80 FR 73744 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 227 (November 25, 2015)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 227 (November 25, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-30025 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 227 (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 73744-73747] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30025] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 15-59] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 15-59 with attached Policy Justification. Dated: November 20, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [[Page 73745]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN25NO15.000 Transmittal No. 15-59 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 Italy (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................... $ 18.3 million Other................................................... $ 111.3 million --------------- TOTAL................................................. $ 129.6 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE) included: One hundred and fifty-six (156) AGM-114R2 HELLFIRE II Missiles Eight (8) HELLFIRE II, M36-E8 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs) Thirty (30) GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs One hundred and twenty (120) FMU-152A/B Joint Programmable Fuzes Also included with this request are the following non-MDE items: thirty (30) GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs); five (5) Hellfire M34 Dummy Missiles; thirty (30) GBU-49 Enhanced Laser Guided Bombs; thirty (30) GBU-54 Laser JDAMS; twenty-six (26) BRU-71A Bomb Racks; thirteen (13) M-299 launchers; six (6) MQ-9 weaponization kits and installation; and two (2) AN/AWM-103 test suites. Additionally, this transmittal includes personnel weapons training/equipment; spare parts; support equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related [[Page 73746]] elements of program and logistics support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAV) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case IT-D-SAG-$182M-02 Dec 08 (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: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 03 NOV 2015 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Italy--Weaponization of MQ-9s The Government of Italy requested a possible sale of Major Defense Equipment (MDE) items including one hundred and fifty-six (156) AGM- 114R2 HELLFIRE II Missiles; eight (8) HELLFIRE II, M36-E8 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); and thirty (30) GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs. Non-MDE items requested include thirty (30) GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs); five (5) HELLFIRE M34 Dummy Missiles; thirty (30) GBU-49 Enhanced Laser Guided Bombs; thirty (30) GBU-54 Laser JDAMs; twenty-six (26) Bomb Racks; six (6) MQ-9 weaponization kits and installation; thirteen (13) M-299 launchers; two (2) AN/AWM-103 test suites; personnel weapons training/equipment; spare parts; support equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; and other related elements of program and logistics support. The estimated MDE value is $18 million. The estimated total value is $129.6 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the capability of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally that has been an integral member of every recent NATO and U.S.-led operation. It is in the U.S. strategic interest to support Italy's security contributions as a capable and interoperable ally. Italy is a major political and economic power in NATO and a key democratic partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability around the world. Italy requests to arm its MQ-9 Reapers for three primary reasons: 1) to support and enhance burden sharing in NATO and coalition operations; 2) to increase operational flexibility; and 3) to increase the survivability of Italian deployed forces. Italy currently operates the MQ-9 system and will have no difficulty incorporating this added capability into its Air Force. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be the General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, Inc. of San Diego, California. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Italy. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. All defense articles/services have been approved for release by our foreign disclosure office. Transmittal No. 15-59 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. Armed MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System Upgrade: Italy currently owns and operates an unarmed version of the MQ-9 system and has formally requested an armed capability. No new Critical Program Information or Technology is involved in the weaponization process. The equipment proposed in this weaponization process for the Italian MQ-9 includes:BRU-7A Bomb Racks, M-299 launchers, MQ-9 weaponization kits to include pylons, AN/AWM-103 test suites, and associated operational flight programming (OFP). 2. AGM-114R2 HELLFIRE II Semi-Active Laser Missile: The AGM-114R2 HELLFIRE II is a rail-launched guided missile. The guidance system employs a Semi-Active Laser (SAL) seeker and an analogue autopilot. SAL missiles home on the laser energy reflected off a target that has been illuminated by a laser designator. The laser can be on either the launch platform or another platform that can be separated by several kilometers. The AGM-114R2 has a multi-purpose selectable warhead and inertial measurement unit (IMU)-Aided Trajectories. The highest level of classified information to be disclosed regarding the AGM-114R2 HELLFIRE II missile is SECRET, based upon the software. The highest level of classified information that could be disclosed by a proposed sale or by testing of the end item is SECRET; the highest level that must be disclosed for production, maintenance, or training is CONFIDENTIAL. Vulnerability data, countermeasures, vulnerability/ susceptibility analyses, and threat definitions are classified up to SECRET. 