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support services, and other related
elements of logistical and program
support. The estimated additional nonMDE cost is $200 million, increasing the
total program value to $451 million.
(iv) Significance: This notification is
being provided for an additional 3.5
years of training for the PEACE CARVIN
II detachment at Luke Air Force Base,
AZ. Continued training will maintain
the decades-long U.S.-Singapore
partnership. By maintaining this
relationship, the U.S. ensures it will
have a well-trained and more
interoperable partner to contribute to
regional stability in Southeast Asia.
Additionally, Singapore will have the
ability to deploy to other regions to
support U.S. and Singapore goals as
they have demonstrated numerous times
with other aircraft deployments in
support of coalition operations.
(v) Justification: This proposed sale
will support the foreign policy and
national security of the United States by
helping to improve the security of a
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friendly country that is an important
force for economic progress in Southeast
Asia. The continuation of this training
program will enable Singapore to
develop mission-ready and experienced
F-16 pilots and enhance operational
interoperability with U.S. forces.
(vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The
Sensitivity of Technology statement
contained in the original notification
applies to items reported here.
(vii) Date Report Delivered to
Congress: February 11, 2020
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
ACTION:
Arms sales notice.
The Department of Defense is
publishing the unclassified text of a
section 36(b)(1) 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
20–02, Policy Justification and
Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: February 25, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
[Transmittal No. 20–02]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense.
AGENCY:
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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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
$690 million
$300 million
Total ...................................
$990 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to two hundred (200) AGM-158C,
Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles
(LRASMs)
Up to eleven (11) ATM-158C LRASMs
Telemetry Variant (Inert)
Non-MDE:
Also included are DATM-158C
LRASM, Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATM-158C LRASM), containers,
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support and test equipment,
publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor representatives technical
assistance, engineering and logistics
support services, and other related
elements of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (AT-PANT)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid,
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None
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Transmittal No. 20–02
(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: February 7, 2020
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Annex
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
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Australia—Long Range Anti-Ship
Missiles (LRASMs)
The Government of Australia has
requested to buy up to two hundred
(200) AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship
Missiles (LRASMs); and up to eleven
(11) ATM-158C LRASM Telemetry
Variant (Inert). Also included are
DATM-158C LRASM, Captive Air
Training Missiles (CATM-158C
LRASM), containers, support and test
equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor representatives technical
assistance, engineering and logistics
support services, and other related
elements of logistics support. The total
estimated cost is $990 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy and national security
objectives of the United States. Australia
is one of our most important allies in
the Western Pacific. The strategic
location of this political and economic
power contributes significantly to
ensuring peace and economic stability
in the region.
Australia intends to use the missiles
on its F–18 aircraft and will provide
enhanced capabilities in defense of
critical sea-lanes. The proposed sale of
the missiles and support will increase
the Australian Navy’s maritime
partnership potential and align its
capabilities with existing regional
baselines. This is Australia’s first
purchase of the missiles. Australia will
not have any difficulty absorbing these
weapons 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
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, Florida.
There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale
will require annual trips to Australia
involving U.S. Government and
contractor representatives for technical
reviews, support, and oversight for
approximately five years.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
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Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The AGM-158C, Long Range AntiShip Missile (LRASM) system is
classified SECRET. The LRASM is a
non-nuclear tactical weapon system. It
provides a day, night, and adverse
weather, standoff air-to-surface
capability and is an effective
AntiSurface Warfare missile. The
LRASM incorporates components,
software, and technical design
information that are considered
sensitive. The following components
being conveyed by the proposed sale
that are considered sensitive include:
a. RF Seeker
b. GPS/INS System
c. Datalink
d. Warhead
e. IR Seeker
2. These elements are essential to the
ability of the LRASM missile to
selectively engage hostile targets under
a wide range of operations, tactical and
environmental conditions.
3. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
to develop countermeasures, which
might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the
development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made
that Australia 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.
5. All defense articles and services
listed on this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Government of Australia.
