Arms Sales Notification, 88976-88978 [2024-26155]

Download as PDF 88976 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 12, 2024 / Notices individuals and to key leadership in operational environments. The NOAA Health Services Questionnaire NF 57–10–01 is being revised to include supportive questions to document previous sailing dates and clarifying medical information within NF 57–10–01 to ensure OMAO has a complete medical history for all personnel aboard NOAA vessels. II. Method of Collection The primary method of collection is electronic, although some hard copies may be mailed or faxed. III. Data khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES OMB Control Number: 0648–0824. Form Number(s): Medical: 57–10–01, 57–10–02, 57–10–05. Safety: 57–17–02, 57–17–09. Small Boat: 57–19–04. Type of Review: Regular submission [revision to an approved information collection]. Affected Public: Individuals using OMAO platforms and facilities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,515. Estimated Time per Response: Response time varies based on the form. Forms may take as little as 5 minutes to complete or as long as 30 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 537 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. Although some forms may be mailed or faxed, they account for only a handful of submissions annually. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Nov 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 IV. Request for Comments DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department/Bureau to: (a) Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) Evaluate ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of public record. We will include or summarize each comment in our request to OMB to approve this ICR. Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you may ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Sheleen Dumas, Departmental PRA Clearance Officer, Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Commerce Department. Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 23–0P] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: 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)(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 23–0P. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 6, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P [FR Doc. 2024–25591 Filed 11–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–12–P PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1 88977 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 12, 2024 / Notices DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY . 280Doetense~ Wuhlngtcm,DC 2030t.~280D October 19, 2023 The Honorable Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives H-209, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Speaker: Pur$181lt to the reporting requirements of Section 36{b)(S)(C) ofthe Arms Export Control Act (AECA), as amended~ we are forwarding Transmittal No. 23-0P. This notification relates to enhancements or upgrades ftom the level of sensitivity ofteclmology or capability described in the Section 36(b){l) AECA certification 18-19 of June 26, 2018; Sincerely, ··~{>.-~ '7iames A. Hursch • • Director BILLING CODE 6001–FR–C khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Transmittal No. 23–0P REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA) (i) Purchaser: Government of Spain (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 18–19 Date: June 26, 2018 Implementing Agency: Navy (iii) Description: On June 26, 2018, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 18–19, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of five (5) AEGIS Weapons Systems (AWS) MK7, six (6) shipsets Digital Signal Processing, five (5) shipsets AWS Computing Infrastructure MARK 1 MOD VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Nov 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 0, five (5) shipsets Operational Readiness Test Systems (ORTS), five (5) shipsets MK 99 MOD 14 Fire Control System, five (5) shipsets MK 41 Baseline VII Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), two (2) All-Up-Round MK 54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes, twenty (20) Standard Missile 2 (SM–2) Block IIIB missiles and MK 13 canisters with AN/ DKT–71 warhead compatible telemeter. Also included was one (1) S4 AWS computer program, five (5) shipsets Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM), five (5) shipsets AN/SRQ–4 radio terminal sets, five (5) shipsets ordnance handling equipment, five (5) shipsets Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Modules (SAASM), five (5) shipsets aviation handling and support equipment, five PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (5) shipsets AN/SLQ–24E Torpedo countermeasures systems, five (5) shipsets LM04 Thru-Hull XBT Launcher and test canisters, one (1) shipset MK 36 MOD 6 Decoy Launching System, five (5) shipsets Link Level COMSEC (LLC) 7M for LINK 22, five (5) shipsets Maintenance Assist Module (MAM) cabinets, five (5) shipsets technical documentation, five (5) shipsets installation support material, special purpose test equipment, system engineering, technical services, on-site vendor assistance, spare parts, systems training, foreign liaison office and staging services necessary to support ship construction and delivery, spare and repair parts, tools and test equipment, support equipment, repair and return support, personnel training E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1 EN12NO24.110</GPH> Enclosure: 1. Transmittal khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 88978 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 12, 2024 / Notices and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistic and program support. The estimated total cost was $860.4 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $324.4 million of this total. On June 15, 2020, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 20–0G of an additional MDE sale of thirty (30) AllUp-Round MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT). The following nonMDE items were also included: MK 54 LWT expendables; MK 54 turnaround kits; MK 