82 FR 57234 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 231 (December 4, 2017)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 231 (December 4, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-25996 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 231 (Monday, December 4, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 57234-57237] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-25996] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17-67] 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 17-67 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: November 28, 2017. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001-06-P [[Page 57235]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN04DE17.004 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C Transmittal No. 17-67 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 Poland (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................... $ 6.8 billion Other................................................... $ 3.7 billion --------------- Total................................................. $10.5 billion (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: This is phase one of a two- phase program for an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS)--enabled Patriot Configuration-3+ with Modernized Sensors and Components consisting of: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Four (4) AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets Four (4) Engagement Control Stations Four (4) Radar Interface Units (RIU) Modification Kits Sixteen (16) M903 Launching Stations adapted Eighteen (18) Launcher Integrated Network Kits (LINKs) (includes two (2) spares) Two hundred and eight (208) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles Eleven (11) PAC-3 MSE Test Missiles [[Page 57236]] IBCS Software Six (6) Current Operations--IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs) Six (6) Engagement Operations--IBCS EOCs Two (2) Future Operations--IBCS EOCs Fifteen (15) Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) Relays Four (4) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III Five (5) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems/Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVTs) Non-MDE includes: Also included with this request are communications equipment, tools and test equipment, range and test programs, support equipment, prime movers, generators, publications and technical documentation, training equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training, Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT), U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO), field office support, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (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: November 14, 2017 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Poland--Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS)-enabled Patriot Configuration-3+ with Modernized Sensors and Components The Government of Poland has requested to purchase phase one of a two-phase program for an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) enabled Patriot Configuration-3+ with Modernized Sensors and Components consisting of four (4) AN/MPQ-65 radar sets, four (4) engagement control stations, four (4) Radar Interface Units (RIU) modification kits, sixteen (16) M903 Launching stations adapted, eighteen (18) Launcher Integrated Network Kits (LINKs) (includes two (2) spares), two hundred and eight (208) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles, eleven (11) PAC-3 MSE test missiles, IBCS software, two (2) future operations--IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs), six (6) current operations-IBCS EOCs, six (6) engagement operations-IBCS EOCs, fifteen (15) Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN relays, four (4) Electrical Power Plants (EPP) III, and five (5) Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems/Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVTs). Also included with this request are communications equipment, tools and test equipment, range and test programs, support equipment, prime movers, generators, publications and technical documentation, training equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training, Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT), U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, Systems Integration and Checkout (SICO), field office support, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $10.5. billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally which has been, and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. This sale is consistent with U.S. initiatives to provide key allies in the region with modern systems that will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces and increase security. Poland will use the IBCS-enabled Patriot missile system to improve its missile defense capability, defend its territorial integrity, and deter regional threats. The proposed sale will increase the defensive capabilities of the Polish Military to guard against hostile aggression and shield the NATO allies who often train and operate within Poland's borders. Poland will have no difficulty absorbing this system into its armed forces. The proposed sale of these missiles and equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be Raytheon Corporation in Andover, Massachusetts, Lockheed-Martin in Dallas, Texas, and Northrop Grumman in Falls Church, Virginia. The purchaser requested offsets. At this time, offset agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractors. Implementation of this proposed sale will require approximately 42 U.S. Government and 55 contractor representatives to travel to Poland for an extended period for equipment de-processing/fielding, system checkout, training, and technical and logistics support. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17-67 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 Patriot Air Defense System contains classified CONFIDENTIAL hardware components, SECRET tactical software and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE technology. Patriot ground support equipment and Patriot missile hardware contain CONFIDENTIAL components and the associated launcher hardware is UNCLASSIFIED. Information on system performance capabilities, effectiveness, survivability, missile seeker capabilities, select software/software documentation and test data are classified up to and including SECRET. The items requested represent significant technological advances for Poland. The Patriot Air Defense System continues to hold a significant technology lead over other surface-to-air missile systems in the world. 