82 FR 49789 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 207 (October 27, 2017)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 207 (October 27, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-23402 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 207 (Friday, October 27, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 49789-49792] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23402] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17-26] 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 17-26 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: October 24, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001-06-P [[Page 49790]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27OC17.000 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C Transmittal No. 17-26 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: Government of Kuwait (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 0.0 million Other................................... $342.6 million ------------------------------- Total................................. $342.6 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services Under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None Non-MDE: Non-MDE items and services for three-years (with option for two additional years) of follow-on support of two (2) C-17 aircraft includes participation in the Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP), contract logistic support, Class I modifications and kits support, in-country contractor support, alternate mission equipment, major modification [[Page 49791]] and retrofit, software support, aircraft maintenance and technical support, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, additional spare and repair parts, technical orders and publications, airworthiness certification support, engine spares, engine maintenance and logistics support, inspections support, on-site COMSEC support, Quality Assurance and other U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics and program support. Required upgrades will include fixed installation satellite antenna, Mode 5, plus installation and sustainment, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7-D-QAH) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KU-D-SAA (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: October 12, 2017 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Kuwait--Continuation of C-17 Logistics Support Services and Equipment The Government of Kuwait has requested three years (with option for two additional years) of follow-on support of two (2) C-17 aircraft, which includes participation in the Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP), contract logistic support, Class I modifications and kits support, in-country contractor support, alternate mission equipment, major modification and retrofit, software support, aircraft maintenance and technical support, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, additional spare and repair parts, technical orders and publications, airworthiness certification support, engine spares, engine maintenance and logistics support, inspections support, on-site COMSEC support, Quality Assurance and other U.S. Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and program support. Required upgrades will include fixed installation satellite antenna, Mode 5, plus installation and sustainment, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $342.6 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 friendly country. Kuwait plays a large role in U.S. efforts to advance stability in the Middle East, providing basing, access, and transit for U.S. forces in the region. This proposed sale is required to maintain the operational readiness of the Kuwaiti Air Force C-17 aircraft. Kuwait's current FMS contract supporting its C-17's will expire in September of 2017. Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing this support. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime 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. There is an on-going Foreign Military Sale (FMS) case providing C- 17 sustainment services. There are currently nine (9) contractors from Boeing Company (aircraft) in-country providing Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) on a continuing basis. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17-26 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. This sale will involve the release of sensitive technology to the Government of Kuwait in the performance of services to sustain two (2) Kuwaiti C-17 aircraft. While much of the below equipment supporting the C-17 is not new to the country, there will be replenishment spares of these following sensitive technologies purchased to support the fleet. 2. The Force 524D is a 24-channel Selective Availability Anti- Spoofing Module (SAASM) based Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver with Precise Positioning Service (PPS) capability built upon Trimble's next generation GPS technology. The Force 524D retains backward compatibility with the proven Force 5GS while adding new functionality to interface with digital antenna electronics to significantly improve Anti-Jam (AJ) performance. The host platform can select the radio frequency (RF) or Digital Antenna Electronics (DAE) interface. In the digital mode, the Force 524D is capable of controlling up to 16 independent beams. The hardware and software associated with the 542D receiver card is UNCLASSIFIED. 3. The C-17 aircraft will be equipped with the GPS Anti-Jam System (GAS-1) antenna which consists of a multi-element Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPA) and separate antenna electronics which is able to recognize multiple sources of deliberate jamming and other electrical interference allowing the navigation equipment to function safely, accurately, and efficiently in the presence of multiple jammers. The hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. 4. The GPS Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) is a type of inertial sensor which uses only gyroscopes to determine a moving aircraft's change in angular direction over a period of time. Unlike the inertial measurement unit, IRUs are generally not equipped with accelerometers, which measure acceleration forces. IRUs are used for altitude control and navigation of vehicles with relatively constant acceleration rates, such as larger aircraft as well as geosynchronous satellites and deep space probes. The GPS IRU is UNCLASSIFIED. 5. Crypto appliqu[eacute] for Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), which includes hardware that is UNCLASSIFIED. 6. Software, hardware, and other data/information, which is sensitive, is reviewed prior to release to protect system vulnerabilities, design data, and performance parameters. Potential compromise of these systems is controlled through management of the basic software programs of highly sensitive systems and software- controlled weapon systems on a case-by-case basis. 7. Kuwait is both willing and able to protect United States Classified Military Information (CMI). Kuwaiti physical and document security standards are equivalent to U.S. standards. Kuwait has demonstrated its willingness and capability to protect sensitive military technology and information released to its military in the past. Kuwait is firmly committed to its relationship with the U.S. and to its promise to protect CMI and prevent its transfer to a third party. The Government of Kuwait signed a Technical Security Arrangement (TSA) with the USG on 01 January 1989 that commits them to the protection of CMI. 8. If a technologically advance adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware or software source code in this proposed sale, the information could be used to develop [[Page 49792]] countermeasures which might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of systems with similar or advanced capabilities. The benefits to be derived from this sale in the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives, as outlined in the Policy Justification, outweigh the potential damage that could result if the sensitive technology were revealed to unauthorized persons. 9. All defense articles and services listed on this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of Kuwait. [FR Doc. 2017-23402 Filed 10-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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SUMMARY: The Defense Acquisition Drive, 2nd Floor, East Tower, Suite Comments and recommendations on
Regulations System has submitted to 03F09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100. the proposed information collection
OMB for clearance, the following should be sent to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra,
Jennifer L. Hawes,
proposal for collection of information DoD Desk Officer, at Oira_submission@
under the provisions of the Paperwork Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
omb.eop.gov. Please identify the
System.