3. The HELLFIRE II Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) consists of a functional guidance section coupled to an inert missile bus. The CATM is used for flight training and cannot be launched. The missile has an operational semi-active laser seeker that can search for and lock-on to laser-designated targets. The CATM functions like a tactical missile (without launch capability) during captive carry on the aircraft, making it suitable for training the aircrew in simulated HELLFIRE missile target acquisition and lock. 4. GBU-12 (500 lb): The GBU-12 is a general purpose bomb fitted with the MXU-650 airfoil and the MAU-169 L/B Computer Control Group (CCG) to convert them to Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs). The LGB is a maneuverable, free-fall weapon that guides to a spot of laser energy reflected off of the target. The LGB is delivered like a normal general purpose (GP) warhead and the semi-active guidance corrects for many of the normal errors inherent in any delivery system. The hardware is Unclassified. Information revealing the probability of destroying common/ unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, and data on the radar/infra-red frequency is classified CONFIDENTIAL. 5. GBU-38 (500 lb) JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition): The GBU-38 is a general purpose bomb with an FMU-152A/B fuse and a KMU-572 B/B guidance tail kit that converts unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, all weather, GPS guided ``smart'' munitions. Information revealing target designation tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing the probability of destroying common/ unspecified targets is classified CONFIDENTIAL. 6. GBU-49 (500 lb): The GBU-49 is a 500 lb (MK-82 or BLU-111) Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode GPS/laser guided bomb with an airfoil group and the MAU-169L/B CCG. The laser sensor enhances standard GPS guidance by allowing rapid prosecution of moving targets or fixed targets with large initial target location errors (TLE). Information revealing target designation tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the [[Page 73747]] electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing the probability of destroying common/ unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, and data on the radar/infra-red frequency is classified CONFIDENTIAL. 7. GBU-54 (500 lb): This is the dual-mode laser JDAM variant of the GBU-38 JDAM. The nose fuze is replaced with the DSU-38, which gives the weapon both GPS and laser guidance capability. The laser sensor enhances standard JDAM's reactive target capability by allowing rapid prosecution of fixed targets with large initial target location errors (TLE). The addition of the laser sensor combined with additional cabling and mounting hardware turns a standard JDAM into a Laser JDAM. Information revealing target designation tactics and associated aircraft maneuvers, the probability of destroying specific/peculiar targets, vulnerabilities regarding countermeasures and the electromagnetic environment is classified SECRET. Information revealing the probability of destroying common/ unspecified targets, the number of simultaneous lasers the laser seeker head can discriminate, and data on the radar/infra-red frequency is classified CONFIDENTIAL. 8. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 9. A determination has been made that the recipient country 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. 10. Release of this technology has been approved via appropriate technology transfer and foreign disclosure processes. [FR Doc. 2015-30025 Filed 11-24-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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Long Supply. These 50 tanks from Long with their associated equipment, that DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Supply will be enhanced and were not enumerated as Major Defense
refurbished to the M1Al SA Equipment in the original notification. Office of the Secretary
configuration. The proposed sale also Their inclusion represents an increase
includes 50 AGT 1500 engines (variant in capability over what was previously [Transmittal No. 15–59]
of the SLE and TIGER), electronic notified. This equipment provides the
communication support systems Kingdom of Morocco Army the ability to 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
consisting of an additional 22 each modernize its tank fleet, enhancing its
Export Single Channel Ground and ability to meet current and future AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), 22 threats. These tanks will contribute to Agency, Department of Defense.
each M2 Chrysler Mount Machine Guns, Morocco’s goal of updating its military
capability while further enhancing ACTION: Notice.
44 each 7.62MM M240 Machine Guns,
and Ammunition consisting of 820 interoperability with the U.S. and other
M865 SABOT Rounds, 2,640 M831Al allies. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
Rounds, 133,200 .50 caliber Rounds, (v) Justification: This proposed sale publishing the unclassified text of a
366,400 7.62MM Rounds and other will contribute to the foreign policy and section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
various types of ammunition to support national security of the United States by This is published to fulfill the
the M1A1 Tanks. This report also helping to improve the security of a requirements of section 155 of Public
includes Support Equipment, major Non-NATO ally that continues to Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
be an important force for political
Government-Furnished Equipment, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
stability and economic progress in
Repair Parts, Communication Support Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
Africa. This package of M1A1 tank
Equipment, Tool and Test Equipment, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
enhancements will contribute to the
Training, U.S. Government Technical 5339.
modernization of Morocco’s tank fleet,
Support and Logistical Support,
enhancing its ability to meet current and The following is a copy of a letter to
Contractor Technical Support. These future threats. These tanks will
additions will result in an increase in the Speaker of the House of
contribute to Morocco’s goal of updating Representatives, Transmittal 15–59 with
MDE of $117.5 million, for a total its military capability while further
estimated MDE value of $221.9 million, attached Policy Justification.
enhancing interoperability with the U.S.
and the total overall value will remain and other allies. Dated: November 20, 2015.
$1.015 billion. (vi) Date Report Delivered to Aaron Siegel,
(iv) Significance: This notification is Congress: 03 NOV 2015 Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
being provided for the additional 50 [FR Doc. 2015–30052 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am] Officer, Department of Defense.
M1A1 Abrams tanks from Long Supply, BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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electromagnetic environment is DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY If you sent comments on this Project
classified SECRET. to the Commission under Docket No.