2. The Patriot Air Defense System's sensitive/critical technology is primarily in the area of design and production know-how and primarily inherent in the design, development and/or manufacturing data related to certain components. The list of components is classified CONFIDENTIAL. For more information contact the PEO Missiles and Space Lower Tier Project Office. 3. The Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) contains classified SECRET tactical software, UNCLASSIFIED hardware components, a few classified SECRET hardware components and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE technology. Information on Integrated Fire Control (IFC) Network performance, Integrated System Requirements and Effectiveness, Common Command and Control Requirements and Performance, Precision of sensor, shelter, launcher, and Plug & Fight module time references, Detailed security device configurations, Cyber Security details, Distributed Track Management Processing, Distributed Control Management Processing, External Interface Data, IBCS Specifications, Critical Elements, Vulnerabilities and Weaknesses, and Test Data, Results, and Equipment are classified up to and including SECRET. The items requested represent significant technological advances for Poland Air and Missile Defense. The IBCS represents a [[Page 57237]] technology lead over any other Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Command and Control (C2) system existing today. 4. The IBCS sensitive/critical technology is primarily in software. And also resides in the design, developments, and manufacturing of certain components. The list of components containing sensitive/ critical technology is classified SECRET. 5. The loss of this hardware, software, documentation and/or data could permit development of information which may lead to a significant threat to future U.S. military operations. If an adversary were to obtain this sensitive technology, the missile system effectiveness could be compromised through reverse engineering techniques. 6. A determination has been made that Poland can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary in 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 have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Poland. [FR Doc. 2017-25996 Filed 12-1-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 1. The Javelin Weapon System is a wavelengths could be useful in
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None medium-range, man portable, shoulder- attempted countermeasure
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology launched, fire and forget, anti-tank development.
Contained in the Defense Article or system for infantry, scouts, and combat 6. If a technologically advanced
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: engineers. It may also be mounted on a adversary obtains knowledge of the
See Attached Annex variety of platforms including vehicles, specific hardware and software
(viii) Date Report Delivered to aircraft and watercraft. The system elements, the information could be used
Congress: November 17, 2017 weighs 49.5 pounds and has a to develop countermeasures or
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the maximum range in excess of 2,500 equivalent systems that might reduce
Arms Export Control Act. meters. They system is highly lethal weapon system effectiveness or be used
against tanks and other systems with in the development of a system with
Policy Justification
conventional and reactive armors. The similar or advanced capabilities.
Georgia—Javelin Missile and Command system possesses a secondary capability
Launch Units against bunkers. 7. A determination has been made
2. Javelin’s key technical feature is the that Georgia can provide substantially
The Government of Georgia has
use of fire-and-forget technology which the same degree of protection for the
requested to purchase four hundred and
allows the gunner to fire and sensitive technology being released as
ten (410) Javelin Missiles, and seventy-
immediately relocate or take cover. the U.S. Government. This proposed
two (72) Javelin Command Launch
Additional special features are the top sale is necessary to further the U.S.
Units (CLUs) (includes two (2) Javelin
attack and/or direct fire modes, an foreign policy and national security
Block 1 CLUs to be used as spares). Also
advanced tandem warhead and imaging objectives outlined in the Policy
included are ten (10) Basic Skills
infrared seeker, target lock-on before Justification.
Trainers (BST); up to seventy (70)
simulated rounds; U.S. Government and launch, and soft launch from enclosures 8. All defense articles and services
contractor technical assistance; or covered fighting positions. The listed on this transmittal are authorized
transportation; and other related Javelin missile also has a minimum for release and export to the
elements of logistics and program smoke motor thus decreasing its Government of Georgia.
support. The total estimated cost is $75 detection on the battlefield.
[FR Doc. 2017–25980 Filed 12–1–17; 8:45 am]
3. The Javelin Weapon System is
million. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
This proposed sale will contribute to comprised of two major tactical
the foreign policy and national security components, which are a reusable
of the United States by improving the Command Launch Unit (CLU) and a
round contained in a disposable launch DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
security of Georgia. The Javelin system
will provide Georgia with increased tube assembly. The CLU incorporates an
Office of the Secretary
capacity to meet its national defense integrated day-night sight that provides
requirements. Georgia will have no a target engagement capability in
adverse weather and countermeasure [Transmittal No. 17–67]
difficulty absorbing this system into its
armed forces. environments. The CLU may also be
used in a stand-alone mode for Arms Sales Notification
The proposed sale of this equipment
and support will not alter the basic battlefield surveillance and target
AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
military balance in the region. detection. The CLU’s thermal sight is a
Agency, Department of Defense.