54 containers; one (1) MK–695 Torpedo Systems Test Set (TSTS); support equipment including fire control modification platforms and spare parts; torpedo spare parts; training; publications; software; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services and other related elements of logistics and program support. The addition of these items resulted in a net increase in MDE cost of $45 million, resulting in a revised MDE cost of $369.4 million. The total estimated case value increased to $940.4 million. On June 8, 2022, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 22–0G of the MDE replacement of the previously notified two (2) All Up Round MK 54 Mod 0 LWTs with two (2) Exercise MK 54 Mod 0 LWTs. Also included was additional Engineering Technical Assistance for redesign of Radar Signal Processing Group configuration and updates to International Aegis Fire Control Loop design; shipsets of SAASM units and associated spares; COMSEC equipment for use between test sites; and removal of one (1) shipset MK 36 Mod 6 Decoy Launching System. The MDE total value remained $369.4 million; however, the non-MDE estimated value increased from $571 million to $810.6 million. The total estimated case value increased to $1.18 billion. On February 27, 2023, Congress was notified by Congressional certification transmittal number 22–0W of the MDE inclusion of up to an additional sixtytwo (62) SM–2 Block IIIB missiles in tactical and telemetered configurations. Also included were MK 13 canisters; spare parts and associated containers; personal training and training equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The addition of these items resulted in a net increase in MDE value of $260 million, resulting in a revised VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Nov 08, 2024 Jkt 265001 MDE value of $629.4 million. The nonMDE estimated value increased from $810.6 million to $850.6 million. The total estimated case value increased by $300 million to $1.48 billion. This transmittal notifies: 1) the MDE inclusion of an additional one hundredten (110) MK 54 Mod 0 Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT) in the form of conversion kits for the Spanish Navy’s MK 46 LWTs; and 2) the replacement of the previously notified additional up to sixty-two (62) SM–2 Block IIIB missiles with up to sixty-two (62) SM–2 Block IIIC missiles. Also included are MK 54 LWT expendables; MK 54 turnaround kits; MK 54 containers; torpedo spare parts; training; logistics support services; air launch accessories; and unclassified and classified publications. The estimated total value of the new items is $181 million. The value of the new MDE items constitutes $75 million of this total, resulting in a revised MDE value of $704.4 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $106 million to $956.6 million. The total estimated case value will increase by $181 million to $1.661 billion. (iv) Significance: The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in capability over what was previously notified. The proposed amendment will support Spain’s Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability by providing 50 MK 54 Conversion Kits for use with surface ships and 60 Conversion Kits for use on helicopters. (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the U.S. by improving the security of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally, which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Spain in developing and maintaining a strong and ready selfdefense capability. (vi) Sensitivity of Technology: The SM–2 Block IIIC Active Missile maximizes existing SM–6 Block I active and SM–2 semi-active missile technology to deliver a low cost, medium range dual mode active/semiactive missile. Improvements to the Guidance Section, communications plate and steering control section are planned to address obsolescence. The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to additional items reported here. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 19, 2023 [FR Doc. 2024–26155 Filed 11–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees—United States Military Academy Board of Visitors, United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors, and Board of Visitors of the United States Air Force Academy Department of Defense (DoD). Charter renewal of Federal advisory committees. AGENCY: ACTION: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that it is renewing the charters for the United States Military Academy Board of Visitors, the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors, and the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy; hereafter referred to as ‘‘the Military Service Academy Boards of Visitors.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, DoD Advisory Committee Management Officer at james.d.freeman4.civ@mail.mil, 703– 697–1142. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The charters for the Military Service Academy Boards of Visitors are being renewed in accordance with chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as ‘‘the Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’), and 41 Code of Federal Register (CFR) 102–3.50(a). The charters and contact information for the Military Service Academy Boards of Visitors Designated Federal Officers (DFO) can be found at https://www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/ apex/FACAPublicAgencyNavigation. The mission/scope for the Military Service Academy Boards of Visitors along with its membership requirements are described in 10 U.S.C. 7455, 8468, and 9455. Members of the Military Service Academy Boards of Visitors who are not full-time or permanent parttime Federal civilian officers or employees, or active-duty members of the Uniformed Services are appointed as experts or consultants, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109, to serve as special government employee members. Members of the Military Service Academy Boards of Visitors who are full-time or permanent part-time Federal civilian officers or employees, or activeduty members of the Uniformed Services are designated pursuant to 41 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 23-0P]


