ms. Seehra at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk Officer for DoD, Room 10236, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. You may also submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. DoD Clearance Officer: Ms. Angela James. Requests for copies of the information collection proposal should be sent to Ms. James at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dddod-information-collections@mail.mil. Jennifer Lee Hawes, Regulatory Control Officer, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2019–12881 Filed 6–17–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 19–32] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karma Job at karma.d.job.civ@mail.mil 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 19–32 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: June 12, 2019. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 28286 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Transmittal No. 19-32 jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES 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 Canada (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment* .. Other ...................................... $288 million $ 99 million TOTAL ............................... $387 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Four hundred twenty-five (425) MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo Conversion Kits Non-MDE: Also included are torpedo containers, Recoverable Exercise Torpedoes (REXTORP) with containers, Fleet Exercise Section (FES) and fuel tanks, air launch accessories for fixed wing, torpedo spare parts, training, publications, support and test equipment, U.S. Government and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Jun 17, 2019 Jkt 247001 contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (CN-PAMP) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: CN-PAPR (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 Canada — MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes The Government of Canada has requested to buy four hundred twentyfive (425) MK 54 lightweight torpedo conversion kits. Also included are PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 torpedo containers, Recoverable Exercise Torpedoes (REXTORP) with containers, Fleet Exercise Section (FES) and fuel tanks, air launch accessories for fixed wing, torpedo spare parts, training, publications, support and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $387 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the military capability of Canada, a NATO ally that is an important force for ensuring political stability and economic progress and a contributor to military, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations around the world. Canada intends to upgrade its current inventory of MK 46 torpedoes to the MK 54 with the purchase of these kits. The MK 54 torpedo is designed to be easily upgraded from the existing MK 46 E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1 EN18JN19.004</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 18, 2019 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 18, 2019 / Notices torpedo. Canada plans to utilize MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes on its Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax class ships, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CP-140 Aurora Aircraft, and the CH-148 Maritime Helicopters. Canada will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 for the MK 54 Torpedo is Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The Government of Canada is expected to negotiate an offset agreement with Raytheon, in accordance with Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, before signing the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA). Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Canada. However, it is anticipated that engineering and technical support services provided by the U.S. Government may be required on an interim basis for training and technical assistance. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 19-32 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex jbell on DSK3GLQ082PROD with NOTICES Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Jun 17, 2019 Jkt 247001 1. The MK 54 Torpedo is a conventional torpedo that can be launched from surface ships, and rotary and fixed wing aircraft. The MK 54 is an upgrade to the MK 46 Torpedo. The upgrade to the MK 54 entails replacement of the torpedo’s sonar and guidance and control systems with modern technology. The new guidance and control system uses a mixture of commercial-off-the-shelf and custombuilt electronics. The warhead, fuel tank and propulsion system from the MK 46 torpedo are re-used in the MK 54 configuration with minor modifications. There is no sensitive technology in the MK 54 or its support and test equipment. The assembled MK 54 torpedo and several of its individual components are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The MK 54 operational software is classified as SECRET. Canada has not requested nor will it be provided with the source code for the MK 54 operational software. 2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 3. A determination has been made that Canada 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. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28287 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to Canada. [FR Doc. 2019–12777 Filed 6–17–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 19–36] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. AGENCY: ACTION: Arms sales notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. 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 19–36 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 12, 2019. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\18JNN1.SGM 18JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 18, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28285-28287]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 19-32]


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 19-32 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: June 12, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 19-32
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 Canada
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*.................  $288 million
Other....................................  $ 99 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $387 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Four hundred twenty-five (425) MK 54 
Lightweight Torpedo Conversion Kits
    Non-MDE: Also included are torpedo containers, Recoverable Exercise 
Torpedoes (REXTORP) with containers, Fleet Exercise Section (FES) and 
fuel tanks, air launch accessories for fixed wing, torpedo spare parts, 
training, publications, support and test equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistics and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (CN-P-AMP)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: CN-P-APR
    (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

Canada -- MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes

    The Government of Canada has requested to buy four hundred twenty-
five (425) MK 54 lightweight torpedo conversion kits. Also included are 
torpedo containers, Recoverable Exercise Torpedoes (REXTORP) with 
containers, Fleet Exercise Section (FES) and fuel tanks, air launch 
accessories for fixed wing, torpedo spare parts, training, 
publications, support and test equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistics and program support. The total 
estimated program cost is $387 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
military capability of Canada, a NATO ally that is an important force 
for ensuring political stability and economic progress and a 
contributor to military, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations 
around the world.
    Canada intends to upgrade its current inventory of MK 46 torpedoes 
to the MK 54 with the purchase of these kits. The MK 54 torpedo is 
designed to be easily upgraded from the existing MK 46

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torpedo. Canada plans to utilize MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes on its 
Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax class ships, the Royal Canadian Air 
Force's CP-140 Aurora Aircraft, and the CH-148 Maritime Helicopters. 
Canada will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 for the MK 54 Torpedo is Raytheon 
Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The Government of 
Canada is expected to negotiate an offset agreement with Raytheon, in 
accordance with Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) 
Policy, before signing the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA).
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives 
to Canada. However, it is anticipated that engineering and technical 
support services provided by the U.S. Government may be required on an 
interim basis for training and technical assistance.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 19-32
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 MK 54 Torpedo is a conventional torpedo that can be launched 
from surface ships, and rotary and fixed wing aircraft. The MK 54 is an 
upgrade to the MK 46 Torpedo. The upgrade to the MK 54 entails 
replacement of the torpedo's sonar and guidance and control systems 
with modern technology. The new guidance and control system uses a 
mixture of commercial-off-the-shelf and custom-built electronics. The 
warhead, fuel tank and propulsion system from the MK 46 torpedo are re-
used in the MK 54 configuration with minor modifications. There is no 
sensitive technology in the MK 54 or its support and test equipment. 
The assembled MK 54 torpedo and several of its individual components 
are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The MK 54 operational software is 
classified as SECRET. Canada has not requested nor will it be provided 
with the source code for the MK 54 operational software.
    2. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge 
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could 
be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might 
reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a 
system with similar or advanced capabilities.
    3. A determination has been made that Canada 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.
    4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to Canada.

[FR Doc. 2019-12777 Filed 6-17-19; 8:45 am]
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