82 FR 40759 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 165 (August 28, 2017)
| Page Range | 40759-40761 | |
| FR Document | 2017-18191 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 40759-40761] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18191] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17-32] Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense. ACTION: Arms sales notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107 or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217; 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 17-32 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. [[Page 40760]] Dated: August 23, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001-06-P [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN28AU17.023 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C Transmittal No. 17-32 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 Thailand (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * $23.2 million Other................................................... $ 1.7 million --------------- Total................................................. $24.9 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Five (5) RGM-84L Harpoon Block II Surface Launched Missiles One (1) RTM-84L Harpoon Block II Exercise Missile Non-MDE includes: Also included are containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, [[Page 40761]] publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representatives technical assistance, engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (XX-P-AKR) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TH-P-AKP (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: August 9, 2017 *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Government of Thailand--RGM-84L Harpoon Surface Launched Block II Missiles The Government of Thailand has requested the possible sale of up to five (5) RGM-84L Harpoon Block II Surface Launched Missiles and one (1) RTM-84L Harpoon Block II Exercise Missile. Also included are containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representatives technical assistance, engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $24.9 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-Thai strategic relationship and to improve the security of an important partner. The proposed sale will provide enhanced capabilities in effective defense of critical sea lines. Thailand intends to use the missiles on its DW3000 Class Frigate. The proposed sale of the Harpoon Block II missiles and support will increase the Royal Thai Navy's maritime partnership potential. Thailand has purchased Harpoon missiles previously and will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles 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, St. Louis, MO. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to Thailand involving U.S. Government personnel and contractor representatives for technical reviews, support, and oversight for approximately five years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17-32 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 RGM-84L Harpoon Surface Launched Block II missile system, to include publications, documentation, operations, supply, maintenance, and training to be conveyed with this proposed sale have the highest classification level of CONFIDENTIAL. The Harpoon Block II missile is a non-nuclear tactical weapon system currently in service in the U.S. Navy and in 29 other foreign nations. It provides a day, night, and adverse weather, standoff surface-to-surface capability and is an effective Anti-Surface Warfare missile. The RGM-84L incorporates components, software, and technical design information that are considered sensitive. 2. The following components being conveyed by the proposed sale are considered sensitive and are classified CONFIDENTIAL: a. The Radar Seeker b. The GPS/INS System c. Operational Flight Program Software d. Missile operational characteristics and performance data These elements are essential for the Harpoon Block II missile to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide range of operational, tactical and environmental conditions. With respect to GPS, Thailand has been approved for Precision Positioning Service (PPS). 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used 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. 4. A determination has been made that the Government of Thailand 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. Moreover, the benefits to be derived from this sale, as outlined in the Policy Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of Thailand. [FR Doc. 2017-18191 Filed 8-25-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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Support, Facilities infrastructure and The prime contractor is the Sierra markers or designators. The tailkit
hangar construction, Night Vision Nevada Corporation, headquartered in consists of a laser guidance kit, a
Devices (NVDs), Contract Logistics Centennial, Colorado. There are no computer control group (CCG) and a
Services (CLS), Contractor Provided known offset agreements proposed in warhead specific Air Foil Group (AFG),
Familiarization and Training, USG connection with this potential sale. that attach to the nose and tail of MK
Manpower and Services, Field Service Implementation of this proposed sale 81 and MK 82 General Purpose (GP)
Representatives, Training Services (pilot will require the assignment of U.S. bomb bodies to create an LGB. This sale
training, USAF training, early A–29 Government or contractor includes the tailkits to transform
training, flight leader upgrade training, representatives to Nigeria for mobile Nigeria’s existing 500-lb and 250-lb GP
travel and living allowance, training teams and contract logistic bomb bodies into GBU–12s and GBU–
maintenance training, specialized support. 58s respectively. Nigeria is also buying
training, computer-based training, night There will be no adverse impact on additional GBU–58s, 250-lb (MK–81)
vision device training, human rights and U.S. defense readiness as a result of this guided bombs. The overall weapon is
international humanitarian law, and proposed sale. CONFIDENTIAL.
munitions training), Training Transmittal No. 16–55 6. AN/AAQ–22F Brite Star Electro-
Simulators, Air Worthiness Support, Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Multi-Sensor
Forward Operating Base Facilities, Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Targeting System developed by FLIR.
