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Supplement (DFARS), Part 211,
Describing Agency Needs, and Related
Clause at 252.211; OMB Control
Number 0704–0398.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit and not-for profit institutions.
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to
obtain or retain benefits.
Frequency: On occasion.
Number of Respondents: 3,503.
Responses per Respondent: 119.
Annual Responses: 416,771.
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hour, approximately.
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Needs and Uses: DFARS 211.274–6
prescribes the use of the clause at
DFARS 252.211–7007, which requires
contractors to report data to the DoD
Item Unique Identification (IUID)
Registry on all serially-managed
Government-furnished property (GFP),
as well as contractor receipt of nonserially managed items, unless an
exception applies. ‘‘Serially managed
item’’ means an item designated by DoD
to be uniquely tracked, controlled, or
managed in maintenance, repair, and/or
supply systems by means of its serial
number. The clause provides a list of
specific data elements contractors are to
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module, as well as procedures for
updating the registry. DoD needs this
information to strengthen the
accountability and end-to-end
traceability of GFP within DoD. Through
electronic notification of physical
receipt, DoD is made aware that GFP has
arrived at the contractor’s facility. The
DoD logistics community uses the
information as a data source of available
DoD equipment. In addition, the DoD
organization responsible for contract
administration uses the data to test the
adequacy of the contractor’s property
management system.
Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition
Regulations System.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ACTION:
Arms sales notice.
The DoD is publishing the
unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
SUMMARY:
Neil
Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil
or (703) 697–9214.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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
21–58 with attached Policy Justification
and Sensitivity of Technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: March 27, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21–58]
Arms Sales Notification
Defense Security Cooperation
Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
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Transmittal No. 21–58
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 ....................................
$ 75 million
$ 50 million
TOTAL .............................
$125 million
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(iii) Description and Quantity or
Quantities of Articles or Services under
Consideration for Purchase: The
Government of Australia has requested
to buy a United States Navy (USN) EA–
18G aircraft. The USN EA–18G aircraft
will then be modified into a Royal
Australian Air Force (RAAF) EA–18G
aircraft configuration.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One (1) EA–18G Growler Aircraft (Lot
38 or later)
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Non-MDE:
Also included is engineering and
modification; verification and
validation flight test efforts;
maintenance and storage; U.S.
Government and contractor
engineering/technical assistance;
related studies and analysis
support; and other related elements
of programmatic, technical and
logistics support.
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(iv) Military Department: Navy (AT–
P–SCM)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT–P–
SCI, AT–P–LEN
(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: September 30, 2021
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the
Arms Export Control Act.
contractor personnel to visit Australia
on a temporary basis in conjunction
with program technical oversight and
support requirements, including
program and technical reviews.
There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
proposed sale.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
1. The EA–18G is a derivative of the
two-seat F/A–18F Super Hornet that
performs an array of airborne electronic
attack (AEA) missions. The EA–18G
integrates the capabilities of an
advanced AEA system, as well as other
complementary systems to provide one
of the most capable AEA platforms in
the world.
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 Australia 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 services listed in this
transmittal have been authorized for
release and export to the Government of
Australia.
Australia—EA–18G Growler Aircraft
and Related Defense Services
The Government of Australia has
requested to buy a United States Navy
(USN) EA–18G aircraft. The USN EA–
18G aircraft will then be modified into
a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
EA–18G aircraft configuration. The sale
would include one (1) EA–18G Growler
aircraft (Lot 38 or later) and engineering
and modification; verification and
validation flight test efforts;
maintenance and storage; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering/
technical assistance; related studies and
analysis support; and other related
elements of programmatic, technical
and logistics support. The total
estimated value is $125 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. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in
developing and maintaining a strong
and ready self-defense capability.
This proposed sale will allow
Australia to effectively maintain its
current force projection capability that
enhances interoperability with U.S.
forces well into the future and maintain
their original primary level of aircraft
authorized. This aircraft would replace
Australia’s EA–18G A46–311 aircraft
lost in an accident at Nellis Air Force
Base. Australia currently employs the
EA–18G and will have no difficulty
absorbing this equipment into its armed
forces.
The proposed sale of this aircraft and
follow-on support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
These aircraft will be provided from
U.S. Navy stock. There are no known
offset agreements proposed in
connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of the proposed sale
will require U.S. Government and
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Transmittal No. 21–58
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Arms Export Control Act
Annex
[FR Doc. 2023–06622 Filed 3–29–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DoD–2023–OS–0026]
Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records
Department of Defense (DoD).
