83 FR 47906 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 184 (September 21, 2018)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 184 (September 21, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-20569 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 184 (Friday, September 21, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 47906-47909] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20569] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 18-33] 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: DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@mail.mil">dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@mail.mil or (703) 697-9709. 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 18-33 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: September 18, 2018. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001-06-P [[Page 47907]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN21SE18.005 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C Transmittal No. 18-33 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 Latvia (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................... $85 million Other................................................... $115 million --------------- TOTAL................................................. $200 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Four (4) UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Ten (10) T700-GE-701D Engines (8 installed and 2 spares) Ten (10) Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (8 installed and 2 spares) Non-MDE: Also included is one (1) Aviation Mission Planning System, five (5) Talon Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) [[Page 47908]] (4 production and 1 spare), ten (10) AN/ARC-201D/E (8 production and 2 spares), ten (10) AN/ARC-231 radios (8 production and 2 spares), five (5) AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder (4 production and 1 spare), five (5) AN/ARC-220 Radio (4 production and 1 spare), twenty (20) AN/AVS-6 Helmet Mounted Night Vision Devices, aircraft warranty, air worthiness support, spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, ground support equipment, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. (iv) Military Department: Army (LG-B-UDM). (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: August 3, 2018. * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Latvia--UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters The Government of Latvia has requested to buy four (4) UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), ten (10) T700-GE- 701D engines (8 installed and 2 spares), ten (10) Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (8 installed and 2 spares). Also included is one (1) Aviation Mission Planning System, five (5) Talon Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) (4 production and 1 spare), ten (10) AN/ARC-201D/E (8 production and 2 spares), ten (10) AN/ARC-231 radios (8 production and 2 spares), five (5) AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder (4 production and 1 spare), five (5) AN/ARC-220 Radio (4 production and 1 spare), twenty (20) AN/AVS-6 Helmet Mounted Night Vision Devices, aircraft warranty, air worthiness support, spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, ground support equipment, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total case value is $200 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally. These UH-60 helicopters will allow for interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces in rapid response to a variety of missions, and quick positioning of troops with minimal helicopter assets. The sale of these UH-60 helicopters to Latvia will significantly increase its capability to provide troop lift, border security, anti- terrorist, medical evacuation, search and rescue, re-supply/external lift, and combat support in all weather. Latvia intends to use these helicopters to modernize its armed forces and expand its existing Army architecture in its efforts to provide multi-mission support in the region. Latvia will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractors will be Sikorsky Aircraft Company in Stratford, Connecticut; and General Electric Aviation Company (GEAC) in Lynn, Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of an additional three U.S. Government and five contractor representatives in country full-time to support the delivery and training for approximately two-to-five years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 18-33 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 UH-60M aircraft is a medium lift four bladed aircraft which includes two T-700-GE 701D Engines. The aircraft has four Multifunction Display (MFD), which provides aircraft system, flight, mission, and communication management systems. The instrumentation panel includes four Multifunction Displays (MFDs), two Pilot and Co-Pilot Flight Director Panels, and two Data Concentrator Units (DCUs). The Navigation System will have Embedded GPS/INS (EGIs), and two Advanced Flight Control Computer Systems (AFCC), which provide 4 axis aircraft control. 2. The H764-G EGI provides GPS and INS capabilities to the aircraft. The EGI will include Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) for secure GPS PPS if required. The EGI contains sensitive technology. 3. The AN/ARC-231, Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency (VHF/ UHF), Line-of Sight (LOS) Radio with frequency agile modes, Electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM), UHF Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), Integrated Waveform (IW), Air Traffic Control (ATC) channel spacing is operator selectable in 5, 8.33, 12.5, and 25kHz steps. The antennas associated with this radio contain sensitive technology. 