Forward Operating Location Support, Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the The system is a five field-of-view (FOV)
Ferrying, and Non-recurring Arms Export Control Act large format thermal imager, three FOV
Engineering. Additionally, all aircraft Annex color daylight camera with laser
will include weapons software to Item No. vii designator for terminal guidance of
support forward looking infrared LGBs and IR-guided rockets. The system
sensors (FLIRs), ancillary system. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: is classified as UNCLASSIFIED.
(iv) Military Department: Air Force 1. This sale involves the release of
7. This sale is necessary in
(X8–D–SAB) sensitive weapons software technology
furtherance of U.S. foreign policy and
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None information to Nigeria. Software
national security objectives outlined in
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, associated with the following weapons
the Policy Justification. Moreover, the
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None will be included in the aircraft
benefits to be derived from this sale, as
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology operational flight program to support a
outlined in the Policy Justification,
Contained in the Defense Article or future weapons capability.
2. Sensitive and/or classified (up to outweigh the potential damage that
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: could result if the sensitive technology
SECRET) elements of the proposed A–
See Annex attached. were revealed to unauthorized persons.
29 sale to Nigeria includes the hardware
(viii) Date Report Delivered to 8. All defense articles and services
and associated software with: Advanced
Congress: August 2, 2017 listed in this transmittal are authorized
Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS)
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the for release and export to the
laser guided rockets, Guided Bomb Unit
Arms Export Control Act. Government of Nigeria.
(GBU)–12/58 Paveway II laser guided
POLICY JUSTIFICATION tail kits, and Mark (MK)–81/82 general [FR Doc. 2017–18201 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am]
Nigeria—A–29 Super Tucano Aircraft, purpose bombs. BILLING CODE 5001–06–C
3. The Hydra 70 Rocket System is a
Weapons and Associated Support
modernized version of the 2.75 inch (70
The Government of Nigeria requests mm) unguided rocket body with the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
twelve (12) A–29 Super Tucano aircraft MK66 Rocket Motor.
and weapons, including all associated 4. The APKWS is a low cost semi- Office of the Secretary
training, spare parts, aviation and active laser guidance kit developed by
ground support equipment, and hangar, BAE Systems which is added to current [Transmittal No. 17–32]
facilities, and infrastructure required to unguided 70 mm rocket motors and
support the program. The estimated warheads similar to and including the Arms Sales Notification
total case value is $593 million. Hydra 70 rocket. It is a low collateral AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
These aircraft will support Nigerian damage weapon that can effectively Agency, Department of Defense.
military operations against terrorist strike both soft and lightly armored
organization Boko Haram and to counter ACTION: Arms sales notice.
targets. APKWS turns a standard
illicit trafficking in Nigeria and the Gulf unguided 2.75 inch (70 mm) rocket into SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
of Guinea. The Super Tucano is a a precision laser-guided rocket, publishing the unclassified text of an
sustainable platform for classification up to SECRET. arms sales notification.
counterterrorism, counter insurgency, 5. GBU–12/58 Paveway II (PW–II)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
border surveillance, and illicit trade Tailkits: 500-lb (GBU–12) and 250-lb
interdiction operations. The proposed (GBU–58) are laser-guided ballistic Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107 or Kathy
sale will support U.S. foreign policy bombs (LGBs) developed by Raytheon Valadez, (703) 697–9217; DSCA/DSA–
objectives by helping Nigeria to meet and Lockheed Martin. The LGB is a RAN.
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
shared counterterrorism objectives for maneuverable, free-fall weapon that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
the region. This proposed sale will guides to a spot of laser energy reflected 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
strengthen the U.S. security relationship off of the target. The LGB is delivered published to fulfill the requirements of
with Africa’s largest democracy. Nigeria like a normal general purpose (GP) section 155 of Public Law 104–164
will have no difficulty absorbing these warhead and the semi-active guidance dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
aircraft into its armed forces. corrects for many of the normal errors copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
The proposed sale of this equipment inherent in any delivery system. Laser House of Representatives, Transmittal
and support does not alter the basic designation for the weapon can be 17–32 with attached Policy Justification
military balance in the region. provided by a variety of laser target and Sensitivity of Technology.
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publications and technical Implementation of this proposed sale and national security objectives
documentation, personnel training and will require annual trips to Thailand outlined in the Policy Justification.
training equipment, U.S. Government involving U.S. Government personnel Moreover, the benefits to be derived
and contractor representatives technical and contractor representatives for from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
assistance, engineering and logistics technical reviews, support, and Justification, outweigh the potential
support services, and other related oversight for approximately five years. damage that could result if the sensitive
elements of logistics and program There will be no adverse impact on technology were revealed to
support. U.S. defense readiness as a result of this unauthorized persons.
