81 FR 11197 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

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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.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 16-12]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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ACTION: Notice.

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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 16-
12 with attached Policy Justification.

    Dated: February 26, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 16-12
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 Iraq
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $350 million
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  Total.................................  $350 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase:
    Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    The Iraq Air Force is requesting a five-year sustainment package 
for its KA-350 fleet that includes contract logistics, training, and 
contract engineering services. Also included in this possible sale are 
operational and intermediate depot level maintenance, spare parts, 
component repair, publication updates, maintenance training, and 
logistics.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QBQ)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Case: IQ-D-QAX-$169M-13 
September 2011, IQ-D-QBK-$750K-19 November 2009
    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 23 February 2016
    * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

Policy Justification

Government of Iraq-KA-350 Sustainment, Logistics, and Spares Support

    The Government of Iraq is requesting a five-year sustainment 
package for its KA-350 fleet that includes; operational and 
intermediate depot level maintenance, spare parts, component repair, 
publication updates, maintenance training, and logistics. There is no 
Major Defense Equipment associated with this case. The overall total 
estimated value is $350 million.
    The Iraq Air Force (IqAF) operates five (5) King Air 350 ISR 
(intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and one (1) King Air 
350 aircraft. The KA-350 aircraft are Iraq's only ISR-dedicated 
airborne platforms and are used to support Iraqi military operations 
against Al-Qaeda affiliates and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant 
(ISIL) forces. The purchase of a sustainment package will allow the 
IqAF to continue to operate its fleet of six (6) KA-350 aircraft beyond 
September 2016 (end of the existing Contract Logistics Support (CLS) 
effort). Iraq will have no difficulty absorbing this support.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security goals of the United States by helping to improve a 
critical capability of the Iraq Security Forces in defeating ISIL.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Beechcraft Defense Company, Wichita, 
KS. 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 Iraq.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
    All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have 
been authorized for release and export to the Government of Iraq.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION Transmittal No. 15–62 contains a mission planning workstation
Government of Japan-RQ–4 Block 30 (I) Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of and a C2 workstation. The primary
Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the difference between the LRE and MCE is
Arms Export Control Act, as amended the lack of any wide-band data links or
The Government of Japan has image processing capability within the
requested a possible sale of: Annex LRE and navigation equipment at the
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Item No. vii LRE to provide the precision required
Three (3) RQ–4 Block 30 (I) Global (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: for ground operations, take-off, and
Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft with 1. The RQ–4 Block 30 Global Hawk landing. The LRE, technical data, and
Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS) hardware and software are documentation are UNCLASSIFIED. The
UNCLASSIFIED. The highest level of EISS includes infrared/electro-optical,
Eight (8) Kearfott Inertial Navigation synthetic aperture radar imagery,
System/Global Positioning System (INS/ classified information required for
operation may be SECRET depending on ground moving target indicator and
GPS) units (2 per aircraft with 2 spares) space to accommodate optional SIGINT,
Eight (8) LN–251 INS/GPS units (2 per the classification of the imagery or
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) utilized on Maritime, datalink, and automatic
aircraft with 2 spares) identification system capabilities. The
a specific operation. The RQ–4 is
Also included with this request are optimized for long range and prolonged ground control element includes a
operational-level sensor and aircraft test flight endurance. It is used for military mission control function and a launch
equipment, ground support equipment, intelligence, surveillance, and and recovery capability.