Federal Energy Regulatory PF15–12–000, prior to the opening of
Information revealing the probability
Commission the CP docket on October 22, 2015, you
of destroying common/unspecified
[Docket No. CP16–9–000] do not need to refile your comments
targets, the number of simultaneous
under Docket No. CP16–9–000. We have
lasers the laser seeker head can
Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, received your comments and will use
discriminate, and data on the radar/ the information in the preparation of the
Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC;
infra-red frequency is classified EA.
Supplemental Notice of Intent To
CONFIDENTIAL. If you are a landowner receiving this
Prepare an Environmental Assessment
7. GBU–54 (500 lb): This is the dual- for and Requesting Comments on the notice, a pipeline company
mode laser JDAM variant of the GBU– Proposed Atlantic Bridge Project representative may contact you about
38 JDAM. The nose fuze is replaced the acquisition of an easement to
The staff of the Federal Energy construct, operate, and maintain the
with the DSU–38, which gives the
Regulatory Commission (FERC or planned facilities. The company would
weapon both GPS and laser guidance
Commission) is preparing an seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable
capability. The laser sensor enhances environmental assessment (EA) that will
standard JDAM’s reactive target agreement. However, if the Commission
discuss the environmental impacts of approves the Project, that approval
capability by allowing rapid prosecution the Atlantic Bridge Project (Project), conveys with it the right of eminent
of fixed targets with large initial target which would involve construction and domain. Therefore, if easement
location errors (TLE). The addition of operation of facilities by Algonquin Gas negotiations fail to produce an
the laser sensor combined with Transmission, LLC (Algonquin) and agreement and the Project is approved,
additional cabling and mounting Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, LLC the pipeline company could initiate
hardware turns a standard JDAM into a (Maritimes), collectively referred to as condemnation proceedings where
Laser JDAM. the Applicants, in New York, compensation would be determined in
Information revealing target Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The accordance with state law.
designation tactics and associated Commission will use this EA in its A fact sheet prepared by the FERC
aircraft maneuvers, the probability of decision-making process to determine entitled ‘‘An Interstate Natural Gas
destroying specific/peculiar targets, whether the Project is in the public Facility On My Land? What Do I Need
vulnerabilities regarding convenience and necessity. To Know?’’ is available for viewing on
A Notice of Intent (NOI) for this the FERC Web site (www.ferc.gov). This
countermeasures and the
Project was issued by the FERC on April fact sheet addresses a number of
electromagnetic environment is
27, 2015. Since that time, some typically-asked questions, including the
classified SECRET. additional stakeholders not previously use of eminent domain and how to
Information revealing the probability identified have been added to the participate in the Commission’s
of destroying common/unspecified environmental mailing list. In addition, proceedings.
targets, the number of simultaneous the Applicants are proposing to use
Public Participation
lasers the laser seeker head can additional available horsepower at a
discriminate, and data on the radar/ compressor station in New York that For your convenience, there are three
infra-red frequency is classified was not previously included during the methods you can use to submit your
CONFIDENTIAL. pre-filing process. As a result, this comments to the Commission. The
notice announces a supplemental commission will provide equal
8. If a technologically advanced consideration to all comments received.
scoping period to gather input from the
adversary were to obtain knowledge of In all instances, please reference the
public and agencies on the Project.
the specific hardware and software You can make a difference by Project docket number (CP16–9) with
elements, the information could be used providing us 1 with your specific your submission. The Commission
to develop countermeasures which comments or concerns about the Project. encourages electronic filing of
might reduce weapon system Your comments should focus on the comments and has expert staff available
effectiveness or be used in the potential environmental effects, to assist you at (202) 502–8258 or
development of a system with similar or reasonable alternatives, and measures to efiling@ferc.gov. Please carefully follow
advanced capabilities. avoid or lessen environmental impacts. these instruction so that your comments
9. A determination has been made Your input will help the Commission are properly recorded.
staff determine what issues need to be (1) You can file your comments
that the recipient country can provide
evaluated in the EA. To ensure that your electronically using the eComment
substantially the same degree of
comments are timely and properly feature on the Commission’s Web site
protection for the sensitive technology (www.ferc.gov) under the link to
being released as the U.S. Government. recorded, please send your comments so
that the Commission receives them in Documents and Filings. This is an easy
This sale is necessary in furtherance of method for submitting brief, text-only
the U.S. foreign policy and national Washington, DC on or before December
21, 2015; however, this will not be the comments on a project;
security objectives outlined in the (2) You can file your comments
last public input opportunity for the
Policy Justification. electronically using the eFiling feature
Project. Please refer to the Review
10. Release of this technology has Process flow chart in Appendix 1.2 on the Commission’s Web site
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disclosure processes. environmental staff of the Commission’s Office of
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