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process described in this paragraph, will DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE requirements of section 155 of Public be allotted no more than five (5) Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. minutes during this period, and will be Office of the Secretary FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam invited to speak in the order in which Young, DSCA/SA&E/RAN, (703) 697– their requests were received by the DFO. [Transmittal No. 16–21] 9107. Dated: November 22, 2016. The following is a copy of a letter to 36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification the Speaker of the House of Aaron Siegel, Representatives, Transmittal 16–21 with Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. attached Policy Justification and Officer, Department of Defense. Sensitivity of Technology. [FR Doc. 2016–28499 Filed 11–25–16; 8:45 am] ACTION: Notice. Dated: November 22, 2016. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is Aaron Siegel, publishing the unclassified text of a Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. Officer, Department of Defense. This is published to fulfill the BILLING CODE 5001–06–P

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Transmittal No. 16–21 software support, software, technical Engineering Change Proposals; avionics Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of publications, engineering and program software support; software; technical Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the support, U.S. Government and publications; engineering and program Arms Export Control Act, as amended contractor engineering, technical and support; U.S. Government and logistic support services. contractor engineering; technical and (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government (iv) Military Department: Navy (KU– logistic support services. The estimated of Kuwait P–SBG) total program cost is $10.1 billion. (ii) Total Estimated Value: (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None This proposed sale will contribute to (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, the foreign policy and national security Major Defense Equipment * $6.3 billion Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None Other ...... 3.8 billion (vii) Sensitivity of Technology of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non- TOTAL ...... 10.1 billion Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: NATO Ally that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political (iii) Description and Quantity or See Annex Attached. Quantities of Articles or Services under (viii) Date Report Delivered to and economic progress in the Middle Consideration for Purchase: Congress: November 17, 2016 East. Kuwait is a strategic partner in Major Defense Equipment (MDE): * as defined in Section 47(6) of the maintaining stability in the region. The Thirty-two (32) F/A–18E aircraft, with Arms Export Control Act. acquisition of the F/A–18E/F Super Hornet aircraft will allow for greater F414–GE–400 engines Policy Justification Eight (8) F/A–18F aircraft, with F414– interoperability with U.S. forces, GE–400 engines The Government of Kuwait—F/A–18E/F providing benefits for training and Eight (8) spare F414–GE–400 engines Super Hornet Aircraft with Support possible future coalition operations in and Twenty-four (24) engine modules The Government of Kuwait has support of shared regional security Forty-one (41) AN/APG–79 Active requested to purchase thirty-two (32) F/ objectives. Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) A–18E aircraft, with F414–GE–400 The proposed sale of the F/A- l8E/F Radars engines; eight (8) F/A–18F aircraft, with Super Hornet aircraft will improve Forty-four (44) M61A2 20mm Gun F414–GE–400 engines; eight (8) spare Kuwait’s capability to meet current and Systems F414–GE–400 engines and twenty-four Forty-five (45) AN/ALR–67(V)3 Radar future warfare threats. Kuwait will use (24) engine modules; forty-one (41) AN/ the enhanced capability to strengthen its Warning Receivers APG–79 Active Electronically Scanned homeland defense. The F/A–18E/F Two hundred and forty (240) LAU– Array (AESA) Radars; forty-four (44) Super Hornet aircraft will supplement 127E/A Guided Missile Launchers M61A2 20mm Gun Systems; forty-five Forty-five (45) AN/ALE–47 Airborne (45) AN/ALR–67(V)3 Radar Warning and eventually replace the Kuwait Air Countermeasures Dispenser Systems Receivers; two hundred and forty (240) Force’s aging fighter aircraft. Kuwait Twelve (12) AN/AAQ–33 SNIPER LAU–127E/A Guided Missile will have no difficulty absorbing this Advanced Targeting Pods Launchers; forty-five (45) AN/ALE–47 aircraft into its armed forces. Forty-eight (48) Joint Helmet Mounted Airborne Countermeasures Dispenser The proposed sale of this equipment Cueing Systems (JHMCS) Systems; twelve (12) AN/AAQ–33 and support will not alter the basic Forty-five (45) AN/ALQ–214 Radio SNIPER Advanced Targeting Pods; military balance in the region. Frequency Counter-Measures Systems forty-eight (48) Joint Helmet Mounted The prime contractors will be The Forty-five (45) AN/ALE–55 Towed Cueing Systems (JHMCS); forty-five (45) Boeing Company, St. Louis, Missouri; Decoys AN/ALQ–214 Radio Frequency Counter- Northrop Grumman in Los Angeles, Forty-eight (48) Link-16 Systems Measures Systems; forty-five (45) AN/ California; Raytheon Company in El Eight (8) Conformal Fuel Tanks ALE–55 Towed Decoys; forty-eight (48) Fourteen (14) AN/ASQ–228 ATFLIR Link-16 Systems; eight (8) Conformal Segundo, California; and General Systems Fuel Tanks; and fourteen (14) AN/ASQ– Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts. Offsets Non-MDE includes: ARC–210 radio 228 ATFLIR Systems. Also included in agreements associated with this (aircraft), Identification Friend or Foe the sale are ARC–210 radio (aircraft); proposed sale are expected; however, (IFF) systems, AN/AVS–9 Night Vision Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) specific agreements are undetermined Goggles (NVG), Launchers (LAU–115D/ systems; AN/AVS–9 Night Vision and will be defined during negotiations A, LAU–116B/A, LAU-l 18A), Goggles (NVG); Launchers (LAU- 115D/ between the purchaser and contractor. Command Launch Computer (CLC) for A, LAU–116B/A, LAU-l 18A); Kuwait requires contractors to satisfy an Air to Ground Missile 88 (AGM–88), Command Launch Computer (CLC) for offset obligation equal to 35 percent of ANAV/MAGR GPS Navigation, Joint Air to Ground Missile 88 (AGM–88); the main contract purchase price for any Mission Planning System (JMPS), ANAV/MAGR GPS Navigation; Joint sale of defense articles in excess of three aircraft spares, Aircraft Armament Mission Planning System (JMPS); million Kuwait Dinar, (approximately Equipment (AAE), support equipment, aircraft spares; Aircraft Armament $10 million USD). aircrew/maintenance training, Equipment (AAE); support equipment; Implementation of this proposed sale contractor engineering technical service, aircrew/maintenance training; will require the assignment of contractor logistics technical services, engineering contractor engineering technical service; representatives to Kuwait on an technical services, other technical logistics technical services; engineering intermittent basis over the life of the assistance, contractor logistics support, technical services; other technical case to support delivery of the F/A–18E/ flight test services, storage and assistance; contractor logistics support; preservation, aircraft ferry, Repair of flight test services; storage and F Super Hornet aircraft and provide Repairable (RoR), support systems and preservation; aircraft ferry; Repair of support and equipment familiarization. associated logistics, training aides and Repairable (RoR); support systems and There will be no adverse impact on devices, spares, technical data associated logistics; training aides and U.S. defense readiness as a result of this Engineering Change Proposals, avionics devices; spares; technical data proposed sale.

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Transmittal No. 16–21 CONFIDENTIAL. The OPP and Mission resolution, high gain, and photo Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Data Files used in the AN/ALE–47 are response to near infrared. Hardware is Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(l) of the classified SECRET. Those software UNCLASSIFIED, and technical data and Arms Export Control Act programs contain algorithms used to documentation to be provided are calculate the best defense against UNCLASSIFIED. Annex specific threats. 11. The AN/ALE–55 towed decoy Item No. vii 5. The AN/ALQ–214 is an advanced improves aircraft survivability by air-borne Integrated Defensive providing an enhanced, coordinated (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) onboard/off-board countermeasure 1. The F/A–18E/F Super Hornet is a programmable modular automated single and two-seat, twin-engine, multi- response to enemy threats. When threat system capable of intercepting, libraries are installed, the AN/ALE–55 is mission fighter/attack aircraft that can identifying, processing received radar operate from either aircraft carriers or classified SECRET. signals (pulsed and continuous) and 12. Link-16 is a secure data and voice land bases. The F/A–18 fills a variety of applying an optimum countermeasures roles: air superiority, fighter escort, communication network. The system technique in the direction of the radar provides enhanced situational suppression of enemy air defenses, signal, thereby improving individual reconnaissance, forward air control, communication awareness, positive aircraft probability of survival from a identification of participants within the close and deep air support, and day and variety of surface-to-air and air-to-air RF night strike missions. The F/A–18E/F network, secure fighter-to-fighter threats. The ALQ- 214 was designed to connectivity, and secure voice Weapons System is classified SECRET. operate in a high-density 2. The AN/APO–79 Active capability. It can be classified up to Electromagnetic Hostile Environment CONFIDENTIAL. Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) with the ability to identify and counter Radar System is classified SECRET. The 13. The LAU–127E/A Guided Missile a wide variety of multiple threats, Launchers is designed to enable F/A–18 radar provides the F/A–18 aircraft with including those with Doppler all-weather, multi-mission capability for aircraft to carry and launch missiles. It characteristics. Hardware within the provides the electrical and mechanical performing air-to-air and air-to-ground AN/ALQ–214 is classified targeting and attack. Air-to-air modes interface between the missile and CONFIDENTIAL. launch aircraft as well as the two-way provide the capability for all-aspect 6. The Identification Friend or Foe data transfer between missile and target detection, long-range search and (IFF) Combined Interrogator/ cockpit controls and displays to support track, automatic target acquisition, and Transponder (CIT) with the Conformal preflight orientation and control circuits tracking of multiple targets. Air-to- Antenna System (CAS) is classified to prepare and launch the missile. The surface attack modes provide high- SECRET. The CIT is a complete MARK– LAU–127E/A is UNCLASSIFIED. resolution ground mapping navigation, XIIA identification system compatible weapon delivery, and sensor cueing. with (IFF) Modes l, 2, 3/A, C4 and 5 14. ANAV Global Positioning System The system component hardware (secure). (GPS) is a 24-channel Selective (Antenna, Transmitter, Radar Data 7. The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Availability Anti- Spoofing Module Processor, and Power Supply) is System (JHMCS) is a modified HGU–55/ (SAASM) based pulse-per-second GPS UNCLASSIFIED. The Receiver-Exciter P helmet that incorporates a visor- receiver built for next generation GPS hardware is CONFIDENTIAL. The radar projected Heads-Up Display (HUD) to technology. Operational Flight Program (OFP) is cue weapons and aircraft sensors to air 15. Command Launch Computer classified SECRET. Documentation and ground targets. In close combat, a (CLC) is an electronics subsystem provided with the AN/APO–79 radar set pilot must currently align the aircraft to installed on the airframe to interface is classified SECRET. shoot at a target. JHMCS allows the pilot with the AGM–88 NBIC HARM Missile. 3. The AN/ALR–67(V)3 Electric to simply look at a target to shoot The CLC and associated software Warfare Countermeasures Receiving Set Hardware is UNCLASSIFIED; technical package are compatible with all AGM– is classified CONFIDENTIAL. The AN/ data and documents are classified up to 88 A/B/C missiles. The CLC receives ALR–67(V)3 provides the F/A–18F SECRET. target data from the missile and onboard aircrew with radar threat warnings by 8. The AN/AAQ–33 SNIPER Pod is a avionics, processes the data for display detecting and evaluating friendly and multi-sensor, electro-optical targeting to the aircrew to the appropriate hostile radar frequency threat emitters pod incorporating infrared, low-light display, determines target priority, and and providing identification and status television camera, laser range-finder/ collects aircraft data for pre-launch information about the emitters to on- target designator, and laser spot tracker. hand-off to the AGM–88 HARM missile. board Electronic Warfare (EW) It is used to provide navigation and 16. The AN/ASQ–228 Advanced equipment and the aircrew. The OFP targeting for military aircraft in adverse Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared and User Data Files (UDF) used in the weather and using precision-guided (ATFLIR) is a multi-sensor, electro- AN/ALR- 67(V)3 are classified SECRET. weapons such as laser-guided bombs. It optical targeting pod incorporating Those software programs contain threat offers much greater target resolution and thermographic camera, low-light parametric data used to identify and imagery accuracy than previous television camera, target laser establish priority of detected radar systems. The AN/AAQ–33 is rangefinder/laser designator, and laser emitters. UNCLASSIFIED. spot tracker developed and 4. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures 9. The Joint Mission Planning System manufactured by Raytheon. It is used to Dispensing System is classified (JMPS) is SECRET. JMPS will provide provide navigation and targeting for SECRET. The AN/ALE–47 is a threat- mission planning capability for support military aircraft in adverse weather and adaptive dispensing system that of military aviation operations. The using precision-guided munitions such dispenses chaff, flares, and expendable JMPS will be tailored to the specific as laser-guided bombs. jammers for self-protection against releasable configuration for the F/A–18 17. A determination has been made airborne and ground-based Radio Super Hornet. that the Government of Kuwait, can Frequency and Infrared threats. The 10. The AN/AVS–9 NVG is a 3rd provide substantially the same degree of AN/ALE–47 Programmer is classified generation aviation NVG offering higher protection for the classified and

