Arms Sales Notification, 63176-63178 [2024-17041]

Download as PDF 63176 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 149 / Friday, August 2, 2024 / Notices (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 2, 2022 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States—AGM–84L–1 Harpoon Block II Missiles khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) has requested to buy sixty (60) AGM–84L–1 Harpoon Block II missiles and four (4) ATM–84L–1 Harpoon Block II exercise missiles. Also included are Harpoon Guidance Control Units (GCUs); Harpoon Radar Seekers; Harpoon Radar Altimeters; Harpoon Captive Air Test Missiles (CATMs); containers; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor representatives’ technical assistance; engineering and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated total cost is $355 million. This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96–8. This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to maintain a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region. The proposed sale will contribute to the modernization of the recipient’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a flexible solution to augment existing surface and air VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Aug 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 defenses. The recipient will be able to employ a highly reliable and effective system to counter or deter maritime aggressions, coastal blockades, and amphibious assaults. This equipment will contribute to the recipient’s goal of updating its military capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO. The recipient has requested offsets. At this time, agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the recipient and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the permanent assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to recipient. Support teams will travel to recipient on a temporary basis. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 22–45 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The Harpoon missile is a nonnuclear tactical weapons system. It provides a day, night, and adverse weather, standoff air-to-surface capability and is an effective AntiSurface Warfare missile. 2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is CONFIDENTIAL. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop Frm 00020 [FR Doc. 2024–17042 Filed 8–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–07] 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 22–07 with attached Policy Justification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Item No. vii PO 00000 countermeasures or equivalent systems, which might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that the recipient 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 the recipient. Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: July 29, 2024. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 149 / Friday, August 2, 2024 / Notices 63177 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY an 1P STRGT SOUTH. SUITE 101 • ·ARLINGTON. VA···u:a:o&~MOe September 7, 2022 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi. Speaker of the House .. U.S. House of Representa,tives ff ..209, The Capitol Washington. DC 2os1sDear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section l6(b)(l) of the Amis Export Control Act; u amended, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No, 22.;.07, concerning the Air Force's propose4 Lettet(s) ofOffer and Acceptance to the Government or Pakistan. for defense articles •and services estimated to cost $4~0 million. After this letter is delivered to your office, we plan •to issue a news release to notify the public of this proposed sale. Sincerely, .e~ Dbector BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C Transmittal No. 22–07 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 Pakistan (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $ 0 million $450 million TOTAL ............................. $450 million Funding Source: National Funds VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Aug 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: This Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case is a follow-on effort and consolidation of prior F–16 sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F–16 fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional continued support elements. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan’s F–16 fleet to include participation in F–16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program, International Engine Management Program, Engine Component Improvement Program, and other technical coordination groups; aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support; aircraft and engine spare repair/return parts, accessories and support E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 EN02AU24.003</GPH> Enclosures:· 1. Transmittal _2~ Policy Justificati~n 63178 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 149 / Friday, August 2, 2024 / Notices equipment; classified and unclassified software and software support; publications, manuals, and technical documentation; precision measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of aircraft maintenance and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (PK–D–QAP) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PK–D– NAP, PK–D–SAF, PK–D–QAJ, PK–D– QCX (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: September 7, 2022 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES POLICY JUSTIFICATION Pakistan—F–16 Case for Sustainment The Government of Pakistan has requested to consolidate prior F–16 sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F–16 fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional continued support elements. Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan’s F–16 fleet to include participation in F–16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program, International Engine Management Program, Engine Component Improvement Program, and other technical coordination groups; aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support; aircraft and engine spare repair/return parts, accessories and support equipment; classified and unclassified software and software support; publications, manuals, and technical documentation; precision measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of aircraft maintenance and program support. The estimated total cost is $450 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner nation that is a force for political stability in the region by allowing Pakistan to retain interoperability with U.S. and coalition forces in ongoing VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:22 Aug 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 counterterrorism efforts and in preparation for future contingency operations. The proposed sale will improve Pakistan’s capability to meet current and future threats by continuing the sustainment of its F–16 fleet, which is the Pakistan Air Force’s premier multirole jet fighter and greatly improves Pakistan’s ability to project combat power in support of counterterrorism through its robust air-to-ground capability. Pakistan 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 principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort Worth, TX. There are no known offsets proposed in conjunction with this sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Pakistan. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2024–17041 Filed 8–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2024–OS–0087] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 60-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Health Agency announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Consideration will be given to all comments received by October 1, 2024. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking 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, Mailbox #24 Suite 08D09, Alexandria, VA 22350– 1700. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket number and title 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: To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to Defense Finance and Accounting Service, 8899 E 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46249, ATTN: Ms. Kellen Stout, (317) 212–1801. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Involuntary Allotment Application; DD Form 2653; OMB Control Number 0730–0018. Needs and Uses: This collection of information is in response to requests for involuntary allotments. Before responding to a request, the responsible government official must have information that identifies both the applicant and the member against whom the involuntary allotment is sought; proves that the request is based on a valid court judgment; shows that the judgment comports with the provision of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SCRA); and enables consideration for whether exigencies of military duty caused the absence of the member from a judicial proceeding upon which the judgment is based. With the exception of information concerning exigencies of military duty, an applicant for an involuntary allotment must provide required information before a government official can act on the applicant’s request. The information from the DD Form 2653 is used by DFAS officials to determine whether an involuntary allotment should be established against the pay of a member DATES: E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 149 (Friday, August 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63176-63178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17041]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-07]


