Arms Sales Notification, 42855-42857 [2024-10604]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 96 / Thursday, May 16, 2024 / Notices Notice is hereby given that Pioneer Studios (Responsible Party: Ben Hamilton), 2511 Ashton Village Drive, San Antonio, TX 78248, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct commercial or educational photography on the eastern U.S stock of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) and harbor seals (Phoca vitulina). DATES: Written comments must be received on or before June 17, 2024. ADDRESSES: These documents are available upon written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Written comments on this application should be submitted via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@noaa.gov. Please include ‘‘File No. 28082’’ in the subject line of the email comment. Those individuals requesting a public hearing should submit a written request via email to NMFS.Pr1Comments@ noaa.gov. The request should set forth the specific reasons why a hearing on this application would be appropriate. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Hubard or Sara Young, (301) 427– 8401. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The subject permit is requested under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), and the regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals (50 CFR part 216). The applicant proposes to film up to 400 Steller sea lions and 60 harbor seals annually in Sitka Sound, Alaska. Filming will occur from vessels, unmanned aircraft systems, and divers. Footage will be used for a documentary about the diversity of life in the marine and terrestrial environments near Sitka Sound. Specifically, the footage will focus on the annual herring spawn. The ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 May 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 film would be screened locally to residents and visitors to the area. The permit would be valid through April 2026. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial determination has been made that the activity proposed is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Concurrent with the publication of this notice in the Federal Register, NMFS is forwarding copies of the application to the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors. Dated: May 13, 2024. Julia M. Harrison, Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. 42855 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301–504–7479 (Office) or 240–863–8938 (Cell). Dated: May 13, 2024. Alberta Mills, Commission Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–10841 Filed 5–14–24; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–03] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: ACTION: Arms sales notice. [FR Doc. 2024–10769 Filed 5–15–24; 8:45 am] The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. BILLING CODE 3510–22–P SUMMARY: CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sunshine Act Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2024–10:00 a.m. PLACE: The meeting will be held remotely, and in person at 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814. STATUS: Commission Meeting—Closed to the Public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Meeting Matter: Briefing Matters. TIME AND DATE: Neil Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil or (703) 697–9214. 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 22–03 with attached Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Dated: May 9, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Alberta E. Mills, Office of the Secretary, BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 42856 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 96 / Thursday, May 16, 2024 / Notices DEFENSESECUfUT'f'•COOPERATIONAGENC:Y ··201. ···~TH. -0Qt1-1. IIUl'T~···· '<)1 AaLiNGTQN, VA·. 2UOZ.$409 ,111e:-rr April~. 2Q22 !he ~~1e~aneyl'elosi• S,Pelkeroftheliouse 'J•§•••ll9~or~~•ives H...209tThe··e&pitol \V~~D(} 20515 ·~·••Maaatn···s~er: ~tmtlie~req~tsor:•Sedi'ltl•36(bj(j)of'tlle~s•.Bxpod•eonim1 Act;.·.as•amenaat~weJitefo~~ih·TramtnittalNo.·.22~3~·~.·.th•.Ait··FOtee's propose4•••tetter(s)··of'Offef ..4. 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VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 May 15, 2024 $ 0 million $73 million $73 million Jkt 262001 Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Follow-on sustainment and support of their T–6 Texan aircraft fleet, to include the following aircraft hardware and software modifications and support: major and minor modifications include PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 airframe and avionics improvements for reliability and integration of training munitions and external fuel tanks; aircraft and engine support equipment, components, consumables, spare parts and repair/return; publications and technical documentation; heavy maintenance support; other U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services, and related elements of program E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1 EN16MY24.001</GPH> Enclo~; t l'~ftal 2~ •J)ijlic,J'U$tifi~. Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 96 / Thursday, May 16, 2024 / Notices support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (AR–D–QAY) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AR–D– SAI (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None known at this time (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 8, 2022 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Argentina—T–6 Aircraft Sustainment ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 The Government of Argentina has requested to buy follow-on sustainment and support of their T–6 Texan aircraft fleet, to include the following aircraft hardware and software modifications and support: major and minor modifications include airframe and avionics improvements for reliability and integration of training munitions and external fuel tanks; aircraft and engine support equipment, components, consumables, spare parts and repair/ return; publications and technical documentation; heavy maintenance support; other U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services, and related elements of program support. The estimated total cost is $73 million. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 May 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major Non-NATO ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in South America. It is in the U.S. national interest to assist Argentina in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability. The proposed renewal of T–6 aircraft support will provide the Government of Argentina with the capability to meet current and future threats by revitalizing Argentina’s trainer aircraft capabilities and to aid in the overall development of a professional pilot corps. Argentina is committed to modernizing its military and will have no difficulty absorbing the additional sustainment 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 Textron Aviation Defense, Wichita, KS. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of additional U.S. Government and/or U.S. contractor representatives to Argentina to support program and financial management reviews. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–30] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: 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, the Secretary of State Determination and Justification Transmittal, with attached Transmittal 22–30 and Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: May 9, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P [FR Doc. 2024–10604 Filed 5–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 42857 E:\FR\FM\16MYN1.SGM 16MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 96 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42855-42857]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10604]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-03]


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 22-03 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: May 9, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-03
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 Argentina
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $ 0 million
Other....................................  $73 million
  TOTAL..................................  $73 million
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    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:
    Follow-on sustainment and support of their T-6 Texan aircraft 
fleet, to include the following aircraft hardware and software 
modifications and support: major and minor modifications include 
airframe and avionics improvements for reliability and integration of 
training munitions and external fuel tanks; aircraft and engine support 
equipment, components, consumables, spare parts and repair/return; 
publications and technical documentation; heavy maintenance support; 
other U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistical support services, and related elements of program

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support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (AR-D-QAY)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AR-D-SAI
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None known at this time
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: April 8, 2022
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Argentina--T-6 Aircraft Sustainment

    The Government of Argentina has requested to buy follow-on 
sustainment and support of their T-6 Texan aircraft fleet, to include 
the following aircraft hardware and software modifications and support: 
major and minor modifications include airframe and avionics 
improvements for reliability and integration of training munitions and 
external fuel tanks; aircraft and engine support equipment, components, 
consumables, spare parts and repair/return; publications and technical 
documentation; heavy maintenance support; other U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services, and 
related elements of program support. The estimated total cost is $73 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and 
national security objectives of the United States by improving the 
security of a major Non-NATO ally that is a force for political 
stability and economic progress in South America. It is in the U.S. 
national interest to assist Argentina in developing and maintaining a 
strong and ready self-defense capability.
    The proposed renewal of T-6 aircraft support will provide the 
Government of Argentina with the capability to meet current and future 
threats by revitalizing Argentina's trainer aircraft capabilities and 
to aid in the overall development of a professional pilot corps. 
Argentina is committed to modernizing its military and will have no 
difficulty absorbing the additional sustainment 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 Textron Aviation Defense, Wichita, 
KS. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of 
additional U.S. Government and/or U.S. contractor representatives to 
Argentina to support program and financial management reviews.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2024-10604 Filed 5-15-24; 8:45 am]
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