4. The AN/APX-123A, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is installed on various military platforms. When installed in conjunction with platform antennas and the Remote Control Unit (or other appropriate control unit), the transponder provides identification, altitude, and surveillance reporting in response to interrogations from airborne, ground-based, and/or surface interrogators. This item contains sensitive technology. 5. The AN/ARC-201D/E, Single Channel Ground to Air Radio System (SINCGARS), is a tactical airborne radio subsystem that provides secure, anti-jam voice and data communication. The integration of COMSEC and the Data Rate Adapter (DRA) combines three Line Replaceable Units into one and reduces overall weight of the aircraft. 6. The AN/ARN-149, Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) Receiver, is a low frequency radio that provides automatic compass bearing on any radio signal within the frequency range of 100 to 2199.5 kHz as well as navigation where a commercial AM broadcast signal is the only available navigation aid. 7. The AN/ARN-153, Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) System, is a full featured navigational system that supports four modes of operation: receive mode; transmit receive mode; air-to-air receive mode; and air-to-air transmit-receive mode. The TACAN provides a minimum 500-watt transmit capability with selecting range ratios of 30:1 or 4:1 which is accomplished through the automatic gain control (AGC) enable/disable switch, the 1553 bus, or the RNAV (ARINC) input bus. [[Page 47909]] 8. The AN/ARN-147, Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni Ranging/ Instrument Landing System Receiver, that provides internal MIL-STD- 1553B capability and is MIL-E-5400 class II qualified. It meets international operability requirements by providing 50-kHz channel spacing for 160-VOR and 40-localizer/glideslope channels. 9. The TALON Forward Looking Infrared Radar (TALON FLIR) is a compact multi-sensor thermal imaging system utilized for personnel recovery. Search and rescue missions are supported with the thermal imaging, daylight camera, and laser rangefinder payloads. Includes Joystick Control Unit (JCU). 10. AN/ARC-220, High Frequency (HF) Radio multifunctional, fully Digital Signal Processing (DSP) high frequency radio for rotary wing applications. Provides embedded Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), serial tone data modem, text messaging, GPS position reporting and anti-jam (ECCM) functions is Embedded ECCM and data modem. 11. EBC-406 (Emergency Locator Transmitter) is loaded with country unique codes (at delivery in country) that aid in the recovery of a down aircraft/personnel with a loud beeping tone and flashing LED. The ELT transmits on 406.028 MHz, the civil 121.5 MHz, and the military 243.0 MHz emergency frequencies. 12. AN/AVS-6 (Helmet mounted Night Vision Goggles) is a lightweight, binocular, night vision imaging system developed by the US Army specifically for helicopter flying. The system can be mounted to a variety of aviator helmets, including the SPH-4B, HGU-56P, HGU-55/P, HGU-55/G, HGU-26/P and Alpha. A 25mm eye relief eyepieces easily accommodate eyeglasses. Low-profile battery pack improves aviator head mobility and increases battery life. Other features include flip-up/ flop-down capability, simple binocular attachment, individual interpupillary adjustment, tilt, vertical and fore-aft adjustments to fit all aviators. 13. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of specific hardware, the information could be used to develop countermeasures which might reduce weapons system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 14. A determination has been made that Latvia can provide substantially the same degree of protection for sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This proposed sustainment program is necessary to the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the policy justification. 15. All defense articles and services listed on this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of Latvia. [FR Doc. 2018-20569 Filed 9-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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(ICC), Modem Man Stations (MMS), the enhanced capability to strengthen its which might reduce system
Launching Stations, and Post homeland defense and deter regional effectiveness or be used in the
Deployment Build (PDB)-8 upgrades threats, and provide direct support to development of a system with similar or
along with parts, tools, technical and coalition and security cooperation advanced capabilities.
engineering assistance, support services, efforts. The Netherlands will have no 3. A determination has been made
testing, and other related elements of difficulty absorbing this upgraded that the Government of the Netherlands
logistics and program support, which equipment and support into its armed can provide substantially the same
will produce fire units at the forces. degree of protection for the sensitive
Configuration 3+ capability. The proposed sale of this equipment technology being released as the U.S.
(iv) Military Department: Army (NE– and support will not alter the basic Government. This sale is necessary in
B–WHJ) military balance in the region. furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NE–B– U.S. Government personnel will and national security objectives
WFX, NE–B–WEC, NE–B–WGF conduct the RECAP at Letterkenny outlined in the Policy Justification.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Army Depot. The purchaser typically 4. All defense articles and services
Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None requests offsets. There are no known listed in this transmittal have been
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology offset agreements proposed in authorized for release and export to the
Contained in the Defense Article or connection with this potential sale. Netherlands.
