Federal Awarding Agency Name: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, Rural Utilities Service.

Funding Opportunity Title: Strategic Economic and Community Development.

Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity.

The following covered programs with their Assistance Listing (AL) numbers are listed as follows:

• Community Facilities (CF) Loans; see 7 CFR part 1942, subpart A; AL: 10.766.

• Community Facilities Grants; see 7 CFR part 3570, subpart B; AL: 10.766.

• Community Facilities Guaranteed Loans; see 7 CFR part 5001; AL: 10.766.

• Water and Waste Disposal Program Guaranteed Loans; see 7 CFR part 5001; AL: 10.766.

• Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants; see 7 CFR part 1780; AL: 10.760.

• Rural Business Development Grants; see 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E; AL: 10.351.

• Community Connect Grants: see 7 CFR part 1739, subpart A; AL: 10.863.

Dates: See information provided in the DATES section of this notice.

SECD supports projects that promote and partially or completely implement strategic community investment plans. These plans use the unique strengths of rural communities to advance prosperity. USDA RD helps finance and/or fund these projects to build community prosperity by using community assets, identifying resources, convening partners, and leveraging Federal, state, local or private funding.

In FY 2026, the Agency plans to implement SECD through reserving funds from the covered programs' appropriations as provided in 7 CFR part 1980, subpart K. This notice provides requirements to applicants submitting applications for the covered programs' reserved funds and establishes the above-mentioned priority effective upon the publication of this notice.

These funds are made available under Section 379H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2008v).

Section 379H of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2008v), authorizes any program under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (Pub. L. 87-128), as determined by the Secretary, to give priority to applications that support the implementation of multi-jurisdictional and multi-sectoral strategic community investment plans.

Accordingly, the Agency is giving priority to projects implementing strategic community investment plans in FY 2026 through the following RD programs:

• Community Facilities Loans; see 7 CFR part 1942, subpart A.

• Community Facilities Grants; see 7 CFR part 3570, subpart B.

• Community Facilities Guaranteed Loans; see 7 CFR part 5001.

• Water and Waste Disposal Programs Guaranteed Loans; see 7 CFR part 5001.

• Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants; see 7 CFR part 1780.

• Rural Business Development Grants; see 7 CFR part 4280, subpart E.

• Community Connect Grants, see 7 CFR part 1739.

The Agency will review, evaluate, and score each application based on the criteria specified in 7 CFR 1980.1020, to award points for each program's competition for the SECD reserved funds.

Type of Awards: Guaranteed loans, direct loans and grants.

Fiscal Year Funds: FY 2026 appropriated funds.

Available Funds: The amount of reserved funds available for SECD projects is dependent on the amount of available appropriated funding provided to each of the covered programs during the fiscal year. Successful applications will be selected by the Agency for funding and subsequently awarded. The Agency advises that all interested parties bear the financial burden of preparing and submitting an application in response to this Notice.

For FY 2026 applications, the following table specifies the anticipated percentage of funds being reserved for the covered SECD programs:

Award Amounts: Guaranteed loans, direct loans and grants will be awarded in amounts consistent with the requirements of each applicable covered program.

Anticipated Award Dates: Awards for SECD applications submitted to the covered programs in FY 2026 will be obligated on or before June 30, 2026, for Community Facilities (CF) and Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants; on or before July 31, 2026 for Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG); and on or before September 30, 2026, for Community Connect Grants. The Agency will return any reserved funds that are not obligated by the obligation deadline to each covered program's regular funding account for obligation of eligible projects in that program.

Performance Period: Performance period will vary by covered program.

Renewal or Supplemental Awards:

Type of Assistance Instrument: Grants, direct loans, and loan guarantees.

To be considered for SECD reserved funds, both the applicant and project must meet the eligibility requirements of the covered program. These requirements vary among the covered programs and applicants should refer to the regulations for those programs, which are referenced in Section A.3. of this notice.

The Agency supports community and regional planning through the SECD regulation without making any changes to the applicant eligibility requirements of the covered programs. The SECD regulation includes three criteria that a project must meet to be considered for the SECD reserve funding (see 7 CFR 1980.1010).

The first criterion, as noted above, is that the project meets the applicable eligibility requirements of the covered program for which the applicant is applying.

The second criterion is that the project is “carried out in a rural area” as defined in 7 CFR 1980.1005. As defined, this means either the entire project is physically located in a rural area, or all the beneficiaries of the service(s) provided through the project must either reside in or be located in a rural area. Note that the definition of “rural” varies among the covered programs and the SECD regulation (7 CFR part 1980, subpart K) does not change those definitions. Therefore, the applicable program regulations as outlined in Section A.2 of this notice should be reviewed as necessary.

The third criterion is that the project supports partial or complete implementation of a strategic community investment plan on a multi-jurisdictional and multi-sectoral basis as defined in 7 CFR 1980.1005.

To be considered for the reserved funds from covered programs in FY 2026, applicants must: (1) meet all requirements of the covered program; (2) meet all requirements in accordance with 7 CFR part 1980, subpart K (see 7 CFR 1980.1010); and (3) submit Form RD 1980-88 and the supporting documentation required in 7 CFR 1080.1015, in addition to their program application, which includes:

• Sufficient information to show that the project will be carried out in a rural area, as defined by the appropriate covered program; and

• Identification of any current or previous applications the applicant has submitted for funds from the covered programs.

All cost sharing, matching, and cost participation requirements of the applicable covered program apply to projects seeking SECD reserved funds.

All other eligibility requirements (beyond those identified in Section C.1 of this notice) found in the covered programs' regulations applying to applicants, their projects, and the beneficiaries of those projects are unchanged by either this notice or the regulations for the SECD program (7 CFR part 1980, subpart K).

Information on how to submit applications is provided in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.

Applicants must submit the Form RD 1980-88, “Strategic Economic and Community Development (Section 6401),” located at https://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/eForms/, with their program application to the appropriate covered program.

(a) At the time of application, each applicant must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting its application in accordance with 2 CFR part 25 ( https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-25 ). To register in SAM, entities will be required to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Instructions for obtaining the UEI are available at https://sam.gov/entity-registration.

(b) Applicant must maintain an active SAM registration, with current, accurate and complete information, at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application under consideration by a federal awarding agency.

(c) Applicant must ensure they complete the Financial Assistance General Certifications and Representations in SAM.

(d) Applicant must provide a valid UEI in its application, unless determined exempt under 2 CFR 25.110 ( https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-25/subpart-A/section-25.110 ).

(e) The Agency will not make an award until the applicant has complied with all SAM requirements including providing the UEI. If an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the Agency is ready to make an award, the Agency may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a federal award to another applicant.

Each of the participating covered programs has different established deadlines for receipt of applications. Please refer to the Agency website or the appropriate covered program's Federal Register Notice for application deadline information. The Agency will not solicit or consider new scoring or eligibility information that is submitted after the application deadline. The covered RD programs also reserve the right to ask applicants for clarifying information and additional verification of assertions in the application.

This Notice is not subject to Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.”

All applicants are responsible for any expenses incurred in preparing and submitting applications.

(a) SECD applications must be submitted electronically to the USDA RD Office servicing the area where the project is located. RD State Offices can be found here: https://www.rd.usda.gov/browse-state.

(b) Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grant Program applicants must submit SECD applications electronically at https://usdagcc.sharepoint.com/sites/rd_ic/SECD.

(c) For lenders assigned an OneRD Loan Guarantee Initiative Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), SECD applications must be submitted to their assigned CRM.

(d) Community Connect Grant Program applicants must submit SECD applications electronically at: https://reconnect-apply.rd.usda.gov.

All FY 2026 applications for covered programs will be reviewed, evaluated, and scored based on the covered program's scoring criteria. This notice does not affect that process. This notice only affects the scoring of SECD applications competing for a covered program's SECD reserve funds.

For applicants wishing to be considered for reserved SECD funds in FY 2026, the Agency will review, evaluate, and score each application based on the criteria specified in 7 CFR 1980.1020, to award points for each covered program's SECD reserved funds.

The Agency will prioritize applications competing for a covered program's reserved funds based on the covered program's awarded points plus the SECD earned points to determine which projects receive reserved funds. SECD points awarded are added to the covered program's application score to elevate and prioritize projects for accessing reserved funds. The RD covered programs reserve the right to offer the applicant less than the funding requested.

