81 FR 48401 - 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 142 (July 25, 2016)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 142 (July 25, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-17483 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 142 (Monday, July 25, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 48401-48404] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-17483] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 16-27] 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: Chandelle K. Parker, DSCA/LMO, (703) 697-9027. [[Page 48402]] The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 16-27 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: July 20, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN25JY16.016 Transmittal No. 16-27 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: United Arab Emirates (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................... $740 million Other................................................... $45 million --------------- TOTAL................................................. $785 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) GBU-10 guidance kits Seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs Five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) GBU-12 guidance kits Five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) Mk-82/BLU-111 bombs Five hundred (500) GBU-31V1 guidance kits [[Page 48403]] Five hundred (500) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs Five hundred (500) GBU-31V3 guidance kits Five hundred (500) BLU-109 bombs Fourteen thousand six hundred forty (14,640) FMU-152 fuzes Non-MDE: Also included is munitions support. The estimated value of this possible sale is $785 million. (iv) Military Department: USAF (AAD, A02) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: SAA-$113,853,132-AUG 00, YAB- $156,304,329-AUG 02, YAC-$874,241,603-MAR 08, AAC-$13,467,991-JUN 11, AAD-$11,827,867-JAN 15, AAE-$130,000,000-OCT 15, AAF-$310,000,000-JAN 16 (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: 15 July 2016 * as defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. Policy Justification United Arab Emirates--Munitions, Sustainment, and Support The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) requests approval to procure seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) GBU-10 guidance kits with seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs, five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) GBU-12 guidance kits with five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) Mk-82/BLU-111 bombs, five hundred (500) GBU-31V1 guidance kits with five hundred (500) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs, five hundred (500) GBU-31V3 guidance kits with five hundred (500) BLU-109 bombs, and fourteen thousand six hundred forty (14,640) FMU-152 fuzes. This sale also includes non-MDE munitions items. The total estimated value of MDE is $740 million. The overall total estimated value is $785 million. This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping the UAE remain an active member of the OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE (OIR) coalition working to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). These munitions will sustain the UAE's efforts and support a key partner that remains an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale provides the UAE additional precision guided munitions to meet current and future threats. The UAE continues to provide host-nation support of vital U.S. forces stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base and plays a vital role in supporting U.S. regional interests. The UAE was a valued partner and active participant in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF), OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF), OPERATION UNIFIED PROTECTOR (OUP), and now is a valued partner in OIR coalition operations. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The UAE will have no difficulties absorbing these munitions into its inventory. The munitions will be sourced through procurement and the contractor determined during contract negotiations. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. There are no additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives anticipated to be stationed in the UAE as a result of this potential sale. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 16-27 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The GBU-31 2,000-pound Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a guidance tail kit that converts unguided free-fall bombs into accurate, Global Positioning System (GPS) guided adverse weather ``smart'' munitions. With the addition of a new tail section that contains an inertial navigational system (INS) and a GPS guidance control unit, JDAM improves the accuracy of unguided, general-purpose bombs in an all-weather condition. JDAM can be launched from very low to high altitudes in a dive, toss and loft, or in straight and level flight with an on-axis or off-axis delivery. JDAM enables multiple weapons to be directed against single or multiple targets on a single pass. a. The GBU-31V1 contains the standard 2,000-pound BLU-117 or Mk-84 bomb body. The GBU-31V3 contains the 2,000-pound BLU-109 penetrator bomb body. The highest classification for the JDAM, its components, and technical data is SECRET. b. Weapon accuracy depends on target coordinates and present position as entered into the guidance control unit. After weapon release, movable tail fins guide the weapon to the target coordinates. In addition to the tail kit, other elements in the overall system that are essential for successful employment include: Access to accurate target coordinates, INS/GPS capability, and Operational Test and Evaluation Plan. 2. The GBU-12 is a 500-pound laser-guided ballistic bomb (LGB). 