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: Implementation of this proposed sale
None [FR Doc. 2018–20566 Filed 9–20–18; 8:45 am]
will not require the assignment of any
(viii) Date Report Delivered to additional U.S. Government or BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
Congress: September 5, 2018 contractor representatives to the
*As defined in Section 47(6) of the Netherlands.
Arms Export Control Act. There will be no adverse impact on DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
POLICY JUSTIFICATION U.S. defense readiness as a result of this Office of the Secretary
proposed sale.
The Netherlands—Patriot
Recapitalization (RECAP) Transmittal No. 18–32 [Transmittal No. 18–33]
The Netherlands has requested Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of
Arms Sales Notification
Recapitalization (RECAP) of four (4) Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the
Netherlands Patriot Fire Units. RECAP Arms Export Control Act AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
includes Radar Sets (RS), Radar Digital Annex Agency, Department of Defense.
Processors (RDP), Engagement Control ACTION: Arms sales notice.
Stations (ECS), Information and Item No. vii
Coordination Central (ICC), Modem Man (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
Stations (MMS), Launching Stations, 1. The Patriot Air Defense System publishing the unclassified text of an
and Post Deployment Build (PDB)-8 contains CONFIDENTIAL hardware arms sales notification.
upgrades along with parts, tools, components, SECRET tactical software FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
technical and engineering assistance, and CRITICAL/SENSITIVE. Patriot DSCA at dsca.ncr.lmo.mbx.info@
support services, testing, and other ground support equipment and Patriot mail.mil or (703) 697–9709.
related elements of logistics and missile hardware contain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
program support, which will produce CONFIDENTIAL components and the 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
fire units at the Configuration 3+ associated launcher hardware is published to fulfill the requirements of
capability. The total estimated program UNCLASSIFIED. The services requested section 155 of Public Law 104–164
cost is $105 million. represent significant technological dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
This proposed sale will support the advances for the Netherlands. The copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
foreign policy and national security Patriot Air Defense System continues to House of Representatives, Transmittal
objectives of the United States by hold a significant technology lead over 18–33 with attached Policy Justification
improving the security of a NATO Ally, other surface-to-air missile systems and Sensitivity of Technology.
which is an important force for political around the world.
stability and economic progress in the 2. If a technologically advanced Dated: September 18, 2018.
European region. adversary were to obtain knowledge of Shelly E. Finke,
This sale improves the Netherlands’ the hardware and software elements, the Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
capability to meet current and future information could be used to develop Officer, Department of Defense.
enemy threats. The Netherlands will use countermeasures or equivalent systems BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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8. The AN/ARN–147, Very High and national security objectives SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April
Frequency (VHF) Omni Ranging/ outlined in the policy justification. 25, 2018, we published in the Federal
Instrument Landing System Receiver, 15. All defense articles and services Register (83 FR 18015) a notice
that provides internal MIL–STD–1553B listed on this transmittal are authorized announcing availability of funds and
capability and is MIL–E–5400 class II for release and export to the application deadlines for the Emergency
qualified. It meets international Government of Latvia. Impact Aid program under Division B,
operability requirements by providing [FR Doc. 2018–20569 Filed 9–20–18; 8:45 am] Subdivision 1, Title VIII, ‘‘Hurricane
50-kHz channel spacing for 160-VOR BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
Education Recovery,’’ of Public Law
and 40-localizer/glideslope channels. 115–123, the ‘‘Bipartisan Budget Act of
9. The TALON Forward Looking 2018.’’ On May 24, 2018, the
Infrared Radar (TALON FLIR) is a Department published in the Federal
compact multi-sensor thermal imaging DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Register (83 FR 24092) a notice
system utilized for personnel recovery. extending the original deadline for SEA
Extension of Deadline for Transmittal
Search and rescue missions are transmittal of applications and
of Application Amendments for the
supported with the thermal imaging, establishing a due date of July 20, 2018
Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for
daylight camera, and laser rangefinder for any application amendments for the
Displaced Students Program;