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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
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Board (DNFSB) will hold a Public
Hearing regarding the status of the
Savannah River Site (SRS). The purpose
of this Public Hearing is to gather
information and discuss Department of
Energy (DOE) and National Nuclear
Security Administration (NNSA) actions
that could impact the safety posture of
particular operations at SRS.
DATES: The Public Hearing will be held
on March 19, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to
9:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The Public Hearing will be
held in the Etherredge Center at the
University of South Carolina Aiken. The
Etherredge Center is located at 340
Scholar Loop, Aiken, South Carolina
29801.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara
Tadlock, Manager of Board Operations,
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 four
sessions. In Session 1, Board Members
will address DOE’s past actions and
future plans for addressing
Recommendation 2012–1 regarding
Building 235–F. The Board’s objective
for this session is to gather information
related to the proposed changes to
DOE’s Implementation Plan and
deactivation strategy, the actions and
steps for deactivation of Building 235–
F, and the plans for decommissioning,
including the end state of Building 235–
F.
In Session 2, Board Members will
address Federal oversight and technical
staffing needs. The Board will pay
particular attention to the adequacy of
current Office of Environmental
Management (EM) and NNSA staffing to
conduct oversight missions. This will
include discussions of shortages in both
facility representative positions for
existing facilities and engineering
positions with regard to personnel who
review safety bases and perform safety
system oversight, and the subsequent
approach of delegating inherently
federal functions to the contractor as a
substitute for federal oversight. Session
2 will also include discussions of future
technical staffing needs as new site
missions, such as Savannah River
Plutonium Production Facility
operations and Surplus Plutonium
blend-down, ramp up.
In Session 3, Board Members will
address the safety poster of the
Savannah River Tritium Enterprise
(SRTE) facilities. The Board’s objective
for this session is to discuss the SRTE
safety basis, completed improvements,
and ongoing and planned actions to
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20-02]
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: 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 20-02, Policy
Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: February 25, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-02
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 Australia
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $690 million
Other.................................... $300 million
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Total.................................. $990 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Up to two hundred (200) AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles
(LRASMs)
Up to eleven (11) ATM-158C LRASMs Telemetry Variant (Inert)
Non-MDE:
Also included are DATM-158C LRASM, Captive Air Training Missiles
(CATM-158C LRASM), containers, support and test equipment, publications
and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment,
U.S. Government and contractor representatives technical assistance,
engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements
of logistics support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (AT-P-ANT)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be
Paid: None
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(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: February 7, 2020
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs)
The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to two hundred
(200) AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs); and up to
eleven (11) ATM-158C LRASM Telemetry Variant (Inert). Also included are
DATM-158C LRASM, Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM-158C LRASM),
containers, support and test equipment, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S.
Government and contractor representatives technical assistance,
engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements
of logistics support. The total estimated cost is $990 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national
security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most
important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this
political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring
peace and economic stability in the region.
Australia intends to use the missiles on its F-18 aircraft and will
provide enhanced capabilities in defense of critical sea-lanes. The
proposed sale of the missiles and support will increase the Australian
Navy's maritime partnership potential and align its capabilities with
existing regional baselines. This is Australia's first purchase of the
missiles. Australia will not have any difficulty absorbing these
weapons 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 Lockheed Martin, Orlando, Florida.
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this
potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to
Australia involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for
technical reviews, support, and oversight for approximately five years.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-02
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 AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) system is
classified SECRET. The LRASM is a non-nuclear tactical weapon system.
It provides a day, night, and adverse weather, standoff air-to-surface
capability and is an effective AntiSurface Warfare missile. The LRASM
incorporates components, software, and technical design information
that are considered sensitive. The following components being conveyed
by the proposed sale that are considered sensitive include:
a. RF Seeker
b. GPS/INS System
c. Datalink
d. Warhead
e. IR Seeker
2. These elements are essential to the ability of the LRASM missile
to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide range of operations,
tactical and environmental conditions.
3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge
of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could
be used to develop countermeasures, which might reduce weapon system
effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or
advanced capabilities.
4. A determination has been made that Australia 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.
5. All defense articles and services listed on this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of
Australia.
[FR Doc. 2020-04142 Filed 2-27-20; 8:45 am]
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