Reduction Act. proposed information collection by DoD
[FR Doc. 2017–23396 Filed 10–26–17; 8:45 am]
DATES: Consideration will be given to all Desk Officer and the Docket ID number
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comments received by November 27, and title of the information collection.
2017. You may also submit comments,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE identified by docket number and title,
Title and OMB Number: Defense by the following method:
Federal Acquisition Regulation Defense Acquisition Regulations Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Supplement (DFARS) Part 247, System www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Transportation, and related clauses at instructions for submitting comments.
[Docket DARS–2017–0008; OMB Control
DFARS 252.247; OMB Control Number Number 0704–0497] DoD Clearance Officer: Mr. Frederick
0704–0245. C. Licari.
Type of Request: Revision of a Submission for OMB Review; Written requests for copies of the
currently approved collection. Comment Request information collection proposal should
Affected Public: Businesses or other be sent to Mr. Licari at: WHS/ESD
for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. AGENCY: Defense Acquisition
Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center
Respondent’s Obligation: Required to Regulations System, Department of
Drive, 2nd Floor, East Tower, Suite
obtain or retain benefits. Defense (DoD).
03F09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.
Reporting Frequency: On occasion. ACTION: Notice.
Number of Respondents: 33,372. Jennifer L. Hawes,
Responses per Respondent: 12.57, SUMMARY: The Defense Acquisition Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations
approximately. Regulations System has submitted to System.
Annual Responses: 419,537. OMB for clearance, the following [FR Doc. 2017–23397 Filed 10–26–17; 8:45 am]
Average Hours per Response: .4, proposal for collection of information BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
approximately. under the provisions of the Paperwork
Annual Burden Hours: 168,496. Reduction Act.
Needs and Uses: DoD contracting DATES: Consideration will be given to all DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
officers use this information to verify comments received by November 27,
that prospective contractors have 2017. Office of the Secretary
adequate insurance prior to award of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
stevedoring contracts; to provide Mark Gomersall, 571–372–6099. [Transmittal No. 17–26]
appropriate price adjustments to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
stevedoring contracts; to assist the Arms Sales Notification
Title and OMB Number: Defense
Maritime Administration in monitoring Federal Acquisition Regulation AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
compliance with requirements for use of Supplement (DFARS) Part 15 Agency, Department of Defense.
U.S.-flag vessels in accordance with the Negotiation; OMB Control Number
Cargo Preference Act of 1904 (10 U.S.C. ACTION: Arms sales notice.
0704–0497.
2631); and to provide appropriate and Type of Request: Revision of a
timely shipping documentation and SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
currently approved collection. publishing the unclassified text of an
instructions. Affected Public: Businesses or other
OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet arms sales notification.
for-profit and not-for-profit institutions.
