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### DEPARTMENT OF STATE

**[Public Notice: 7227]**



### Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: **Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; Notifications to the Congress of**  **Proposed Commercial Export Licenses**

**SUMMARY** 

### : Notice is hereby given that the Department of State has forwarded the attached Notifications of Proposed Export Licenses to the Congress on the dates indicated on the attachments pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) and in compliance with section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776).

**DATES** 

### : Effective Date: As shown on each of the 15 letters.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** 

### : Mr. Robert S. Kovac, Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State (202) 663–2861.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** 

### : Section 36(f) of the Arms Export Control Act mandates that notifications to the Congress pursuant to sections 36(c) and 36(d) must be published in the Federal Register when they are transmitted to Congress or as soon thereafter as practicable.

October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 09– 103.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the export of defense articles, including technical data, and


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defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to support the Jordanian M113A2Mk1 Armored Personnel Carrier and Co-production Program. The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 036.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement to include the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or

more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to the United Kingdom and Germany for the manufacture of the main engine fuel pump for the EJ200 engine for the Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft for use by the governments of Austria, Germany, Italy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. No significant military equipment (SME) is authorized for export or for manufacturing under this authorization.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

October 4, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 048.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification for the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $98,984,112.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to the United Arab Emirates, relating to the sale of ten (10) AT–802 aircraft, for use by the UAE Armed Forces. The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
October 4, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 058.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services to the United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates related to the DB–110 Reconnaissance System, Integrated Logistics Support and Training in support of the F–16 Block 60 for the United Arab Emirates.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 074.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Sections 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad and the export of defense articles or defense services abroad in the amount of $50,000,000

or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, technical data, and defense services to Russia for the RD–180 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Program.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
October 4, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 076.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed Technical Assistance Agreement for the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for the Systeme d’ Information et de Comandement des Forces Terrestres (SIC FT System) [translation:

‘‘ Information and Command System of the Land Forces ’’ ] for the Algerian Ministry of Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 081.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to Mexico for the manufacture of various high and lowpressure, non-cooled, turbine blades for enduse by the United States.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the


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applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
October 8, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 084.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services to the United Kingdom, Italy, and Saudi Arabia related to the integration of and support for Paveway Weapons Systems for the Royal Saudi Air Force.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

October 13, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 085.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services to Chile and Canada to support flight training, maintenance and support related to the Bell 412 Helicopter and Huey II Flight Training Device for the Chilean Air Force.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 091.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed license for the export of defense articles sold commercially under contract in the amount of $1,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the permanent export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services related to sale of Sig Sauer Pistols and components for end-use by Bucello y Asociados S.R.L. for commercial resale in Argentina.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 093.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) and Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the manufacture of significant military equipment abroad in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for the manufacture of Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) Communications Products for end use by the Indian Ministry of Defense (MOD) and its subordinate military commands.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

October 12, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 099.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement for the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services in the amount of $50,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the transfer of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services to support the sale of twelve (12) 27 MHz S–Band Transponders on-orbit in the SES–7 commercial communications satellite.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely, Matthew M. Rooney Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary,

Legislative Affairs.
October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 100.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed amendment to a manufacturing license agreement for the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services for the manufacturing and post-production support of various legacy naval equipment supplies by Nippon Avionics Co Ltd (Japan) to the Government of Japan to support the Japan Ministry of Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.
October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 102.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed technical assistance agreement to


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include the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services to the United Kingdom and Canada to support the sale of Tactical Support Vehicles and related components and accessories for end use by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

October 6, 2010 (Transmittal No. DDTC 10– 111.) Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of

Representatives. Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, I am transmitting, herewith, certification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement to include the export of defense articles, to include technical data, and defense services in the amount of $100,000,000 or more.

The transaction contained in the attached certification involves the export of defense articles, including technical data, and defense services to Japan for the manufacture, repair, and overhaul of F–15 Environmental Control System components, and the upgrade of the F–15 High Pressure Water System, Airframe Mounted Accessory Drive System and Center Gear Box for the Japanese Ministry of Defense.

The United States government is prepared to license the export of these items having taken into account political, military, economic, human rights, and arms control considerations.

More detailed information is contained in the formal certification which, though unclassified, contains business information submitted to the Department of State by the applicant, publication of which could cause competitive harm to the United States firm concerned.

Sincerely,
Richard R. Verma Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs.

Dated: October 14, 2010. Robert S. Kovac, Managing Director, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Department of State.

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### DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

**Maritime Administration**

**[Docket No. MARAD 2010 0098]**



### Requested Administrative Waiver of **the Coastwise Trade Laws**

**AGENCY** 

### : Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.

**ACTION** 

### : Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel FOREVER.

**SUMMARY** 

### : As authorized by 46 U.S.C. 12121, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket MARAD–2010–
0098 at http://www.regulations.gov

. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR Part 388.

**DATES** 

### : Submit comments on or before December 17, 2010.

**ADDRESSES** 

### : Comments should refer to docket number MARAD–2010–0098. Written comments may be submitted by hand or by mail to the Docket Clerk, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You may also send comments electronically via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov

or http://smses.dot.gov/submit/ . All comments will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection and copying at the above address between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document and all documents entered into this docket is available on the World Wide Web at http:// www.regulations.gov

. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** 

### : Joann Spittle, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W21–203, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202–
366–5979.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** 

### : As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel FOREVER is:

Intended Commercial Use of Vessel:

‘‘ Recreation personal charter up to 12 persons in U.S. and foreign waters. ’’

Geographic Region: ‘‘ ME, MA, NH, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL. ’’

Privacy Act Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc. ). You may review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (Volume 65, Number 70; Pages 19477–78).

Dated: November 4, 2010. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Murray Bloom, Acting Secretary, Maritime Administration.
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### DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

**Federal Aviation Administration**

**Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee; Renewal** 

**AGENCY** 

### : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

**ACTION** 

### : Notice of Renewal.

**SUMMARY** 

### : Pursuant to Section 14(a)(2)(A) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), and 5 USC552b (c), and in accordance with § 102–3.65, Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) has been renewed for a 2-year period beginning November 17, 2010. The primary purpose of the Committee is to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on matters concerning the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. The