83 FR 6166 - Arms Sales Notification
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 30 (February 13, 2018)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 30 (February 13, 2018)
| Page Range | 6166-6169 | |
| FR Document | 2018-02876 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 6166-6169] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02876] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 17-76] Arms Sales Notification AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). 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 17-76 with attached Policy Justification and Sensitivity of Technology. Dated: February 8, 2018. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. BILLING CODE 5001-06-P [[Page 6167]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TN13FE18.006 BILLING CODE 5001-06-C [[Page 6168]] Transmittal No. 17-76 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 Finland (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment *............................... $434 million Other................................................... $188 million --------------- Total................................................. $622 million (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase: Major Defense Equipment (MDE): One hundred (100) RGM-84Q-4 Harpoon Block II Plus (+) Extended Range (ER) Grade B Surface-Launched Missiles Twelve (12) RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II Grade B Surface-Launched Missiles Twelve (12) RGM-84Q-4 Harpoon Block II+ ER Grade B Surface-Launched Upgrade Kits Four (4) RTM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II Grade B Exercise Surface-Launched Missiles Four (4) RTM-84Q-4 Harpoon Block II+ ER Grade B Exercise Surface- Launched Missiles Non-MDE: Also included are containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, technical assistance, engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical support. (iv) Military Department: Navy (FI-P-LBQ) (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: February 5, 2018 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. POLICY JUSTIFICATION Finland--RGM-84Q-4 Harpoon Block II+ ER Grade B Surface-Launched Missiles and RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II Grade B Surface-Launched Missiles The Government of Finland has requested a possible sale of one hundred (100) RGM-84Q-4 Harpoon Block II Plus (+) Extended Range (ER) Grade B Surface-Launched Missiles, twelve (12) RGM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II Grade B Surface-Launched Missiles, twelve (12) RGM-84Q-4 Harpoon Block II+ ER Grade B Surface-Launched Upgrade Kits, four (4) RTM-84L-4 Harpoon Block II Grade B Exercise Surface-Launched Missiles, and four (4) RTM-84Q-4 Harpoon Block II+ ER Grade B Exercise Surface-Launched Missiles. Also included are containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, technical assistance, engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical support. The estimated total case value is $622 million. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner nation that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. Finland intends to use the missiles on its Hamina class ships, Multirole Corvette ships, and Coastal Batteries. The missiles will provide enhanced capabilities in effective defense of critical sea lanes. The proposed sale of the missiles and support will increase the Finnish Navy's maritime partnership potential and increase regional security capability. Finland has not purchased Harpoon Block II+ ER previously, but will have no difficulty incorporating this capability 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 The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. Implementation of this proposed sale will require up to 21 U.S. Government personnel to travel to Finland providing support over a period of ten years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. Transmittal No. 17-76 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 RGM-84Q Harpoon Block II+ ER Surface-Launched missile system is classified SECRET. The Harpoon missile is a non-nuclear tactical weapon system. It provides a day, night, and adverse weather, standoff air-to-surface capability and is an effective Anti-Surface Warfare missile. The RGM-84Q incorporates components, software, and technical design information that is considered sensitive. The following components being conveyed by the proposed sale that are considered sensitive include: a. Classified CONFIDENTIAL: (1) Radar Seeker (2) GPS/INS System (3) Operational Flight Program Software (4) Missile operational characteristics and performance data b. Classified up to SECRET: (1) Weapon Data Link (depending on key classification) (2) Warhead These elements are essential to the ability of the Harpoon missile to selectively engage hostile targets under a wide range of operations, tactical and environmental conditions. The Harpoon is a Coastal Target Suppressions land attack weapon. 2. The RGM-84L Harpoon Block II Surface-Launched missile system is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The Harpoon missile is a non-nuclear tactical weapon system currently in service in the U.S. Navy and in 29 other foreign nations. It provides a day, night, and adverse weather, standoff air-to-surface capability and is an effective Anti-Surface Warfare missile. The RGM-84L incorporates components, software, and technical design information that are considered sensitive. The following components being conveyed by the proposed sale that are considered sensitive and are classified CONFIDENTIAL are: Classified CONFIDENTIAL: (1) Radar Seeker (2) GPS/INS System (3) Operational Flight Program Software (4) Missile operational characteristics and performance data 3. The RTM-84 Exercise Harpoon Surface-Launched missile is classified up to SECRET. The RTM-84 Exercise Harpoon incorporates components, software, and technical design information that are considered sensitive. The following components being conveyed by the proposed sale that are considered sensitive include: a. Classified CONFIDENTIAL: (1) Radar Seeker (2) GPS/INS System (3) Operational Flight Program Software (4) Missile operational characteristics and performance data b. Classified up to SECRET: (1) Weapon Data Link (depending on key classification) 4. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of [[Page 6169]] 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. 5. A determination has been made that Finland 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. 6. All defense articles and services listed on this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of Finland. [FR Doc. 2018-02876 Filed 2-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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• Propose ways to enhance the CNCS also seeks to continue using the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
quality, utility, and clarity of the current application until the revised
information to be collected; and application is approved by OMB. The Office of the Secretary
• Propose ways to minimize the current application expired on
[Transmittal No. 17–76]
burden of the collection of information September 30, 2017.
