Arms Sales Notification, 84545-84547 [2024-24489]

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Black sea bass recreational measures for 2025 were not previously adopted; therefore, Advisors SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 84545 will discuss considerations for 2025 black sea bass measures and provide input on the appropriate approach for 2025 black sea bass recreational measures. Special Accommodations The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Shelley Spedden at the Council Office, (302) 526–5251, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: October 18, 2024. Alyssa Weigers, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2024–24516 Filed 10–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–54] 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 23–54, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 17, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 84546 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 23, 2024 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800 ~~ w••~oe 20•1-zaoo July 27;s 2023 The Honorable Kevin McCmhy· Speaker ofdie House U.S. House o f ~ H-209/Ibe Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mt. Speaker;: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(i) of tho Arms Export Control Act,· as amended. we are forwarding herewith T ~ No. 23-54. oonceming the Navy1 s proposed Lettet(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Romania for defense articles and services estimated to cost $120S million. We will issue anews release to notify the public of this proposed sale upon delivery of this letter to your office. Sincerely, James A. Hunch Director BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C TOTAL ............................... khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 23–54 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 Romania (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * .. Other ...................................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Oct 22, 2024 $75.5 million $45.0 million Jkt 265001 $120.5 million Funding Source: National Funds (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Sixteen (16) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Personnel Variant (AAVP–7Al) Three (3) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Command Variant PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (AAVC–7Al) Two (2) Assault Amphibious Vehicle, Recovery Variant (AAVR–7Al) Sixteen (16) 50 Cal Machine Guns (Heavy Barrel) Five (5) 7.62 mm M240B Machine Guns Non-MDE: Also included are MK–19 Grenade Launchers; M36E T1 Thermal Sighting Systems (TSS); supply support (spare parts); support equipment (including special E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 EN23OC24.001</GPH> Enclosures: 1. Tramittai 2. Policy Justiilcatkm 3. Semitivkf of Technology Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 23, 2024 / Notices mission kits/Enhanced Applique Kits (EAAK)); training, unclassified technical manuals, technical data package, engineering and technical support and assistance (including Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS)); and other related elements of program and logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (RO– P–LWL) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (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 (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 27, 2023 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES POLICY JUSTIFICATION Romania—Assault Amphibious Vehicles The Government of Romania has requested to buy sixteen (16) Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs), Personnel Variant (AAVP–7A1); three (3) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Command Variant (AAVC–7A1); two (2) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Recovery Variant (AAVR–7A1); sixteen (16) 50 Cal Machine Guns (Heavy Barrel); and five (5) 7.62 mm M240B Machine Guns. Also included are MK–19 Grenade Launchers; M36E T1 Thermal Sighting Systems (TSS); supply support (spare parts); support equipment (including special mission kits/Enhanced Applique Kits (EAAK)); training, unclassified technical manuals, technical data package, engineering and technical support and assistance (including Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS)); and other related elements of program and logistics support. The total estimated program cost is $120.5 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 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally which is an important force for political and economic stability in Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Romania in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. The proposed sale will improve Romania’s capability to meet current and future threats by modernizing and ensuring Romania’s continued expeditionary capability to counter regional threats. Romania will have no VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Oct 22, 2024 Jkt 265001 difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. A principal contractor has not been determined for potential sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of U.S. Government personnel but will require the assignment of one (1) contractor representative to Romania for approximately one (1) year to deliver AAVs, related equipment, and support. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 23–54 84547 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 Romania 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 Government of Romania. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act [FR Doc. 2024–24489 Filed 10–22–24; 8:45 am] Annex BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The mission of the Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) is to maneuver surface assault elements of the landing force and their equipment from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore. a. The AAV–7A1 family of vehicles includes the personnel variant, which carries troops in amphibious operations from ship to shore, through the surf zone, and to inland objectives. The AAVP–7A1 provides protected transport of up to 25 combat-loaded personnel through all types of terrain. b. The Command Variant, AAVC– 7A1, is an armored assault amphibious full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle provides a mobile task force communication center in amphibious operations from ship to shore through surf zone to inland objectives. c. The Recovery Variant, AAVR–7A1, is an armored assault amphibious fulltracked vehicle. The vehicle is designed to recover similar or smaller size vehicles. It also carries basic maintenance equipment to provide field support maintenance to vehicles in the field. d. The 50 Cal Machine Gun (Heavy Barrel) is the standard weapon for the AAVP–7A1. e. The 7.62 mm M240B Machine Gun is the standard weapon for the AAVC– 7A1 and the AAVR–7A1. 2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Notice of Designation of Chinese Military Company Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of addition of a company to the Section 1260H List of Chinese Military Companies Operating in the United States. AGENCY: The Deputy Secretary of Defense has determined that the entity listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice qualifies as a ‘‘Chinese military company’’ in accordance with the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Devante Brown (GIES), (703) 695–8545. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116–283) requires the Secretary of Defense to make additions or deletions to the most recent list of ‘‘Chinese military companies’’ on an ongoing basis based on the latest information. Paragraph (b)(2) of this section requires the Secretary of Defense to publish the unclassified portion of such list in the Federal Register. The Deputy Secretary of Defense has determined that the following entity qualifies as a ‘‘Chinese military SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[FR Doc No: 2024-24489]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-54]