The Agency will notify SECD applicants who receive funding in a manner consistent with award notifications for the covered program.

Any and all additional requirements of the applicable covered programs apply to projects receiving funding in response to this notice. Please see the regulations for the applicable covered program.

Any and all post-award covered program reporting requirements apply to all projects receiving reserved funds in response to this notice.

For general questions about this notice, please contact your respective Rural Development State Office listed at: https://www.rd.usda.gov/browse-state and other points of contact provided in the For Further Information Contact section of this notice.

Funding to Non-Federal Entities. Awardees that are Non-Federal Entities, defined pursuant to 2 CFR 200.1 as any State, local government, Indian tribe, Institution of Higher Education, or nonprofit organization, shall be governed by the requirements of Section 70914 of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58. Any requests for waiver of these requirements must be submitted pursuant to USDA's guidance available online at https://www.usda.gov/ocfo/federal-financial-assistance-policy/USDABuyAmericaWaiver.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the information collection requirements contained in 7 CFR part 1980, subpart K, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control Number 0570-0068.

All recipients under this notice are subject to the requirements of 7 CFR part 1b.

All applicants, in accordance with 2 CFR part 25, must be registered in SAM and have a UEI number as stated in Section D.3 of this notice. All recipients of Federal financial assistance are required to report information about first-tier sub-awards and executive total compensation in accordance with 2 CFR part 170.

All awards of Federal financial assistance made under this notice are subject to applicable civil rights laws, which may include Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.

(1) Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at, and subject to the protections and requirements of, this part and any applicable constitutional and statutory requirements, including 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq. USDA will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate for or against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, motives, or affiliation, or lack thereof, or on the basis of conduct that would not be considered grounds to favor or disfavor a similarly situated secular organization.

(2) A faith-based organization that participates in this program will retain its independence from the Government and may continue to carry out its mission consistent with religious freedom and conscience protections in Federal law. Religious accommodations may also be sought under many of these religious freedom and conscience protection laws.

(3) A faith-based organization may not use direct Federal financial assistance from USDA to support or engage in any explicitly religious activities except when consistent with the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment and any other applicable requirements. An organization receiving Federal financial assistance also may not, in providing services funded by USDA, or in their outreach activities related to such services, discriminate against a program beneficiary or prospective program beneficiary on the basis of religion, a religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice.

In accordance with Federal civil rights laws and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Mission Areas, agencies, staff offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information ( e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint ( https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-assistant-secretary-civil-rights/how-file-program-discrimination-complaint ) and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410;

(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Commerce's procedures for the conduct of Sunset Reviews are set forth in its Procedures for Conducting Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, 63 FR 13516 (March 20, 1998) and 70 FR 62061 (October 28, 2005). Guidance on methodological or analytical issues relevant to Commerce's conduct of Sunset Reviews is set forth in Antidumping Proceedings: Calculation of the Weighted-Average Dumping Margin and Assessment Rate in Certain Antidumping Duty Proceedings; Final Modification, 77 FR 8101 (February 14, 2012).

In accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c), we are initiating the Sunset Reviews of the following AD and CVD orders and suspended investigations:

As a courtesy, we are making information related to sunset proceedings, including copies of the pertinent statute and Commerce's regulations, Commerce's schedule for Sunset Reviews, a listing of past revocations and continuations, and current service lists, available to the public on Commerce's website at the following address: https://enforcement.trade.gov/sunset/. All submissions in these Sunset Reviews must be filed in accordance with Commerce's regulations regarding format, translation, and service of documents. These rules, including electronic filing requirements via Enforcement and Compliance's Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS), can be found at 19 CFR 351.303.

In accordance with section 782(b) of the Act, any party submitting factual information in an AD/CVD proceeding must certify to the accuracy and completeness of that information. Parties must use the certification formats provided in 19 CFR 351.303(g). Commerce intends to reject factual submissions if the submitting party does not comply with applicable revised certification requirements.

Pursuant to 19 CFR 351.103(d), Commerce will maintain and make available a public service list for these proceedings. Parties wishing to participate in any of these five-year reviews must file letters of appearance as discussed at 19 CFR 351.103(d). To facilitate the timely preparation of the public service list, it is requested that those seeking recognition as interested parties to a proceeding submit an entry of appearance within 10 days of the publication of the Notice of Initiation. Because deadlines in Sunset Reviews can be very short, we urge interested parties who want access to proprietary information under administrative protective order (APO) to file an APO application immediately following publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation. Commerce's regulations on submission of proprietary information and eligibility to receive access to business proprietary information under APO can be found at 19 CFR 351.304-306. Note that Commerce has temporarily modified certain of its requirements for serving documents containing business proprietary information, until further notice. 1

Domestic interested parties, as defined in sections 771(9)(C), (D), (E), (F), and (G) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.102(b), wishing to participate in a Sunset Review must respond not later than 15 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation by filing a notice of intent to participate. The required contents of the notice of intent to participate are set forth at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(1)(ii). In accordance with Commerce's regulations, if we do not receive a notice of intent to participate from at least one domestic interested party by the 15-day deadline, Commerce will automatically revoke the order without further review. 2

If we receive an order-specific notice of intent to participate from a domestic interested party, Commerce's regulations provide that all parties wishing to participate in a Sunset Review must file complete substantive responses not later than 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register of this notice of initiation. The required contents of a substantive response, on an order-specific basis, are set forth at 19 CFR 351.218(d)(3). Note that certain information requirements differ for respondent and domestic parties. Also, note that Commerce's information requirements are distinct from the ITC 's information requirements. Consult Commerce's regulations for information regarding Commerce's conduct of Sunset Reviews. Consult Commerce's regulations at 19 CFR part 351 for definitions of terms and for other general information concerning AD and CVD proceedings at Commerce. Note that Commerce has amended certain of its requirements pertaining to the service of documents in 19 CFR 351.303(f). 3 An electronically filed document must be received successfully in its entirety by ACCESS by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the day on which it is due.

In prior proceedings we have encouraged interested parties to provide an executive summary of their comments, including footnotes. In these sunset reviews, we request that interested parties provide at the beginning of their comments, an executive summary for each issue raised in their comments. Further, we request that interested parties limit their public executive summary of each issue to no more than 450 words, not including citations. We intend to use the public executive summaries as the basis of the comment summaries included in the decision memorandum that will accompany the notice to be published in the Federal Register . Finally, we request that interested parties include footnotes for relevant citations in the public executive summary of each issue.

This notice of initiation is being published in accordance with section 751(c) of the Act and 19 CFR 351.218(c).

I. Background

On October 17, 2025, the President issued Proclamation 10984, “Adjusting Imports of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts, and Buses Into the United States” (90 FR 48451) (the Proclamation), finding that imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts (MHDVPs), and buses threaten to impair the national security of the United States and determining that it is necessary and appropriate to impose specified tariffs to adjust imports of MHDVs, MHDVPs, and buses so that such imports will not threaten to impair national security pursuant to section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862). The Proclamation imposed a 25 percent tariff on certain imports of MHDVs and MHDVPs, effective November 1, 2025, and a 10 percent tariff on certain imports of buses, effective November 1, 2025. However, the Proclamation also provided that for MHDVs that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the USMCA, importers of such MHDVs may submit documentation to the Secretary identifying the amount of United States content in each model imported into the United States. The Proclamation specified that “United States content” refers to the value of MHDVs attributable to United States-based activity supporting domestic production, as determined by the Secretary. The Secretary has determined that, for purposes of this process, U.S. content should be understood as U.S. production and U.S. production-related activity directly supporting the manufacture of the imported vehicle and in a manner consistent with the definition of “production” in Article 4.1 of USMCA (available at: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement/agreement-between ). The Proclamation authorized the Secretary to approve imports of such MHDVs to be eligible to apply the additional tariff exclusively to the value of the non-U.S. content of the MHDVs and provided that the non-U.S. content of the MHDVs is to be calculated by subtracting the value of the U.S. content in a MHDV from the total value of the MHDV.

Only MHDVs imported from Mexico and Canada that qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the USMCA may be found to be eligible to apply the additional tariff exclusively to the value of the non-U.S. content of the MHDV. MHDVs imported from non-USMCA countries and MHDVs from Canada and Mexico that do not qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the USMCA may not be found to be eligible.