on those who are to respond, including Type of Review: Renewal. Arms Sales Notification
through the use of appropriate Agency: Corporation for National and
automated, electronic, mechanical, or Community Service. AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation
other technological collection Agency, Department of Defense (DoD).
techniques or other forms of information Title: Financial Management Survey.
ACTION: Arms sales notice.
technology. OMB Number: 3045–0102.
Agency Number: None. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
Comments publishing the unclassified text of an
Affected Public: Non-profit
A 60-day Notice requesting public Organizations, State, Local and Tribal arms sales notification.
comment was published in the Federal Governments that are first-time FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Register on July 19, 2017 at Vol. 82, No. recipients of CNCS grant funds, or Pamela Young, (703) 697–9107,
137, Page 33072. This comment period renewing their ability to receive CNCS pamela.a.young14.civ@mail.mil or
ended September 18, 2017. No public grant funds. Kathy Valadez, (703) 697–9217,
comments were received from this Total Respondents: 200. kathy.a.valadez.civ@mail.mil; DSCA/
Notice. DSA–RAN.
Description: The Financial Frequency: Once.
Average Time per Response: Averages SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Management Survey collects
2.00 hours. 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is
information about the capacity of
published to fulfill the requirements of
organizations to manage federal grant Estimated Total Burden Hours: 400
section 155 of Public Law 104–164
funds. Information from the survey is hours.
dated July 21, 1996. The following is a
used to assess an organization’s Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): copy of a letter to the Speaker of the
structure and capacity-building needs None. House of Representatives, Transmittal
and identify any appropriate technical Total Burden Cost (operating/ 17–76 with attached Policy Justification
assistance and/or resources to maintenance): None. and Sensitivity of Technology.
strengthen federal grant management
and compliance operations. CNCS seeks Dated: February 2, 2018. Dated: February 8, 2018.
to renew the current information Joseph Liciardello, Aaron Siegel,
collection. The information collection Acting Chief Grants Officer. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
will otherwise be used in the same [FR Doc. 2018–02880 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am] Officer, Department of Defense.
manner as the existing application. BILLING CODE 6050–28–P BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
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specific hardware, the information Section, Environmental Analysis meetings in January and February 2017,
could be used to develop Branch, Planning Division, U.S. Army with representatives from federal and
countermeasures which might reduce Corps of Engineers, New York District, state agencies, as well as representatives
weapons system effectiveness or be used 26 Federal Plaza, New York, Room from local agencies and towns. The
in the development of a system with 2151, NY 10279–0090; Phone: (917) Corps, NYSDEC and NJDEP are
similar or advanced capabilities. 790–8703; email: Nancy.J.Brighton@ anticipating hosting a NEPA Scoping
5. A determination has been made usace.army.mil. Meetings in March and April 2018.
that Finland can provide substantially FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Public notices announcing the meeting
the same degree of protection for Questions about the overall NYNJHAT date, time, location and agenda will be
sensitive technology being released as study should be directed to Bryce published in the appropriate local
the U.S. Government. This proposed Wisemiller, Project Manager, U.S. Army newspapers, municipality web pages,
sustainment program is necessary to the Corps of Engineers, New York District, and the Corps’ New York District web
furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy Programs and Project Management page (see STUDY WEB PAGE and
and national security objectives Division, Civil Works Programs Branch, ADDRESSES above) and will be
outlined in the policy justification. 26 Federal Plaza, Room 2127, New
6. All defense articles and services distributed to the local stakeholders and
York, NY 10279–0090; Phone: (917) known interested parties.
