Arms Sales Notification, 11950-11952 [2021-04124]

Download as PDF 11950 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices and other related elements of program, technical and logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Army (K4– B–VAA) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (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: February 5, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Policy Justification NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA)—UHF SATCOM Radio Systems The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has requested to buy five hundred seventeen (517) AN/PRC–158 Manpack UHF SATCOM radio systems. Also included are crypto fill devices, man-portable ancillaries, vehicular ancillaries, deployed Headquarter ancillaries, power support, and operator and maintenance training, and other related elements of program, technical and logistics support. The total estimated program cost is $65 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of NATO allies and partner nations that are an important force for ensuring peace and stability in Europe. This proposed sale will ensure NATO warfighters have access to the latest C3I systems and technologies, and will be interoperable with U.S. forces. An updated UHF TACSAT radios in the hands of NATO allies and partners will offer significant C3I capabilities at all echelons, from the operational level down to the lowest small unit tactical VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 formation. These capabilities increase secure communication effectiveness and efficiency and enhance military decision making. NCIA will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, IA. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require one (1) or two (2) contractor representatives to travel to the specified NATO country to conduct the Operator and Maintenance OCONUS for a period of two (2) months. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 20–48 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Frm 00032 [FR Doc. 2021–04122 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE [Transmittal No. 20–81] 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 20–81 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The UHF SATCOM terminal provides voice or data connectivity. The device itself is CCI but is not classified until it is keyed with the proper keying material to enable secure communications. 2. The highest level of information required to furnish the equipment, training, and data associated with this proposed sale is UNCLASSIFIED. 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. PO 00000 4. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the enclosed Policy Justification. A determination has been made that the NCIA can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the NCIA. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: February 23, 2021. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 Transmittal No. 20–81 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 Egypt (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 $182 million Jkt 253001 Other ...................................... $ 15 million TOTAL ............................... $197 million Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing (FMF) (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11951 Up to one hundred sixty-eight (168) RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 Tactical Missiles Non-MDE: Also included are RAM Guided Missile Round Pack Tri-Pack shipping and storage containers; operator manuals and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 EN01MR21.011</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices 11952 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (EG– P–ADJ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: EG–P– GJG (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: February 16, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Egypt—Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 Tactical Missiles The Government of Egypt has requested to buy up to one hundred sixty-eight (168) RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 tactical missiles. Also included are RAM Guided Missile Round Pack TriPack shipping and storage containers; operator manuals and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total program cost is $197 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally country that continues to be an important strategic partner in the Middle East. The proposed sale will support the Egyptian Navy’s Fast Missile Craft ships and provide significantly enhanced area defense capabilities over Egypt’s coastal areas and approaches to the Suez Canal. Egypt will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces since Egypt already operates previously procured RAM Block 1A missiles. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD), Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any U.S. or contractor representatives to Egypt. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 Transmittal No. 20–81 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 RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is an autonomous (i.e., ‘‘fire and forget’’) lightweight, supersonic, surface-to-air tactical missile for ship self-defense against current and evolving anti-ship cruise missile threats. Advanced technology in the RIM-116C includes dual-mode RF/ IR (radio frequency/infrared) guidance with IR all-the-way capability for nonemitting threats. 2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 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 Government of Egypt 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 Government of Egypt. [FR Doc. 2021–04124 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2020–HA–0006] Proposed Collection; Comment Request The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Health Agency announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by April 30, 2021. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: The DoD cannot receive written comments at this time due to the COVID–19 pandemic. Comments should be sent electronically to the docket listed above. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, including any personal identifiers or contact information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Defense Health Agency, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042, ATTN: Shane Pham, (703) 275–6249. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: TRICARE Plus Enrollment/ Disenrollment Application; DD–2853 and DD–2854; OMB Control Number 0720–0028. Needs and Uses: These collected instruments serve as an application for enrollment and disenrollment in the Department of Defense’s TRICARE Plus Health Plan established in accordance with Title 10 U.S.C. 1099. The information hereby provides the TRICARE contractors with the necessary data to determine beneficiary eligibility and to identify the selection of a health care option. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 386. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11950-11952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[Transmittal No. 20-81]


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 20-81 with 
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: February 23, 2021.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 20-81
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 Egypt
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $182 million
Other....................................  $ 15 million
                                          ------------------------------
  TOTAL..................................  $197 million
 

    Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing (FMF)
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

Up to one hundred sixty-eight (168) RIM[dash]116C Rolling Airframe 
Missiles (RAM) Block 2 Tactical Missiles

    Non-MDE:
    Also included are RAM Guided Missile Round Pack Tri-Pack shipping 
and storage containers; operator manuals and technical documentation; 
U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics

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support services; and other related elements of logistical and program 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (EG-P-ADJ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: EG-P-GJG
    (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: February 16, 2021
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Egypt--Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 Tactical Missiles

    The Government of Egypt has requested to buy up to one hundred 
sixty-eight (168) RIM[dash]116C Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 
tactical missiles. Also included are RAM Guided Missile Round Pack Tri-
Pack shipping and storage containers; operator manuals and technical 
documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical 
and logistics support services; and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated total program cost is 
$197 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a 
Major Non-NATO Ally country that continues to be an important strategic 
partner in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will support the Egyptian Navy's Fast Missile 
Craft ships and provide significantly enhanced area defense 
capabilities over Egypt's coastal areas and approaches to the Suez 
Canal. Egypt will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its 
armed forces since Egypt already operates previously procured RAM Block 
1A missiles.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD), 
Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this sale will not require the assignment of any 
U.S. or contractor representatives to Egypt.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 20-81
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 RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) is an autonomous 
(i.e., ``fire and forget'') lightweight, supersonic, surface-to-air 
tactical missile for ship self-defense against current and evolving 
anti-ship cruise missile threats. Advanced technology in the RIM-116C 
includes dual-mode RF/IR (radio frequency/infrared) guidance with IR 
all-the-way capability for non-emitting threats.
    2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, 
components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.
    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 Government of Egypt 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 Government of Egypt.

[FR Doc. 2021-04124 Filed 2-26-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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