Importers of MHDVs qualifying for preferential treatment under the USMCA seeking preferential tariff treatment on the U.S. content of their MHDVs may submit documentation, on a model basis, identifying the type and value of U.S. content attributable to each model imported into the United States.

Each submission should include documentation certified by an importer's Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, or an equivalent-level of senior officer that identifies the following:

1. The total declared customs value of an MHDV in the model at the time of importation based on 19 U.S.C 1401a. If the customs value varies within the model, the importer may provide an average value consistent with an averaging methodology set forth in Article 5 of the Appendix to Annex 4-B, “Provisions Related to the Product-Specific Rules of Origin for Automotive Goods,” of Chapter 4 of the USMCA (“Automotive Appendix”) (available at: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement/agreement-between ).

2. The total value of U.S. content for an MHDV in that model, as determined by calculating the portion of the vehicle's value, based on 19 U.S.C. 1401a, that is attributable to United States-based activity supporting domestic production, as determined by the Secretary. The Secretary has determined that, for purposes of this process, “U.S. content” should be understood as U.S. production and U.S. production-related activities that directly support the manufacture of the imported vehicle and in a manner consistent with the definition of “production” in Article 4.1 of USMCA (available at: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement/agreement-between ). If the U.S. content varies within a model, the importer may provide an average value consistent with an averaging methodology set forth in the USMCA Automotive Appendix Article 5.

3. Total value of non-U.S. content of an MHDV for that model, calculated by subtracting the value of the U.S. content for an MHDV in the model from the total value of the MHDV. If the value varies within the model, the importer may provide an average consistent with an averaging methodology set forth in the USMCA Automotive Appendix Article 5.

4. MHDV production location(s) and country of final assembly. MHDV production locations may include more than one country.

5. Certification of eligibility for USMCA preference ( i.e., the signed origin certification that supports the import meeting the rules of origin requirements as well as the approved producer-submitted certifications, jointly reviewed/approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Labor, for meeting North American steel and aluminum content, and North American labor value content requirements) for the model as submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including whether the model is subject to an approved Alternative Staging Regime outlined in the USMCA Automotive Appendix Article 8 of Chapter 4 of the USMCA (available at: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement/agreement-between ).

6. The importer name, importer of record number, manufacturer name, manufacturer facility, country of origin, and model information for every model requested in the submission. If retroactive treatment is requested, the importer should provide entry numbers for previously imported medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

The Department will review each submission for completeness and compliance. The Department may request supplemental documentation or clarification. Upon verification by the Department that a submission is consistent with this notice and upon a determination of the value of the U.S. content and non-U.S. content for the requested model, the Department will inform the importer and CBP of that determination and of the value of the non-U.S. content for each model. The Commerce Department will provide CBP with a list of importers and MHDVs authorized by Commerce, including importer name, importer of record number, manufacturer name, manufacturer facility, country of origin, and model of each authorized MHDV.

The additional tariff will apply exclusively to the value of the non-U.S. content for the relevant model. The Secretary may retroactively extend this treatment to qualifying models for vehicles imported on or after November 1, 2025, at his discretion, and provide CBP with the entry numbers of the previously imported MHDVs subject to any retroactive treatment. If a change in sourcing or production results in a decrease in U.S. content relevant to the eligibility determination, the importer must promptly inform the Department and request a new eligibility determination by providing the documentation described above. If a change in sourcing or production results in an increase in U.S. content, the importer may inform the Department and request a new eligibility determination by providing a new submission containing the information required by section III. Regardless, eligibility determinations issued in 2026 are only valid for vehicles imported in 2025 or 2026, and importers seeking eligibility for a model imported in 2027 must submit new documentation no later than October 1, 2026 to ensure timely processing. Eligibility determinations issued for imports after December 31, 2026 shall only be valid for one calendar year, and importers seeking eligibility for a model imported after December 31, 2026 must submit documentation supporting eligibility no later than the October 1 before the start of the calendar year of importation to ensure timely processing. Importers of a new model may apply at any time for a U.S. content eligibility determination, which shall remain valid only until the end of the calendar year in which the importer's application is made.

If CBP determines that the declared U.S. content is overstated or inconsistent with a U.S. content figure approved by the Secretary, the 25 percent tariff will apply retroactively (from November 1, 2025, to the date of the inaccurate overstatement) and prospectively (from the date of the inaccurate overstatement to the date the importer corrects the overstatement, as verified by CBP) to the full value of all medium- and heavy-duty vehicles of the same model imported by the same importer, as provided for in Proclamation 10984. This does not apply to or otherwise affect any other applicable fees or penalties.

Submissions containing confidential business information must be clearly marked as such.

This process does not affect or alter the determination of whether a vehicle qualifies for USMCA preferential tariff treatment.

This notice is issued pursuant to the authority delegated to the Secretary by Proclamation 10984 consistent with section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862).

In accordance with section 3507(d) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) implementing regulations at 5 CFR 1320.13, this collection is covered under OMB control number 0625-0143, Domestic and International Client Export Services and Customized Forms Renewal. With this notice, ITA is establishing a process for importers of MHDVs that qualify for USMCA duty preference to submit documentation supporting a claim that certain parts of the MHDVs are U.S. content. In the notice, ITA estimated the burden to the public for this notification will average 800 hours (20 respondents * 20 hours per response * 2 expected responses per year), including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. The estimated total annual cost to the Federal Government is $37,000. The public may access this ITA request, including all supporting materials, at www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain and inserting the OMB control number or the name of the collection. Please send written comments to Emily Davis, Director for Public Affairs, 202-482-3809, Emily.Davis@trade.gov. A comment to OMB is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 60 days of publication of this notice. All written comments submitted in response to this notice will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the substance of the comments and the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be subject to public disclosure. Written comments will be publicly available on the internet via https://www.regulations.gov.

We are soliciting comments from the public (as well as affected agencies) concerning our information collection and recordkeeping requirements. These comments will help us:

(1) Evaluate whether the information collection is necessary for the proper performance of our agency's functions, including whether the information will have practical utility.

(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the burden of the information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used.

(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

(4) Minimize the burden of the information collection on those who are to respond (such as through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses).

Estimate of burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 20 hours per response.

Respondents: Private Sector.

Estimated annual number of respondents: 20.

Estimated annual number of responses per respondent: 2.

Estimated annual number of responses: 40.

Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 800.

(Due to averaging, the total annual burden hours may not equal the product of the annual number of responses multiplied by the reporting burden per response.)

Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Emily Davis, Director for Public Affairs, 202-482-3809, Emily.Davis@trade.gov.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to, nor is subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information, subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ) (PRA), unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.

On November 17, 2025, the Council reviewed and was supportive of three applications for HMS EFPs. The Council recommended that NMFS approve the night-set buoy gear (NSBG) and multi-species extended linked buoy gear (MSXLBG) applications and that the proponents of the third application bring it back for additional discussion and consideration at the Council's March 2026 meeting. The Council further recommended that NMFS build in flexibility when considering EFP applications to allow for variations in the fishing configurations within environmental review processes and analyses. When making its recommendations for flexibility, the Council considered the utility of allowing for a greater range of target depths and time for gear deployment, as well as modifications to monofilament configurations, bait type, and light placement.

The MSXLBG EFP application from the Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research  1 requests flexibility on hook depth, set time and bait type to allow for both deep and shallow setting to occur, including on the same sets, to target the highly migratory species complex. If issued, this EFP would modify a current extended linked buoy gear (XLBG) EFP that exempts the permitted vessels from regulations at 50 CFR 660.712(a)(1) prohibiting use of longline-type gear in federal waters off the U.S. West Coast. The terms and conditions for the current XLBG EFP restrict target depths to below 100 meters. Based on the new application, and taking into account Council recommendations, NMFS is considering modifications to the current terms and conditions to allow for targeting depths shallower than 100 meters and testing a broader range of gear options and deployment strategies, including timing of sets, large circle hook size, bait type, and light placement.

The NSBG EFP application from Andrew Hemstreet  2 requests an exemption from the prohibition on deploying deep-set buoy gear (DSBG) until local sunrise and retrieving the gear no later than 3 hours after local sunset, which would otherwise be prohibited by 50 CFR 660.715(c)(3). In addition, the applicant has conveyed his interest in also having more flexibility to use a standard or linked buoy gear configuration at night to target a broader range of depths ( i.e., including depths shallower than 90 meters) than is currently authorized in regulations for DSBG at 50 CFR 660.715(a)(1) and (2). NMFS is therefore considering his application to be requesting exemptions under § 660.715(a)(1) and (2), and (c)(3).

