Arms Sales Notification, 65031-65033 [2020-22612]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 199 / Wednesday, October 14, 2020 / Notices www.acquisition.gov/service-contractinventory. The inventory documents posted on the CFTC website also include the following: • CFTC FY 2017 Service Contract Inventory Analysis (February 2019): This report provides information about the Product Service Codes (PSC) that the CFTC analyzed from the 2017 inventory. • CFTC FY 2016 Service Contract Inventory Analysis (February 2018): This report provides information about the PSCs that the CFTC analyzed from the 2016 inventory. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2020–22673 Filed 10–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings 9:30 a.m. EDT, Thursday, October 15, 2020. PLACE: Virtual meeting. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES TIME AND DATE: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:15 Oct 13, 2020 Jkt 253001 ‘‘CFTC’’) will hold this meeting to consider the following matters: • Final Rule: Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants (Phase VI Compliance Date Extension); • Final Rule: Exemption from Registration for Certain Foreign Intermediaries; and • Final Rule: Position Limits for Derivatives. The agenda for this meeting will be available to the public and posted on the Commission’s website at https:// www.cftc.gov. Instructions for public access to the live feed of the meeting will also be posted on the Commission’s website. In the event that the time, date, or place of this meeting changes, an announcement of the change, along with the new time, date, or place of the meeting, will be posted on the Commission’s website. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, 202–418–5964. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b. Dated: October 8, 2020. Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2020–22759 Filed 10–9–20; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65031 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 20–0L] 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)(5)(C) 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 20–0L. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 7, 2020. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 199 / Wednesday, October 14, 2020 / Notices Transmittal No. 20–0L jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Thailand (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 19–33 Date: July 26, 2019 Implementing Agency: Army (iii) Description: On July 26, 2019 Congress was notified, by Congressional certification transmittal number 19–33, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:15 Oct 13, 2020 Jkt 253001 to the Government of Thailand of sixty (60) Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV); and sixty (60) M2 Flex .50 cal machine guns. Also included were spare parts, Basic Issue Items (BII), Components of End Items (COEI), Additional Authorized List (AAL) (specific items for operations and maintenance), Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE), technical manuals, OCONUS Deprocessing Service, M6 smoke grenade launchers (4 per vehicle) and associated spares, AN/VAS–5 Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE), AN/ VIC–3 vehicle intercommunications system, contractor provided training and Field Service Representatives (FSR), PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost was $175 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $125 million of this total. This transmittal notifies inclusion of the following additional MDE items: (1) Forty-seven (47) Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV) (2) Ninety (90) Stryker variant vehicles (includes the Commander’s Vehicle (CV), Mortar Carrier Vehicle (MCV), and the Medical Evacuation Vehicle (MV) variants) (3) One hundred thirty-seven (137) M2A1 .50 cal machine guns (one per Stryker vehicle) E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1 EN14OC20.000</GPH> 65032 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 199 / Wednesday, October 14, 2020 / Notices jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES (4) Twelve (12) Common Remote Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) (to be mounted on 12 of the 47 Stryker ICVs) The following non-MDE items will also be included: Spare parts, Basic Issue Items (BII), Components of End Items (COEI), Additional Authorized List (AAL) (specific items for operations and maintenance), Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE), technical manuals, OCONUS Deprocessing Service, M6 smoke grenade launchers (4 per vehicle) and associated spares, AN/ VAS–5 Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE), AN/VIC–3 vehicle intercommunications system, contractor provided training and Field Service Representatives (FSR), and other related elements of logistics and program support. The addition of these items will result in a net increase in MDE cost of $400 million, resulting in a revised MDE cost of $525 million. The additional nonMDE items will result in a net increase of $100 million. The total estimated case value will increase to $675 million. (iv) Significance: The proposed articles and services will support Thailand’s need to replace less capable M–113 tracked armored vehicles with a modern multirole medium-weight armored fighting vehicle. The provision of the Stryker ICV, CV, MCV, MV, and CROWS directly supports the Country Team’s and USINDOPACOM’s strategic objectives for Thailand by building partner capacity to plan, train, and operate with U.S. forces in support of mutual strategic interests. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve security of a Major Non-NATO ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) is an externally mounted weapon mounting and control system that allows the gunner to remain inside the vehicle protected by armor while firing a variety of crew served weapons. The CROWS provides remote day and night sighting and ballistic control capacity, providing first-burst engagement of targets at maximum effective weapon range while on the move. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:15 Oct 13, 2020 Jkt 253001 (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 24, 2020. [FR Doc. 2020–22612 Filed 10–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting General Counsel of the Department of Defense, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces will take place. DATES: Open to the public, Friday, October 23, 2020, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: This public meeting will be held via teleconference. To access the teleconference dial: 410–874–6300, conference PIN: 328–916–161. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dwight Sullivan, 703–695–1055 (Voice), dwight.h.sullivan.civ@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is DAC-IPAD, One Liberty Center, 875 N Randolph Street, Suite 150, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Website: https://dacipad.whs.mil/. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Department of Defense and the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces, the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102– 3.150(a) concerning its October 23, 2020 meeting. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65033 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15calendar day notification requirement. Purpose of the Meeting: In section 546 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113– 291), as modified by section 537 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Pub. L. 114–92), Congress tasked the DAC-IPAD to advise the Secretary of Defense on the investigation, prosecution, and defense of allegations of rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault, and other sexual misconduct involving members of the Armed Forces. This will be the nineteenth public meeting held by the DAC-IPAD. At this meeting the DACIPAD staff will provide the Committee with a briefing of the Committee’s review and assessment of racial and ethnic disparities in the investigation, prosecution, and conviction of Service members for sexual offenses involving adult victims within the military justice system as required by section 540I of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. The Committee will deliberate on the methodology, data results, and report content. Agenda: 11:00 a.m.–11:10 a.m. Public Meeting Begins—Welcome and Introduction; 11:10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. DAC-IPAD Staff Presentation on Background of Race and Ethnicity Report Tasking and Methodology; 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. DAC-IPAD Staff Presentation on Data Results for Race and Ethnicity Report; 12:30 p.m.–12:45 p.m. DAC-IPAD Staff Presentation on Contents of Draft Report; 12:45 p.m.– 1:00 p.m. Meeting Wrap-Up and Public Comment; 1:00 p.m. Public Meeting Adjourns. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, this meeting is open to the public. This public meeting will be held via teleconference. To access the teleconference dial: 410–874–6300, conference PIN: 328–916–161. Please consult the website for any changes to the public meeting date or time. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the Committee about its mission and topics pertaining to this public session. Written comments must be received by the DAC-IPAD at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting date so that they may be made available to the Committee members for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via email to the E:\FR\FM\14OCN1.SGM 14OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 199 (Wednesday, October 14, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65031-65033]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-22612]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 20-0L]


