83 FR 13124 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 59 (March 27, 2018)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 59 (March 27, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-06110 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 27, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 13124-13126] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-06110] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17-20] 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 17-20 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: March 22, 2018. Shelly Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001-06-P [[Page 13125]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN27MR18.000 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C [[Page 13126]] Transmittal No. 17-20 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 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............... $ 240.0 million Other................................... $ 30.4 million ------------------------------- Total............................... $270.4 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Three hundred (300) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Missiles Forty (40) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs) Thirty (30) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Tactical Guidance Units Fifteen (15) AIM-9X-2 CATM Guidance Units Non-MDE includes: Also includes containers, spares, support equipment and missile support, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support, and other associated support equipment and services. (iv) Military Department: Navy (ABJ) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AE-P-AAL (AIM-9M); and AE-P-ABA (AIM-9-X2 (previously notified and offered but the customer allowed the LOA to expire)) (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: March 7, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)--AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II Missiles The UAE has requested the possible sale of three hundred (300) AIM- 9X-2 Sidewinder Block II missiles, forty (40) AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs), thirty (30) AIM-9X-2 Block II Tactical guidance units, fifteen (15) AIM-9X-2 CATM guidance units, containers, spares, support equipment and missile support, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support, and other associated support equipment and services. The total estimated cost is $270.4 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This potential sale will improve the UAE's capability to meet current and future threats and provide an enhanced capability for its Air Force. The UAE will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense. The UAE will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support does not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to the UAE on a temporary basis for program technical support and management oversight. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17-20 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 AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II missile represents a substantial increase in missile acquisition and kinematics performance over the AIM-9M and replaces the AIM-9X Block I missile configuration. The missile includes a high off-boresight seeker, enhanced countermeasure rejection capability, low drag/high angle of attack airframe and the ability to integrate the Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The software algorithms are the most sensitive portion of the AIM-9X-2 missile. The software continues to be modified via a Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P\3\I) program in order to improve its counter- countermeasure capabilities. No software source code or algorithms will be released. The missile is classified as CONFIDENTIAL. 2. The AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II missile will result in the transfer of sensitive technology and information. The equipment, hardware, and documentation are classified CONFIDENTIAL. The software and operational performance are classified SECRET. The seeker/guidance control section and the target detector are CONFIDENTIAL and contain sensitive state-of-the-art technology. Manuals and technical documentation that are necessary or support operational use and organizational management are classified up to SECRET. Performance and operating logic of the counter-countermeasures circuits are classified SECRET. The hardware, software, and data identified are classified to protect vulnerabilities, design and performance parameters and similar critical information. 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 that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar advanced capabilities. 4. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). [FR Doc. 2018-06110 Filed 3-26-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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failures that may create hazards to by the Commissioners. To avoid should be sent to Ms. Jasmeet Seehra,
consumers? duplicate presentations, groups should DoD Desk Officer, at Oira_submission@
• What steps should be taken to designate a spokesperson, and the omb.eop.gov. Please identify the
prevent an internet connection from Commission reserves the right to limit proposed information collection by DoD
creating a hazard to consumers after a presentation times or impose further Desk Officer and the Docket ID number
product’s purchase (or lease) and restrictions, as necessary. and title of the information collection
installation?
Alberta E. Mills, You may also submit comments,
• What role should safety standards
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety identified by docket number and title,
or design guidelines play in keeping IoT
Commission. by the following method:
devices from creating new hazards to
[FR Doc. 2018–06067 Filed 3–26–18; 8:45 am] Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
consumers? Should these standards be
BILLING CODE 6355–01–P www.regulations.gov. Follow the
voluntary or mandatory?
• What role should government play instructions for submitting comments.
in keeping consumers safe regarding IoT DoD Clearance Officer: Mr. Frederick
devices? DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
C. Licari.
• Will policies to prevent
hazardization of IoT products require or Defense Acquisition Regulations Written requests for copies of the
benefit from strong international System information collection proposal should
cooperation? be sent to Mr. Licari at: WHS/ESD
[Docket Number DARS–2018–0002; OMB
• How should the Commission Control Number 0704–0483] Directives Division, 4800 Mark Center
consider responsibilities for hazards or Drive, 2nd Floor, East Tower, Suite
injuries among the various contributors Submission for OMB Review; 03F09, Alexandria, VA 22350–3100.
to an internet-connected product Comment Request
Jennifer L. Hawes,
associated with an incident?
