Arms Sales Notification, 81053-81055 [2024-23120]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 On June 15, 2020, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 0H–20 of the addition of the following MDE: three (3) airborne Embedded GPS/INS (EGI) with GPS security devices and four (4) T700– GE–401C turbo engines. This equipment resulted in a net increase in MDE cost of $5 million and a corresponding decrease in the non-MDE value by $5 million. The total estimated cost remained $2.8 billion. This transmittal notifies Australia’s request for continued sustainment and support services for its MH–60R helicopters. No additional MDE is being added and there is no increase in MDE cost. The total estimated cost will increase to $4.3 billion. (iv) Significance: This proposed sale will improve Australia’s capability to perform anti-surface and antisubmarine warfare missions as well as secondary missions, including vertical replenishment, search and rescue, and communications relay. Australia will use the enhanced capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 (v) Justification: This proposed sale supports the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major non-NATO ally that is a key partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability around the world. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 19, 2023 [FR Doc. 2024–23111 Filed 10–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTION: Arms sales notice. The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@ mail.mil. 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 with attached Transmittal 23–13, and Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 2, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–13] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81053 E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 81054 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800 Oefense Pentagon Waahlngton,DC 20301-280'1 JfJN 13 2023 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker ofthe House U.S. House of Representatives H-209, The Capitol Washingto~ DC 20515 Dear Mr.. Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as am.ended, wear& forwarding herewith Transmittal No. 23-13 concerning the Navy's proposed Lerter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Kuwait for defense articles and services estimated to cost $LS billioa We willissue a news release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon delivery of thit letter to your office; Sincerely; ~·~ fames A. Bursch Director Enclosures: 1. Transmittal Transmittal No. 23–13 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 Kuwait (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... $0 $1.8 billion TOTAL ................................... $1.8 billion Funding Source: National Funds VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Continuation of contractor engineering technical services; contractor maintenance services; Hush House (an enclosed, noisesuppressed aircraft jet engine testing facility) support services; and Liaison Office Support for the PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Government of Kuwait’s F/A–18 C/ D/E/F program, to include: F/A–18 avionics software upgrades; engine component improvements; ground support equipment; engine and aircraft spares and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; Engineering Change Proposals (ECP); U.S. Government and contractor programmatic, financial, and logistics support; maintenance and engineering support; F404/F414 engine and E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 EN07OC24.010</GPH> 2. Polley-Justification 3. Regional Balance (Classified document provided under separate cover) Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 194 / Monday, October 7, 2024 / Notices engine test cell support; and other related elements of logistical and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (KU– P–GHY) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU–P– GGX, KU–P–GHI, KU–P–GHJ, KU–P– SBG (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: June 13, 2023 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Financial Services, Ottawa, ON; and Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL. Additional principal contractors will be determined by a competitive contractual award process. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of seven hundred thirty-five (735) U.S. Government and contractor representatives to Kuwait for a period of three years to establish and maintain operational capability. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2024–23120 Filed 10–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P POLICY JUSTIFICATION lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Kuwait—Follow-On Technical Support The Government of Kuwait has requested to buy continuation of contractor engineering technical services; contractor maintenance services; Hush House (an enclosed, noise-suppressed aircraft jet engine testing facility) support services; and Liaison Office Support for the Government of Kuwait’s F/A–18 C/D/E/ F program, to include: F/A–18 avionics software upgrades; engine component improvements; ground support equipment; engine and aircraft spares and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; Engineering Change Proposals (ECP); U.S. Government and contractor programmatic, financial, and logistics support; maintenance and engineering support; F404/F414 engine and engine test cell support; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $1.8 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO ally that has been an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale will improve Kuwait’s ability to meet current and future regional threats. Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing this support 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 contractors will be Sigmatech, Inc., Huntsville, AL; Kay and Associates, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL; Kellogg, Brown, and Root, Houston, TX; L3 Technologies, Melbourne, FL; The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO; General Electric, Lynn, MA; Industrial VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Oct 04, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Department of Defense (DoD). Rescindment of system of records notices (SORNs). AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is providing notice to rescind 26 Privacy Act SORNs. A description of these systems can be found in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. DATES: The rescindment of these SORNs is effective October 7, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rahwa Keleta, Privacy and Civil Liberties Directorate, 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 05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350– 1700, OSD.DPCLTD@mail.mil, (703) 571–0070. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and as part of its ongoing integration and management efforts, the DoD is removing 26 Privacy Act SORNs from its inventory. Upon review of its inventory, DoD determined it no longer needs or uses these systems of records because the records are covered by other SORNs; therefore, DoD is retiring the following: These eight systems of records [items (a) through (h)] are being rescinded because the records are now maintained as part of the DoD-wide system of records titled DoD–0020, Military PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 81055 Human Resource Records, published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2024 (89 FR 42459). (a) The Department of the Navy system of records N01070–3, Navy Military Personnel Records System (April 15, 2010, 75 FR 19627) was established to assist officials and employees of the Navy in the management, supervision and administration of Navy personnel (officer and enlisted) and the operations of related personnel affairs and functions. (b) The Department of the Navy system of records N01080–1, Enlisted Master File Automated Systems, (June 7, 2013, 78 FR 34354) was established to assist in the administration, management, and supervision of Navy enlisted personnel and the operation of personnel affairs and functions. (c) The Department of the Navy system of records N01080–2, Officer Master File Automated Systems (November 1, 2013, 78 FR 65620) was established to assist officials and employees of the Navy in their official duties related to the management, supervision, and administration of both active duty and retired naval officers, and in the operation of personnel affairs and functions. (d) The Defense Logistics Agency system of records S310.07, Military Online Personnel System (March 21, 2013, 78 FR 17385) was established to manage, administer, and document the service member’s assignment; to provide career advice to service members; and to advise primary level field activity Commanders and the Director of incidents. The data is also used for reports on force effectiveness, contingency planning, training requirements, and manpower deficiencies. (e) The Defense Logistics Agency system of records S200.30, Reserve Affairs Records Collection (June 10, 2010, 75 FR 32915) was established to provide background information on individuals assigned to DLA and to document their assignment. Data is used in preparation of personnel actions such as reassignments, classification actions, promotions, scheduling, and verification of active duty and inactive duty training. The data is also used for management and statistical reports and studies. (f) The Department of the Air Force system of records F036 AF PC C, Military Personnel Records System (October 13, 2000, 65 FR 60916) was established to maintain actions/ processes related to procurement, education and training, classification, assignment, career development, E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 194 (Monday, October 7, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81053-81055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-23120]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-13]