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)(5)(C) 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 20-0L.

    Dated: October 7, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 20-0L
REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)
     (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Thailand
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 19-33

Date: July 26, 2019
Implementing Agency: Army

    (iii) Description: On July 26, 2019 Congress was notified, by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 19-33, of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, to the 
Government of Thailand of sixty (60) Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles 
(ICV); and sixty (60) M2 Flex .50 cal machine guns. Also included were 
spare parts, Basic Issue Items (BII), Components of End Items (COEI), 
Additional Authorized List (AAL) (specific items for operations and 
maintenance), Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE), technical 
manuals, OCONUS Deprocessing Service, M6 smoke grenade launchers (4 per 
vehicle) and associated spares, AN/VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer 
(DVE), AN/VIC-3 vehicle intercommunications system, contractor provided 
training and Field Service Representatives (FSR), and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost was $175 
million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $125 million of this 
total.
    This transmittal notifies inclusion of the following additional MDE 
items:

(1) Forty-seven (47) Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV)
(2) Ninety (90) Stryker variant vehicles (includes the Commander's 
Vehicle (CV), Mortar Carrier Vehicle (MCV), and the Medical Evacuation 
Vehicle (MV) variants)
(3) One hundred thirty-seven (137) M2A1 .50 cal machine guns (one per 
Stryker vehicle)

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(4) Twelve (12) Common Remote Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) (to be 
mounted on 12 of the 47 Stryker ICVs)

    The following non-MDE items will also be included: Spare parts, 
Basic Issue Items (BII), Components of End Items (COEI), Additional 
Authorized List (AAL) (specific items for operations and maintenance), 
Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE), technical manuals, OCONUS 
Deprocessing Service, M6 smoke grenade launchers (4 per vehicle) and 
associated spares, AN/VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE), AN/VIC-3 
vehicle intercommunications system, contractor provided training and 
Field Service Representatives (FSR), and other related elements of 
logistics and program support.
    The addition of these items will result in a net increase in MDE 
cost of $400 million, resulting in a revised MDE cost of $525 million. 
The additional non-MDE items will result in a net increase of $100 
million. The total estimated case value will increase to $675 million.
    (iv) Significance: The proposed articles and services will support 
Thailand's need to replace less capable M-113 tracked armored vehicles 
with a modern multirole medium-weight armored fighting vehicle. The 
provision of the Stryker ICV, CV, MCV, MV, and CROWS directly supports 
the Country Team's and USINDOPACOM's strategic objectives for Thailand 
by building partner capacity to plan, train, and operate with U.S. 
forces in support of mutual strategic interests.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping 
to improve security of a Major Non-NATO ally which is an important 
force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific 
region.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Common Remotely Operated Weapon 
Station (CROWS) is an externally mounted weapon mounting and control 
system that allows the gunner to remain inside the vehicle protected by 
armor while firing a variety of crew served weapons. The CROWS provides 
remote day and night sighting and ballistic control capacity, providing 
first-burst engagement of targets at maximum effective weapon range 
while on the move.
    The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 24, 2020.

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