Arms Sales Notification, 19109-19111 [2023-06626]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 61 / Thursday, March 30, 2023 / Notices There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 21–61 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The MH–60R Multi-Mission Helicopter is employed primarily for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions. The MH–60R carries several sensors and data links to enhance its ability to work in a network-centric battle group and as an extension of its home ship/main operating base. The mission systems consist of the following sensors and subsystems: an acoustics system consisting of a dipping sonar, sonobuoys, and acoustics processor; Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) with integrated Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator; Radios with COMSEC; Electronic Support Measures (ESM); Integrated Self-Defense (ISD); and Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS). a. GPS/PPS/SAASM—Global Positioning System provides a spacebased Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that has reliable location and time information in all weather and at all times and anywhere on or near the earth when and where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more OPS satellites. Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) is used by military OPS receivers to allow decryption of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Mar 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 precision OPS coordinates. In addition, the OPS Antenna System (GAS–I) provides protection from enemy manipulation of the OPS system. b. The AN/APS–153 multi-mode radar with an integrated IFF and Inverse Synthetic Aperture (ISAR) provides target surveillance/detection capability. c. The AN/ALQ–210 (ESM) system identifies the location of an emitter. The ability of the system to identify specific emitters depends on the data provided. d. The AN/AAS–44C(V) Multispectral Targeting System (MTS) operates in day/night and adverse weather conditions. Imagery is provided by a Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor, a color/monochrome day television (DTV) camera, and a LowLight TV (LLTV). e. Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) Radios (ARC 210) contain embedded sensitive encryption algorithms and keying material. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19109 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. 2023–06627 Filed 3–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–21] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: 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. 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 21–21 with attached Policy Justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: March 27, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 19110 BILLING CODE 5001–06–C lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Transmittal No. 21–21 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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (ii) Total Estimated Value: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Mar 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 Major Defense Equipment * Other .................................... $ 0 million $500 million TOTAL ............................. $500 million Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 None Non-MDE: Continuation of the Maintenance Support Services (MSS) contract that supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command’s (RSLFAC) fleet of AH–64D/E, UH– 60L, UH–60M, Schweizer 333, and Bell 406CS helicopters, as well as E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 EN30MR23.006</GPH> Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 61 / Thursday, March 30, 2023 / Notices Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 61 / Thursday, March 30, 2023 / Notices the future fleet of CH–47F Chinook helicopters. The MSS contract services include management and installation of engineering change proposals and modification work orders; Repair and Return (R&R) management services and component repairs; aircraft simulator logistics, maintenance and technical support; training; maintenance management support for the RSLFAC headquarters staff; and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (SR– B–ZDA) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR–B– UAF; SR–B–UGZ; SR–B–WAL; SR–B– ZAN; SR–B–ZAU (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: September 16, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Saudi Arabia—Continuation of Maintenance Support Services (MSS) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy the continuation of the Maintenance Support Services (MSS) contract that supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command’s (RSLFAC) fleet of AH–64D/E, UH–60L, UH–60M, Schweizer 333, and Bell 406CS helicopters, as well as the future fleet of CH–47F Chinook helicopters. The MSS contract services include management and installation of engineering change proposals and modification work orders; Repair and Return (R&R) management services and component repairs; aircraft simulator logistics, maintenance and technical support; training; maintenance management support for the RSLFAC headquarters staff; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total case value is $500 million. This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic growth in the Middle East. The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia’s capability to meet current and future threats by the continuation of MSS services that will aid in the maintenance support of Saudi Arabia’s rotary wing aircraft fleet, engines, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:22 Mar 29, 2023 Jkt 259001 avionics, weapons, and missile components. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The vendor is unknown at this time. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the vendor. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of two (2) U.S. Government and three hundred fifty (350) U.S. contractor representatives to Saudi Arabia for a duration of two (2) years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2023–06626 Filed 3–29–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Applications for New Awards; Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2023 for the Asian American and Native American Pacific IslanderServing Institutions (AANAPISI) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.031L. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1840–0798. DATES: Applications Available: March 30, 2023. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 30, 2023. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 28, 2023. ADDRESSES: For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022 (87 FR 75045), and available at www.federalregister.gov/d/2022-26554. Please note that these Common Instructions supersede the version published on December 27, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pearson Owens, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 2B109, Washington, DC 20202– SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 19111 4260. Telephone: (202) 453–7997. Email: Pearson.Owens@ed.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7–1–1. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description Purpose of Program: The AANAPISI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to enable them to improve and expand their capacity to serve Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students. Institutions may use these grants to plan, develop, or implement activities that strengthen the institution’s services leading to student success. Background: While the population of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) continues to grow on college campuses, research shows these students are least likely to seek help when it comes to both academic and social emotional supports. For example, research shows that two out of 10 AAPI college students experiencing a mental health issue receives treatment.1 To combat these problems, this competition includes two competitive preference priorities aimed at providing comprehensive student supports. Additionally, the competition includes a priority that seeks to encourage applicants to rethink how to promote student success by providing wraparound services, utilizing data systems that help target student needs, and coordinating and partnering with other organizations that address student success outcomes. Priorities: This notice contains two competitive preference priorities. The priorities are from the Secretary’s Supplemental Priorities and Definitions for Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2021 (86 FR 70612) (Supplemental Priorities). Competitive Preference Priorities: For FY 2023 and any subsequent year in which we make awards from the list of unfunded applications from this competition, these priorities are competitive preference priorities. Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2)(i), we award up to an additional 5 points to an application for each priority, depending on how well the application meets the priorities. Applicants may respond to one or both 1 Nathan Stewart, Supporting the health and wellbeing of Asian American and Pacific Islander college students. https://timely.md/blog/supportingaapi-students-and-communities/. E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 61 (Thursday, March 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19109-19111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06626]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-21]