The prime contractors will be second generation Forward Looking
Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Infrared (FLIR) sensor. To facilitate ACTION: Arms sales notice.
Venture of Orlando, Florida, and initial loading and subsequent updating
Tucson, Arizona. However, these of software, all on-board missile SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
missiles are being provided from U.S. software is uploaded via the CLU after publishing the unclassified text of an
Army stock and the CLUs will be mating and prior to launch. arms sales notification.
obtained from on-hand Special Defense 4. The missile is autonomously
guided to the target using an imaging FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Acquisition Fund (SDAF)-purchased
infrared seeker and adaptive correlation Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
stock. There are no known offset
tracking algorithms. This allows the pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
agreements proposed in conjunction
gunner to take cover or reload and Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale engage another target after firing a kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
will require the assignment of missile. The missile has an advanced DSA–RAN.
approximately one (1) U.S. Government tandem warhead and can be used in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
and two (2) contractor representatives to either the top attack or direct fire modes 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
Georgia. (for target undercover). An onboard published to fulfill the requirements of
There will be no adverse impact on flight computer guides the missile to the section 155 of Public Law 104–164
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this selected target. dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
proposed sale. 5. The Javelin Missile System copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
hardware and the documentation are House of Representatives, Transmittal
Transmittal No. 17–59
UNCLASSIFIED. The missile software 17–67 with attached Policy Justification
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Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of which resides in the CLU is considered and Sensitivity of Technology.
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the SENSITIVE. The sensitivity is primarily
Arms Export Control Act in the software programs which instruct Dated: November 28, 2017.
the system how to operate in the Aaron Siegel,
Annex
presence of countermeasures. The Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Item No. vii overall hardware is also considered Officer, Department of Defense.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: sensitive in that the infrared BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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technology lead over any other Air and Improvement Study. This supplemental Francisco Bay to Stockton, California,
Missile Defense (AMD) Command and NOI is being released to notify the navigation project includes the John F.
Control (C2) system existing today. public that the study scope has been Baldwin and Stockton Ship Channels,
4. The IBCS sensitive/critical reduced to only consider improvements which extend 75 nautical miles from the
technology is primarily in software. And within the portion of the navigation Pacific Ocean, just outside the Golden
also resides in the design, project extending from San Francisco Gate, to the Port of Stockton. Modern
developments, and manufacturing of Bay to Avon. Work is now being vessels transiting the channels can
certain components. The list of conducted on an EIS/EIR with a reduced require up to 55 feet of draft when fully
components containing sensitive/ scope and project footprint, which is laden. Given that these channels are
critical technology is classified SECRET. anticipated to be issued for public maintained at 35 feet MLLW, most
5. The loss of this hardware, software, review in 2018. This NOI also re-opens vessels utilizing the navigation channels
documentation and/or data could the public scoping period. between San Francisco Bay and Avon
permit development of information The 2016 NOI proposed to deepen the must be ‘‘light-loaded’’ (i.e., less than
which may lead to a significant threat to John F. Baldwin channel from the West fully loaded with cargo) to navigate the
future U.S. military operations. If an Richmond Channel through the Pinole channels with sufficient under-keel
adversary were to obtain this sensitive Shoal Channel, Bulls Head Reach and clearance. Light-loading is inefficient
technology, the missile system Suisun Bay Channel to New York and increases the transportation cost
effectiveness could be compromised Slough Channel to a maximum depth of and overall cost of shipped products
through reverse engineering techniques. 45 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) because more trips must be made to