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. Laser designation for the weapon can be provided by a variety of laser target markers or designators. a. The LGB consists of a laser guidance kit, a computer control group (CCG), and a warhead specific Air Foil Group (AFG), that attach to the nose and tail of Mk-82 or BLU-111 bomb bodies. The overall weapon is CONFIDENTIAL. 3. The GBU-10 is a 2,000-pound laser-guided ballistic bomb (LGB). 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 GP warhead and the semi-active guidance corrects for many of the normal errors inherent in any delivery system. Laser designation for the weapon can be provided by a variety of laser target markers or designators. a. The LGB consists of a laser guidance kit, a CCG, and a warhead AFG that attach to the nose and tail of Mk-84 or BLU-117 bomb body. The overall weapon is CONFIDENTIAL. 4. The FMU-152 is a multi-delay, multi-arm fuze and proximity sensor compatible with GP blast, fragmentation, and hardened-target penetrator warheads. The fuze is cockpit selectable in-flight (prior to release) when used with JDAM weapons. The FMU-152 interfaces with the GBU-10, GBU-12, and GBU-31 weapons among others. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. 5. A determination has been made that the UAE can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. 6. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. Moreover, the benefits to be derived from this sale outweigh the potential damage that could result if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons. [[Page 48404]] 7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the UAE. [FR Doc. 2016-17483 Filed 7-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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eight (8) C–11822/AWQ Controllers, Israel has been approved to receive SAASM provides a Space-based Global
Armament System. Also included are eight (8) SH–60F Sea Hawk Helicopters Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) that
spares and repair parts, support and test via the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) provides reliable location and time
equipment, communication equipment, Program under a separate notification. information in all weather at all times
ferry support, publications and That separate notification included only and anywhere on or near the Earth
technical documentation, U.S. the SH–60 airframes, thus this when the signal is unobstructed line of
Government and contractor engineering, transmittal includes all the major site to four or more GPS satellites.
technical and logistics support services, components and customer-unique 3. The AN/ARC–182–electronic
and other related elements of logistical requirements requested to supplement counter-countermeasures (ECCM) Radio
and program support. the EDA grant transfer. is a combined Very High Frequency
(iv) Military Department: Navy Israel has purchased four new frigates (VHF)/Ultra High Frequency (UHF)
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None to secure the Leviathan Natural Gas military communications system
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Field. The SH–60F helicopters will be designed for all types of fixed-wing
Offered, or Agreed To Be Paid: None used onboard these new frigates to aircraft and helicopters. Small and light
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology patrol and protect these gas fields as enough to be especially attractive for
Contained in the Defense Article or well as other areas under threat. installation in the lighter aircraft
Defense Services Proposed To Be Sold: The proposed sale will improve classes, it covers the frequency bands
See Annex attached. Israel’s capability to meet current and from 30 to 88 MHz in FM, 116 to 156
(viii) Date Report Delivered to future threats. The SH–60F Sea-Hawk MHz in AM, 156 to 174 MHz in FM and
Congress: 5 July 2016 Helicopters along with the parts, for the UHF band 225 to 400 MHz in
* as defined in Section 47(6) of the systems, and support enumerated in this both AM and FM modes. Additionally,
Arms Export Control Act. notification will provide the capability a receiver-only facility covering the
POLICY JUSTIFICATION to perform troop/transport deployment, band 108 to 116 MHz is provided for
communications relay, gunfire support, navigation purposes. Channel spacing
Israel—Excess SH–60F Sea-Hawk and search and rescue. Secondary
Helicopter equipment and support: throughout the range is at 25 KHz
missions include vertical intervals.
The Government of Israel has replenishment, combat search and
requested to procure twelve (12) T–700 4. The AN/ARC–174A (V)2 HF Radio
rescue, and humanitarian missions. provides capability to transmit and
GE 401C engines (ten (10) installed and Israel will use the enhanced capability
two (2) spares), eight (8) AN/APN– receive on Upper Sideband (USB),
as a deterrent to regional threats and to Lower Sideband (LSB), and Amplitude
194(V) Radar Altimeters; eight (8) AN/ strengthen its homeland defense. Israel
APN–217A Doppler Radar Navigation Modulation (AM).
will have no difficulty absorbing this 5. A determination has been made
Sets; eight (8) AN/ARN–15l (V)2 Global equipment into its armed forces.