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 21-21 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: March 27, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-21
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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $500 million
                                         -------------------------------
  TOTAL.................................  $500 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    Continuation of the Maintenance Support Services (MSS) contract 
that supports the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command's (RSLFAC) 
fleet of AH-64D/E, UH-60L, UH-60M, Schweizer 333, and Bell 406CS 
helicopters, as well as

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the future fleet of CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The MSS contract 
services include management and installation of engineering change 
proposals and modification work orders; Repair and Return (R&R) 
management services and component repairs; aircraft simulator 
logistics, maintenance and technical support; training; maintenance 
management support for the RSLFAC headquarters staff; and other related 
elements of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (SR-B-ZDA)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR-B-UAF; SR-B-UGZ; SR-B-WAL; SR-
B-ZAN; SR-B-ZAU
    (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: September 16, 2021

    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Saudi Arabia--Continuation of Maintenance Support Services (MSS)

    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested to buy the continuation 
of the Maintenance Support Services (MSS) contract that supports the 
Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command's (RSLFAC) fleet of AH-64D/E, 
UH-60L, UH-60M, Schweizer 333, and Bell 406CS helicopters, as well as 
the future fleet of CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The MSS contract 
services include management and installation of engineering change 
proposals and modification work orders; Repair and Return (R&R) 
management services and component repairs; aircraft simulator 
logistics, maintenance and technical support; training; maintenance 
management support for the RSLFAC headquarters staff; and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total case 
value is $500 million.
    This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national 
security objectives by helping to improve the security of a friendly 
country that continues to be an important force for political stability 
and economic growth in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Saudi Arabia's capability to meet 
current and future threats by the continuation of MSS services that 
will aid in the maintenance support of Saudi Arabia's rotary wing 
aircraft fleet, engines, avionics, weapons, and missile components. 
Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and 
services into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The vendor is unknown at this time. The purchaser typically 
requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations 
between the purchaser and the vendor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
two (2) U.S. Government and three hundred fifty (350) U.S. contractor 
representatives to Saudi Arabia for a duration of two (2) years.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2023-06626 Filed 3-29-23; 8:45 am]
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