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technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical services, and other related elements of logistics and program support.

(iv) Military Department: Air Force (QRS)

(v) Prior Related Cases: FMS case QBA–$81M–17Dec04

(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None.

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: See
Attached Annex.

(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: May 8, 2014

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Belgium—F–16A/B Block 15 Aircraft Mid Life Upgrade

The Government of Belgium has requested a possible sale to upgrade its F–16A/B Block 15 Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) aircraft with Operational Flight Program (OFP) tapes S1, M5 and M6. Upgrade includes: 69 LN–260Embedded Global Positioning SystemInertial Navigation Systems (GPS–INS), 8 Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receivers IV (ROVER IV), 62 AN/APX– 125 Transceivers (AN/APX–125 Air Identification Friend of Foe Radios), 32 KIV–78s, 1 Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS), 4 BRU–61/A Carriage Systems, and 43 AN/ARC–210(V) RT– 1990(C) Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) Receiver Transmitters. Also included are spare and repair parts, support equipment, repair and return services, software development/integration, test and equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $113 million.

The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally. The proposed sale of equipment and support for Belgium’s F–16s will support its self-defense needs and enhance the interoperability of these
aircraft with those of the United States
and other NATO nations.

The proposed sale will support the Belgian Air Force’s (BAF) efforts to equip, upgrade, and utilize its F–16A/B
MLU aircraft. The BAF will have no difficulty integrating these upgraded platforms 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
Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control in Orlando, Florida. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any
additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Belgium.

There will be no adverse impact on
U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

Transmittal No. 14–13

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended

Annex—Item No. vii
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology

1. The LN–260 Embedded Global Positioning System-Inertial Navigation System (GPS–INS) is a sensor that combines GPS and inertial sensor inputs to provide accurate location information for navigation and targeting. The EGI LN–260 is Unclassified. The GPS crypto variable keys needed for highest GPS accuracy are classified up to Secret.

2. The Remote Operated Video Enhanced Receiver IV (ROVER) is a terminal that provides a capability to
receive real-time surveillance and
reconnaissance videos from airborne platforms. The hardware and software
are Unclassified.

3. The AN/APX–125 (Transceiver,
AN/APX–113 Air Identification Friend or Foe) is a system that is IFF Mark XIIA compliant and is capable of transmitting and interrogating Mode 5. It is
Unclassified unless/until Mode 4 and/or Mode 5 operational evaluator parameters are loaded into the equipment. Classified elements of the IFF system include software object code, operating characteristics, parameters,
and technical data.

4. The KIV–78 (COMSEC Device, Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI)) crypto computer provides COMSEC to the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) combined transponder interrogator system. It is Unclassified unless Mode 4/5 operational evaluator parameters and/or classified keying material are loaded into the equipment.

5. The Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) is a multi-platform based mission planning system. JMPS
hardware is Unclassified. The software is classified up to Secret.

6. The BRU–61/A carriage systemconsists of a four-place rack with a selfcontained pneumatic charging and accumulator section. Four ejector
assemblies hold the individual weapons. Internal avionics and wire harnesses connect the carriage system to
the aircraft and to the individual weapons. The carriage avionics assembly provides the interface between
the individual stores and the aircraft for targeting, GPS keys, alignment, fuze settings, and weapon release sequence
information. The hardware is
Unclassified.

7. The AN/ARC–210 RT–1990 Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency secure Radio with HAVE QUICK II and
SATURN is a voice or data communications radio system that can operate in either normal, secure, and/or jam-resistant modes. Classified elements include operating characteristics, parameters, technical data, and keying
material.

8. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the specific hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures that might reduce weapon system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar advanced capabilities.

9. A determination has been made that the recipient country can provide the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as
the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.

10. All defense articles and services
listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Government of Belgium.

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**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**[Docket No. ED–2014–ICCD–0074]**

**Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Report**  **of Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Department of Education (ED).

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq. ), ED is proposing an extension of an existing
information collection.

**DATES :**  Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before July 15,

2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http:// www.regulations.gov by selecting


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Docket ID number ED–2014–ICCD–0074 or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, ED will temporarily accept

comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov

. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted; ED will ONLY accept comments during the comment period in this mailbox when the regulations.gov
site is not available. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be
addressed to the Director of the
Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., LBJ, Mailstop L–OM–2–2E319, Room 2E115, Washington, DC 20202.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Tara Jordon,

202–245–7341.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the
burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note
that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records.

Title of Collection: Report of Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program.

OMB Control Number: 1820–0009. Type of Review: An extension of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, Tribal Governments.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 52.

Total Estimated Number of Annual
Burden Hours: 702.

Abstract: The Vending FacilityProgram authorized by the RandolphSheppard Act provides persons who are blind with remunerative employment and self-support through the operation of vending facilities on federal and other property. Under the Randolph Sheppard Program, state licensing agencies recruit, train, license and place individuals who are blind as operators of vending facilities (including cafeterias, snack bars, vending machines, etc.) located on federal and other properties. In statute at 20 U.S.C. 107a(6)(a), the Secretary of Education is directed through the Commissioner of
the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) to conduct periodic evaluations of the programsauthorized under the RandolphSheppard Act. Additionally, section 107b(4) requires entities designated as the state licensing agency to ‘‘make such reports in such form and containing such information as the Secretary may from time to time require. . . .’’ The
information to be collected is a necessary component of the evaluation process and forms the basis for annual reporting. These data are also used to understand the distribution type and profitability of vending facilities throughout the country. Such information is useful in providing technical assistance to state licensing agencies and property managers. The Code of Federal Regulations, at 34 CFR 395.8, specifies that vending machine income received by the state from federal property managers can be
distributed to blind vendors in an
amount not to exceed the national average income for blind vendors. This amount is determined through data collected using RSA–15: Report of Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program. In addition, the collection of information ensures the provision and transparency of activities referenced in
34 CFR 395.12 related to disclosure of program and financial information.

Dated: May 12, 2014.
Tomakie Washington,
Acting Director, Information Collection Clearance Division, Privacy, Information and Records Management Services, Office of Management.

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**BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION** 

**Applications for New Awards; First in the World Program—Development** 
**Grants**

**AGENCY :**  Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education.

**ACTION :**  Notice.

Overview Information

Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)—First in the World Program (FITW)— Development Grants Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2014.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

(CFDA) Number: 84.116F.

**DATES :** 

Applications Available: May 16, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 30, 2014.

Deadline for Intergovernmental

Review: August 29, 2014.

Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The President has set a clear goal for the Nation’s education system. By 2020 the United States will once again lead the world in the proportion of its citizens holding college degrees or other postsecondary credentials. To support this national effort the Department of Education has outlined a comprehensive education agenda that includes expanding quality and opportunity at all levels of education from early learning programs through higher education. The FITW Program is a key part of this agenda.

Last August, President Obama outlined an ambitious plan to improve value and affordability in postsecondary education. The plan included: Paying for performance, developing a college ratings system; promoting innovation and competition; and ensuring
affordable debt. The President noted that the federal government can act as a catalyst for innovation, spurring innovation in a way that drives down costs while preserving quality. Innovations can take many forms, such as those that improve teaching and learning by redesigning courses and student supports, or by leverage learning science and technological developments. FITW aims to support a wide range of innovations at colleges and universities, and serve as a catalyst for the best ideas that will dramatically
enhance student outcomes.

The FITW program will build on all of these important Administration priorities by providing grants to