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BILLING CODE 5001–06–C 

Transmittal No. 13–08 

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: Qatar 

(ii) Total Estimated Value: 

Major Defense Equipment* .. $ 45 million 

Other ...................................... $ 65 million 

TOTAL ............................... $110 million 

(iii) Description and Quantity or 

Quantities of Articles or Services under 

Consideration for Purchase: 2 AN/ 

AAQ–24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared 

Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for 

B747–800 Aircraft, 11 Small Laser 

Transmitter Assemblies, 3 System 

Processors/Repeaters, 14 AN/AAR–54 

Missile Warning Sensors, User Data 

Module Cards and Control Interface 

Units, Multi-role Electro-Optic End-toEnd test set, Card Memory, Smart Cards, 

and Support Equipment, Consumables, 

and Flight Test/Certification. Also 

included are tools and test equipment, 

support equipment, spare and repair 

parts, publications and technical 

documents, personnel training and 

training equipment, U.S. Government 

and contractor technical assistance, and 

other related elements of logistics and 

program support. 

(iv) Military Department: Air Force 

(QAF) 

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None 

(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, 

Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology 

Contained in the Defense Article or 

Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: 

See Attached Annex 

(viii) Date Report Delivered to 

Congress: 14 May 2013 

* As defined in Section 47(6) of the 

Arms Export Control Act. 

POLICY JUSTIFICATION 

Qatar—AN/AAQ–24(V) Large Aircraft 

Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) 

Systems 

The Government of Qatar has 

requested a possible sale of 2 AN/AAQ– 

24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared 

Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems for 

B747–800 Aircraft, 11 Small Laser 

Transmitter Assemblies, 3 System 

Processors/Repeaters, 14 AN/AAR–54 

Missile Warning Sensors, User Data 

Module Cards and Control Interface 

Units, Multi-role Electro-Optic End-toEnd test set, Card Memory, Smart Cards, 

and Support Equipment, Consumables, 

and Flight Test/Certification. Also 

included are tools and test equipment, 

support equipment, spare and repair 

parts, publications and technical 

documents, personnel training and 

training equipment, U.S. Government 

and contractor technical assistance, and 

other related elements of logistics and 

program support. The estimated cost is 

$110 million. 

This proposed sale will contribute to 

the foreign policy and national security 

of the United States by helping to 

improve the security of a friendly 

country which has been, and continues 

to be, an important force for political 

stability and economic progress in the 

Middle East. 

Qatar requests these capabilities to 

provide for the protection of its head-ofstate aircraft fleet. LAIRCM will provide 

increased protection from missile 

threats. The proposed purchase of 

LAIRCM will enhance the safety of 

Qatar’s political leadership, promoting 

stability and global engagement of a 

friendly country. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The prime contractor will be Northrop 

Grumman Corporation of Rolling 

Meadows, Illinois. There are no known 

offset agreements proposed in 

connection with this potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will require U.S. Government or 

contractor representatives to travel to 

Qatar for a period of 10 years to provide 

program and technical support and 

training. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 13–08 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act 

Annex 

Item No. vii 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 

1. The AN/AAQ–24(V) LAIRCM is a 

self-contained, directed energy 

countermeasures system designed to 

protect aircraft from infrared-guided 

surface-to-air missiles. The system 

features digital technology and microminiature solid-state electronics. The 

system operates in all conditions, 

detecting incoming missiles and 

jamming infrared-seeker equipped 

missiles with aimed bursts of laser 

energy. 

2. LAIRCM system software, 

including Operational Flight Program 

and jam codes, is classified Secret. 

3. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the specific hardware and software 

elements, the information could be used 

to develop countermeasures or 

equivalent systems which might reduce 

system effectiveness or be used in the 

development of a system with similar or 

advanced capabilities. 

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BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Defense Acquisition Regulations 

System 

[Docket Number DARS–2013–0013] 

Information Collection Requirement; 

Defense Federal Acquisition 

Regulation Supplement; Rights in 

Technical Data and Computer Software 

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition 

Regulations System; Department of 

Defense (DoD). 

ACTION: Notice and request for 

comments regarding a proposed 

extension of an approved information 

collection requirement. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with section 

3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 

chapter 35), DoD announces the 

proposed extension of a public 

information collection requirement and 

seeks public comment on the provisions 

thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) 

Whether the proposed collection of 

information is necessary for the proper 

performance of the functions of DoD, 

including whether the information will 

have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of 

the estimate of the burden of the 

proposed information collection; (c) 

ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected; and (d) ways to minimize the 

burden of the information collection on 

respondents, including the use of 

automated collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology. 

The Office of Management and Budget 

(OMB) has approved this information 

collection for use through July 31, 2013. 

DoD proposes that OMB extend its 

approval for use for 3 additional years 

beyond the current expiration date. 

DATES: DoD will consider all comments 

received by July 22, 2013. 

Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

Email: dfars@osd.mil. Include OMB 

Control Number 0704–0369 in the 

subject line of the message. 

