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I. Abstract
This is a request for extension of a
currently approved information
collection. The National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration’s Office of
Atmospheric Research (OAR)/Weather
Program Office is conducting this
information collection pursuant to
Section 6(b) of Public Law 92–205. This
law requires that all non-federal weather
modification activities (e.g., cloud
seeding) in the United States (U.S.) and
its territories be reported to the
Secretary of Commerce through NOAA.
This reporting is critical for gauging the
scope of these activities, for determining
the possibility of duplicative operations
or of interference with another project,
for providing a database for checking
atmospheric changes against the
reported activities, and for providing a
single source of information on the
safety and environmental factors used in
weather modification activities in the
U.S. Two forms are collected under this
OMB Control Number: One prior to and
one after the activity. The requirements
are detailed in 15 CFR part 908. This
data is used for scientific research,
historical statistics, international reports
and other purposes.
II. Method of Collection
Respondents have a choice of either
electronic or paper forms. Methods of
submittal include email of electronic
forms, mail and facsimile transmission
of paper forms.
III. Data
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OMB Control Number: 0648–0025.
Form Number(s): NOAA Forms 17–4
and 17–4A.
Type of Review: Regular submission
(extension of a current information
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Affected Public: Business or other forprofit organizations.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
50.
Estimated Time per Response: 60
minutes per initial report; 30 minutes
per final report.
Estimated Total Annual Burden
Hours: 75 hours.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to
Public: $0.
Respondent’s Obligation: Mandatory.
Legal Authority: Public Law 92–205,
Weather Modification Reporting Act of
1972.
IV. Request for Comments
We are soliciting public comments to
permit the Department/Bureau to: (a)
Evaluate whether the proposed
information collection is necessary for
the proper functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of our estimate of the time and
cost burden for this proposed collection,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c)
Evaluate ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) Minimize the
reporting burden on those who are to
respond, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Comments that you submit in
response to this notice are a matter of
public record. We will include or
summarize each comment in our request
to OMB to approve this ICR. Before
including your address, phone number,
email address, or other personal
identifying information in your
comment, you should be aware that
your entire comment—including your
personal identifying information—may
be made publicly available at any time.
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While you may ask us in your comment
to withhold your personal identifying
information from public review, we
cannot guarantee that we will be able to
do so.
Sheleen Dumas,
Department PRA Clearance Officer, Office of
the Chief Information Officer, Commerce
Department.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20–86]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
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
20–86 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 17, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20–86
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: Republic of
Korea
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment * ..
Other ......................................
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$39 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two (2) MK 15 MOD 25 Phalanx CloseIn Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B
Baseline 2 (1B2) Systems
Four thousand (4,000) Rounds, 20MM
Cartridge API Linked
Non-MDE: Also included are spare
parts; other support equipment;
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ammunition; books and other
publications; software; training;
engineering technical assistance and
other technical assistance; and other
related elements of program and
logistical support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (KS–
P–LRH)
(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: December 1, 2020
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Korea—MK 15 MOD 25
Phalanx Close-In Weapons System
(CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 (1B2)
System
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The Republic of Korea has requested
to buy two (2) MK 15 MOD 25 Phalanx
Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block
1B Baseline 2 (IB2) systems; and four
thousand (4,000) rounds, 20MM
cartridge API linked. Also included are
spare parts; other support equipment;
ammunition; books and other
publications; software; training;
engineering technical assistance and
other technical assistance; and other
related elements of program and
logistical support. The estimated total
cost is $39 million.
This proposed sale will support the
foreign policy goals and national
security objectives of the United States
by improving the security of a Major
Non-NATO Ally that is a force for
political stability and economic progress
in the Pacific region.
The proposed sale will improve the
Republic of Korea’s capability to meet
current and future threats. Korea will
use the systems aboard its first KDX III
Batch II Class ship to provide it with
effective means of detecting and
defending itself against incoming
airborne threats. The Republic of Korea
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 will be
Raytheon Missile and Defense,
Louisville, KY. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
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Implementation of this proposed sale
will not require the assignment of any
additional U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to the
Republic of Korea. However, U.S.
