Arms Sales Notification, 24760-24762 [2023-08577]

Download as PDF 24760 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Notices To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to 59th Medical Wing Office of Science and Technology, 1632 Nellis Street, Bldg. 5406, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX 78236–7517, ATTN: Capt William R. Hoffman, USAF MC, or call 210–916–2203. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Semi-Structured Interview Guide of Self-Reported Qualitative Factors that Influence Healthcare Utilization in Trainee and Civilian Airline Pilots; OMB Control Number 0701–TPHB. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to receive verbal feedback from U.S. civilian, collegiate aviation trainee, and U.S. Air Force trainee pilots on their experiences seeking healthcare services. These interviews are part of a study examining experiences of military and civilian pilot healthcare seeking behaviors. The results of this study will be used to inform the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Air Force line and medical leadership of (1) the perceived barriers pilots face when seeking medical care, (2) current effective measures already in place that address the subjective barrier pilots face when seeking medical care, and (3) potential interventions that should be prospectively researched to meet that study question. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Burden Hours: 110. Number of Respondents: 200. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 200. Average Burden per Response: 33 minutes. Frequency: Once. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: April 18, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2023–08525 Filed 4–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting. ACTION: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (BoR USUHS) will take place. DATES: Friday, May 19, 2023, open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. eastern time. ADDRESSES: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Everett Alvarez Jr. Board of Regents Room (D3001), Bethesda, MD 20814. The meeting will be held both in-person and virtually. To participate in the meeting, see the Meeting Accessibility section for instructions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Annette Askins-Roberts, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at (301) 295–3066 or annette.askins-roberts@usuhs.edu. Mailing address is 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. Website: https://www.usuhs.edu/ao/board-ofregents. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, U.S.C. (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’), section 552b of title 5, U.S.C. (commonly known as the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’), and 41 CFR 102– 3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, through the USD(P&R), on academic and administrative matters critical to the full accreditation and successful operation of the Uniformed Services University (USU). These actions are necessary for USU to pursue its mission, which is to educate, train and comprehensively prepare uniformed services health professionals, officers, scientists, and leaders to support the Military and Public Health Systems, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services. Agenda: The schedule includes opening comments from the Chair; a report by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs; a report by the USU President; an End of the Academic Year Summary; an overview of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education Study; and a report from the Center for Global Health Engagement. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statutes and regulations (5 U.S.C. appendix, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and 41 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165), the meeting will be held in-person and virtually and is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting in-person or virtually should contact Dr. Clarice Waters via email at clarice.waters.ctr@ usuhs.edu no later than five business days prior to the meeting. Written Statements: Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the BoR USUHS about its approved agenda pertaining to this meeting or at any time regarding the Board’s mission. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to Ms. Askins-Roberts at the address noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Written statements that do not pertain to a scheduled meeting of the BoR USUHS may be submitted at any time. If individual comments pertain to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting, then these statements must be received at least five calendar days prior to the meeting. Otherwise, the comments may not be provided to or considered by the Board until a later date. The DFO will compile all timely submissions with the BoR USUHS’ Chair and ensure such submissions are provided to BoR USUHS members before the meeting. Dated: April 18, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2023–08515 Filed 4–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 21–60] 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 24761 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Notices House of Representatives, Transmittal 21–60 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: April 19, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001–06–C Transmittal No. 21–60 (ii) Total Estimated Value: 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $102 million $ 6 million TOTAL ............................... $108 million E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1 EN24AP23.006</GPH> ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 24762 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 78 / Monday, April 24, 2023 / Notices (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to eight hundred (800) Hellfire AGM–114R2 Missiles Non-MDE: Also included is Tactical Aviation Ground Munition Program Office Technical Assistance; Security Assistance Management Directorate, Joint Attack Munition Systems Technical Assistance; classified and unclassified publications; spare parts; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of program and logistical support. (iv) Military Department: Army (AT– B–UMB) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT–B– ULO (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: December 20, 2021 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Australia—Hellfire AGM–114R2 Missiles The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to eight hundred (800) Hellfire AGM–114R2 Missiles. Also included is Tactical Aviation Ground Munition Program Office Technical Assistance; Security Assistance Management Directorate, Joint Attack Munition Systems Technical Assistance; classified and unclassified publications; spare parts; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of program and logistical support. The total estimated case value is $108 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 improve Australia’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing the Australian Navy’s armed reconnaissance and anti-tank warfare mission capabilities. Australia will have no VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Apr 21, 2023 Jkt 259001 difficulty absorbing these missiles 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, Orlando, Florida. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 21–60 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 Hellfire AGM–114R2 is a precision strike, semi-active laserguided missile and is the principal airto-ground weapon for the U.S. Army AH–64 Apache. The Hellfire R model incorporates a multi-purpose warhead with selectable effects appropriate for engagement of a wide range of targets including heavily or lightly armored targets, thin-skinned vehicles, urban structures, caves, and personnel. 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 the Government of 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 articles and services listed in this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of Australia. [FR Doc. 2023–08577 Filed 4–21–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Business Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Business Board (‘‘the Board’’) will take place. DATES: Closed to the public Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 8:05 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., from 1:15 p.m. to 3:35 p.m., and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. and on May 10, 2023 from 10:58 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Open to the public Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:47 a.m. All times are in Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: The open and closed portions of the meeting will be in rooms 1E840 and 4D880 in the Pentagon, Washington, DC, and at the National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, VA. The public portions of the meeting will be conducted by teleconference only. To participate in the public portion of the meeting, see the Meeting Accessibility section for instructions. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer Hill, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of the Board in writing at Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 5B1088A, Washington, DC 20301–1155; or by email at jennifer.s.hill4.civ@mail.mil; or by phone at 571–342–0070. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, U.S.C. (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’), section 552b of title 5, U.S.C. (commonly known as the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’), and 41 CFR 102– 3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the Board is to examine and advise the Secretary of Defense on overall DoD management and governance. The Board provides independent, strategic-level, private sector and academic advice and counsel on enterprise-wide business management approaches and best practices for business operations and achieving National Defense goals. Agenda: The Board will begin in closed session on May 9 from 8:05 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The DFO will open the closed session followed by a welcome by Board Chair, Hon. Deborah James. The Board will receive a classified brief SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24APN1.SGM 24APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 78 (Monday, April 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24760-24762]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08577]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 21-60]