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-
54, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: October 17, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-54
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 Romania
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *................  $75.5 million
Other....................................  $45.0 million
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  TOTAL..................................  $120.5 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    Sixteen (16) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Personnel Variant (AAVP-
7Al)
    Three (3) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Command Variant (AAVC-7Al)
    Two (2) Assault Amphibious Vehicle, Recovery Variant (AAVR-7Al)
    Sixteen (16) 50 Cal Machine Guns (Heavy Barrel)
    Five (5) 7.62 mm M240B Machine Guns
Non-MDE:
    Also included are MK-19 Grenade Launchers; M36E T1 Thermal Sighting 
Systems (TSS); supply support (spare parts); support equipment 
(including special

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mission kits/Enhanced Applique Kits (EAAK)); training, unclassified 
technical manuals, technical data package, engineering and technical 
support and assistance (including Contractor Engineering Technical 
Services (CETS)); and other related elements of program and logistics 
support.

    (iv) Military Department: Navy (RO-P-LWL)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (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
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: July 27, 2023
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Romania--Assault Amphibious Vehicles

    The Government of Romania has requested to buy sixteen (16) Assault 
Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs), Personnel Variant (AAVP-7A1); three (3) 
Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Command Variant (AAVC-7A1); two (2) 
Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Recovery Variant (AAVR-7A1); sixteen (16) 
50 Cal Machine Guns (Heavy Barrel); and five (5) 7.62 mm M240B Machine 
Guns. Also included are MK-19 Grenade Launchers; M36E T1 Thermal 
Sighting Systems (TSS); supply support (spare parts); support equipment 
(including special mission kits/Enhanced Applique Kits (EAAK)); 
training, unclassified technical manuals, technical data package, 
engineering and technical support and assistance (including Contractor 
Engineering Technical Services (CETS)); and other related elements of 
program and logistics support. The total estimated program cost is 
$120.5 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 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally which is 
an important force for political and economic stability in Europe. It 
is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Romania in developing 
and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
    The proposed sale will improve Romania's capability to meet current 
and future threats by modernizing and ensuring Romania's continued 
expeditionary capability to counter regional threats. Romania will have 
no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed 
forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    A principal contractor has not been determined for potential sale. 
There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of U.S. Government personnel but will require the assignment 
of one (1) contractor representative to Romania for approximately one 
(1) year to deliver AAVs, related equipment, and support.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 23-54
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 mission of the Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) is to 
maneuver surface assault elements of the landing force and their 
equipment from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland 
objectives and to conduct mechanized operations and related combat 
support in subsequent operations ashore.
    a. The AAV-7A1 family of vehicles includes the personnel variant, 
which carries troops in amphibious operations from ship to shore, 
through the surf zone, and to inland objectives. The AAVP-7A1 provides 
protected transport of up to 25 combat-loaded personnel through all 
types of terrain.
    b. The Command Variant, AAVC-7A1, is an armored assault amphibious 
full-tracked landing vehicle. The vehicle provides a mobile task force 
communication center in amphibious operations from ship to shore 
through surf zone to inland objectives.
    c. The Recovery Variant, AAVR-7A1, is an armored assault amphibious 
full-tracked vehicle. The vehicle is designed to recover similar or 
smaller size vehicles. It also carries basic maintenance equipment to 
provide field support maintenance to vehicles in the field.
    d. The 50 Cal Machine Gun (Heavy Barrel) is the standard weapon for 
the AAVP-7A1.
    e. The 7.62 mm M240B Machine Gun is the standard weapon for the 
AAVC-7A1 and the AAVR-7A1.
    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 Romania 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 Government of 
Romania.

[FR Doc. 2024-24489 Filed 10-22-24; 8:45 am]
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