Government or contractor personnel incountry visits will be required on a
temporary basis in conjunction with
program technical oversight and support
requirements, including multiple trips
by U.S. Government and contractor
representatives to participate in program
and technical reviews, as well as to
provide training and maintenance
support in country, as required.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20–86
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Annex
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The MK 15 MOD 25 Phalanx CloseIn Weapon System (CIWS) consists of a
rapid-fire computer-controlled radar
and gun system mounted on a turret
designed to defeat anti-ship missiles;
small surface craft; low, slow aircraft;
rockets and mortars. The weapons
system carries out search, detection,
target threat evaluation, tracking, firing
and kill loop fire control that uses
advanced radar and computer
technology to locate, identify and direct
a system of armor piercing projectiles to
the target. The Phalanx Block IB
Baseline 2 (1B2) Radar Upgrade Kits
converted the system’s radar from an
analog to digital suite, and in doing so
addressed significant hardware
obsolescence.
2. The highest level of classification of
defense articles, components, and
services included in this potential sale
is CONFIDENTIAL.
3. If a technologically advanced
adversary were to obtain knowledge of
the specific hardware and software
elements, the information could be used
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to develop countermeasures that 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 the Republic of Korea 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
the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the
Policy Justification.
5. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the
Republic of Korea.
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[Transmittal No. 20–87]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY:
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
20–87 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUMMARY:
Dated: December 17, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 20-86]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
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 20-86 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: December 17, 2020.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-86
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: Republic of Korea
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
Major Defense Equipment *................ $30 million
Other.................................... $ 9 million
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Total................................ $39 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Two (2) MK 15 MOD 25 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B
Baseline 2 (1B2) Systems
Four thousand (4,000) Rounds, 20MM Cartridge API Linked
Non-MDE: Also included are spare parts; other support equipment;
ammunition; books and other publications; software; training;
engineering technical assistance and other technical assistance; and
other related elements of program and logistical support.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (KS-P-LRH)
(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: December 1, 2020
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Republic of Korea--MK 15 MOD 25 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS)
Block 1B Baseline 2 (1B2) System
The Republic of Korea has requested to buy two (2) MK 15 MOD 25
Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 (IB2)
systems; and four thousand (4,000) rounds, 20MM cartridge API linked.
Also included are spare parts; other support equipment; ammunition;
books and other publications; software; training; engineering technical
assistance and other technical assistance; and other related elements
of program and logistical support. The estimated total cost is $39
million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and
national security objectives of the United States by improving the
security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is a force for political
stability and economic progress in the Pacific region.
The proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea's capability
to meet current and future threats. Korea will use the systems aboard
its first KDX III Batch II Class ship to provide it with effective
means of detecting and defending itself against incoming airborne
threats. The Republic of Korea 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 will be Raytheon Missile and Defense,
Louisville, KY. There are no known offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor
representatives to the Republic of Korea. However, U.S. Government or
contractor personnel in-country visits will be required on a temporary
basis in conjunction with program technical oversight and support
requirements, including multiple trips by U.S. Government and
contractor representatives to participate in program and technical
reviews, as well as to provide training and maintenance support in
country, as required.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-86
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 15 MOD 25 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) consists
of a rapid-fire computer-controlled radar and gun system mounted on a
turret designed to defeat anti-ship missiles; small surface craft; low,
slow aircraft; rockets and mortars. The weapons system carries out
search, detection, target threat evaluation, tracking, firing and kill
loop fire control that uses advanced radar and computer technology to
locate, identify and direct a system of armor piercing projectiles to
the target. The Phalanx Block IB Baseline 2 (1B2) Radar Upgrade Kits
converted the system's radar from an analog to digital suite, and in
doing so addressed significant hardware obsolescence.
2. The highest level of classification of defense articles,
components, and services included in this potential sale is
CONFIDENTIAL.
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 that 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 the Republic of Korea 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 the U.S. foreign policy and national
security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.
5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal
have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Korea.
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