81 FR 463 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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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. 14-01]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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 14-01 with attached Policy Justification 
and Sensitivity of Technology.

    Dated: December 31, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-01
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: Turkey
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............................     $62 million
Other...................................................     $ 8 million
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  TOTAL.................................................     $70 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: Joint Direct Attack Munition 
(JDAM) tail kits comprised of 400 GBU-31(V)1 for use with Mk84 bombs, 
200 GBU-31(V)3 for use with BLU-109 bombs, 300 GBU-38 for use with Mk82 
bombs, 100 GBU-54 Laser JDAM kits for use with Mk82 bombs, 200 BLU-109 
Hard Target Penetrator Warheads, and 1000 FMU-152A/B fuzes. Non-MDE 
includes containers, support equipment, spare and repair parts, 
integration, test equipment, publications and technical documentation, 
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering and technical support, and other related 
elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (YAF)

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    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case YAD-$23M-24Jan13
    (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: 02 DEC 2015
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Turkey--Joint Directed Attack Munitions (JDAM)

    The Government of Turkey has requested a possible sale of Joint 
Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits comprised of 400 GBU-31(V)1 for 
use with Mk84 bombs, 200 GBU-31(V)3 for use with BLU-109 bombs, 300 
GBU-38 for use with Mk82 bombs, 100 GBU-54 Laser JDAM kits for use with 
Mk82 bombs, 200 BLU-109 Hard Target Penetrator Warheads, and 1000 FMU-
152A/B fuzes. Non-MDE includes containers, support equipment, spare and 
repair parts, integration, test equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other 
related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $70 
million.
    Turkey is a partner of the United States in ensuring peace and 
stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to 
assist our NATO ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready 
self-defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those 
objectives.
    This sale will enhance the Turkish Air Force's ability to defend 
and provides a capability to contribute to future NATO operations. The 
proven reliability and compatibility of like-systems will foster 
increased interoperability between NATO and U.S. forces, and expand 
regional defenses to counter common threats to air, border, and 
shipping assets in the region. Turkey will have no difficulty absorbing 
these additional munitions into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The principal contractor will be the Boeing Company of St. Charles, 
Missouri. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between 
the purchaser and the contractor.
    The number of U.S. government and contractor representatives to 
support this program will be determined during negotiations with the 
Government of Turkey.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
Transmittal No. 14-01
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. The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance kit that 
converts free-fall bombs into precision-guided munitions. By adding a 
new tail section containing Inertial Navigation System (INS)/Global 
Positioning System (GPS) guidance to existing bombs, the cost-effective 
JDAM provides highly accurate weapon delivery in any flyable weather. 
The INS, using updates from the GPS, guides the bomb to the target via 
the use of movable tail fins. With the addition of a laser guidance 
nose kit, the JDAM is capable of engaging moving targets. The JDAM all-
up-round (AUR) is Unclassified; technical data for JDAM is classified 
up to Secret.
    2. The GBU-31(v)1 is a 2000 pound class JDAM consisting of a JDAM 
tail kit, a Mk-84 warhead, and one of three fuze types: FMU-139, FMU-
143, or FMU-152. A DSU-33 sensor can be added to the nose well of the 
weapon to give the GBU-31(v)1 JDAM AUR a height of burst (HOB) fusing 
option.
    3. The GBU-31(v)3 is a 2000 pound class JDAM consisting of a JDAM 
tail kit, a BLU-109 hard target penetrator warhead, and one of three 
fuze types: FMU-139, FMU-143, or FMU-152.
    4. The GBU-38 is a 500 pound class JDAM consisting of a JDAM tail 
kit, a Mk-82 warhead, and one of two fuze types: FMU-139 or FMU-152. A 
DSU-33 sensor can be added to the nose well of the weapon to give the 
GBU-38 JDAM AUR a HOB fusing option.
    5. The GBU-54 is a 500 pound class JDAM consisting of a JDAM tail 
kit, a Mk-82 warhead, and one of two fuze types: FMU-139 or FMU-152. A 
DSU-38/B adds a Precision Laser Guidance Set (PLGS) to the GBU-54 JDAM 
AUR, giving the weapon system optional semi-active laser guidance in 
addition to its current GPS/INS guidance.
    6. 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.
    7. A determination has been made that the recipient country can 
provide 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.
    8. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal 
have been authorized for release and export to the Government of 
Turkey.
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of 1973, as amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. Kodiak, AK, 99615, to conduct research permit is valid through December 1,
1531 et seq.) and the regulations on humpback (Megaptera 2020.
governing the taking, importing, and novaeangliae); killer (Orcinus orca); In compliance with the National