• How should the Commission AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulatory Control Officer, Defense
consider responsibilities for hazards or Regulations System, Department of Acquisition Regulations System.
injuries resulting from Defense (DoD). [FR Doc. 2018–06078 Filed 3–26–18; 8:45 am]
interdependencies between products ACTION: Notice. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
(e.g., communications protocol between
networked alarm and smart home hub)? SUMMARY: The Defense Acquisition
• For recalls involving IoT devices, Regulations System has submitted to DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
what are different ways companies can OMB for clearance, the following
communicate notice to consumers who proposal for collection of information Office of the Secretary
own the IoT devices? under the provisions of the Paperwork
Reduction Act.
III. The Hearing [Transmittal No. 17–20]
DATES: Consideration will be given to all
Through this notice, the Commission comments received by April 26, 2018. Arms Sales Notification
invites the public to provide SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
information on how internet-connected Title, Associated Forms and OMB AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
products can result in hazards to Number: Defense Federal Acquisition Agency, Department of Defense.
consumers, and what actions the Regulation Supplement (DFARS),
Commission can take to eliminate or Independent Research and Development ACTION: Arms sales notice.
mitigate those hazards. The purpose of Technical Descriptions; OMB Control
the public hearing on IoT is to provide Number 0704–0483. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
interested stakeholders a venue to Affected Public: Businesses or other publishing the unclassified text of an
discuss potential safety hazards created for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. arms sales notification.
by a consumer product’s connection to Respondent’s Obligation: Required to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
IoT or other network-connected devices; obtain or retain benefits. Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
the types of hazards (e.g., electrical, Type of Request: Revision of a
pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
thermal, mechanical, chemical) related currently approved collection.
Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
to the intended, unintended, or Reporting Frequency: On occasion.
foreseeable misuse of consumer kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
Number of Respondents: 77.
products because of an IoT connection; DSA–RAN.
Responses per Respondent: 87.
current standards development; Annual Responses: 6,699. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
industry best practices; and the proper Average Burden per Response: .5 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
role of the CPSC in addressing potential hours. published to fulfill the requirements of
safety hazards with IoT-related Annual Burden Hours: 3,350. section 155 of Public Law 104–164
products. CPSC’s authority covers the Needs and Uses: DFARS 231.205–18 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
types of product hazards described requires contractors to report copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
above. Therefore, this hearing will not independent research and development House of Representatives, Transmittal
address personal data security or projects to DTIC using the DTIC’s online 17–20 with attached Policy Justification
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privacy implications of IoT devices. IR&D database. The inputs must be and Sensitivity of Technology.
To request the opportunity to make an updated at least annually and when the
Dated: March 22, 2018.
oral presentation, see the information project is completed.
under the DATES and ADDRESSES sections OMB Desk Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Shelly Finke,
of this notice. Participants should limit Seehra. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
their presentations to approximately 10 Comments and recommendations on Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 17–20 This proposed sale will support the SECRET. The seeker/guidance control
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of foreign policy and national security section and the target detector are
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the objectives of the United States by CONFIDENTIAL and contain sensitive
Arms Export Control Act, as amended helping to improve the security of a state-of-the-art technology. Manuals and
friendly country which has been, and technical documentation that are
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government continues to be, an important force for necessary or support operational use
of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) political stability and economic progress and organizational management are
(ii) Total Estimated Value: in the Middle East. classified up to SECRET. Performance
Major Defense Equipment * $ 240.0 mil- This potential sale will improve the and operating logic of the counter-
lion UAE’s capability to meet current and countermeasures circuits are classified
Other ................................... $ 30.4 million future threats and provide an enhanced SECRET. The hardware, software, and
Total ............................. $270.4 million capability for its Air Force. The UAE data identified are classified to protect
will use the enhanced capability to vulnerabilities, design and performance
(iii) Description and Quantity or strengthen its homeland defense. The parameters and similar critical
Quantities of Articles or Services under UAE will have no difficulty absorbing information.
