82 FR 32790 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 136 (July 18, 2017)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 136 (July 18, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-15006 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 18, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 32790-32793] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-15006] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17-33] Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217 or Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107; DSCA/DSA-RAN. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104- 164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Transmittal 17-33 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: July 13, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [[Page 32791]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN18JY17.001 [[Page 32792]] Transmittal No. 17-33 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: The Government of India (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............... $285.0 million Other................................... $81.2 million ------------------------------- Total................................. $366.2 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): One (1) C-17 Transport Aircraft Four (4) Engines, Turbofan F-117-PW-100 Non-MDE includes: Also included in the proposed sale are one (1) AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System, one (1) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), one (1) AN/APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder, precision navigation equipment, spare and repair parts, maintenance, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, warranty, quality assurance, ferry support, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-SAE) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IN-D-SAC--$4.12B, 29 Jun 2011 (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: 26 JUN 2017 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Government of India--C-17 Transport Aircraft The Government of India has requested the possible sale of one (1) C-17 transport aircraft with four (4) Turbofan F-117-PW-100 engines. The sale would also include one (1) AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System, one (1) AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS), one (1) AN/ APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder, precision navigation equipment, spare and repair parts, maintenance, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, warranty, Quality Assurance, ferry support, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $366.2 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-India relationship and to improve the security of an important partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for economic progress and stability in South Asia. The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future strategic airlift requirements. India lies in a region prone to natural disasters and will use the additional capability for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR). In addition, through this purchase India will be able to provide more rapid strategic combat airlift capabilities for its armed forces. India currently operates C-17 aircraft and will have no difficulty absorbing this aircraft into its armed forces. The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be the Boeing Company, Chicago, IL. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government personnel or contractor representatives to India. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17-33 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 Boeing C-17A Globemaster III military airlift aircraft is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the U.S. Air Force fleet. The C-17 is capable of strategic delivery of up to 170,900 pounds of personnel and/or equipment to main operating bases or forward operating locations. The aircraft is also capable short field landings with a full cargo load. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions as well as transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuation when required. A fully integrated electronic cockpit and advanced cargo delivery system allow a crew of three: Pilot, co-pilot, and loadmaster, to operate the aircraft on any type of mission. 2. The AN/AAR-47 is a small, lightweight, passive, electro-optic, threat warning device used to detect surface-to-air missiles fired at helicopters and low-flying fixed-wing aircraft and automatically provide countermeasures, as well as audio and visual-sector warning messages to the aircrew. The basic system consists of multiple Optical Sensor Converter (OSC) units, a Computer Processor (CP) and a Control Indicator (CI). The set of OSC units, which normally consists of four, is mounted on the aircraft exterior to provide omni-directional protection. The OSC detects the rocket plume of missiles and sends appropriate signals to the CP for processing. The CP analyzes the data from each OSC and automatically deploys the appropriate countermeasures. The CP also contains comprehensive Built-in-Test (BIT) circuitry. The CI displays the incoming direction of the threat, so that the pilot can take appropriate action. Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Software is SECRET. Technical data and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED. 3. The AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS) is an integrated, threat-adaptive, software-programmable dispensing system capable of dispensing chaff, flares, and active radio frequency expendables. The threats countered by the CMDS include radar-directed anti-aircraft artillery (AAA), radar command-guided missiles, radar homing guided missiles, and infrared (IR) guided missiles. The system is internally mounted and may be operated as a stand-alone system or may be integrated with other on-board electronic warfare and avionics systems. The AN/ALE-47 uses threat data received over the aircraft interfaces to assess the threat situation and to determine a response. Expendable decoys tailored to the immediate aircraft and threat environment may be dispensed using one of four operational modes. The hardware, technical data, and documentation to be provide are UNCLASSIFIED. 4. The AN/APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Digital Transponder is an identification system designed for command and control. It enables military and civilian air traffic control interrogation systems to identify aircraft. The hardware, technical data, and documentation to be provided are UNCLASSIFIED. 5. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used [[Page 32793]] to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 6. A determination has been made that the Government of India can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary to the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 7. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of India. [FR Doc. 2017-15006 Filed 7-17-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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restrained; measured and weighed; have Department of Commerce, Room 6616, of the functions of the agency, including
a variety of samples taken, including: 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., whether the information shall have
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data recording instruments attached. For FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (including hours and cost) of the
proposed take numbers by species and Requests for additional information or proposed collection of information; (c)
location and details on sampling copies of the information collection ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
methodologies, see the application. The instrument and instructions should be clarity of the information to be
applicant has requested authorization directed to Melissa Cook, NOAA’s collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
for the unintentional research related National Marine Fisheries Service burden of the collection of information
mortality of up to four animals of each (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science on respondents, including through the
species annually. Center (SFSC), 3209 Frederic Street, use of automated collection techniques
In compliance with the National Pascagoula, MS, 39567, (228) 549–1628, or other forms of information
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 or melissa.cook@noaa.gov, or Ellen technology.