6. A determination has been made and the Stockton Deep Water Ship carry the same volume of cargo.
that Poland can provide substantially Channel to a maximum depth of 40 feet The revised study area includes the
the same degree of protection for the MLLW. As of September, 2017, the West Richmond Channel, Pinole Shoal
sensitive technology being released as portion of the authorized navigation Channel, Carquinez Strait, and the Bulls
the U.S. Government. This proposed project to the east of Avon is no longer Head Reach portion of the Suisun Bay
sale is necessary in furtherance of the under consideration for formulation of Channel, ending at Avon. These
U.S. foreign policy and national security navigation improvements. channels are currently maintained at 35
objectives outlined in the Policy The revised study area extends from feet MLLW, although the channels have
Justification. Central San Francisco Bay to Avon only an authorized depth of 45 feet MLLW.
7. All defense articles and services and includes the West Richmond The Draft EIS/EIR will analyze the
listed in this transmittal have been Channel, Pinole Shoal Channel, and project alternatives described below:
authorized for release and export to the Bulls Head Reach portion of the Suisun No Action, in which dredging would
Government of Poland. Bay Channel (west of Avon). The not occur and all construction-related
current authorized depth of this study activities would be avoided.
[FR Doc. 2017–25996 Filed 12–1–17; 8:45 am]
area is 45 feet mean lower low water Maintenance dredging would continue
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(MLLW), but is currently maintained at annually or on an as-needed basis and
35 feet MLLW. the federal standard placement sites
The forthcoming EIS/EIR is a single
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE would continue to be used.
purpose navigation improvement
Deepening to 37 feet MLLW, which
Department of the Army, Corps of project to evaluate incremental
would deepen the study area to a depth
Engineers deepening to a maximum depth of 38
of 37 feet MLLW with an additional 2
feet MLLW within the channel reaches
feet of overdepth for a maximum depth
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Joint of the revised study area only.
of 39 feet MLLW. To account for rapid
Environmental Impact Statement/ DATES: Submit comments concerning
shoaling, a sediment trap would be
Environmental Impact Report for the this notice on or before thirty days after constructed at Bulls Head Reach by
San Francisco Bay to Stockton this posting. There will be no additional dredging an additional 6 feet (including
General Reevaluation Report, San public meeting in conjunction with this 2 feet of overdepth) to 43 feet MLLW.
Francisco Bay, California scoping period. Deepening to 38 feet MLLW, which
ADDRESSES: Mail written comments would deepen the study area to a depth
AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. concerning this notice to: U.S. Army of 38 feet MLLW with an additional 2
Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, feet of overdepth for a maximum depth
ACTION: Notice of intent. Planning and Policy Division, of 40 feet MLLW. Under this alternative,
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Environmental Branch, P.O. Box 4970, a sediment trap at Bulls Head Reach
National Environmental Policy Act Jacksonville, FL 32232–0019. Comment would be constructed by dredging an
(NEPA), the U.S. Army Corps of letters should include the commenter’s additional 6 feet (including 2 feet of
Engineers (USACE) South Atlantic physical mailing address and the project overdepth) to 44 feet MLLW.
Division and the Port of Stockton are title. Under both deepening alternatives,
preparing an Environmental Impact FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the dredged material will be placed at
Statement and Environmental Impact Stacie Auvenshine, 904–314–6714 or one or more permitted and
Report (EIS/EIR) to evaluate the email at Stacie.j.auvenshine@ economically feasible beneficial reuse
efficiency of the movement of goods usace.army.mil. sites.
along the existing deep-draft navigation Purpose and Need: The purpose of the
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This EIS/
route extending from the Golden Gate, EIR is intended to be sufficient in scope project is to provide more efficient
through San Pablo Bay and Carquinez to address the federal, state, and local deep-draft navigation operations in a
Strait, to deep draft facilities at Avon, requirements and environmental issues manner that minimizes adverse
California. This Notice of Intent (NOI) concerning the proposed activities and environmental effects. The need for the
represents a supplemental notice to the permit approvals. project is to address vessel restrictions
March 4, 2016, NOI released for the San Project Area and Background imposed by the existing channel depths,
Francisco Bay to Stockton Navigation Information: The authorized San which are inadequate to accommodate
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| FR Citation | 82 FR 57234 |
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