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: Pamela Young at (703) 953-6092, 
[email protected], or [email protected].

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 with attached Transmittal 23-
13, and Policy Justification.

    Dated: October 2, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 23-13
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 Kuwait
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $ 0
Other....................................  $1.8 billion
                                          ------------------------------
TOTAL....................................  $1.8 billion
 

    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 contractor engineering technical services; 
contractor maintenance services; Hush House (an enclosed, noise-
suppressed aircraft jet engine testing facility) support services; and 
Liaison Office Support for the Government of Kuwait's F/A-18 C/D/E/F 
program, to include: F/A-18 avionics software upgrades; engine 
component improvements; ground support equipment; engine and aircraft 
spares and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; 
Engineering Change Proposals (ECP); U.S. Government and contractor 
programmatic, financial, and logistics support; maintenance and 
engineering support; F404/F414 engine and

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engine test cell support; and other related elements of logistical and 
program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (KU-P-GHY)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU-P-GGX, KU-P-GHI, KU-P-GHJ, KU-
P-SBG
    (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: June 13, 2023

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Kuwait--Follow-On Technical Support

    The Government of Kuwait has requested to buy continuation of 
contractor engineering technical services; contractor maintenance 
services; Hush House (an enclosed, noise-suppressed aircraft jet engine 
testing facility) support services; and Liaison Office Support for the 
Government of Kuwait's F/A-18 C/D/E/F program, to include: F/A-18 
avionics software upgrades; engine component improvements; ground 
support equipment; engine and aircraft spares and repair parts; 
publications and technical documentation; Engineering Change Proposals 
(ECP); U.S. Government and contractor programmatic, financial, and 
logistics support; maintenance and engineering support; F404/F414 
engine and engine test cell support; and other related elements of 
logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $1.8 billion.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a Major Non-NATO ally that has been an important force for 
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
    The proposed sale will improve Kuwait's ability to meet current and 
future regional threats. Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing this 
support 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 contractors will be Sigmatech, Inc., Huntsville, AL; 
Kay and Associates, Inc., Buffalo Grove, IL; Kellogg, Brown, and Root, 
Houston, TX; L3 Technologies, Melbourne, FL; The Boeing Company, St. 
Louis, MO; General Electric, Lynn, MA; Industrial Financial Services, 
Ottawa, ON; and Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL. Additional principal 
contractors will be determined by a competitive contractual award 
process. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
seven hundred thirty-five (735) U.S. Government and contractor 
representatives to Kuwait for a period of three years to establish and 
maintain operational capability.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2024-23120 Filed 10-4-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P

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