At this time, NMFS is requesting public comment on the NSBG EFP and MSXLBG applications and Council recommendations discussed above. NMFS will take the Council's comments into consideration along with public comments on whether to issue these EFPs. Aside from regulatory exemptions to conduct the proposed EFP activities, vessels fishing under an EFP would be subject to all other regulations implemented at 50 CFR part 660, subpart K and 50 CFR part 300, subpart C, including measures to protect sea turtles, marine mammals, sharks, and seabirds.

NMFS will consider all public comments submitted in response to this Federal Register notice prior to issuance of any EFP. Additionally, NMFS will analyze the effects of issuing EFPs in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and NOAA's Administrative Order 216-6A, as well as for compliance with other applicable laws, including section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ), which requires the agency to consider whether the proposed action is likely to jeopardize the continued existence and recovery of any endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat.

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.

Under the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. “Collection of Information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3 and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A), requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, the CFTC is publishing this notice of the proposed collection of information listed below. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Title: Position Limits (OMB Control No. 3038-0013). This is a request for extension of a currently approved information collection.

Abstract: Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) section 4a directs the Commission to establish limits on speculative positions, as the Commission determines to be necessary, to prevent the harms caused by excessive speculation. This collection includes collections of information required under both the Final Rule and the Aggregation Rule (as each is defined below).

In 2021, the Commission issued a final rule on position limits that implemented CEA section 4a and established the Commission's new position limits regime found in part 150 of the Commission's Regulations (“Final Rule”). 1 The Final Rule, among other things, includes: new and amended Federal spot-month limits for the 25 core referenced futures contracts; (2) amended Federal non-spot limits for the nine legacy agricultural contracts subject to existing Federal position limits; (3) amended rules governing exchange-set limit levels and grants of exemptions therefrom; (4) an amended process for requesting certain spread exemptions and non-enumerated bona fide hedge recognitions for purposes of Federal position limits directly from the Commission; (5) a new streamlined process for recognizing non-enumerated bona fide hedge positions from Federal limit requirements; and (6) amendments to part 19 of the Commission's Regulations and related provisions that eliminated certain reporting obligations that require traders to submit a Form 204 and Parts I and II of Form 304.

Separately, in 2016 the Commission issued a final rule amending Commission Regulation 150.4, which sets forth requirements regarding the aggregation of positions subject to federal position limits (the “Aggregation Rule”). 2 Among other things, Regulation 150.4 includes standards for the aggregation of accounts and procedures for seeking an exemption from position aggregation requirements under the Commission's federal position limits.

With respect to the collection of information, the CFTC invites comments on:

• Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have a practical use;

• The accuracy of the Commission's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

• Ways to enhance the quality, usefulness, and clarity of the information to be collected; and

• Ways to minimize the burden of collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology; e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. If you wish the Commission to consider information that you believe is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, a petition for confidential treatment of the exempt information may be submitted according to the procedures established in § 145.9 of the Commission's regulations. 3

The Commission reserves the right, but shall have no obligation, to review, pre-screen, filter, redact, refuse or remove any or all of your submission from https://www.cftc.gov that it may deem to be inappropriate for publication, such as obscene language. All submissions that have been redacted or removed that contain comments on the merits of the Information Collection Request will be retained in the public comment file and will be considered as required under the Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws, and may be accessible under the Freedom of Information Act.

Burden Statement: The respondent burden for this collection is estimated to be as follows:

Currently Affected Entities: Designated Contract Markets and market participants.

Estimated number of respondents: 776.

Estimated Average Burden Hours per Respondent: 15.14 hours.

Estimated total annual burden on respondents: 11,748 hours.

Frequency of collection: As needed.

There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection.

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Exchange Credit Program; OMB Control Number 0702-0137.

Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Number of Respondents: 130,854.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 130,854.

Average Burden per Response: 2 minutes.

Annual Burden Hours: 4,362.

Needs and Uses: The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) is collecting this information to operate the Military Star credit program. This program is essential for the proper performance of the Exchange's mission as mandated by Title 10 United States Code section 2481, which requires the Exchange to enhance the quality of life for service members and generate earnings to support Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) programs.

The information is used to determine an applicant's creditworthiness and eligibility for the Military Star card, which facilitates retail and military clothing purchases. For approved applicants, the information is used to manage their account, provide statements, and, if necessary, to collect government debts.

The affected public includes authorized Exchange patrons who voluntarily apply for credit. Without this information collection, the Exchange would be unable to assess credit risk or manage its credit program, hindering its ability to support its patrons and generate funds for critical FMWR programs.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Frequency: On occasion.

Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas.

The Status of Forces Active-Duty Survey (SOFS-A) is the primary source for reliable and generalizable survey data on active-duty military members. The survey assesses topics: financial well-being, retention intention, stress, tempo, readiness, nutrition, and suicide awareness. The majority of SOFS-A sample members will receive the full survey; while a subset of SOFS-A sample members will receive an abbreviated version of the survey content ( i.e., a module). The purpose of the module experiment is to assess the ability to reduce survey burden while attaining generalizable results by fielding two short modules rather than a single survey.

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Status of the Forces Survey of Active-Duty Members; OMB Control Number 0704-0624.

Needs and Uses: The SOFS-A is an annual Department wide large-scale survey of active-duty members that is used in evaluating existing policies and programs, establishing baseline measures before implementing new policies and programs, and monitoring the progress of existing policies/programs. The survey assesses topics such as financial well-being, retention intention, stress, tempo, readiness, nutrition, and suicide awareness. Data are aggregated by appropriate demographics, including Service, paygrade, and other indicators. To be able to meet reporting requirements for Department leadership, the Military Services, and Congress, the survey needs to be completed in 2026. The legal requirements for the SOFS-A can be found in the FY2016 NDAA, Title VI, Subtitle F, Subpart 661. This legal requirement mandates that the SOFS-A solicit information on financial literacy and preparedness. Results will be used by the Service Secretaries to evaluate and update financial literacy training and will be submitted in a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Affected Public: Individuals and households.

Annual Burden Hours: 8,250 hours.

Number of Respondents: 16,500.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 16,500.

Average Burden per Response: 30 minutes.

Frequency: Annually.

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-1I.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Belgium

(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 22-63

Date: November 8, 2022

Implementing Agency: Air Force

(iii) Description: On November 8, 2022, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 22-63 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the Government of Belgium's request to buy one hundred twenty (120) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); and ten (10) AMRAAM C-8 Guidance Sections. Also included were spare AIM-120 control sections and containers; AIM-120C Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); other spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair/return support; classified software; books, technical documentation, and other publications; training and training equipment; munitions support and support equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $380 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $358 million of this total.

On March 3, 2025, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 25-0D of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the addition of the following MDE items: one hundred fifty-nine (159) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); one (1) AMRAAM D-3 guidance section; and one AIM-120D Integrated Test Vehicle. The following non-MDE items were also included: weapon system support to include software, and KGV-135A COMSEC chips. The total cost of the new MDE articles was $479 million, and the total cost of the new non-MDE items articles was $30 million. The total notified cost of MDE increased to $837 million, and the total notified case value increased to $889 million.

This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following additional MDE items: up to nine hundred ninety-seven (997) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and up to one hundred nineteen (119) AMRAAM D-3 guidance sections. The following non-MDE items will be included: AMRAAM support equipment and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost of the new items is $3.131 billion. The estimated MDE value will increase by $2.853 billion to a revised $3.69 billion. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $0.278 billion to a revised $0.33 billion. The estimated total case value will increase by $3.131 billion to a revised $4.02 billion.

(iv) Significance: This notification is provided as the additional MDE items were not enumerated in the original notification. The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in capability over what was previously notified.

(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Belgium's capability to meet current and future threats by maintaining its F-16 and F-35 fleets in combat-ready status and providing a credible deterrent to regional threats.

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:

The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here.

The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.

(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 3, 2025

These meetings are being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the “Federal Advisory Committee Act” or “FACA”), subsection 552b(c) of title 5, U.S.C., and 41 CFR 102-3.140 and 102-3.155.