Positioning Systems; eight (8) AN/APX– that Government of Israel can provide
The proposed sale of this equipment substantially the same degree of
100(V) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and support will not alter the basic
Transponder Sets; eight (8) OA–8697 A/ protection for the sensitive technology
military balance in the region. being released as the U.S. Government.
ARD Direction Finding Groups; eight (8) The principal contractors will be
AN/ARN–118(V) NAV Receivers; eight This sale is necessary in furtherance of
Science and Engineering Services, LLC,
(8) AN/ARN–146 On Top Position the U.S. foreign policy and national
Huntsville, Alabama, and General
Indicators; sixteen (16) IP–1544A/ASQ– security objectives outlined in the
Electric (GE) of Lynn, Massachusetts.
200 Horizontal Situation Video Displays Policy Justification.
There are no known offset agreements
(HSVD); eight (8) AN/ARC–174A (V)2 6. All defense articles and services
proposed in connection with this
HF Radios; sixteen (16) AN/ARC182(V) listed in this transmittal have been
potential sale.
UHF/UHF Radios; eight (8) PIN 70600– Implementation of this proposed sale authorized for release and export to
81010–011 Communication System will require the assignment of Israel.
Controllers; eight (8) GAU–16 50 Caliber additional U.S. Government and/or [FR Doc. 2016–17466 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am]
Machine Guns; eight (8) M–60D/M–240 contractor representatives to Israel. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
Machine Guns; eight (8) Internal
Auxiliary Fuel Tanks; sixteen (16) Transmittal No. 16–40
External Auxiliary Fuel Tanks; and Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
eight (8) C–11822/AWQ Controllers, Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Armament System. Also included are Arms Export Control Act Office of the Secretary
spares and repair parts, support and test Annex [Transmittal No. 16–27]
equipment, communication equipment,
ferry support, publications and Item No. vii 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification
technical documentation, U.S. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:
Government and contractor engineering, 1. The U.S. Navy primarily employed AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense
technical and logistics support services, the SH–60F as an aircraft carrier based Security Cooperation Agency.
and other related elements of logistical anti-submarine warfare aircraft and a ACTION: Notice.
and program support. The estimated search and rescue support aircraft
cost is $300 million. during carrier flight operations. Unless SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
This proposed sale will contribute to otherwise noted below, SH–60F publishing the unclassified text of a
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the foreign policy and national security hardware and support equipment, test section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification.
of the United States by helping to equipment and maintenance spares are This is published to fulfill the
improve the security of a strategic UNCLASSIFIED. requirements of section 155 of Public
regional partner, which has been, and 2. Global Positioning System (GPS)/ Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996.
continues to be, an important force for Precise Positioning Service (PPS)/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
political stability and economic progress Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Chandelle K. Parker, DSCA/LMO, (703)
in the Middle East. Module (SAASM). The GPS/PPS/ 697–9027.
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7. All defense articles and services final EA is available in hardcopy at the of state and county environmental
listed in this transmittal have been Mountain View Public Library, located regulations for the failure to be properly
authorized for release and export to the at 585 Franklin Street, Mountain View, closed. Implementation of the No
UAE. California 94041, Phone: (650) 903–6337 Action Alternative would leave the
[FR Doc. 2016–17483 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am] or electronically at http://www.dla.mil/ DFSP Moffett Field facilities in a
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
Portals/104/Documents/Energy/ caretaker status. The No Action
Publications/E_Moffett_FinalEA_ Alternative would not meet the purpose
160713.pdf?ver=2016-07-13-120724- of and need for the Proposed Action.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 920. Potential Environmental Impacts: No
Purpose and Need for Action: The significant effects on environmental
Office of the Secretary purpose of the Proposed Action is to resources would be expected from the
reduce environmental risks associated Proposed Action. Potential insignificant,
Notice of Availability (NOA) for a with the five closed USTs; address two adverse effects on air quality, biological
Finding of No Significant Impact Notices of Violation that DLA Energy, resources, geology, water resources,
(FONSI) for the Environmental received in March 2015 from the State hazardous materials and waste, noise,
Assessment (EA) Addressing the of California Water Resources Control and transportation could be expected.