(iv) Military Department: Navy (XX– proposed sale. 5. All defense articles and services
P–AKR) Transmittal No. 17–32 listed in this transmittal are authorized
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TH–P– for release and export to the
AKP Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Government of Thailand.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the [FR Doc. 2017–18191 Filed 8–25–17; 8:45 am]
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None Arms Export Control Act
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Annex
Contained in the Defense Article or
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: Item No. vii
See Attached Annex (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
(viii) Date Report Delivered to 1. The RGM–84L Harpoon Surface
Federal Energy Regulatory
Congress: August 9, 2017 Launched Block II missile system, to
Commission
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the include publications, documentation,
Arms Export Control Act. operations, supply, maintenance, and Combined Notice of Filings
training to be conveyed with this
POLICY JUSTIFICATION proposed sale have the highest Take notice that the Commission has
Government of Thailand—RGM–84L classification level of CONFIDENTIAL. received the following Natural Gas
Harpoon Surface Launched Block II The Harpoon Block II missile is a non- Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:
Missiles nuclear tactical weapon system Filings Instituting Proceedings
currently in service in the U.S. Navy
The Government of Thailand has Docket Number: PR17–57–000.
and in 29 other foreign nations. It
requested the possible sale of up to five Applicants: Houston Pipe Line
provides a day, night, and adverse
(5) RGM–84L Harpoon Block II Surface Company LP.
weather, standoff surface-to-surface
Launched Missiles and one (1) RTM– Description: Tariff filing per
capability and is an effective Anti-
84L Harpoon Block II Exercise Missile. 284.123(b),(e)+(g): Rate Election of
Surface Warfare missile. The RGM–84L
Also included are containers, spare and Houston Pipe Line Company LP
incorporates components, software, and
repair parts, support and test Effective November 1, 2017; Filing
technical design information that are
equipment, publications and technical Type: 1300.
considered sensitive.
documentation, personnel training and Filed Date: 8/16/17.
2. The following components being
training equipment, U.S. Government Accession Number: 201708165058.
conveyed by the proposed sale are
and contractor representatives technical Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 9/6/17.
considered sensitive and are classified
assistance, engineering and logistics 284.123(g) Protests Due: 5 p.m. ET
CONFIDENTIAL:
support services, and other related a. The Radar Seeker 10/16/17.
elements of logistics and program b. The GPS/INS System Docket Numbers: RP10–900–000.
support. The estimated cost is $24.9 c. Operational Flight Program Applicants: Dominion Transmission,
million. Software Inc.
This proposed sale will contribute to d. Missile operational characteristics Description: Report Filing: DETI—
the foreign policy and national security and performance data Informational Fuel Report—2017.
of the United States by helping to These elements are essential for the Filed Date: 6/30/17.
strengthen the U.S.-Thai strategic Harpoon Block II missile to selectively Accession Number: 20170630–5330.
relationship and to improve the security engage hostile targets under a wide Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/23/17.
of an important partner. range of operational, tactical and
The proposed sale will provide environmental conditions. With respect Docket Numbers: RP17–962–000.
enhanced capabilities in effective to GPS, Thailand has been approved for Applicants: Cameron Interstate
defense of critical sea lines. Thailand Precision Positioning Service (PPS). Pipeline, LLC.
intends to use the missiles on its 3. If a technologically advanced Description: Filing Withdrawal:
DW3000 Class Frigate. The proposed adversary were to obtain knowledge of Withdrawal of Tenaska Capacity Release
sale of the Harpoon Block II missiles the specific hardware and software Umbrella Agreement.
and support will increase the Royal elements, the information could be used Filed Date: 8/16/17.
Thai Navy’s maritime partnership to develop countermeasures or Accession Number: 20170816–5113.
potential. Thailand has purchased equivalent systems which might reduce Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/28/17.
Harpoon missiles previously and will weapon system effectiveness or be used The filings are accessible in the
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES
have no difficulty absorbing these in the development of a system with Commission’s eLibrary system by
missiles into its armed forces. similar or advanced capabilities. clicking on the links or querying the
The proposed sale will not alter the 4. A determination has been made docket number.
basic military balance in the region. that the Government of Thailand can Any person desiring to intervene or
The principal contractor will be the provide substantially the same degree of protest in any of the above proceedings
Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO. There protection for the sensitive technology must file in accordance with Rules 211
are no known offset agreements being released as the U.S. Government. and 214 of the Commission’s
proposed in connection with this This proposed sale is necessary to the Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and
potential sale. furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern
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| FR Citation | 82 FR 40759 |
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