Arms Sales Notification, 83860-83862 [2024-24120]

Download as PDF 83860 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 202 / Friday, October 18, 2024 / Notices authorized for release and export to the Government of Romania. [FR Doc. 2024–24126 Filed 10–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2024–OS–0094] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by November 18, 2024. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reginald Lucas, (571) 372–7574, whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dodinformation-collections@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Oct 17, 2024 Jkt 265001 Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Medical Screening of Military Personnel-Medical History Report and Accession Medical History Report; DD Form 2807–1/DD Form 2807–2; OMB Control Number 0704–0413. Type of Request: Extension. Number of Respondents: 773,003. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 773,003. Average Burden per Response: 10 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 128,834. Needs and Uses: This information collection is the basis for determining medical eligibility of applicants for entry in the Armed Forces. This information is needed to determine the medical qualifications of applicants based upon their current and past medical history. The information obtained on the DD Form 2807–2 ensures the recruiter that an applicant meets the Congressional requirements to obtain both the applicant’s Health Care provider and Insurance provider. Additionally, it allows the military examining physician to obtain medical records critical to evaluating the applicant’s medical condition(s) prior to their medical examination. The DD Form 2807–1 is needed as part of the required medical examination to assist physicians in making determinations as to acceptability of applicants for military service and verifies disqualifying medical condition(s) noted on the accession medical history report form. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DoD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas. Dated: October 15, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–24142 Filed 10–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–43] 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: 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 23–43, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 15, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1 83861 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 202 / Friday, October 18, 2024 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY . 2800 Detmtn P•ntagon wallhington, oc 20301..iaoo July 7, 2023 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker ofthe House U.S. House of Representatives H-209, The Capitol Washington, DC 2051$ Dear Mr.· Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(l) ofthe Arms Export Control Act; as amended, we. are forwarding herewith Transmittal No.• 23--43, conceriling·the Army's proposed Letter(s) of Ofter and Acceptance to theGovernmeritofFrance for defense articles and services estimated to cost S203 million. We willissue a news release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon delivery of this Jetter to your office. Sincerely, Enclosures: l. Transmittal 2. Policy Justification 3. Sensitivity ofTeebnology 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 France (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * Other ................................... $200 million $ 3 million TOTAL ............................. $203 million VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Oct 17, 2024 Jkt 265001 (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Up to one thousand five hundred fifteen (1,515) AGM–114R2 Hellfire Missiles Non-MDE: Also included is technical assistance, non-standard books, publications, other Hellfire publications, integration support, and other related elements of logistical and PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (FR– B–WAX) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FR–B– WAA, FR–B–WAR (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: See Attached Annex E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1 EN18OC24.003</GPH> Transmittal No. 23–43 83862 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 202 / Friday, October 18, 2024 / Notices (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 7, 2023 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION France—Hellfire Missiles The Government of France has requested to buy up to one thousand five hundred fifteen (1,515) AGM– 114R2 Hellfire Missiles. Also included is technical assistance, non-standard books, publications, other Hellfire publications, integration support, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $203 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve France’s capability to meet current and future threats by building its long-term capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to meet its national defense requirements. France 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 prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando, FL. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to France. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 23–43 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The AGM–114R2 Hellfire Missile, National Stock Number 1410–01–684– 2609, is used against heavy and light armored targets, thin skinned vehicles, urban structures, bunkers, caves, and personnel. The missile is Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) based, with a variable delay fuse and improved safety and reliability. 2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:48 Oct 17, 2024 Jkt 265001 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 France can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary to further 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 France. [FR Doc. 2024–24120 Filed 10–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2024–OS–0071] Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: 30-Day information collection notice. AGENCY: The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by November 18, 2024. SUMMARY: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reginald Lucas, (571) 372–7574, whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dodinformation-collections@mail.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Family Advocacy Program (FAP): Child Abuse and Domestic Abuse ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Incident Reporting System; OMB Control Number 0704–0536. Type of Request: Revision. Number of Respondents: 20,536. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 20,536. Average Burden per Response: 45 minutes. Annual Burden Hours: 15,402. Needs and Uses: This information collection provides the child abuse and domestic abuse incident data from the FAP Central Registry, as required by section 574 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2017 (Pub. L. 114–328), as amended by section 549 of the NDAA for FY 2022 (Pub. L. 117–81). In addition to meeting the Congressional requirement, this report provides critical aggregate information on the circumstances of child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse incidents, which further informs ongoing prevention and response efforts. The aggregate FAP Central Registry data derived from this information collection and submitted from each Military Service (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force) offers a DoD-wide description of the child abuse, neglect, and domestic abuse incidents that are reported to FAP. Information is collected on military members and associated family members who have been referred to the installation FAP after a reported incident of family maltreatment, either domestic abuse or child abuse and neglect. The purpose of the collection is to determine eligibility for FAP services and to initiate a clinical record. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra. DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas. Dated: October 15, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–24143 Filed 10–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–0H] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\18OCN1.SGM 18OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 202 (Friday, October 18, 2024)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-43]


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-
43, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 15, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-43
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 France
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $200 million
Other...................................  $ 3 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $203 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Up to one thousand five hundred fifteen (1,515) AGM-114R2 Hellfire 
Missiles
Non-MDE:
    Also included is technical assistance, non-standard books, 
publications, other Hellfire publications, integration support, and 
other related elements of logistical and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Army (FR-B-WAX)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FR-B-WAA, FR-B-WAR
    (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: See Attached Annex

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    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 7, 2023

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

France--Hellfire Missiles

    The Government of France has requested to buy up to one thousand 
five hundred fifteen (1,515) AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles. Also included 
is technical assistance, non-standard books, publications, other 
Hellfire publications, integration support, and other related elements 
of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $203 
million.
    This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national 
security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for political 
stability and economic progress in Europe.
    The proposed sale will improve France's capability to meet current 
and future threats by building its long-term capacity to defend its 
sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to meet its national 
defense requirements. France 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 prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Orlando, 
FL. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to France.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-43
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 AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missile, National Stock Number 1410-01-
684-2609, is used against heavy and light armored targets, thin skinned 
vehicles, urban structures, bunkers, caves, and personnel. The missile 
is Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) based, with a variable delay fuse 
and improved safety and reliability.
    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 France can provide 
substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive 
technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is 
necessary to further 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 France.

[FR Doc. 2024-24120 Filed 10-17-24; 8:45 am]
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