81 FR 11526 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 43 (March 4, 2016)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 43 (March 4, 2016)
| Page Range | 11526-11528 | |
| FR Document | 2016-04706 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 43 (Friday, March 4, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 11526-11528] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04706] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 16-14] 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. 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 16-14 with attached Policy Justification. Dated: February 29, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001-06-P [[Page 11527]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN04MR16.000 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C Transmittal No. 16-14 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: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *................ $ 0 million Other.................................... $200 million ------------------------------ Total.................................. $200 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale of three years of support services by the United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia (USMTM). USMTM is the Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) responsible for identifying, planning, and executing U.S. Security Cooperation training and advisory support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense. (iv) Military Department: U.S. Army (ABT, Basic Case) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SR-B-ABS-A01; $90M; implemented 30 Dec 13 (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: 17 February 2016 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. [[Page 11528]] POLICY JUSTIFICATION Kingdom of Saudi Arabia--Support Services The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale of support services by the United States Military Training Mission to Saudi Arabia (USMTM). USMTM is the Security Cooperation Organization (SCO) responsible for identifying, planning, and executing U.S. Security Cooperation training and advisory support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defense. The estimated cost is $200 million. This proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important partner which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This proposed sale will provide the continuation of Technical Assistance Field Teams (TAFT) and other support for USMTM services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The proposed sale supports the United States' continued commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's security and strengthens U.S.-Saudi Arabia strategic partnership. Sustaining the USMTM supports Saudi Arabia in deterring hostile action and increases U.S.--Saudi Arabia military interoperability. Saudi Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing this support. The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region. It will support Combatant Command initiatives in the region by enabling Saudi Arabia's efforts to combat aggression and terrorism. There is no prime contractor associated with this proposed sale. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will approve the permanent or temporary assignment of up to 202 case-funded U.S. Government or contractor personnel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. Defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. [FR Doc. 2016-04706 Filed 3-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
![11526 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 43 / Friday, March 4, 2016 / Notices
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: The proposed sale of this equipment, 2. If a technologically advanced
See Attached Annex services, and support will not alter the adversary were to obtain knowledge of
(viii) Date Report Delivered to basic military balance in the region. the specific hardware and software
Congress: 10 February 2016 The prime contractor will be elements, the information could be used
Raytheon Missiles Systems of Tucson, to develop countermeasures which
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arizona. There are no known offset might reduce weapon system
Arms Export Control Act. agreements proposed in connection effectiveness or be used in the
POLICY JUSTIFICATION with this potential sale. development of a system with similar or
Implementation of this proposed sale advanced capabilities.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-MK 15 will not require the assignment of any
Phalanx Close-In Weapons System 3. A determination has been made
additional U.S. Government or that the recipient country can provide
(CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 Kits contractor representatives to Saudi substantially the same degree of
Arabia; however, contractor engineering protection for the sensitive technology
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has
and technical services may be required being released as the U.S. Government.
requested a sale for the upgrade and
on an interim basis for installations and This sale is necessary in furtherance of
conversion of five (5) MK 15 Phalanx
integration. the U.S. foreign policy and national
Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block There will be no adverse impact on
0 systems to the Block 1B Baseline 2 security objectives outlined in the
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
configuration. The Block 0 systems are Policy Justification.
proposed sale.
currently installed on four (4) Royal 4. All defense articles and services
Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Patrol Transmittal No. 15–82 listed in this transmittal have been
Chaser Missile (PCG) Ships (U.S. origin) Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of authorized for release and export to
in their Eastern Fleet and one (1) system Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Saudi Arabia.