Consideration for Purchase: this equipment into its armed forces. 3. If a technologically advanced
Major Defense Equipment (MDE): The proposed sale of this equipment adversary were to obtain knowledge of
Three hundred (300) AIM–9X–2 and support does not alter the basic the specific hardware and software
Sidewinder Block II Missiles military balance in the region. elements, the information could be used
Forty (40) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder The prime contractor will be to develop countermeasures that might
Captive Air Training Missiles Raytheon Missile Systems Company, reduce weapon system effectiveness or
(CATMs) Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset
Thirty (30) AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder be used in the development of a system
agreements proposed in connection with similar advanced capabilities.
Block II Tactical Guidance Units with this potential sale.
Fifteen (15) AIM–9X–2 CATM 4. All defense articles and services
Implementation of this proposed sale listed in this transmittal have been
Guidance Units will require U.S. Government or
Non-MDE includes: authorized for release and export to the
contractor representatives to travel to Government of the United Arab
Also includes containers, spares, the UAE on a temporary basis for
support equipment and missile Emirates (UAE).
program technical support and
support, U.S. Government and management oversight. [FR Doc. 2018–06110 Filed 3–26–18; 8:45 am]
contractor technical assistance and There will be no adverse impact on BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
other related logistics support, and U.S. defense readiness as a result of this
other associated support equipment proposed sale.
and services. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(iv) Military Department: Navy (ABJ) Transmittal No. 17–20 AGENCY
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AE–P– Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
AAL (AIM–9M); and AE–P–ABA (AIM– [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2018–0097; FRL–9975–29]
Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
9–X2 (previously notified and offered Arms Export Control Act Certain New Chemicals or Significant
but the customer allowed the LOA to New Uses; Statements of Findings for
Annex
expire)) January 2018
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Item No. vii
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: AGENCY: Environmental Protection
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology 1. The AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Block II Agency (EPA).
Contained in the Defense Article or missile represents a substantial increase ACTION: Notice.
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: in missile acquisition and kinematics
See Attached Annex performance over the AIM–9M and SUMMARY: Section 5(g) of the Toxic
(viii) Date Report Delivered to replaces the AIM–9X Block I missile Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires
Congress: March 7, 2018 configuration. The missile includes a EPA to publish in the Federal Register
* As defined in Section 47(6) of the high off-boresight seeker, enhanced a statement of its findings after its
Arms Export Control Act. countermeasure rejection capability, review of TSCA section 5(a) notices
POLICY JUSTIFICATION low drag/high angle of attack airframe when EPA makes a finding that a new
and the ability to integrate the Helmet chemical substance or significant new
Government of the United Arab Mounted Cueing System. The software use is not likely to present an
Emirates (UAE)—AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder algorithms are the most sensitive unreasonable risk of injury to health or
Block II Missiles portion of the AIM–9X–2 missile. The the environment. Such statements apply
The UAE has requested the possible software continues to be modified via a to premanufacture notices (PMNs),
sale of three hundred (300) AIM–9X–2 Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) microbial commercial activity notices
Sidewinder Block II missiles, forty (40) program in order to improve its counter- (MCANs), and significant new use
AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Captive Air countermeasure capabilities. No notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA
Training Missiles (CATMs), thirty (30) software source code or algorithms will under TSCA section 5. This document
AIM–9X–2 Block II Tactical guidance be released. The missile is classified as presents statements of findings made by
units, fifteen (15) AIM–9X–2 CATM CONFIDENTIAL. EPA on TSCA section 5(a) notices
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guidance units, containers, spares, 2. The AIM–9X–2 Sidewinder Block II during the period from January 1, 2018
support equipment and missile support, missile will result in the transfer of to January 31, 2018.
U.S. Government and contractor sensitive technology and information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
technical assistance and other related The equipment, hardware, and For technical information contact:
logistics support, and other associated documentation are classified Greg Schweer, Chemical Control
support equipment and services. The CONFIDENTIAL. The software and Divison (7405M), Office of Pollution
total estimated cost is $270.4 million. operational performance are classified Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
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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 | 83 FR 13124 |
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