Notice of Designation of Chinese Military Company, 84547-84548 [2024-24723]

Download as PDF 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 84548 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 205 / Wednesday, October 23, 2024 / Notices company’’ in accordance with Section 1260H: Hesai Technology Co., Ltd. (Hesai) dsca.ncr.rsrcmgmt.list.cns-mbx@ mail.mil. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2024–24723 Filed 10–21–24; 4:15 pm] This 36(b)(5)(C) 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 23–0N. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Transmittal No. 23–0N] Dated: October 21, 2024. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young at (703) 953–6092, pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil, or SUMMARY: Dated: October 17, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P 0£FENSE SECURITY COOP&:RATION AGENCY · 2800DdlON Pentagon Wallhlngtnn., DC 20301•2$00 August 3, 2023 'fhe Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker ofthe House U.S. House of Representatives ff,;209. 1'he Capitol Washington, DC 20SlS Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the reportfus requirements of Section 36(b)(5)(C)ofthe Arms Export Control Act (AECA)* as amended. we are forwarding Transmittal No. 23.;0N. This notification relates to enhancements or upgrades.from the levefohensitivity oftechnology or capability described in the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 19-SO dated August 20, 2019. Sincerely. ~a~ James k Hursch Diret.-tor BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C Transmittal No. 23–0N Report of Enhancement or Upgrade of Sensitivity of Technology or Capability (Sec. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Taipei Cultural and Economic Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:48 Oct 22, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 19–50 Date: August 20, 2019 Military Department: Air Force (iii) Description: On August 20, 2019, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 19–50 of the possible sale, under Section E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 EN23OC24.004</GPH> khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Enclosure: l. Transmittal

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84547-84548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24723]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Notice of Designation of Chinese Military Company

AGENCY: 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.

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SUMMARY: 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

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company'' in accordance with Section 1260H:

Hesai Technology Co., Ltd. (Hesai)

    Dated: October 21, 2024.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-24723 Filed 10-21-24; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P

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