operational flight test support, reconnaissance. Aircraft system, sensor, c. The RQ–4 employs a quad-
communications equipment, spare and and navigational status are provided redundant Inertial Navigation System/
repair parts, personnel training, continuously to the ground operators Global Positioning System (INS/GPS)
publications and technical data, U.S. through a health and status downlink configuration. The system utilizes two
Government and contractor technical for mission monitoring. Navigation is different INS/GPS systems for greater
and logistics support services, and other via inertial navigation with integrated redundancy. The system consists of two
related elements of logistics support. global positioning system (GPS) LN–251 units and two Kearfott KN–
The estimated value of MDE is $.689 updates. The vehicle is capable of 4074E INS/GPS Units. The LN–251 is a
billion. The total estimated value is $1.2 operating from a standard paved fully integrated, non-dithered
billion. runway. Real time missions are flown navigation system with an embedded
This proposed sale will contribute to under the control of a pilot in a Ground Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing
the foreign policy and national security Control Element (GCE). It is designed to Module (SAASM), P(Y) code or
of the United States. Japan is one of the carry a non-weapons internal payload of Standard Positioning Service (SPS) GPS.
major political and economic powers in 3,000 lbs consisting primarily of sensors It utilizes a Fiber-Optic Gyro (FOG) and
East Asia and the Western Pacific and and avionics. The following payloads includes three independent navigation
a key partner of the United States in are integrated into the RQ–4: Enhanced solutions: blended INS/GPS, INS-only,
ensuring regional peace and stability. Imagery Sensor Suite that includes and GPS-only. The Kearfott KN–4074E
This transaction is consistent with U.S. multi-use infrared, electro-optical, features a Monolithic Ring Laser Gyro
foreign policy and national security ground moving target indicator, and (MRLG) and accelerometer. The inertial
objectives and the 1960 Treaty of synthetic aperture radar and a space to sensors are tightly coupled with an
Mutual Cooperation and Security. accommodate other sensors such as embedded SAASM P(Y) code GPS. Both
The proposed sale of the RQ–4 will SIGINT. The RQ–4 will include the systems employ cryptographic
significantly enhance Japan’s GCE, which consists of the following technology that can be classified up to
intelligence, surveillance, and components: SECRET.
reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and a. The Mission Control Element 2. If a technology advanced adversary
help ensure that Japan is able to (MCE) is the RQ–4 Global Hawk ground were to obtain knowledge of the specific
continue to monitor and deter regional control station for mission planning, hardware and software elements, the
threats. The Japan Air Self Defense communication management, aircraft information could be used to develop
Force (JASDF) will have no difficulty and mission control, and image countermeasures that might reduce
absorbing these systems into its armed processing and dissemination. It can be weapon system effectiveness or be used
forces. either fixed or mobile. In addition to the in the development of a system with
shelter housing the operator similar or advanced capabilities.
The proposed sale of this equipment 3. All defense articles and services
and support will not alter the basic workstations, the MCE includes an
optional 6.25 meter Ku-Band antenna listed in this transmittal have been
military balance in the region. authorized for release and export to the
assembly, a Tactical Modular
The principal contractor will be Government of Japan.
Interoperable Surface Terminal, a 12-ton
Northrop Grumman Corporation in
Environmental Control Unit (heating [FR Doc. 2016–04684 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am]
Rancho Bernardo, California. There are
and air conditioning), and two 100 BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
no known offset agreements in
kilowatt electrical generators. The MCE,
connection with this potential sale.
technical data, and documentation are
Implementation of this proposed sale UNCLASSIFIED. The MCE may operate DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
will require the assignment of contractor
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at the classified level depending on the
representatives to Japan to perform classification of the data feeds. Office of the Secretary
contractor logistics support and to b. The Launch and Recovery Element
support establishment of required (LRE) is a subset of the MCE and can be [Transmittal No. 16–12]
security infrastructure. either fixed or mobile. It provides 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
There will be no adverse impact on identical functionality for mission
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this planning and air vehicle command and AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense
proposed sale. control (C2). The launch element Security Cooperation Agency.