payloads. Includes Joystick Control Unit Emergency Impact Aid program. This
Hurricane Education Recovery
(JCU). notice extends the July 20, 2018
10. AN/ARC–220, High Frequency AGENCY: Office of Elementary and deadline for SEA transmittal of
(HF) Radio multifunctional, fully Digital Secondary Education, Department of application amendments affecting
Signal Processing (DSP) high frequency Education. allocations under the Emergency Impact
radio for rotary wing applications. ACTION: Notice; extension of deadline for Aid program to October 5, 2018,
Provides embedded Automatic Link amendments. including any updated enrollment data
Establishment (ALE), serial tone data generally for any quarter and any
modem, text messaging, GPS position SUMMARY: On April 25, 2018, the U.S. previously unreported fourth quarter
reporting and anti-jam (ECCM) Department of Education (Department) data for the 2017–18 school year. If an
functions is Embedded ECCM and data published in the Federal Register (83 SEA has already submitted final data for
modem. FR 18015) a notice announcing the the Emergency Impact Aid program, it
11. EBC–406 (Emergency Locator availability of funds and application need not take any action. Except as
Transmitter) is loaded with country deadlines for the Temporary Emergency detailed in this notice, all other
unique codes (at delivery in country) Impact Aid for Displaced Students requirements and conditions stated in
that aid in the recovery of a down (Emergency Impact Aid) under Division the notice announcing availability of
aircraft/personnel with a loud beeping B, Subdivision 1, Title VIII, ‘‘Hurricane funds remain the same. Additional
tone and flashing LED. The ELT Education Recovery,’’ of Public Law information about the Emergency
transmits on 406.028 MHz, the civil 115–123, the ‘‘Bipartisan Budget Act of Impact Aid program is available on the
121.5 MHz, and the military 243.0 MHz 2018.’’ On May 24, 2018, the Department’s website at www.ed.gov/
emergency frequencies. Department published in the Federal disasterrelief.
12. AN/AVS–6 (Helmet mounted Register (83 FR 24092) a notice Exemption From Rulemaking: These
Night Vision Goggles) is a lightweight, extending the original deadline for State programs are exempt from the
binocular, night vision imaging system educational agency (SEA) transmittal of rulemaking requirements in section 437
developed by the US Army specifically applications and establishing a due date of the General Education Provisions Act
for helicopter flying. The system can be of July 20, 2018 for any application (GEPA) (20 U.S.C. 1232) and section 553
mounted to a variety of aviator helmets, amendments for the Emergency Impact of the Administrative Procedure Act
including the SPH–4B, HGU–56P, Aid program. This notice extends the (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553), as established in
HGU–55/P, HGU–55/G, HGU–26/P and July 20, 2018 deadline for SEA Division B, Subdivision 1, Title VIII,
Alpha. A 25mm eye relief eyepieces transmittal of application amendments ‘‘Hurricane Education Recovery’’
easily accommodate eyeglasses. Low- affecting allocations under the paragraph (6), of Public Law 115–123,
profile battery pack improves aviator Emergency Impact Aid program to the ‘‘Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018.’’
head mobility and increases battery life. October 5, 2018. 132 Stat. 98.
Other features include flip-up/flop- Program Authority: Division B,
down capability, simple binocular DATES: Deadline for Transmittal of SEA Subdivision 1, Title VIII of Public Law
attachment, individual interpupillary Application Amendments for the 115–123, the ‘‘Bipartisan Budget Act of
adjustment, tilt, vertical and fore-aft Emergency Impact Aid Program: 2018.’’
adjustments to fit all aviators. October 5, 2018. SEAs must submit any Accessible Format: Individuals with
13. If a technologically advanced application amendments affecting disabilities can obtain this document
adversary were to obtain knowledge of allocations under the Emergency Impact and a copy of the application package in
specific hardware, the information Aid program to the Department no later an accessible format (e.g., braille, large
could be used to develop than October 5, 2018. print, audiotape, or compact disc) on
countermeasures which might reduce FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For request to the program contact person
weapons system effectiveness or be used additional information on the listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
in the development of a system with Emergency Impact Aid program, please CONTACT.
similar or advanced capabilities. contact Francisco Ramirez. Telephone Electronic Access to This Document:
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14. A determination has been made (202) 260–1541. Email: The official version of this document is
that Latvia can provide substantially the K12EmergencyImpactAid@ed.gov. the document published in the Federal
same degree of protection for sensitive If you use a telecommunications Register. You may access the official
technology being released as the U.S. device for the deaf (TDD) or a text edition of the Federal Register and the
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