Notice of a new system of
AGENCY:
ACTION:
records.
In accordance with the
Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is
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establishing a new Department-wide
system of records, titled ‘‘DoD Patron
Authorization, Retail and Service
Activities,’’ DoD–0018. This system of
records covers DoD’s maintenance of
records about eligible patron
authorizations and transactional
information associated with retail
purchases and services. Retail includes
goods and services provided by any DoD
organization to authorized patrons
including those who are authorized
based on Department affiliation.
DATES: This system of records is
effective upon publication; however,
comments on the Routine Uses will be
accepted on or before May 1, 2023. The
Routine Uses are effective at the close of
the comment period.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by docket number and title,
by either of the following methods:
* Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
* Mail: Department of Defense, Office
of the Assistant to the Secretary of
Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and
Transparency, Regulatory Directorate,
4800 Mark Center Drive, Attn: Mailbox
24, Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350–
1700.
Instructions: All submissions received
must include the agency name and
docket number 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: Ms.
Rahwa Keleta, Privacy and Civil
Liberties Division, Directorate for
Privacy, Civil Liberties and Freedom of
Information, Office of the Assistant to
the Secretary of Defense for Privacy,
Civil Liberties, and Transparency,
Department of Defense, 4800 Mark
Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 08D09,
Alexandria, VA 22350–1700;
OSD.DPCLTD@mail.mil; (703) 571–
0070.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
DoD is establishing the DoD Patron
Authorization, Retail, and Service
Activities, DoD–0018, system of records
as a DoD-wide Privacy Act system of
records. A DoD-wide system of records
notice (SORN) supports multiple DoD
paper or electronic recordkeeping
systems operated by more than one DoD
component that maintains the same or
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Transmittal No. 21-58]
Arms Sales Notification
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense
(DoD).
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales
notification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at
[email protected] or (703) 697-9214.
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 21-58 with
attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.
Dated: March 27, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-58
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 *............... $ 75 million
Other................................... $ 50 million
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TOTAL................................. $125 million
(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or
Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Government of Australia
has requested to buy a United States Navy (USN) EA-18G aircraft. The
USN EA-18G aircraft will then be modified into a Royal Australian Air
Force (RAAF) EA-18G aircraft configuration.
Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
One (1) EA-18G Growler Aircraft (Lot 38 or later)
Non-MDE:
Also included is engineering and modification; verification and
validation flight test efforts; maintenance and storage; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering/technical assistance; related
studies and analysis support; and other related elements of
programmatic, technical and logistics support.
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(iv) Military Department: Navy (AT-P-SCM)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-P-SCI, AT-P-LEN
(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: September 30, 2021
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Australia--EA-18G Growler Aircraft and Related Defense Services
The Government of Australia has requested to buy a United States
Navy (USN) EA-18G aircraft. The USN EA-18G aircraft will then be
modified into a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) EA-18G aircraft
configuration. The sale would include one (1) EA-18G Growler aircraft
(Lot 38 or later) and engineering and modification; verification and
validation flight test efforts; maintenance and storage; U.S.
Government and contractor engineering/technical assistance; related
studies and analysis support; and other related elements of
programmatic, technical and logistics support. The total estimated
value is $125 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. It is vital to the U.S.
national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a
strong and ready self-defense capability.
This proposed sale will allow Australia to effectively maintain its
current force projection capability that enhances interoperability with
U.S. forces well into the future and maintain their original primary
level of aircraft authorized. This aircraft would replace Australia's
EA-18G A46-311 aircraft lost in an accident at Nellis Air Force Base.
Australia currently employs the EA-18G and will have no difficulty
absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this aircraft and follow-on support will not
alter the basic military balance in the region.
These aircraft will be provided from U.S. Navy stock. There are no
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential
sale.
Implementation of the proposed sale will require U.S. Government
and contractor personnel to visit Australia on a temporary basis in
conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements,
including program and technical reviews.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-58
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 EA-18G is a derivative of the two-seat F/A-18F Super Hornet
that performs an array of airborne electronic attack (AEA) missions.
The EA-18G integrates the capabilities of an advanced AEA system, as
well as other complementary systems to provide one of the most capable
AEA platforms in the world.
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 Australia 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 services listed in this transmittal have been
authorized for release and export to the Government of Australia.
[FR Doc. 2023-06622 Filed 3-29-23; 8:45 am]
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