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 22-07 with 
attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: July 29, 2024.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-07
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 Pakistan
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $450 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $450 million
 

    Funding Source: National Funds
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: This Foreign Military Sales 
(FMS) Case is a follow-on effort and consolidation of prior F-16 
sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F-16 
fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional 
continued support elements.

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, 
and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan's F-16 fleet 
to include participation in F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, 
Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program, 
International Engine Management Program, Engine Component Improvement 
Program, and other technical coordination groups; aircraft and engine 
hardware and software modifications and support; aircraft and engine 
spare repair/return parts, accessories and support

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equipment; classified and unclassified software and software support; 
publications, manuals, and technical documentation; precision 
measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support 
services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of aircraft 
maintenance and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (PK-D-QAP)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: PK-D-NAP, PK-D-SAF, PK-D-QAJ, PK-
D-QCX
    (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: September 7, 2022

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Pakistan--F-16 Case for Sustainment

    The Government of Pakistan has requested to consolidate prior F-16 
sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F-16 
fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional 
continued support elements. Included are U.S. Government and contractor 
engineering, technical, and logistics services for follow-on support of 
Pakistan's F-16 fleet to include participation in F-16 Aircraft 
Structural Integrity Program, Electronic Combat International Security 
Assistance Program, International Engine Management Program, Engine 
Component Improvement Program, and other technical coordination groups; 
aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support; 
aircraft and engine spare repair/return parts, accessories and support 
equipment; classified and unclassified software and software support; 
publications, manuals, and technical documentation; precision 
measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support 
services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of aircraft 
maintenance and program support. The estimated total cost is $450 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a 
partner nation that is a force for political stability in the region by 
allowing Pakistan to retain interoperability with U.S. and coalition 
forces in ongoing counterterrorism efforts and in preparation for 
future contingency operations.
    The proposed sale will improve Pakistan's capability to meet 
current and future threats by continuing the sustainment of its F-16 
fleet, which is the Pakistan Air Force's premier multi-role jet fighter 
and greatly improves Pakistan's ability to project combat power in 
support of counterterrorism through its robust air-to-ground 
capability. Pakistan 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 principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort 
Worth, TX. There are no known offsets proposed in conjunction with this 
sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Pakistan.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2024-17041 Filed 8-1-24; 8:45 am]
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