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sensitive technology being released as from members of the public is to make near military installations which were the U.S. Government. these submissions available for public ordered closed or partially closed, 18. This sale is necessary in viewing on the Internet at http:// realigned, or were ordered to reduce the furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy www.regulations.gov as they are scope of operations under the Base and national security objectives received without change, including any Realignment and Closure (BRAC) outlined in the Policy Justification. personal identifiers or contact authority. Respondents will use the 19. All defense articles and services information. Any associated form(s) for prescribed form to apply for HAP listed in this transmittal have been this collection may be located within financial assistance when affected by a authorized for release and export to the this same electronic docket and BRAC announcement, or a wound, Government of Kuwait. downloaded for review/testing. Follow injury, or illness incurred while in the [FR Doc. 2016–28487 Filed 11–25–16; 8:45 am] the instructions at http:// line of duty, or the surviving spouse of BILLING CODE 5001–06–P www.regulations.gov for submitting a fallen warrior. Although the comments. Please submit comments on completion of the application is any given form identified by docket voluntary, failure to provide the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE number, form number, and title. requested information will hinder the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To verification of employment and Office of the Secretary request more information on this homeowner information and may result in delay or denial of HAP benefits [Docket ID DOD–2013–OS–0197] proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and provided under the law. Proposed Collection; Comment associated collection instruments, Dated: November 22, 2016. Request please write to the Office of the Aaron Siegel, Assistant Secretary of Defense, (Energy, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Installations, & Environment) 3400 Defense for Acquisition, Technology Officer, Department of Defense. Defense Pentagon, Suite 5C646, ATTN: [FR Doc. 2016–28560 Filed 11–25–16; 8:45 am] and Logistics, DoD. Phyllis Newton, Washington, DC BILLING CODE 5001–06–P ACTION: Notice. 20301–3400 or call 703–571–9060. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Title; Associated Form; and OMB Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Number: Application for DoD Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program [Docket No.: ED–2016–ICCD–0128] for Acquisition, Technology and (HAP); DD Form 1607, ‘‘Application for Logistics announces a proposed public DoD Homeowners Assistance Program’’; Agency Information Collection information collection and seeks public OMB Control Number 0704–0463. Activities; Submission to the Office of comment on the provisions thereof. Needs and Uses: The information Management and Budget for Review Comments are invited on: Whether the collection requirement is necessary to and Approval; Comment Request; proposed collection of information is determine applicants’ eligibility for Child Care Access Means Parents in necessary for the proper performance of benefits and to process the requests for School Application Package the functions of the agency, including the DoD Homeowners Assistance whether the information shall have AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Program (HAP). Information provided practical utility; the accuracy of the Education (OPE), Department of on this form may be disclosed outside agency’s estimate of the burden of the Education (ED). the DoD as a routine use to the General proposed information collection; ways ACTION: Services Administration when assuming Notice. to enhance the quality, utility, and custody of acquired homes, to manage clarity of the information to be SUMMARY: In accordance with the and dispose of such properties on behalf collected; and ways to minimize the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 of the Secretary of Defense; Department burden of the information collection on U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is of Veterans Affairs in accepting respondents, including through the use proposing a reinstatement of a subsequent purchaser in private sales of automated collection techniques or previously approved information when property is encumbered by a other forms of information technology. collection. mortgage loan guaranteed or insured by DATES: Consideration will be given to all them; Department of Justice to review DATES: Interested persons are invited to comments received by January 27, 2017. final title and deeds of conveyance to submit comments on or before ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, the Government for properties acquired December 28, 2016. identified by docket number and title, under the program; and the Internal ADDRESSES: To access and review all the by any of the following methods: Revenue Service to determine tax documents related to the information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// liability for sale of property to the collection listed in this notice, please www.regulations.gov. 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