Fax: (571) 372–6094. 

Mail: Defense Acquisition Regulations 

System, Attn: Mr. Mark Gomersall, 

OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 

3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 

Washington, DC 20301–3060. 


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Comments received generally will be 

posted without change to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information provided. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 

Amy Williams, at (571) 372–6106. The 

information collection requirements 

addressed in this notice are available via 

the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/ 

dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. 

Paper copies are available from Ms. 

Amy Williams, 

OUSD(AT&L)DPAP(DARS), Room 

3B855, 3060 Defense Pentagon, 

Washington, DC 20301–3060. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title, 

Associated Form, and OMB Number: 

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 

Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 227.71, 

Rights in Technical Data, and Subpart 

227.72, Rights in Computer Software 

and Computer Software Documentation, 

and related provisions and clauses of 

the Defense Federal Acquisition 

Regulation Supplement (DFARS); OMB 

Control Number 0704–0369. 

Needs and Uses: DFARS Subparts 

227.71 and 227.72 prescribe the use of 

solicitation provisions and contract 

clauses containing information 

collection requirements that are 

associated with rights in technical data 

and computer software. DoD needs this 

information to implement 10 U.S.C. 

2320, Rights in technical data, and 10 

U.S.C. 2321, Validation of proprietary 

data restrictions. DoD uses the 

information to recognize and protect 

contractor rights in technical data and 

computer software that are associated 

with privately funded developments; 

and to ensure that technical data 

delivered under a contract are complete 

and accurate and satisfy contract 

requirements. 

Affected Public: Businesses or other 

for-profit and not-for-profit institutions. 

Number of Respondents: 50,250. 

Responses Per Respondent: about 

16.8. 

Annual Responses: 846,135. 

Average Burden Per Response: about 

1.16 hours. 

Annual Response Burden Hours: 

978,801 hours. 

Annual Recordkeeping Burden Hours: 

75,000 hours. 

Total Annual Burden Hours: 

1,053,801 hours. 

Frequency: On occasion. 

Summary of Information Collection 

DoD uses the following DFARS 

provisions and clauses in solicitations 

and contracts to require offerors and 

contractors to identify and mark data or 

software requiring protection from 

unauthorized release or disclosure in 

accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2320: 

252.227–7013, Rights in Technical 

Data—Noncommercial Items. 

252.227–7014, Rights in 

Noncommercial Computer Software and 

Noncommercial Computer Software 

Documentation. 

252.227–7017, Identification and 

Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure 

Restrictions. 

252.227–7018, Rights in 

Noncommercial Technical Data and 

Computer Software—Small Business 

Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. 

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 

2320(a)(2)(D), DoD may disclose limited 

rights data to persons outside the 

Government, or allow those persons to 

use limited rights data, if the recipient 

agrees not to further release, disclose, or 

use the data. Therefore, the clause at 

DFARS 252.227–7013, Rights in 

Technical Data—Noncommercial Items, 

requires the contractor to identify and 

mark data or software that it provides 

with limited rights. 

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2321(b), 

contractors and subcontractors at any 

tier must be prepared to furnish written 

justification for any asserted restriction 

on the Government’s rights to use or 

release data. The following DFARS 

clauses require contractors and 

subcontractors to maintain adequate 

records and procedures to justify any 

asserted restrictions: 

252.227–7019, Validation of Asserted 

Restrictions—Computer Software. 

252.227–7037, Validation of 

Restrictive Markings on Technical Data. 

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2320, 

DoD must protect the rights of 

contractors that have developed items, 

components, or processes at private 

expense. Therefore, the clause at DFARS 

252.227–7025, Limitations on the Use or 

Disclosure of Government-Furnished 

Information Marked with Restrictive 

Legends, requires a contractor or 

subcontractor to submit a use and nondisclosure agreement when it obtains 

data from the Government to which the 

Government has only limited rights. 

The provision at DFARS 252.227– 

7028, Technical Data or Computer 

Software Previously Delivered to the 

Government, requires an offeror to 

identify any technical data or computer 

software that it previously delivered, or 

will deliver, under any Government 

contract. DoD needs this information to 

avoid paying for rights in technical data 

or computer software that the 

Government already owns. 

Kortnee Stewart, 

Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations 

System. 

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BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

[Docket No.: ED–2013–ICCD–0069] 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities; Comment Request; NCES 

Cognitive, Pilot, and Field Test Studies 

System 

AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences/ 

National Center for Education Statistics 

(IES), 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 22, 

2013. 

ADDRESSES: Comments submitted in 

response to this notice should be 

submitted electronically through the 

Federal eRulemaking Portal at http:// 

www.regulations.gov by selecting 

Docket ID number ED–2013–ICCD–0069 

or via postal mail, commercial delivery, 

or hand delivery. Please note that 

comments submitted by fax or email 

and those submitted after the comment 

period will not be accepted. 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, Room 

2E105, Washington, DC 20202–4537. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Electronically mail 

ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please do not 

send comments here. 

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; 


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