is located at its Naval Forces School. Arms Export Control Act, as amended [FR Doc. 2016–04823 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am]
Also included are; five (5) local control BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
stations, spare and repair parts, support Annex Item No. vii
and test equipment, personnel training (vii) Sensitivity of Technology
and training equipment, publications, 1. The MK 15 CIWS Phalanx Block 1B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
software, and technical documentation, is a fast reaction detect-through-engage
U.S. Government and contractor combat system that provides terminal Office of the Secretary
engineering, technical and logistics defense against low-flying, high speed,
support services, and other related anti-ship missiles; slow speed general [Transmittal No. 16–14]
elements of program and logistics purpose aircraft, helicopters, and small
support. The total estimated value of surface craft; and rockets, artillery, and 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
MDE is $72.5 million. The overall total mortars. The system is an automatic,
estimated value is $154.9 million. self-contained unit consisting of a AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense
search and track radar, digitalized fire Security Cooperation Agency.
This proposed sale will contribute to
control system, and electro-optical ACTION: Notice.
the foreign policy and national security
thermal imager, and a stabilization
of the United States by helping to The Department of Defense is
system, as well as a 20mm M61A1 gun SUMMARY:
improve the security of a strategic subsystem. CIWS Block 0 provides publishing the unclassified text of a
regional partner, which has been, and terminal defense capability but is no section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
continues to be, an important force for longer in the U.S. Navy inventory This is published to fulfill the
political stability and economic progress decreasing its sustainability. By requirements of section 155 of Public
in the Middle East. This acquisition will comparison, the CIWS Block 1B upgrade Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
enhance regional stability and maritime included in this sale would add surface
security and support strategic objectives FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
mode and enhanced anti-air warfare Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
of the United States. capabilities. DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
The proposed sale will provide Saudi a. There is no Critical Program 5339.
Arabia with self-defense capabilities for Information associated with the MK 15
The following is a copy of a letter to
surface combatants supporting both CIWS Phalanx hardware, technical
the Speaker of the House of
national and multi-national naval documentation, or software. The highest
Representatives, Transmittal 16–14 with
operations. The sale will extend the life classification of the hardware to be
attached Policy Justification.
of existing PCG Class ships. Saudi exported is UNCLASSIFIED. The
Arabia will use the enhanced capability highest classification of the technical Dated: February 29, 2016.
as a deterrent to regional threats and to documentation to be exported is Aaron Siegel,
strengthen its homeland defense. Saudi CONFIDENTIAL. The highest Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Arabia will have no difficulty absorbing classification of software to be exported Officer, Department of Defense.
this equipment into its armed forces. is UNCLASSIFIED. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:22 Mar 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_11569/page/1.svg)
![11528 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 43 / Friday, March 4, 2016 / Notices
POLICY JUSTIFICATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), the
DMDC and VA have concluded an
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Support Office of the Secretary agreement to conduct a computer
Services
[Docket ID: DOD–2016–OS–0018] matching program between the agencies.
The Government of Saudi Arabia has The purpose of this agreement is to
requested a possible sale of support Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of a verify eligibility for DoD/United States
services by the United States Military Computer Matching Program Coast Guard (USCG) members of the
Training Mission to Saudi Arabia Reserve forces who receive VA
AGENCY: Defense Manpower Data disability compensation or pension in
(USMTM). USMTM is the Security Center, DoD. addition to receiving military pay and
Cooperation Organization (SCO) ACTION: Notice of a computer matching allowances when performing reserve
responsible for identifying, planning, program. duty. The parties to this agreement have
and executing U.S. Security Cooperation determined that a computer matching
training and advisory support for the SUMMARY: Subsection (e)(12) of the
program is the most efficient,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5
expeditious, and effective means of
Defense. The estimated cost is $200 U.S.C. 552a), requires agencies to
obtaining and processing the
million. publish advance notice of any proposed
information needed by the VA to
or revised computer matching program
This proposed sale will enhance the identify those individuals who are
by the matching agency for public
foreign policy and national security receiving both VA compensation or