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of these meetings is to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the conduct of wage surveys and the establishment of wage schedules for all appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund areas of blue-collar employees within the DoD.

Opening Remarks by Chair, Mr. Eric Clayton, and DFO, Mr. Karl Fendt.

Reviewing survey results and/or survey specifications for the following Nonappropriated Fund areas:

1. Any items needing further clarification or action from the previous meeting.

2. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Monroe, Florida wage area (AC-160).

3. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Orange, Florida wage area (AC-062).

4. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Bay, Florida wage area (AC-063).

5. Survey Specifications for the Orleans, Louisiana wage area (AC-006).

6. Survey Specifications for the McLennan, Texas wage area (AC-022).

7. Survey Specifications for the Bell, Texas wage area (AC-028).

8. Survey Specifications for the Curry, New Mexico wage area (AC-030).

9. Survey Specifications for the Tom Green, Texas wage area (AC-032).

10. Survey Specifications for the Cobb, Georgia wage area (AC-034).

11. Survey Specifications for the Houston, Georgia wage area (AC-036).

12. Survey Specifications for the Cascade, Montana wage area (AC-040).

13. Survey Specifications for the Montgomery, Alabama wage area (AC-048).

14. Survey Specifications for the Columbus, Georgia wage area (AC-067).

15. Survey Specifications for the Jefferson, New York wage area (AC-101).

16. Survey Specifications for the Orange, New York wage area (AC-103).

17. Survey Specifications for the Macomb, Michigan wage area (AC-162).

18. Survey Specifications for the Niagara, New York wage area (AC-163).

19. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Sacramento, California wage area (AC-002).

20. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the San Joaquin, California wage area (AC-008).

21. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Bernalillo, New Mexico wage area (AC-019).

22. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Dona Ana, New Mexico wage area (AC-021).

23. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the El Paso, Texas wage area (AC-023).

24. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Onslow, North Carolina wage area (AC-097).

25. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Shelby, Tennessee wage area (AC-098).

26. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Christian, Kentucky/Montgomery, Tennessee wage area (AC-099).

27. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Charleston, South Carolina wage area (AC-120).

28. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the San Juan-Guaynabo, Puerto Rico wage area (AC-155).

29. Survey Specifications for the Grand Forks, North Dakota wage area (AC-017).

30. Survey Specifications for the Davis-Weber-Salt Lake, Utah wage area (AC-018).

31. Survey Specifications for the Ada-Elmore, Idaho wage area (AC-038).

32. Survey Specifications for the Spokane, Washington wage area (AC-043).

33. Survey Specifications for the Burlington, New Jersey wage area (AC-071).

34. Survey Specifications for the Kent, Delaware wage area (AC-076).

35. Survey Specifications for the Richmond-Chesterfield, Virginia wage area (AC-082).

36. Survey Specifications for the Morris, New Jersey wage area (AC-090).

37. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Lauderdale, Mississippi wage area (AC-001).

38. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Lowndes, Mississippi wage area (AC-004).

39. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Rapides, Louisiana wage area (AC-024).

40. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Caddo-Bossier, Louisiana wage area (AC-025).

41. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Chatham, Georgia wage area (AC-037).

42. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Dougherty, Georgia wage area (AC-046).

43. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Oklahoma, Oklahoma wage area (AC-052).

44. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Harrison, Mississippi wage area (AC-070).

45. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Hardin-Jefferson, Kentucky wage area (AC-096).

46. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Wayne, North Carolina wage area (AC-107).

47. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Cumberland, North Carolina wage area (AC-108).

48. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Richland, South Carolina wage area (AC-110).

49. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Wichita, Texas wage area (AC-122).

50. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Comanche, Oklahoma wage area (AC-123).

51. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Craven, North Carolina wage area (AC-164).

52. Survey Specifications for the Monterey, California wage area (AC-003).

53. Survey Specifications for the Kern, California wage area (AC-010).

54. Survey Specifications for the San Diego, California wage area (AC-054).

55. Survey Specifications for the Solano, California wage area (AC-059).

56. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Richmond, Georgia wage area (AC-035).

57. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Houston, Georgia wage area (AC-036).

58. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Pulaski, Arkansas wage area (AC-045).

59. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Montgomery, Alabama wage area (AC-048).

60. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Sedgwick, Kansas wage area (AC-078).

61. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Montgomery-Greene, Ohio wage area (AC-166).

62. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Madison, Alabama wage area (AC-105).

63. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Lake, Illinois wage area (AC-145).

64. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Douglas-Sarpy, Nebraska wage area (AC-149).

65. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Leavenworth, Kansas/Jackson-Johnson, Missouri wage area (AC-151).

66. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the St. Clair, Illinois wage area (AC-157).

67. Survey Specifications for the Grand Forks, North Dakota wage area (AC-017).

68. Survey Specifications for the Davis-Weber-Salt Lake, Utah wage area (AC-018).

69. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the McLennan, Texas wage area (AC-022).

70. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Jefferson, New York wage area (AC-101).

71. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Orange, New York wage area (AC-103).

72. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Macomb, Michigan wage area (AC-162).

73. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Niagara, New York wage area (AC-163).

74. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Cumberland, Pennsylvania wage area (AC-092).

75. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the York, Pennsylvania wage area (AC-093).

76. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Christian, Kentucky/Montgomery, Tennessee wage area (AC-099).

77. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Charleston-South Carolina wage area (AC-120).

78. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the San Juan-Guaynabo, Puerto Rico wage area (AC-155).

79. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Orleans, Louisiana wage area (AC-006).

80. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Bell, Texas wage area (AC-028).

81. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Curry, New Mexico wage area (AC-030).

82. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Taylor, Texas wage area (AC-031).

83. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Tom Green, Texas wage area (AC-032).

84. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Cobb, Georgia wage area (AC-034).

85. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Columbus, Georgia wage area (AC-067).

86. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Pennington, South Dakota wage area (AC-086).

87. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Nueces, Texas wage area (AC-115).

88. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Bexar, Texas wage area (AC-117).

89. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Anchorage, Alaska wage area (AC-118).

90. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Kitsap, Washington wage area (AC-142).

91. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Dallas, Texas wage area (AC-152).

92. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Tarrant, Texas wage area (AC-156).

93. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Grand Forks, North Dakota wage area (AC-017).

94. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Davis-Weber-Salt Lake, Utah wage area (AC-018).

95. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Ada-Elmore, Idaho wage area (AC-038).

96. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Cascade, Montana wage area (AC-040).

97. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Spokane, Washington wage area (AC-043).

98. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Arapahoe, Colorado wage area (AC-084).

99. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the El Paso, Colorado wage area (AC-085).

100. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Laramie, Wyoming wage area (AC-087).

101. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the New London, Connecticut wage area (AC-136).

102. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Snohomish, Washington wage area (AC-141).

103. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Pierce, Washington wage area (AC-143).

104. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Newport, Rhode Island wage area (AC-167).

105. Survey Specifications for the Washoe-Churchill, Nevada wage area (AC-011).

106. Survey Specifications for the Bay, Florida wage area (AC-063).

107. Survey Specifications for the Clark, Nevada wage area (AC-140).

Reviewing survey results and/or survey specifications for the following Appropriated Fund areas:

108. Survey Specifications for the Savannah, Georgia wage area (AC-042).

109. Survey Specifications for the Waco, Texas wage area (AC-137).

110. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Denver, Colorado wage area (AC-022).

111. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Jacksonville, Florida wage area (AC-030).

112. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Miami, Florida wage area (AC-031).

113. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Detroit, Michigan wage area (AC-070).

114. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Southeastern North Carolina wage area (AC-101).

115. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Cincinnati, Ohio wage area (AC-104).

116. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Columbus, OH wage area (AC-106).

117. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island wage area (AC-118).

118. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Birmingham, Alabama wage area (AC-002).

119. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Southern Colorado wage area (AC-023).

120. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Hagerstown-Martinsburg-Chambersburg, MD wage area (AC-067).

121. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the New York, New York wage area (AC-094).

122. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Dayton, Ohio wage area (AC-107).

123. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania wage area (AC-114).

124. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Wyoming wage area (AC-150).

