[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 147 (Thursday, July 31, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44424-44426]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-18023]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 14-24]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

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 14-24 with attached transmittal and 
policy justification.

    Dated: July 28, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 14-24

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 Philippines
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment*................................    $31 million.
Other...................................................    $30 million.
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    Total...............................................    $61 million.
 

    *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.
    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services Under Consideration for Purchase: Two (2) C-130T Aircraft, and 
10 T56-16 engines (8 installed and 2 spares) from Department of Defense 
stock. Also included are logistical sustainment and support for a 
period of three years, modification equipment and labor costs, spare 
and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical 
documentation, aircraft ferry support, personnel training and training 
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor logistics and technical 
support services, and other related elements of logistics and program 
support.
    (iv) Military Department: Navy (SCF).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None.
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None.

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    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 23 July 2014.

Policy Justification

Government of the Philippines--C-130T Aircraft

    The Government of the Philippines has requested a possible sale 
from Department of Defense stock of two (2) C-130T Aircraft, and 10 
T56-16 engines (8 installed and 2 spares). Also included are logistical 
sustainment and support for a period of three years, modification 
equipment and labor costs, spare and repair parts, support equipment, 
publications and technical documentation, aircraft ferry support, 
personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and 
contractor logistics and technical support services, and other related 
elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $61 
million.
    This proposed sale would contribute to U.S. security and foreign 
policy goals by building the Philippines' maritime domain security 
capacity and deepening our overall strategic partnership with the 
Philippines.
    The Government of the Philippines desires these additional C-130s 
to bolster its lift capabilities, which are essential for providing 
humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The Philippines will use 
this increased lift capability to improve the mobility and resupply of 
its forces and for the provision of humanitarian assistance in the 
Philippines and the wider region, thereby reducing the potential level 
of U.S. assistance requested/needed for these purposes. The Philippine 
Air Force (PAF) already has C-130 aircraft in its inventory and will 
have no difficulty absorbing these additional aircraft.
    The proposed sale of these aircraft and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    Contractor requirements are still being researched, and will be 
fulfilled through open competition. Should USG representatives or 
contractor support in-country be required in support of the case, 
length of time in-country will be minimized to the maximum practical 
extent. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection 
with this potential sale.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2014-18023 Filed 7-30-14; 8:45 am]
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