exporting of endangered and threatened gray (Eschrichtius robustus); North Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
species (50 CFR parts 222–226). Pacific Right (Eubaelana japonica); fin U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), a final
The applicant requests a five-year (Balaenoptera physalus); sei (B. determination has been made that the
permit to locate and describe surface- borealis); minke whales (B. activity proposed is categorically
pelagic drift communities of the acutorostrata); blue (B. musculus); and excluded from the requirement to
Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico that sperm whales (Physeter prepare an environmental assessment or
serve as developmental habitat for macrocephalus). Additionally, harbor environmental impact statement.
surface-pelagic juvenile and neonate sea (Phocoena phocoena) and Dall’s As required by the ESA, issuance of
turtles, to quantify threats to pelagic sea porpoises (P. dalli), Pacific white-sided this permit was based on a finding that
turtles, and to gather information on dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens), such permit: (1) Was applied for in good
their life-history, genetics, movements, Northern fur (Callorhinus ursinus) and faith; (2) will not operate to the
behavior, and diet. Researchers would harbor seals (Phoca vitulina), and Steller disadvantage of such endangered
conduct vessel surveys to count and sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) may be species; and (3) is consistent with the
pursue for capture by dip net up to 300 incidentally harassed. purposes and policies set forth in
loggerhead, 200 green, 60 hawksbill, 130 ADDRESSES: The permit and related section 2 of the ESA.
Kemp’s ridley and 10 leatherback sea documents are available for review Dated: December 29, 2015.
turtles annually. An additional 150 upon written request or by appointment
loggerheads and 440 leatherbacks could Julia Harrison,
in the Permits and Conservation Chief, Permits and Conservation Division,
be harassed annually during vessel Division, Office of Protected Resources,
surveys but would not be pursued for Office of Protected Resources, National
NMFS, 1315 East-West Highway, Room Marine Fisheries Service.
capture. Depending on life stage and 13705, Silver Spring, MD 20910; phone [FR Doc. 2015–33183 Filed 1–5–16; 8:45 am]
size, captured sea turtles would have (301) 427–8401; fax (301) 713–0376.
the following procedures performed BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
prior to release: Measure, weigh, oral
Jennifer Skidmore or Courtney Smith,
swab, esophageal lavage, skin and scute
(301) 427–8401.
biopsy, flipper and passive integrated
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
transponder tag, and/or epoxy
attachment of a satellite or VHF November 21, 2014, notice was
published in the Federal Register (79 Office of the Secretary
transmitter. Voided fecal samples also
would be collected opportunistically. FR 69432) that a request for a permit to
conduct research on the above listed [Transmittal No. 14–01]
Dated: December 29, 2015. species had been submitted by the
Julia Harrison, above-named applicant. The requested 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
Chief, Permits and Conservation Division, permit has been issued under the AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense
Office of Protected Resources, National authority of the Marine Mammal
Marine Fisheries Service. Security Cooperation Agency.
Protection Act of 1972, as amended (16
[FR Doc. 2015–33182 Filed 1–5–16; 8:45 am] ACTION: Notice.
U.S.C. 1361 et seq.), the regulations
BILLING CODE 3510–22–P governing the taking and importing of SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
marine mammals (50 CFR part 216), the publishing the unclassified text of a
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE amended (ESA; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), This is published to fulfill the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric and the regulations governing the requirements of section 155 of Public
Administration taking, importing, and exporting of Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
endangered and threatened species (50 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
RIN 0648–XD607 CFR parts 222–226). Sarah A. Ragan or Heather N. Harwell,
The permit authorizes non-lethal take
Marine Mammals; File No. 18824 DSCA/LMO, (703) 604–1546/(703) 607–
using vessels to: Collect identification
5339.
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries photographs; record vocalizations;
The following is a copy of a letter to
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and conduct biopsy sampling; collect prey
the Speaker of the House of
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), parts and sloughed skin; attach suction-
Representatives, Transmittal 14–01 with
Commerce. cup tags; and document behavioral
attached Policy Justification and
ACTION: Notice; issuance of permit.
response to acoustic deterrents.
Sensitivity of Technology.
Research may occur year-round within
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a the Gulf of Alaska. The purpose of this Dated: December 31, 2015.
permit has been issued to Briana research is to improve understanding of Aaron Siegel,
Witteveen, Ph.D., University of Alaska, the foraging behavior, prey use, and Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Fairbanks, Kodiak Seafood and Marine habitat overlap among sympatric whale Officer, Department of Defense.
Science Center, 118 Trident Way, species throughout their habitat. The BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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81 FR 463 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOffice of the Secretary

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