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), an initial Keane, NOAA’s NMFS, Greater Atlantic Comments submitted in response to
determination has been made that the Regional Fisheries Office (GARFO), 55 this notice will be summarized and/or
activity proposed is categorically Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA, included in the request for OMB
excluded from the requirement to 01930, (978) 282–8476, or ellen.keane@ approval of this information collection;
prepare an environmental assessment or noaa.gov. they also will become a matter of public
environmental impact statement. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: record.
Concurrent with the publication of
this notice in the Federal Register, I. Abstract Dated: July 12, 2017.
NMFS is forwarding copies of the NOAA NMFS would like to conduct Sarah Brabson,
application to the Marine Mammal an intercept survey to assess the extent NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
Commission and its Committee of of interactions between recreational [FR Doc. 2017–14964 Filed 7–17–17; 8:45 am]
Scientific Advisors. anglers on piers and other shore-based BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Dated: July 12, 2017. fishing structures, and sea turtles. This
Donna S. Wieting,
survey will also assess the feasibility of
an intercept survey for this purpose in
Director, Office of Protected Resources,
National Marine Fisheries Service.
terms response rates and data collection. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
The survey will be administered on
[FR Doc. 2017–15039 Filed 7–17–17; 8:45 am]
piers and other fixed structures Office of the Secretary
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nationwide, but focused within NOAA
Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region and [Transmittal No. 17–33]
Southeast Region, and will survey
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
approximately 36,000 individual Arms Sales Notification
National Oceanic and Atmospheric recreational fishermen. The respondents
Administration will be verbally asked a series of AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
questions, no longer than 5 minutes, Agency, Department of Defense.
Proposed Information Collection; and the interviewer will record answers. ACTION: Notice.
Comment Request; Recreational II. Method of Collection
Angler Survey of Sea Turtle SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
Interactions The survey will be implemented
through verbal interviews. publishing the unclassified text of an
AGENCY: National Oceanic and arms sales notification.
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), III. Data
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Commerce. OMB Control Number: 0648–XXXX. Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or
ACTION: Notice. Form Number(s): None. Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Individuals or DSA–RAN.
SUMMARY: The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing households. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
effort to reduce paperwork and Estimated Number of Respondents: 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
respondent burden, invites the general 36,000. published to fulfill the requirements of
public and other Federal agencies to Estimated Time per Response: 5 section 155 of Public Law 104–164
take this opportunity to comment on minutes. dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
proposed and/or continuing information Estimated Total Annual Burden copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
collections, as required by the Hours: 3,000. House of Representatives, Transmittal
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Estimated Total Annual Cost to 17–33 with attached Policy Justification
Public: $0 in recordkeeping/recording and Sensitivity of Technology.
DATES: Written comments must be
costs.
submitted on or before September 18, Dated: July 13, 2017.
2017. IV. Request for Comments
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ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
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to develop countermeasures or for release and export to the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
equivalent systems which might reduce Government of India. Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217 or
weapon system effectiveness or be used [FR Doc. 2017–15006 Filed 7–17–17; 8:45 am] Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107; DSCA/
in the development of a system with BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DSA–RAN.
similar or advanced capabilities.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
6. A determination has been made 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
that the Government of India can DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
published to fulfill the requirements of
provide substantially the same degree of Office of the Secretary section 155 of Public Law 104–164
protection for the sensitive technology dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
being released as the U.S. Government. [Transmittal No. 17–12]
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
This proposed sale is necessary to the Arms Sales Notification House of Representatives, Transmittal
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 17–12 with attached Policy Justification
and national security objectives AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation and Sensitivity of Technology.
outlined in the Policy Justification. Agency, Department of Defense.
ACTION: Notice.
Dated: July 13, 2017.
7. All defense articles and services Aaron Siegel,
listed in this transmittal are authorized SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
publishing the unclassified text of an Officer, Department of Defense.
arms sales notification.
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