listed on this transmittal are authorized 790–8307; email: Bryce.W.Wisemiller@
for release and export to the usace.army.mil. A scoping comment period of 30 days
Government of Finland. will be established from the scheduled
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: date of the meeting to allow agencies,
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BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 1. Background organizations and individuals to submit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers comments, questions and/or concerns
(Corps), in partnership with the New regarding the Feasibility Study.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Comments, concerns and information
York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) submitted to the Corps will be evaluated
Department of the Army, Corps of and considered during the development
Engineers and the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP) as of the Draft EIS.
Notice of Intent To Prepare a Tiered the non-federal sponsors, are Lead and Cooperating Agencies
Environmental Impact Statement for undertaking this study. In addition, the
the New York New Jersey Harbor and City of New York is a non-federal The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is
Tributaries Coastal Storm Risk partner. The NYNJHAT study area, the lead federal agency for the
Management Feasibility Study which encompasses the New York preparation of a Tiered Environmental
metropolitan area, is highly vulnerable Impact Statement (EIS) in order to meet
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to damage from coastal storm surge, the requirements of the NEPA and the
DOD. wave attack, erosion, and intense NEPA Implementing Regulations of the
ACTION: Notice of intent. rainfall-storm water runoff events that President’s Council on Environmental
cause riverine or inland flooding, which Quality (40 CFR 1500–1508). The Corps
SUMMARY: Pursuant to the requirements
can exacerbate coastal flooding. The has invited the U.S. Coast Guard, the
of section 102(2)(C) of the National
NYNJHAT study is authorized under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the
Public Law 84–71, June 15, 1955 (69
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the
Stat. 132) to conduct an investigation
York District (Corps) is preparing an National Marine Fisheries Service, the
into potential coastal storm risk
integrated Feasibility Report/Tiered National Park Service, and the Federal
management solutions. A Feasibility
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Emergency Management Agency to be
Cost Sharing Agreement (FCSA) was
for the proposed New York New Jersey Cooperating or Participating Agencies
executed in 2016 with the NYSDEC and
Harbor and Tributaries Coastal Storm on this study. The preparation of a
NJDEP.
Risk Management Feasibility Study Tiered EIS will be coordinated with
(NYNJHAT). The study is assessing the 2. Study Area New York State, New Jersey State and
feasibility of coastal storm risk The study area encompasses local municipalities with discretionary
management alternatives to be approximately 2,150 square miles and authority relative to the proposed
implemented within the authorized includes parts of Bergen, Passaic, actions. The Draft integrated Feasibility
study area with a specific emphasis on Morris, Essex, Hudson, Union, Report/Tiered EIS is currently
the New York New Jersey Harbor, Somerset, Middlesex, and Monmouth scheduled for distribution to the public
including Raritan Bay, the tidally- Counties in New Jersey and Rensselaer, Summer 2018.
affected stretches of the Passaic and Albany, Columbia, Greene, Duchess,
Hackensack Rivers, and the Hudson Dated: February 6, 2018.
Ulster, Putnam, Orange, Westchester,
River to Troy, New York. Rockland, Bronx, New York, Queens, Peter M. Weppler,
ADDRESSES: Pertinent information about Kings, Richmond, and Nassau Counties Chief, Environmental Analysis Branch,
the study can be found at: http:// in New York. The study area extends Planning Division.
www.nan.usace.army.mil/Missions/ upstream of the Hudson River to the [FR Doc. 2018–02874 Filed 2–12–18; 8:45 am]
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Civil-Works/Projects-in-New-York/New- federal lock and dam at Troy, New York, BILLING CODE 3720–58–P
York-New-Jersey-Harbor-Tributaries- the Passaic River to the Dundee Dam,
Focus-Area-Feasibility-Study/. and the Hackensack River to the Oradell
Interested parties are welcome to send Reservoir.
written comments and suggestions
concerning the scope of issues to be 3. Public Participation
evaluated within the Tiered EIS to The Corps, the NYSDEC and the
Nancy J. Brighton, Chief, Watershed NJDEP hosted three agency workshop
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