125. Survey Specifications for the Augusta, Georgia wage area (AC-038).

126. Survey Specifications for the Macon, Georgia wage area (AC-041).

127. Survey Specifications for the Southeastern Washington-Eastern Oregon wage area (AC-144).

128. Special Pay—Jacksonville, Florida Special Rates.

129. Special Pay—Narragansett Bay, RI Special Rates.

130. Survey Specifications for the Duluth, Minnesota wage area (AC-074).

131. Survey Specifications for the San Antonio, Texas wage area (AC-135).

132. Survey Specifications for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin wage area (AC-148).

133. Special Pay—Southeast Power Rate.

134. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Fresno, California wage area (AC-012).

135. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Sacramento, California wage area (AC-014).

136. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Stockton, California wage area (AC-020).

137. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Louisville, Kentucky wage area (AC-059).

138. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Jackson, Mississippi wage area (AC-078).

139. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Meridian, Mississippi wage area (AC-079).

140. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Eastern Tennessee wage area (AC-123).

141. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Salinas-Monterey, California wage area (AC-015).

142. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Lexington, Kentucky wage area (AC-058).

143. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Northern Mississippi wage area (AC-077).

144. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Rochester, New York wage area (AC-096).

145. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Memphis, Tennessee wage area (AC-124).

146. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Nashville, Tennessee wage area (AC-125).

147. Survey Specifications for the Boise, Idaho wage area (AC-045).

148. Survey Specifications for the Utah wage area (AC-139).

149. Survey Specifications for Spokane, Washington wage area (AC-145).

150. Survey Specifications for Puerto Rico wage area (AC-151).

151. Special Pay—Fresno, California Special Rates.

152. Special Pay—Stockton, California Special Rates.

153. Special Pay—Northern Mississippi Special Rates.

154. Special Pay—Louisville, Kentucky Special Rates.

155. Special Pay—Salinas-Monterey, California Special Rates.

156. Survey Specifications for the Dothan, Alabama wage area (AC-003).

157. Survey Specifications for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania wage area (AC-116).

158. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Northeastern Arizona wage area (AC-008).

159. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Phoenix, Arizona wage area (AC-009).

160. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Tucson, Arizona wage area (AC-010).

161. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota wage area (AC-075).

162. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, New York wage area (AC-091).

163. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Northern New York wage area (AC-095).

164. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the West Virginia wage area (AC-146).

165. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Reno, Nevada wage area (AC-086).

166. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Syracuse-Utica-Rome, New York wage area (AC-097).

167. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the North Dakota wage area (AC-103).

168. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Houston-Galveston-Texas City, Texas wage area (AC-133).

169. Survey Specifications for the Washington, District of Columbia wage area (AC-027).

170. Survey Specifications for the Colombus, Georgia wage area (AC-040).

171. Survey Specifications for the Charlotte, North Carolina wage area (AC-100).

172. Survey Specifications for the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma wage area (AC-109).

173. Special Pay—Pacific Northwest Special Rates.

174. Special Pay—Northern New York Special Rates.

175. Survey Specifications for the Albany, Georgia wage area (AC-036).

176. Survey Specifications for the Northwestern Michigan wage area (AC-071).

177. Survey Specifications for the Tulsa, Oklahoma wage area (AC-111).

178. Survey Specifications for the Scranton-Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania wage area (AC-117).

179. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the New Haven-Hartford, Connecticut wage area (AC-024).

180. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Albuquerque, New Mexico wage area (AC-089).

181. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Texarkana, Texas wage area (AC-136).

182. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Anniston-Gadsden, Alabama wage area (AC-001).

183. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Huntsville, Alabama wage area (AC-004).

184. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida wage area (AC-035).

185. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Lake Charles-Alexandria, Louisiana wage area (AC-060).

186. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the El Paso, Texas wage area (AC-132).

187. Survey Specifications for the San Francisco, California wage area (AC-018).

188. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Cleveland, Ohio wage area (AC-105).

189. Survey Specifications for the San Diego, California wage area (AC-017).

190. Survey Specifications for the Pensacola, Florida wage area (AC-034).

191. Survey Specifications for the Des Moines, Iowa wage area (AC-054).

192. Survey Specifications for the Buffalo, New York wage area (AC-092).

193. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Atlanta, Georgia wage area (AC-037).

194. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Shreveport, Louisiana wage area (AC-062).

195. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Central North Carolina wage area (AC-099).

196. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Columbia, South Carolina wage area (AC-120).

197. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News-Hampton, Virginia wage area (AC-140).

198. Survey Specifications for the Central Illinois wage area (AC-046).

199. Special Pay—Washington, District of Columbia Special Rates.

200. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Savannah, Georgia wage area (AC-042).

201. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Western Texas wage area (AC-127).

202. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Waco, Texas wage area (AC-137).

203. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Augusta, Maine wage area (AC-063).

204. Survey Specifications for the Cocoa Beach-Melbourne, Florida wage area (AC-028).

205. Survey Specifications for the Eastern South Dakota wage area (AC-121).

206. Special Pay—Western Texas Special Rates.

207. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Augusta, Georgia wage area (AC-038).

208. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Macon, Georgia wage area (AC-041).

209. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Southeastern Washington-Eastern Oregon wage area (AC-144).

210. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Hawaii wage area (AC-044).

211. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Central and Western Massachusetts wage area (AC-069).

212. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Southwestern Wisconsin wage area (AC-149).

213. Survey Specifications for the Davenport-Rock Island-Moline, Iowa wage area (AC-053).

214. Survey Specifications for the Southwestern Michigan wage area (AC-073).

215. Survey Specifications for the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wage area (AC-115).

216. Special Pay—Macon, Georgia Special Rates.

217. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Duluth, Minnesota wage area (AC-074).

218. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the San Antonio, Texas wage area (AC-135).

219. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin wage area (AC-148).

220. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Central and Northern Maine wage area (AC-064).

221. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Asheville, North Carolina wage area (AC-098).

222. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Southwestern Oregon wage area (AC-113).

223. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Austin, Texas wage area (AC-129).

224. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Corpus Christi, Texas wage area (AC-130).

225. Survey Specifications for the Topeka, Kansas wage area (AC-056).

226. Survey Specifications for the Wichita, Kansas wage area (AC-057).

227. Survey Specifications for the Biloxi, Mississippi wage area (AC-076).

228. Survey Specifications for the Roanoke, Virginia wage area (AC-142).

229. Special Pay—Southwestern Oregon Special Rates.

230. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Boise, Idaho wage area (AC-045).

231. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Utah wage area (AC-139).

232. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Spokane, Washington wage area (AC-145).

233. Wage Schedule (Full Scale) for the Puerto Rico wage area (AC-151).

234. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Alaska wage area (AC-007).

235. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Montana wage area (AC-083).

236. Wage Schedule (Wage Change) for the Charleston, South Carolina wage area (AC-119).

237. Special Pay—Puerto Rico Special Rates.

238. Any items needing further clarification from this agenda may be discussed during future scheduled meetings.

Closing Remarks by Chair, Mr. Eric Clayton.

Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4), the DoD has determined that the meeting shall be closed to the public. The USD(P&R), in consultation with the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that each of these meetings is likely to disclose trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential.

Due to negative impacts to pay for Federal Wage System employees that directly support national defense the 15-day notice period was unable to be met. The delay was unavoidable for the lead agency and additional delays would have increased the severity of negative implications for all agencies that employ Federal Wage System employees.

Due to circumstances, beyond the control of the Designated Officer and the Department of Defense, the Department of Defense Wage Committee was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning its November 25, 2025, meeting. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement.

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-76, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Canada

(ii) Total Case Estimated Value:

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:

(iv) Military Department: Army (CN-B-VBV)

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None

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

(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: October 1, 2025

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

The Government of Canada has requested to buy twenty-six (26) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); one hundred thirty-two (132) M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS); one hundred thirty-two (132) M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead (AW) pods with IMPS; thirty-two (32) M403 Extended Range (ER) GMLRS AW pods with IMPS; thirty-two (32) M404 ER GMLRS Unitary pods with IMPS; and sixty-four (64) M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) pods. The following non-MDE items will be included: Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket pods; interactive electronic technical manuals; integration support services; spare parts; tool kits; test equipment; contractor logistics support; training; training equipment; technical assistance; technical publications; transportation; Type 1 radios (AN/PRC-160 and AN/PRC-167); 7800I intercom equipment; Simple Key Loaders (SKL); U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics personnel services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $1.75 billion.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by helping to improve the military capability of Canada, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is an important force for ensuring political stability and economic progress and is a contributor to military, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations around the world.