Closure of Former Defense Fuel Board and County of Santa Clara No effects on cultural resources,
Support Point (DFSP) Moffett Field regarding improper UST maintenance; environmental justice, land use, public
Located in Santa Clara County, and eliminate aging infrastructure no health and safety, socioeconomics,
California longer required to meet the Department recreation, utilities, or visual resources
AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency of Defense mission. DLA Energy would be expected. Details of the
received the Notices of Violation based environmental consequences are
(DLA), DoD.
upon the State of California Water discussed in the EA, which is hereby
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA) for
Resources Control Board and County of incorporated by reference.
a Finding of No Significant Impact Santa Clara’s determination that DLA is
(FONSI) for the Environmental Determination: Based on the analysis
not maintaining the five USTs in of the Proposed Action’s potential
Assessment (EA) addressing the Closure compliance with California and Santa
of Former Defense Fuel Support Point impacts to the human environment from
Clara County codes after the USTs were routine operations, it was concluded
(DFSP) Moffett Field located in Santa emptied and cleaned in 2005. The
Clara County, CA. that the Proposed Action would
Proposed Action is therefore also produce no significant adverse impacts.
SUMMARY: On May 16, 2016, DLA necessary to resolve State of California Human environment was interpreted
published a NOA in the Federal Water Resources Control Board and comprehensively to include the natural
Register announcing the publication of County of Santa Clara assertions that and physical environment and the
the EA addressing the Closure of DFSP DLA is not in compliance with the relationship of people with that
Moffett Field in Santa Clara County, CA California Code of Regulations (CCR), environment. No significant cumulative
(81 FR 30266). The EA was available for Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Article effects were identified. Implementation
a 30-day public comment period that 7, Underground Storage Tank of the Proposed Action will not violate
ended June 15, 2016. The EA was Requirements, and Unified Facilities any Federal, state, or local laws. Based
prepared as required under the National Criterion 3–460–0. DLA Energy is on the results of the analyses performed
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of committed to closure of these tanks, as
during preparation of the EA, Ms. Mary
1969 and complies with DLA Regulation well as implementation of a phased
D. Miller, Director, DLA Installation
1000.22. No comments were received closure agreement (Phase II) with the
Support, concludes that the Closure of
during the public comment period. This Santa Clara Environmental Health
DFSP Moffett Field in Santa Clara
FONSI documents the decision of DLA Department.
Proposed Action and Alternatives: County, CA does not constitute a major
to proceed with the Closure of DFSP Federal action significantly affecting the
Under the Proposed Action, DLA
Moffett Field. DLA has determined that quality of the human environment
proposes to permanently close DFSP
the Proposed Action is not a major within the context of NEPA. Therefore,
Moffett Field. Under this proposal the
Federal action significantly affecting the an environmental impact statement for
fuel facility infrastructure would be
quality of the human environment physically disconnected, abandoned in the Proposed Action is not required.
within the context of NEPA and that no place, dismantled, and/or demolished. Dated: July 20, 2016.
significant impacts on the human NASA would continue to be the Aaron Siegel,
environment are associated with this property owner of the parcel. The Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
decision. Proposed Action involves the closure of Officer, Department of Defense.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the five USTs and associated pipelines, [FR Doc. 2016–17504 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am]
Stacey Christenbury at 703–767–6557 truck fill stands, high-speed aircraft BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
during normal business hours Monday fueling hydrants, and related
through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 infrastructure (e.g., manhole vaults,
p.m. (EST) or by email: NEPA@dla.mil. pumps, pump houses, pump pads, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: hydrants, racks, cathodic protection
Cooperating Agency: National system). Office of the Secretary
Aeronautics and Space Administration. Description of the No Action
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DLA completed an EA to address the Alternative: Under the No Action [Docket ID: DOD–2013–OS–0068]
potential environmental consequences Alternative, DFSP Moffett Field’s former Proposed Collection; Comment
associated with the proposed closure of fuel facilities would remain in their Request
DFSP Moffett Field in Santa Clara current nonclosure status and the State
County, CA. This FONSI incorporates of California Water Resources Control AGENCY: Office of the Assistant to the
the EA by reference and summarizes the Board and County of Santa Clara, would Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs,
results of the analyses in the EA. The continue to consider the site in violation DoD.
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