[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36538-36540]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14480]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-15]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittals 13-15 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: June 13, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 13-15
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: Libya
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................................    $222 million
Other...................................................    $366 million
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  Total.................................................    $588 million
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: 2 C-130J-30 aircraft, 10 
Rolls Royce AE 2100D3 engines (8 installed and 2 spares), aircraft 
modifications, Government Furnished Equipment (including radios), 
support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, 
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and 
other related elements of logistical and program support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (SAF)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid:
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 7 June 2013
    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

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POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Libya--C-130J-30 Aircraft

    The Government of Libya has requested a sale of 2 C-130J-30 
aircraft, 10 Rolls Royce AE 2100D3 engines (8 installed and 2 spares), 
aircraft modifications, Government Furnished Equipment (including 
radios), support and test equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. 
Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support 
services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. 
The estimated cost is $588 million.
    This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and 
national security of the United States by helping to improve the 
security of Libya. The Government of Libya uses airlift to maintain the 
connection between the central government and the country's outlying 
areas. The sale of these C-130Js to Libya will significantly increase 
its capability to provide in-country airlift support for its forces, 
thus strengthening its capacity in the security arena.
    Libya intends to use these aircraft primarily to move supplies and 
people within Libya. This medium lift capability should assist with 
border security, the interdiction of known terrorist elements, and 
rapid reaction to internal security threats. In addition, Libya intends 
to utilize these aircraft in support of regional peacekeeping and 
humanitarian operations. Libya, which already operates a mix of legacy 
C-130s, will have little difficulty absorbing these aircraft, which 
include a three-year training and sustainment package.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin-Aerospace in Marietta, 
Georgia. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this 
potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of 
four contracted Field Service Representatives (FSR) and one Logistics 
Support Representative (LSR) for a period of three years. The FSRs and 
LSR will have expertise in airframe, avionics/electrical, propulsion 
systems, ground maintenance systems, and logistics support. 
Additionally, there will be a USAF logistics specialist assisting the 
purchaser to establish a supply system in support of flight operations, 
supply management, inventory control, and documentation procedures for 
a period of three years following aircraft delivery.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.
[FR Doc. 2013-14480 Filed 6-17-13; 8:45 am]
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