Seehra. Respondent’s Obligation: Required to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Comments and recommendations on obtain or retain benefits. Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
the proposed information collection Reporting Frequency: On Occasion. pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
should be sent to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, Number of Respondents: 277. Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
DoD Desk Officer, at Oira_submission@ Responses per Respondent: 1. kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
omb.eop.gov. Please identify the Annual Responses: 277. DSA–RAN.
proposed information collection by DoD Average Burden per Response: 4 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Desk Officer and the Docket ID number hours. 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
and title of the information collection. Annual Burden Hours: 1,108. published to fulfill the requirements of
You may also submit comments, Needs and Uses: Defense Federal section 155 of Public Law 104–164
identified by docket number and title, Acquisition Regulation Supplement dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
by the following method: (DFARS) 215.403–5 provides copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// contractors with guidance for the House of Representatives, Transmittal
www.regulations.gov. Follow the submittal of forward pricing rate 17–26 with attached Policy Justification
instructions for submitting comments. proposals, and includes a checklist for
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and Sensitivity of Technology.
DoD Clearance Officer: Mr. Frederick contractors to use in preparing their
C. Licari. proposals. The checklist is submitted to Dated: October 24, 2017.
Written requests for copies of the DoD with the forward pricing rate Aaron Siegel,
information collection proposal should proposal. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
be sent to Mr. Licari at: WHS/ESD OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Officer, Department of Defense.
Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center Seehra. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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countermeasures which might reduce SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written requests for copies of the
weapon system effectiveness or be used Title, Associated Form and OMB information collection proposal should
in the development of systems with Number: Nuclear Test Personnel Review be sent to Mr. Licari at WHS/ESD
similar or advanced capabilities. The Forms; DTRA Form 150, DTRA Form Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center
benefits to be derived from this sale in 150A, DTRA Form 150B, and DTRA Drive, East Tower, Suite 03F09,
the furtherance of the U.S. foreign Form 150C; OMB Control Number Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.
policy and national security objectives, 0704–0447.
Type of Request: Reinstatement. Dated: October 24, 2017.
as outlined in the Policy Justification,
outweigh the potential damage that Number of Respondents: 86. Aaron Siegel,
could result if the sensitive technology Responses per Respondent: 1. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
were revealed to unauthorized persons. Annual Responses: 86. Officer, Department of Defense.
9. All defense articles and services Average Burden per Response: 50 [FR Doc. 2017–23387 Filed 10–26–17; 8:45 am]
listed on this transmittal are authorized minutes.
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for release and export to the Annual Burden Hours: 71.7.
Needs and Uses: The information
Government of Kuwait.
collection requirement is necessary to
[FR Doc. 2017–23402 Filed 10–26–17; 8:45 am] collect irradiation scenario information DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P from nuclear test participants to perform
their radiation dose assessment. The Office of the Secretary
DTRA radiation dose assessments are
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE provided to the Department of Veterans [Transmittal No. 17–16]
Office of the Secretary Affairs in support of veteran radiogenic
disease compensation claims. This Arms Sales Notification
[Docket ID: DOD–2017–OS–0034] information may also be used in
approved veteran epidemiology studies AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
Submission for OMB Review; that study the health impact of nuclear Agency, Department of Defense.
Comment Request tests on U.S. veterans. ACTION: Arms sales notice.
AGENCY: Defense Threat Reduction Affected Public: Individuals or
Agency (DTRA), DoD. households. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
ACTION: 30-Day information collection
Frequency: On occasion.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. publishing the unclassified text of an
notice. OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet arms sales notification.
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense Seehra. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
has submitted to OMB for clearance, the You may also submit comments and Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
following proposal for collection of recommendations, identified by Docket pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
information under the provisions of the ID number and title, by the following Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
Paperwork Reduction Act. method: kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// DSA–RAN.
comments received by November 27, www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
2017.
Instructions: All submissions received 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
ADDRESSES: Comments and must include the agency name, Docket published to fulfill the requirements of
recommendations on the proposed ID number and title for this Federal section 155 of Public Law 104–164
information collection should be Register document. The general policy dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
emailed to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra, DoD for comments and other submissions copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
Desk Officer, at Oira_submission@ from members of the public is to make House of Representatives, Transmittal
omb.eop.gov. Please identify the these submissions available for public 17–16 with attached Policy Justification
proposed information collection by DoD viewing on the Internet at http:// and Sensitivity of Technology.
Desk Officer and the Docket ID number www.regulations.gov as they are
and title of the information collection. Dated: October 24, 2017.
received without change, including any
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred personal identifiers or contact Aaron Siegel,
Licari, 571–372–0493, or whs.mc- information. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information- DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Frederick Officer, Department of Defense.
collections@mail.mil. Licari. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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