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)(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-
0P.

    Dated: November 6, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 23-0P

REPORT OF ENHANCEMENT OR UPGRADE OF SENSITIVITY OF TECHNOLOGY OR 
CAPABILITY (SEC. 36(B)(5)(C), AECA)

    (i) Purchaser: Government of Spain
    (ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 18-19
    Date: June 26, 2018
    Implementing Agency: Navy
    (iii) Description: On June 26, 2018, Congress was notified by 
Congressional certification transmittal number 18-19, of the possible 
sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of five 
(5) AEGIS Weapons Systems (AWS) MK7, six (6) shipsets Digital Signal 
Processing, five (5) shipsets AWS Computing Infrastructure MARK 1 MOD 
0, five (5) shipsets Operational Readiness Test Systems (ORTS), five 
(5) shipsets MK 99 MOD 14 Fire Control System, five (5) shipsets MK 41 
Baseline VII Vertical Launching Systems (VLS), two (2) All-Up-Round MK 
54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes, twenty (20) Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) 
Block IIIB missiles and MK 13 canisters with AN/DKT-71 warhead 
compatible telemeter. Also included was one (1) S4 AWS computer 
program, five (5) shipsets Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite 
Communications (SATCOM), five (5) shipsets AN/SRQ-4 radio terminal 
sets, five (5) shipsets ordnance handling equipment, five (5) shipsets 
Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Modules (SAASM), five (5) shipsets 
aviation handling and support equipment, five (5) shipsets AN/SLQ-24E 
Torpedo countermeasures systems, five (5) shipsets LM04 Thru-Hull XBT 
Launcher and test canisters, one (1) shipset MK 36 MOD 6 Decoy 
Launching System, five (5) shipsets Link Level COMSEC (LLC) 7M for LINK 
22, five (5) shipsets Maintenance Assist Module (MAM) cabinets, five 
(5) shipsets technical documentation, five (5) shipsets installation 
support material, special purpose test equipment, system engineering, 
technical services, on-site vendor assistance, spare parts, systems 
training, foreign liaison office and staging services necessary to 
support ship construction and delivery, spare and repair parts, tools 
and test equipment, support equipment, repair and return support, 
personnel training

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and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, 
and other related elements of logistic and program support. The 
estimated total cost was $860.4 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) 
constituted $324.4 million of this total.
    On June 15, 2020, Congress was notified by Congressional 
certification transmittal number 20-0G of an additional MDE sale of 
thirty (30) All-Up-Round MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT). The 
following non-MDE items were also included: MK 54 LWT expendables; MK 
54 turnaround kits; MK 54 containers; one (1) MK-695 Torpedo Systems 
Test Set (TSTS); support equipment including fire control modification 
platforms and spare parts; torpedo spare parts; training; publications; 
software; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and 
logistics support services and other related elements of logistics and 
program support. The addition of these items resulted in a net increase 
in MDE cost of $45 million, resulting in a revised MDE cost of $369.4 
million. The total estimated case value increased to $940.4 million.
    On June 8, 2022, Congress was notified by Congressional 
certification transmittal number 22-0G of the MDE replacement of the 
previously notified two (2) All Up Round MK 54 Mod 0 LWTs with two (2) 
Exercise MK 54 Mod 0 LWTs. Also included was additional Engineering 
Technical Assistance for redesign of Radar Signal Processing Group 
configuration and updates to International Aegis Fire Control Loop 
design; shipsets of SAASM units and associated spares; COMSEC equipment 
for use between test sites; and removal of one (1) shipset MK 36 Mod 6 
Decoy Launching System. The MDE total value remained $369.4 million; 
however, the non-MDE estimated value increased from $571 million to 
$810.6 million. The total estimated case value increased to $1.18 
billion.
    On February 27, 2023, Congress was notified by Congressional 
certification transmittal number 22-0W of the MDE inclusion of up to an 
additional sixty-two (62) SM-2 Block IIIB missiles in tactical and 
telemetered configurations. Also included were MK 13 canisters; spare 
parts and associated containers; personal training and training 
equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and 
contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of 
logistics and program support. The addition of these items resulted in 
a net increase in MDE value of $260 million, resulting in a revised MDE 
value of $629.4 million. The non-MDE estimated value increased from 
$810.6 million to $850.6 million. The total estimated case value 
increased by $300 million to $1.48 billion.
    This transmittal notifies: 1) the MDE inclusion of an additional 
one hundred-ten (110) MK 54 Mod 0 Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT) in the 
form of conversion kits for the Spanish Navy's MK 46 LWTs; and 2) the 
replacement of the previously notified additional up to sixty-two (62) 
SM-2 Block IIIB missiles with up to sixty-two (62) SM-2 Block IIIC 
missiles. Also included are MK 54 LWT expendables; MK 54 turnaround 
kits; MK 54 containers; torpedo spare parts; training; logistics 
support services; air launch accessories; and unclassified and 
classified publications. The estimated total value of the new items is 
$181 million. The value of the new MDE items constitutes $75 million of 
this total, resulting in a revised MDE value of $704.4 million. The 
estimated non-MDE value will increase by $106 million to $956.6 
million. The total estimated case value will increase by $181 million 
to $1.661 billion.
    (iv) Significance: The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase 
in capability over what was previously notified. The proposed amendment 
will support Spain's Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability by 
providing 50 MK 54 Conversion Kits for use with surface ships and 60 
Conversion Kits for use on helicopters.
    (v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign 
policy and national security of the U.S. by improving the security of a 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally, which is an important 
force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. It is 
vital to the U.S. national interest to assist Spain in developing and 
maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
    (vi) Sensitivity of Technology:
    The SM-2 Block IIIC Active Missile maximizes existing SM-6 Block I 
active and SM-2 semi-active missile technology to deliver a low cost, 
medium range dual mode active/semi-active missile. Improvements to the 
Guidance Section, communications plate and steering control section are 
planned to address obsolescence.
    The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original 
notification applies to additional 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: October 19, 2023

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