comment. The Defense Manpower Data
objectives of the United States by pension and DoD/USCG payments for
Center (DMDC) of the Department of those periods when they are performing
helping to improve the security of an Defense (DoD), as the matching agency
important partner which has been and reserve duty. By law, the individual
under the Privacy Act is hereby giving must waive his or her entitlement to VA
continues to be an important force for notice to the record subjects of a disability compensation or pension if he
political stability and economic progress computer matching program between or she desires to receive DoD/USCG pay
in the Middle East. the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and allowances for the period of duty
This proposed sale will provide the and DMDC that their records are being performed. This matching agreement
continuation of Technical Assistance matched by computer. The purpose of will result in an accurate reconciliation
Field Teams (TAFT) and other support this match concerns Reserve pay of such payments by permitting the VA
for USMTM services to the Kingdom of reconciliation. to determine which individuals are
Saudi Arabia. The proposed sale DATES: This proposed action will being paid by DoD/USCG for duty
supports the United States’ continued become effective April 4, 2016 and performed and are being paid VA
commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi matching may commence unless disability compensation or pension
Arabia’s security and strengthens U.S.- changes to the matching program are benefit for the same period of time
Saudi Arabia strategic partnership. required due to public comments or by without a waiver on file with the VA. If
Sustaining the USMTM supports Saudi Congressional or by Office of this reconciliation is not done by
Arabia in deterring hostile action and Management and Budget objections. computer matching, but is done
increases U.S.—Saudi Arabia military Any public comment must be received manually, the cost would be prohibitive
before the effective date. and most dual payments would not be
interoperability. Saudi Arabia will have
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, detected.
no difficulty absorbing this support. A copy of the computer matching
identified by docket number and title,
The proposed sale will not alter the by any of the following methods: agreement between VA and DMDC is
basic military balance in the region. It * Federal Rulemaking Portal: http:// available upon request to the public.
will support Combatant Command www.regulations.gov. Follow the Requests should be submitted to Office
initiatives in the region by enabling instructions for submitting comments. of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the
Saudi Arabia’s efforts to combat * Mail: Department of Defense, Office Deputy Chief Management Officer, Attn:
aggression and terrorism. of the Deputy Chief Management Chief, Defense Privacy and Civil
Officer, Directorate of Oversight and Liberties Division 9010 Defense
There is no prime contractor
Compliance, Regulatory and Audit Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–9010
associated with this proposed sale. or to the Department of Veterans Affairs,
There are no known offset agreements in Matters Office, 9010 Defense Pentagon,
Washington, DC 20301–9010. Veterans Benefit Administration, 810
connection with this potential sale. Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
Instructions: All submissions received
Implementation of this proposed sale must include the agency name and 20420.
will approve the permanent or docket number for this Federal Register Set forth below is the notice of the
temporary assignment of up to 202 case- document. The general policy for establishment of a computer matching
funded U.S. Government or contractor comments and other submissions from program required by paragraph 6.c. of
personnel to the Kingdom of Saudi members of the public is to make these the Office of Management and Budget
Arabia. submissions available for public Guidelines on computer matching
viewing on the Internet at http:// published in the Federal Register at 54
There will be no adverse impact on FR 25818 on June 19, 1989.
U.S. Defense readiness as a result of this www.regulations.gov as they are
received without change, including any The matching agreement, as required
proposed sale. by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act,
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
personal identifiers or contact
[FR Doc. 2016–04706 Filed 3–3–16; 8:45 am]
information. and an advance copy of this notice was
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P submitted on February 11, 2016, to the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. House Committee on Government
Mary Fletcher at telephone (703) 571– Reform, the Senate Committee on
0070. Governmental Affairs, and the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant Administrator of the Office of
to subsection (o) of the Privacy Act of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:22 Mar 03, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_11569/page/3.svg)
Document Created: 2018-02-02 15:05:31
Document Modified: 2018-02-02 15:05:31
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice. | |
| Contact | Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell, DSCA/LMO, (703) 604-1546/(703) 607-5339. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 11526 |
2024 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR