82 FR 45005 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 186 (September 27, 2017)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 186 (September 27, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-20700 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 45005-45008] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20700] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 16-35] 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, [email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217, [email protected]; 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 16-35 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: September 22, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [[Page 45006]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27SE17.001 [[Page 45007]] Transmittal No. 16-35 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 Kingdom of Bahrain (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............... $21 million Other................................... $ 6 million ------------------------------- Total................................. $27 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): One-hundred and seven (107) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM- 71-4B-RF) Seventy-seven (77) TOW 2B Aero, RF Missiles (BGM-71F-Series) Thirty-seven (37) TOW Bunker Buster (BB), RF Missiles (BGM-71-Fl-RF) Non-MDE: This request also includes the following Non-MDE: Government Technical Support/Logistical Support, Contractor Technical Support, and other associated equipment and services. (iv) Military Department: Army (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (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: September 8, 2017 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Bahrain--TOW 2ARF Missile (BGM-71-4B-RF), TOW 2B RF Missiles (BGM-71F- Series), TOW BB RF Missiles (BGM-71-F1 RF) The Government of Bahrain has requested: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): One-hundred and seven (107) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM- 71-4B-RF) Seventy-seven (77) TOW 2B Aero, RF Missiles (BGM-71F-Series) Thirty-seven (37) TOW Bunker Buster (BB), RF Missiles (BGM-71-Fl-RF) Non-MDE: The request also includes the following Non-MDE: Government Technical Support/Logistical Support, Contractor Technical Support, and other associated equipment and services. The estimated value of MDE is $21 million. The total overall estimated value is $27 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally, which has been and continues to be an important security partner in the region. The proposed sale of TOW 2A, TOW 2B, TOW BB missiles, and technical support will advance Bahrain's efforts to develop an integrated ground defense capability. Bahrain will use the capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. This sale will also improve interoperability with United States and regional allies. Bahrain will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Bahrain for multiple periods for equipment de-processing/fielding, system checkout and new equipment training. There will be no more than two contractor personnel in Bahrain at any one time and all efforts will take less than two weeks in total. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 16-35 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 Radio Frequency (RF) TOW 2A Missile (BGM-71E-4B-RF) is a direct-attack missile designed to defeat armored vehicles, reinforced urban structures, field fortifications and other such targets. TOW missiles are fired from a variety of TOW launchers used by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The TOW 2A RF missile can be launched from the same launcher platforms as the existing wire-guided TOW 2A missile without modification to the launcher. The TOW 2A missile (both wire & RF) contains two tracker beacons for the launcher to track and guide the missile in flight. Guidance commands from the launcher are provided to the missile by a RF link contained within the missile case. The hardware, software, and technical publications to be provided with the sale are UNCLASSIFIED. The highest level of classified information authorized for released through the sale of the TOW 2A is SECRET. 2. The RF TOW 2B Aero Missile (BGM-71 F-3-RF) is a fly-over- shootdown missile designed to defeat armored vehicles. TOW missiles are fired from a variety of TOW Launchers in the inventories of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The TOW 2B Aero RF missile can be launched from the same launcher platforms as wire-guided TOW 2B and TOW 2B Aero missiles without modification to the launcher. The TOW 2B missile (both wire- guided & RF) contains two tracker beacons for the launcher to track and guide the missile in flight. Guidance commands from the launcher are provided to the missile by an RF link contained within the missile case. The hardware and technical publications to be provided with the sale are UNCLASSIFIED. Software algorithms for the system are classified SECRET. The highest level of classified information released through the sale of the TOW 2B is SECRET. 3. The RF TOW Bunker Buster (BB), BGM-71-Fl-RF is a variant of the TOW 2A that replaces the TOW 2A warhead with a high explosive blast- fragmentation warhead. This bulk charge warhead is effective against reinforced concrete walls, light armored vehicles, and earth and timber bunkers. Guidance commands from the launcher are provided to the missile by an RF link contained within the missile case. The hardware, software, and technical publications to be provided with the sale are UNCLASSIFIED. The highest level of classified information released through the sale of the TOW 2B is SECRET. 4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements of these variants, 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. 5. A determination has been made by the U.S. Government that the Government of Bahrain 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. 6. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been [[Page 45008]] authorized for release and export to the Government of Bahrain. [FR Doc. 2017-20700 Filed 9-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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SECRET. Overall system classification is M61Al and its components are 30. All defense articles and services
SECRET. UNCLASSIFIED. listed in this transmittal are authorized
The AGM–154 uses the GPS PPS, 25. Software, hardware, and other for release and export to the
which provides for a more accurate data/information, which is classified or Government of Bahrain.
capability than the commercial version sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to [FR Doc. 2017–20707 Filed 9–26–17; 8:45 am]
of GPS. protect system vulnerabilities, design BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
23. The AGM–84L–1 Harpoon is a data, and performance parameters.
non-nuclear tactical weapon system Some end-item hardware, software, and
currently in service in the U.S. Navy other data identified above are classified DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
and in 28 other foreign nations. It at the CONFIDENTIAL and SECRET
provides a day, night, and adverse level. Potential compromise of these Office of the Secretary
weather, standoff air-to-surface systems is controlled through
capability. Harpoon Block II is a follow management of the basic software [Transmittal No. 16–35]
on to the Harpoon missile that is no programs of highly sensitive systems
longer in production. Harpoon Block II and software-controlled weapon Arms Sales Notification
is an effective Anti-Surface Warfare systems on a case-by-case basis.
missile. 26. If a technologically advanced AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
The AGM–84L–1 incorporates adversary were to obtain knowledge of Agency, Department of Defense.
components, software, and technical the specific hardware or software source
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
design information that are considered code in this proposed sale, the
sensitive. These elements are essential information could be used to develop
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
to the ability of the Harpoon missile to countermeasures which might reduce
publishing the unclassified text of an
selectively engage hostile targets under weapon system effectiveness or be used
a wide range of operational, tactical and in the development of systems with arms sales notification.
environmental conditions. The similar or advance capabilities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
following Harpoon components being 27. This sale is necessary in Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
conveyed by the proposed sale that are furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
considered sensitive and are classified and national security objectives Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
CONFIDENTIAL include: IIR seeker, outlined in the Policy Justification. kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
INS, OPP software and, missile Moreover, the benefits to be derived DSA–RAN.
operational characteristics and from this sale, as outlined in the Policy
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
performance data. The overall system Justification, outweigh the potential
36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
classification is SECRET. damage that could result if the sensitive
published to fulfill the requirements of
24. M61A l 20mm Vulcan Cannon: technology were revealed to
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
The 20mm Vulcan cannon is a six unauthorized persons.
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
barreled automatic cannon chambered 28. A determination has been made
copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
in 20x120mm with a cyclic rate of fire that the recipient country can provide
House of Representatives, Transmittal
from 2,500–6,000 shots per minute. This substantially the same degree of
16–35 with attached Policy Justification
weapon is a hydraulically powered air protection for the sensitive technology
and Sensitivity of Technology.
cooled Gatlin gun used to damage/ being released as the U.S. Government.
destroy aerial targets, suppress/ 29. This sale is necessary in Dated: September 22, 2017.
incapacitate personnel targets, and furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy Aaron Siegel,
damage or destroy moving and and national security objectives Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
stationary light materiel targets. The outlined in the Policy Justification. Officer, Department of Defense.
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authorized for release and export to the nuisance species while minimizing Construction Alternative (hereafter, the
Government of Bahrain. impacts to existing waterways uses and Selected Plan).
[FR Doc. 2017–20700 Filed 9–26–17; 8:45 am] users. DATES: The USACE Mississippi Valley
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Comments, including the names and Division Commander, Major General
addresses of those who comment, Michael C. Wehr, signed the ROD on
received during the comment period August 31, 2017.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE will be posted on the GLMRIS project ADDRESSES: U.S. Army Corps of
Web site. Comments submitted Engineers, Regional Planning and
Department of the Army, Corps of anonymously will be accepted, Environmental Division North, CEMVP–
Engineers considered, and posted. Commenters PD–P (Attn: Mr. Kip Runyon), 1222
may indicate that they do not wish to Spruce St., St. Louis, MO 63103–2833.
Notice of Availability of The Great
have their name or other personal FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kip
Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin
information made available on the Web Runyon, Environmental Planner,
Study—Brandon Road Draft Integrated
site. However, USACE cannot guarantee Regional Planning and Environmental
Feasibility Study and Environmental
that information withheld from the Web Division North, at 314–331–8396 or by
Impact Statement—Will County, Illinois
site will be maintained as confidential. email at RegWorksSEIS@
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S. Persons requesting confidentiality usace.army.mil.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. should be aware that, under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: USACE is
ACTION: Extension of public comment Freedom of Information Act, charged with obtaining and maintaining
period. confidentiality may be granted in only a navigation channel on the Middle
limited circumstances. Mississippi River (MMR) that is nine
SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) is extending the Dated: September 18, 2017. feet deep and 300 feet wide with
comment period for the report ‘‘The Dennis W. Hamilton, additional width in bends as necessary
Great Lakes and Mississippi River Chief, Programs and Project Management (commonly called the Regulating Works
Interbasin Study—Brandon Road Draft Division. Project). As authorized by Congress, the
Integrated Feasibility Study and [FR Doc. 2017–20680 Filed 9–26–17; 8:45 am] Regulating Works Project is obtained by
Environmental Impact Statement—Will BILLING CODE 3720–58–P construction of revetment, rock removal,
County, Illinois’’ (GLMRIS-Brandon and river training structures to maintain
Road) for 45 days in response to bank stability and ensure adequate,
stakeholder requests for an extension, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE reliable navigation depth and width.
The Regulating Works Project is
from October 2, 2017 to November 16,
Department of the Army, Corps of maintained through dredging and any
2017.
Engineers needed maintenance to constructed
DATES: The comment period is extended
features. The long-term goal of the
for the draft GLMRIS-Brandon Road Record of Decision for Final Regulating Works Project, as authorized
report published in the Federal Register Supplement I to the Final by Congress, is to obtain and maintain
on August 7, 2017 (82 FR 36760). Environmental Statement, Mississippi a navigation channel at the authorized
Comments must be received or River Between the Ohio and Missouri dimensions and to reduce federal
postmarked by November 16, 2017. Rivers (Regulating Works), Missouri expenditures by alleviating the amount
ADDRESSES: Comments may be and Illinois of annual maintenance dredging
submitted in the following ways: through the construction of river
GLMRIS Project Web site: Use the AGENCY:Department of the Army, U.S. training structures. The Selected Plan
Web comment function found at http:// Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. consists of continuing with construction
glmris.anl.gov. ACTION: Record of Decision. of new river training structures and
Mail: Send comments to U.S. Army revetment for navigation purposes until
Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, SUMMARY: The U.S. Army Corps of such time as the costs of placing more
ATTN: GLMRIS-Brandon Road Engineers (USACE), St. Louis District, is structures, including costs for any
Comments, 231 S. LaSalle St., Suite issuing this notice to advise Federal, mitigation, are no longer justified by the
1500, Chicago, IL 60604. state, and local government agencies, resultant reduction in repetitive
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: affected Tribes, and the public that dredging quantities and associated
Contact Andrew Leichty, Program USACE has signed a Record of Decision costs. The Selected Plan also involves
Manager, by mail: U.S. Army Corps of (ROD) for Final Supplement I to the continuing to dredge as necessary,
Engineers, Rock Island District, Clock Final Environmental Statement, completing known bankline
Tower Building (ATTN: Leichty), P.O. Mississippi River between the Ohio and stabilization work to reduce the risk of
Box 2004, Rock Island, IL 61204–2004, Missouri Rivers (Regulating Works). The a channel cutoff, placing additional
by phone: 309–794–5399; or by email: ROD was rendered to declare that, after revetment, and continuing to maintain
Andrew.L.Leichty@usace.army.mil. careful consideration of the purpose of existing structures.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The and need for the Regulating Works The remaining construction
GLMRIS authority directed USACE to Project, the analysis contained in Final associated with the Selected Plan is
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identify the range of options and Supplement I, input from the public, currently estimated from programmatic
technologies available to prevent the affected Tribes, state and Federal analysis to require approximately 4.4
spread of aquatic nuisance species agencies, and other interested parties, million tons (2.9 million cubic yards) of
between the Great Lakes and and based on the Regulating Works rock. Dredge quantities are expected to
Mississippi River Basins through the Project’s Congressional authority and decrease from their current average
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and continued benefit of remaining annual quantity of approximately 4
other aquatic pathways. The goal of the construction, USACE has determined million cubic yards to approximately
GLMRIS-Brandon Road Study is to that the public interest will best be 2.4 million cubic yards after
prevent the upstream transfer of aquatic served by implementing the Continue construction of new river training
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| Contact | Pamela Young, (703) 697-9107, [email protected] or Kathy Valadez, (703) 697-9217, [email protected]; DSCA/DSA-RAN. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 45005 |
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