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Transmittal No. 16–12 aircraft beyond September 2016 (end of aesthetics, infrastructure, lake water
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of the existing Contract Logistics Support quality, terrestrial and aquatic fish and
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the (CLS) effort). Iraq will have no difficulty wildlife habitats, federally-listed
Arms Export Control Act, as amended absorbing this support. threatened and endangered species, and
The proposed sale will contribute to cumulative impacts associated with
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government the foreign policy and national security past, current, and reasonably foreseeable
of Iraq goals of the United States by helping to future actions at Beaver Lake.
(ii) Total Estimated Value: improve a critical capability of the Iraq Following the public scoping period
Major Defense Equipment * $ 0 million Security Forces in defeating ISIL. and after consideration of all comments
Other ................................... $350 million The proposed sale of this equipment received during scoping, USACE will
and support will not alter the basic prepare a Draft EA. The Draft EA will
Total ................................. $350 million be made available for public review and
military balance in the region.
(iii) Description and Quantity or The prime contractor will be comment. Based on the EA analysis,
Quantities of Articles or Services under Beechcraft Defense Company, Wichita, USACE will either issue a Finding of No
Consideration for Purchase: KS. There are no known offset Significant Impact or announce its
Non-Major Defense Equipment (MDE): agreements proposed in connection intent to prepare an environmental
The Iraq Air Force is requesting a five- with this potential sale. impact statement (EIS). If USACE
year sustainment package for its KA– Implementation of this proposed sale determines that an EIS is needed, either
350 fleet that includes contract logistics, will not require the assignment of any during preparation of the EA or after
training, and contract engineering additional U.S. Government or completing the EA, USACE will issue in
services. Also included in this possible contractor representatives to Iraq. the Federal Register a Notice of Intent
sale are operational and intermediate There will be no adverse impact on (NOI) to prepare an EIS. In that case, the
depot level maintenance, spare parts, U.S. defense readiness as a result of this current scoping process would serve as
component repair, publication updates, proposed sale. the scoping process that normally
maintenance training, and logistics. All defense articles and services listed would follow an NOI to prepare an EIS.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force in this transmittal have been authorized USACE would not solicit additional
(X7–D–QBQ) for release and export to the scoping comments but would consider
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS Government of Iraq. any comments on the scope of the EA
Case: IQ–D–QAX–$169M–13 September [FR Doc. 2016–04642 Filed 3–2–16; 8:45 am]
received during this scoping process in
2011, IQ–D–QBK–$750K–19 November preparing the EIS.
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2009 ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, to Mr. Craig Hilburn, Chief of
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Environmental Branch, U.S. Army
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Corps of Engineers, Planning and
Contained in the Defense Article or Department of the Army, Corps of Environmental Division, Environmental
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: Engineers Branch, Little Rock District, P.O. Box
None 867, Little Rock, AR 72203–0867.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Intent To Prepare a Draft Beaver Lake Comments will be accepted through
Congress: 23 February 2016 Master Plan and Shoreline April 5, 2016.
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Management Plan and Environmental FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Arms Export Control Act. Assessment To Investigate Potential questions or comments regarding the
Significant Impacts, Either Positive or Draft Beaver Lake Master Plan and
Policy Justification Negative, to Beaver Lake’s Authorized Shoreline Management Plan EA, please
Government of Iraq-KA–350 Purposes of Flood Risk Management, contact Mr. Craig Hilburn, (501) 324–
Sustainment, Logistics, and Spares Hydropower, Water Supply, 5735 or email: David.C.Hilburn@
Support Recreation, and Fish and Wildlife usace.army.mil.
The Government of Iraq is requesting AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
a five-year sustainment package for its Army Corps of Engineers, DOD. 1. Beaver Lake: Beaver Lake is a
KA–350 fleet that includes; operational ACTION: Notice of intent. multiple purpose water resource
and intermediate depot level development project primarily for flood
maintenance, spare parts, component SUMMARY: The Draft Environmental risk management, municipal and
repair, publication updates, Assessment (EA) is being prepared industrial water supply, and
maintenance training, and logistics. pursuant to the National Environmental hydropower generation. Additional
There is no Major Defense Equipment Policy Act (NEPA), Council on purposes include water recreation, and
associated with this case. The overall Environmental Quality (CEQ) fish and wildlife management, to the
total estimated value is $350 million. regulations (40 CFR, 1500–1517), and extent that those additional purposes do
The Iraq Air Force (IqAF) operates the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers not adversely affect flood risk
five (5) King Air 350 ISR (intelligence, (USACE) implementing regulation, management, power generation, or other
surveillance, and reconnaissance) and Policy and Procedures for Implementing authorized purposes of the project
one (1) King Air 350 aircraft. The KA– NEPA, Engineer Regulation (ER) 200–2– (Flood Control Act of 1944 as amended
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350 aircraft are Iraq’s only ISR- 2 (1988). The study is being conducted in 1946, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1965 and
dedicated airborne platforms and are in accordance with the requirements of 1968 and the Water Resources Act of
used to support Iraqi military operations 36 CFR 327.30, dated July 27, 1990 and 1992). Beaver Lake is a major
against Al-Qaeda affiliates and Islamic ER 1130–2–406, dated October 31, 1990. component of a comprehensive plan for
State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) The EA will evaluate potential impacts water resource development in the
forces. The purchase of a sustainment (beneficial and adverse) to White River Basin of Missouri and
package will allow the IqAF to continue socioeconomic conditions, cultural and Arkansas. Additional beneficial uses
to operate its fleet of six (6) KA–350 ecological resources, recreation, include increased power output of

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FR Citation		81 FR 11197

81 FR 11197 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOffice of the Secretary

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