The proposed sale will improve Canada's ability to meet current and future threats by providing the M142 HIMARS long range precision strike system and munitions. This capability will protect Canada by improving Canada's contribution to collective hemispheric defense and to defense and deterrence in Europe, as directed by NATO's defense plans. Canada will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services 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, located in Grand Prairie, TX. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to Canada involving up to twenty U.S. Government and up to fifteen contractor representatives for program management reviews to support the program. Travel is expected to occur approximately twice per year as needed to support equipment fielding and training.

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

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

1. The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a C-130 transportable wheeled launcher mounted on a 5-ton Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles truck chassis. HIMARS is the modern Army-fielded version of the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270 launcher and can fire all the MLRS Family of Munitions (FOM), including the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). Utilizing the MLRS FOM, the HIMARS can engage targets between 15 and 300 kilometers with GPS-aided precision accuracy.

2. The GMLRS M31A2 Unitary (GMLRS-U) is the Army's primary munition for units fielding the M142 HIMARS and M270A1 MLRS launchers. The M31 Unitary is a solid propellant artillery rocket that uses Global Positioning System/Precise Positioning Service (GPS/PPS) aided inertial guidance provided by Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) or M-Code. It accurately and quickly delivers a single high-explosive blast fragmentation warhead to targets at ranges from 15-70 kilometers. The rockets are fired from a launch pod container that also serves as the storage and transportation container for the rockets. Each rocket pod holds six rockets.

3. The M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead (GMLRS-AW) shares a greater than 90% commonality with the M31A1 Unitary. The GMLRS-AW replaces the GMLRS-U's high explosive warhead with a 200-pound fragmentation warhead of pre-formed tungsten penetrators to optimize for effectiveness against large area and imprecisely located targets. The munitions otherwise share a common motor, GPS/PPS-aided inertial guidance provided by SAASM or M-Code, control system, fusing mechanism, multi-option height of burst capability, and effective range between 15 and 70 kilometers.

4. The Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) provides a persistent, responsive, all-weather, rapidly deployed, long-range, surface-to-surface, area- and point-precision strike capability. The M403 Alternative Warhead variant carries a 200-pound fragmentation assembly filled with high explosives which are optimized for effectiveness against large area and imprecisely located targets. The M404 Unitary variant is a 200-pound class Unitary with a steel blast fragmentation case designed for low collateral damage against point targets. The ER GMLRS maintains the accuracy and effectiveness demonstrated by the baseline GMLRS out to a maximum range of 150 km (double that of the baseline GMLRS) while also including a new height of burst capability.

5. The M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is a conventional, semi-ballistic missile that utilizes a 500-pound high explosive warhead. It has an effective range of between 70 and 300 kilometers and has increased accuracy over previous versions of the ATACMS due to a GPS/PPS aided navigation system provided by SAASM or M-Code.

6. The AN/PRC-160 is a high frequency tactical radio communications for vehicular and dismounted command and control operations. The final end-items are L3Harris AN/PRC-160 multi-channel manpack radios with a Micro Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver application module (MicroGRAM) receiver card and SAASM.

7. The AN/PRC-167 is a multi-domain, multi-channel, tactical, narrow and wide-band dual transceiver radio system with Type 1 encryption and SAASM GPS location and timing capabilities. The system can provide wide-band high-assurance self-healing networking capabilities and Mobile User Objective System over-the-horizon capabilities. Each transceiver is software programmable and operates in the 30-512 MHz and 764-2600 MHz frequency ranges.

8. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.

9. 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 or advanced capabilities.

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

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

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-1G.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Estonia

(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 22-35

Date: July 15, 2022

Implementing Agency: Army

Funding Source: National Funds

(iii) Description: On July 15, 2022, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 22-35, of the possible sale under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of six (6) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Launchers; thirty-six (36) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead (AW) Missile Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS) and Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave—Directional Doppler Ranging (FMCW-DDR) Proximity Height-of-Burst (HOB) Sensor Capability; thirty-six (36) M31A2 GMLRS Unitary High Explosive (HE) Missile Pods with IMPS and FMCW-DDR Proximity HOB Sensor Capability; thirty-six (36) XM403 Extended Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS) Alternative Warhead (AW) Missile Pods with IMPS and Side Mounted Proximity Sensor (SMPS) HOB Capability; thirty-six (36) XM404 ER GMLRS Unitary Pods with IMPS and SMPS HOB Capability; and eighteen (18) M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Missile Pods. Also included were M28A2 Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket (LCRRPR) pods; ruggedized laptops; training equipment; publications for HIMARS and munitions/missiles; and other related elements of program and logistics support. The total estimated cost was $500 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $455 million of this total.

This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following additional MDE items: six (6) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); two hundred fifty (250) M31A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary Alternative Warhead (AW), unitary High Explosive missile pods with Insensitive Munition Propulsion System (IMPS) capability; two hundred fifty (250) M30A2 GMLRS AW missile pods with IMPS; two hundred fifty (250) XM403 Extended Range (ER) GMLRS AW missile pods with IMPS and Side Mounted Proximity Sensor (SMPS) Height-of-Burst (HOB) capability; two hundred fifty (250) XM404 ER GMLRS Unitary pods with IMPS and SMPS HOB capability; and two hundred (200) M57 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS). The following non-MDE items are also included: M282 Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket (LCRRPR) pods; communications equipment; publications for HIMARS and munitions/missiles; and other related elements of program and logistics support. The estimated total value of the new items is $4.23 billion. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $125 million to a revised $170 million. The estimated total case value will increase by $4.23 billion to a revised $4.73 billion. MDE constitutes $4.56 billion of this total.

(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as the additional MDE items were not enumerated in the original notification. The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in capability over what was previously notified. The proposed sale will improve Estonia's capability to meet current and future threats and enhance its interoperability with United States (U.S.) and other allied forces. It will also allow for continued modernization of Estonia's armed forces while expanding capability to strengthen homeland defense and deter regional threats.

(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a NATO Ally that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:

The Sensitivity of Technology statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here.

The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.

(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: September 26, 2025

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-71, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Republic of Korea

(ii) Total Estimated Value:

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:

(iv) Military Department: Air Force (KS-D-YBC)

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: KS-D-YHF

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

(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: October 1, 2025

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

The Republic of Korea has requested to buy forty-four (44) AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical missiles. The following non-Major Defense Equipment items will be included: U.S. Government and contractor engineering; technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $34 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a major ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.

This proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea's capability to meet current and future threats by increasing its critical air defense capability to deter aggression in the region and to ensure interoperability with U.S. forces. The Republic of Korea already has Maverick missiles in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles 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 RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. The purchaser typically requests offsets. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor

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

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

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

1. The AGM-65G2 Maverick tactical missile is an air-to-ground missile with a lock on before launch, day or night capability. The AGM-65G2 has an imaging infrared (IIR) guidance system that allows for locking onto larger targets, such as ships. The IIR can track heat generated by a target and provides the pilot with a pictorial display of the target during darkness and hazy or inclement weather. The warhead on the AGM-65G2 is a heavyweight penetrator warhead.

2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is 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 that might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities.

4. A determination has been made that the Republic of Korea can provide substantially 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.

5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Korea.

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-0C.

(i) Purchaser: Government of Israel

(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 12-69

Date: December 14, 2012

Implementing Agency: Air Force

Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing

(iii) Description: On December 14, 2012, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 12-69 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(l) of the Arms Export Control Act, of 6,900 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) tail kits (which include 3,450 JDAM Anti-Jam KMU-556 (GBU-31) for MK-84 warheads; 1,725 KMU-557 (GBU-31) for BLU-109 warheads and 1,725 KMU-572 (GBU-38) for MK-82 warheads); 3,450 MK-84 2000 lb General Purpose Bombs; 1,725 MK-82 500 lb General Purpose Bombs; 1,725 BLU-109 Bombs; 3,450 GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs; 11,500 FMU-139 Fuses; 11,500 FMU-143 Fuses; and 11,500 FMU-152 Fuses. Also included were spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, United States (U.S.) Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other related elements of program support. The estimated total cost was $647 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $466 million of this total.

