Arms Sales Notification, 11957-11959 [2021-04126]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices scenario generation stations, database generation stations, mission observation centers, and other training center equipment and support; software and software support; publications and technical documentation; maintenance, spares and repair parts and services; U.S. and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (JO–D–QBN A3) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: JO–D– QCU (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: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 11, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Jordan—F–16 Air Combat Training Center The Government of Jordan has requested to buy an F–16 Air Combat Training Center and Devices including full mission trainers, combat tactics trainers, instructor/operator stations, tactical environment simulators, brief/ debrief stations, scenario generation stations, database generation stations, mission observation centers, and other training center equipment and support; software and software support; VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Feb 26, 2021 Jkt 253001 publications and technical documentation; maintenance, spares and repair parts and services; U.S. and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of program support. The estimated total cost is $60 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 that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale will improve Jordan’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring Jordan’s pilots are effectively trained, which will contribute to the U.S.-Jordan lasting partnership and ensure the country’s stability, a critical element to broader U.S. regional policy goals. Jordan will use this asset to enhance training of pilots. Jordan will have no difficulty absorbing these training center assets and simulators 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 Lockheed Martin Corporation Rotary & Mission Systems, Orlando, FL. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of two U.S. Lockheed Martin contractor representatives to Jordan for a duration of 2 years to support training. PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11957 There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2021–04123 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–08] 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 21–08 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. SUMMARY: 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 11958 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C TOTAL ............................... Transmittal No. 21–08 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 Chile (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:13 Feb 26, 2021 $55.0 million $35.0 million Jkt 253001 $85.0 million Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to sixteen (16) Standard Missile–2 (SM–2) Block IIIA Missiles (rail launched) (including two (2) missiles with manufacturer installed telemeter) PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Two (2) MK 89 Mod 0 Guidance Sections One (1) Target Detection Device Kit (including shroud), MK 45 Mod 14 Non-MDE: Also included is inert operational missile to support missile recertification at the Intermediate Level Maintenance Facility; spare parts and associated containers; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 EN01MR21.015</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 38 / Monday, March 1, 2021 / Notices assistance and other related logistics support including ordnance handling equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (CI–P– AFR) (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 Chile–Standard Missile–2 (SM–2) Block IIIA Missiles The Government of Chile has requested to buy up to sixteen (16) Standard Missile–2 (SM–2) Block IIIA missiles (rail launched) (including two (2) missiles with manufacturer installed telemeter); two (2) MK 89 Mod 0 Guidance Sections; and one (1) Target Detection Device Kit (including shroud), MK 45 Mod 14. Intermediate Level Maintenance Facility; spare parts and associated containers; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support including ordnance handling equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $85.0 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a strategic partner in South America. This proposed sale would support Chile’s anti-air warfare capabilities for the two recently transferred former Adelaide-class frigates to the Chilean Navy. Chile will have no difficulty absorbing the equipment and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements 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 Chile. 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. 21–08 Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The SM–2 missile targets threats closer to the water’s surface, defending against anti-ship missiles and aircraft out to 90 nautical miles. The SM–2 IIIA variant provides enhanced area defense capabilities and includes radar seeker technologies in continuous wave and interrupted continuous wave guidance modes, tail controls and solid rocket motor propulsion to engage high-speed maneuvering threats and updated radar targeting and directional warheads. 2. The highest level of classification of information 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 Chile 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 Chile. [FR Doc. 2021–04126 Filed 2–26–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [Docket ID: USN–2020–HQ–0010] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request United States Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense 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 March 31, 2021. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Angela James, 571–372–7574, or whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dodinformation-collections@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Navy Access Control Management System (NACMS) and the U.S. Marine Corps Biometric and Automated Access Control System (BAACS); the associated Form is SECNAV 5512/1 Department of the Navy Local Population ID Card/Base Access Pass Registration Form; OMB Control Number 0703–006. Type of Request: Revision. Number of Respondents: 4,900,000. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 4,900,000. Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 816,667. Needs and Uses: The information collection is required to control physical access to DOD, DON or U.S. Marine Corps installations/units controlled information, installations, facilities, or areas over which the DOD, DON or U.S. Marine Corps has security responsibilities by identifying or verifying an individual through the use of biometric databases and associated data processing/information services for designated populations for purposes of protecting U.S./Coalition/allied government/national security areas of responsibility and information; to issue badges, replace lost badges and retrieve passes upon separation; to maintain visitor statistics; collect information to adjudicate access to facility; and track the entry/exit of personnel. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. You may also submit comments and recommendations, identified by Docket ID number and title, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, Docket ID number, and title for this Federal ADDRESSES: Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act 11959 E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
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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. 21-08]


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 21-08 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. 21-08
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 Chile
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $55.0 million
Other....................................  $35.0 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $85.0 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Major Defense Equipment (MDE):

Up to sixteen (16) Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIIA Missiles (rail 
launched) (including two (2) missiles with manufacturer installed 
telemeter)
Two (2) MK 89 Mod 0 Guidance Sections
One (1) Target Detection Device Kit (including shroud), MK 45 Mod 14

    Non-MDE: Also included is inert operational missile to support 
missile recertification at the Intermediate Level Maintenance Facility; 
spare parts and associated containers; personnel training and training 
equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and 
contractor technical

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assistance and other related logistics support including ordnance 
handling equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (CI-P-AFR)
    (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

Chile-Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIIA Missiles

    The Government of Chile has requested to buy up to sixteen (16) 
Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIIA missiles (rail launched) 
(including two (2) missiles with manufacturer installed telemeter); two 
(2) MK 89 Mod 0 Guidance Sections; and one (1) Target Detection Device 
Kit (including shroud), MK 45 Mod 14. Intermediate Level Maintenance 
Facility; spare parts and associated containers; personnel training and 
training equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government 
and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support 
including ordnance handling equipment; and other related elements of 
logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is 
$85.0 million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a strategic partner in South America.
    This proposed sale would support Chile's anti-air warfare 
capabilities for the two recently transferred former Adelaide-class 
frigates to the Chilean Navy. Chile will have no difficulty absorbing 
the equipment and services into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic 
military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense, 
Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements 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 Chile.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-08
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 SM-2 missile targets threats closer to the water's surface, 
defending against anti-ship missiles and aircraft out to 90 nautical 
miles. The SM-2 IIIA variant provides enhanced area defense 
capabilities and includes radar seeker technologies in continuous wave 
and interrupted continuous wave guidance modes, tail controls and solid 
rocket motor propulsion to engage high-speed maneuvering threats and 
updated radar targeting and directional warheads.
    2. The highest level of classification of information 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 Chile 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 Chile.

[FR Doc. 2021-04126 Filed 2-26-21; 8:45 am]
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