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

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House of Representatives, Transmittal 21-60 with attached Policy 
Justification and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: April 19, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 21-60
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 *................  $102 million
Other....................................  $ 6 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $108 million
 


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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Up to eight hundred (800) Hellfire AGM-114R2 Missiles
Non-MDE:
    Also included is Tactical Aviation Ground Munition Program Office 
Technical Assistance; Security Assistance Management Directorate, Joint 
Attack Munition Systems Technical Assistance; classified and 
unclassified publications; spare parts; repair and return; storage; and 
other related elements of program and logistical support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (AT-B-UMB)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-B-ULO
    (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: December 20, 2021

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Australia--Hellfire AGM-114R2 Missiles

    The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to eight 
hundred (800) Hellfire AGM-114R2 Missiles. Also included is Tactical 
Aviation Ground Munition Program Office Technical Assistance; Security 
Assistance Management Directorate, Joint Attack Munition Systems 
Technical Assistance; classified and unclassified publications; spare 
parts; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of 
program and logistical support. The total estimated case value is $108 
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 improve Australia's capability to meet 
current and future threats by enhancing the Australian Navy's armed 
reconnaissance and anti-tank warfare mission capabilities. Australia 
will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles 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, 
Orlando, Florida. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset 
agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the 
contractor.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives. There 
will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 
proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 21-60
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 Hellfire AGM-114R2 is a precision strike, semi-active laser-
guided missile and is the principal air-to-ground weapon for the U.S. 
Army AH-64 Apache. The Hellfire R model incorporates a multi-purpose 
warhead with selectable effects appropriate for engagement of a wide 
range of targets including heavily or lightly armored targets, thin-
skinned vehicles, urban structures, caves, and personnel.
    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 the Government of 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 articles and services listed in this transmittal are 
authorized for release and export to the Government of Australia.

[FR Doc. 2023-08577 Filed 4-21-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P

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