On November 29, 2017, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 0S-17 of the supplemented description of JDAM tail kit component KMU-556 (GBU-31) for MK-84 warheads, KMU-557 (GBU-31) for BLU-109 warheads and KMU-572 (GBU-38) for MK-82 warheads as either C/B or E/B variants (MDE items). The supplementation of this information did not result in a change to the estimated MDE cost of $466 million. The estimated total case value remained at $647 million.

This transmittal notifies an increase in MDE value by $624 million and non-MDE value by $269 million, due to recent cost increases. There are no additional MDE or non-MDE items being reported with this notification. The estimated total case value will increase by $893 million to $1.54 billion. MDE will constitute $1.09 billion of this total.

(iv) Significance: Recent cost increases have brought about the need to add value to the original notification. The proposed value increase will improve Israel's capability to meet current and future threats.

(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security of the U.S. by improving the security of a strategic regional partner that is a force for political and economic stability in the Middle East.

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:

The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here.

The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.

(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 28, 2025

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-0E.

(i) Purchaser: Government of Israel

(ii) Sec. 36(B)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 24-08

Date: August 13, 2024

Implementing Agency: Air Force

Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing

(iii) Description: On August 13, 2024, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 24-08 of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of thirty (30) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); and one (1) AMRAAM guidance section (spare). The following non-MDE items were also included: AMRAAM control sections and containers; Common Munitions Built-In-Test/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-891/E Adapter Group Computer Test Sets; spare parts, consumables, accessories, repair and return support, classified and unclassified publications, and technical documentation; classified software delivery and support; munitions support and support equipment; test support and support equipment; personnel training and training equipment; warranties; studies and surveys; contractor logistics support services; United States (U.S.) Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $102.5 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $66 million of this total.

This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following additional MDE items: one hundred eight (108) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs; and two (2) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections. The following non-MDE items will also be included: weapon system support, to include software, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total value of the new items is $305 million. The estimated MDE value will increase by $259 million to a revised $325 million. The estimated non-MDE value will increase by $46 million to a revised $82.5 million. The estimated total case value will increase by $305 million to a revised $407.5 million.

(iv) Significance: The inclusion of this additional MDE represents an increase in quantity over what was previously notified. The proposed sale will improve Israel's capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and serve as a deterrent to regional threats.

(v) Justification: The U.S. is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives.

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:

The Sensitivity of Technology Statement contained in the original notification applies to items reported here.

The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.

(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: February 3, 2025

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Statement of Disposition of Civilian Remains, DD Form 3004; OMB Control Number 0704-AABF.

Type of Request: Existing Collection W/O OMB Number.

Number of Respondents: 60.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 60.

Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.

Annual Burden Hours: 60 hours.

Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to obtain and document the selection (as applicable) of the Person Authorized to Effect Disposition (PAED), who is authorized to direct disposition of human remains of decedents. As stated in 10 United States Code section 1481, `Recovery, Care, and Disposition of Remains: Decedents Covered,' the DoD may provide for the recovery, care, and disposition of the remains for active-duty Regulars, Reserve Component members, applicants, trainees, military prisoners, and others. The DoD is further authorized, per section 1482 and section 1482a to provide reimbursement, cover expenses, or otherwise provide mortuary services for decedents, including civilian employees serving with the armed forces. In order to provide reimbursement or these services, the DoD is charged with electing and documenting the elections of PAED of the remains, to whom the payment/reimbursement is made.

Affected Public: Individuals and households.

Frequency: As required.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas.

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: RELATIONS® for Healthcare Transformation Course Survey; OMB Control Number 0720-RHTS.

Needs and Uses: RELATIONS® for Healthcare Transformation is an interactive and immersive training that is being implemented across the DHA to foster performance-driven culture improving both patient and staff experience. RELATIONS® leverages decades of rigorous clinical training and clinically informed methodology targeted at understanding and elevating the human condition holistically: physically, mentally, emotionally. The course will include a pre- and post-course survey as well as an evaluation survey.

Affected Public: Federal government; individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 15,050.

Number of Respondents: 53,750.

Responses per Respondent: 3.

Annual Responses: 96,750.

Average Burden per Response: 4 minutes and 10 minutes for the two surveys.

Frequency: Annually.

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 24-38 and Policy Justification.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Israel

(ii) Total Estimated Value:

Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Department of Defense Form 2967, Domestic Abuse Victim Reporting Option Statement, OMB Control Number 0704-0666, “Domestic Abuse Victim Reporting Option Statement”.

Needs and Uses: Information on this form documents a victim of domestic abuse decision of whether to file a restricted or unrestricted report. This document is filed in accordance with the appropriate OSD and Military Department Family Advocacy Program System of Records Notice (SORN).

The information collected will be used for purposes of filing an official report. When a restricted report is filed, the victim is able to receive advocacy and counseling services without a report being made to command or law enforcement. In cases of an unrestricted report, command and law enforcement will be notified, and the victim is eligible to receive advocacy and counseling services from the Family Advocacy Program. The information collected for the form in unrestricted report cases may be used to initiate an investigation and subsequently make an incident status determination following the Incident Determination Committee procedures and processes outlined in DoD Manual 6400.01, Volume 3. If an incident meets the definitions outlined in DoDM 6400.01, Volume 3, the incident is subject to entry into the Central Registry (DoDM 6400.01, Volume 2).

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Annual Burden Hours: 25,000 hours.

Number of Respondents: 20,000.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 20,000.

Average Burden per Response: 1.25 hours.

Frequency: On occasion.

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 21-47, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Nigeria

(ii) Total Estimated Value:

Funding Source: National Funds

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:

(iv) Military Department: Air Force (NI-D-AAA); Army (BA-B-AAA); Navy (NI-P-AAB)

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: NI-D-SAB, NI-D-QAG, NI-D-YAB, NI-B-UBC, NI-P-AAA, NI-D-FAA

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

(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: August 13, 2025

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

The Government of Nigeria has requested to buy one thousand two (1,002) MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs; one thousand two (1,002) MXU-650 air foil groups for 500 lb Paveway II GBU-12; five hundred fifteen (515) MXU-1006 AFGs for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58; one thousand five hundred seventeen (1,517) MAU-169 or MAU-209 computer control groups for Paveway II GBU-12/GBU-58; one thousand two (1,002) FMU-152 joint programmable fuzes; and five thousand (5,000) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II all-up-rounds (each consisting of one WGU-59/B guidance section, high-explosive warhead, and MK66-4 rocket motor). The following non-MDE items will also be included: FMU-139 joint programmable fuzes; bomb components, impulse cartridges, and high-explosive and practice rockets; integration support and test equipment; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support; personnel services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $346 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a strategic partner in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The proposed sale will improve Nigeria's capability to meet current and future threats through operations against terrorist organizations and to counter illicit trafficking in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria will have no difficulty absorbing these munitions into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractors will be RTX Missiles and Defense, located in Tucson, AZ; Lockheed Martin Corporation, located in Archibald, PA; and BAE Systems, located in Hudson, NH. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

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

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

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

1. The Advance Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) all-up-round (AUR) is an air-to-ground weapon that consists of an APKWS II guidance section (GS), legacy 2.75-inch MK66 mod 4 rocket motor, and legacy MK152, MK282, or MK435/436 warhead and fuze. After launch, the GS activates, and the seeker detects laser energy reflected from a target designated with a remote or autonomous laser. The control system then guides the rocket to the target. APKWS II increases stowed kills by providing precise engagements at standoff ranges with sufficient accuracy for a high single-shot probability of hit against soft and lightly armored targets, thereby minimizing collateral damage. The APKWS II is capable of day and night operation and performance in many adverse environments.

2. GBU-12/58 Paveway II (PW-II) 500 lb (GBU-12) and 250 lb (GBU-58) munitions are maneuverable, free-fall, laser-guided bombs (LGBs) that guide to reflected laser energy from the desired target. Employment of the LGB is the same as a normal general purpose (GP) warhead, except the semi-active guidance corrects for employment errors inherent in any delivery system. Laser designation for the weapon can be provided by a variety of laser target markers or designators from the air or ground. The Paveway system consists of a computer control group (CCG), a warhead-specific air foil group (AFG) that attaches to the nose and tail respectively of the MK-81 and MK-82 GP bombs, and a fuze. The weapon is primarily used for precision bombing against non-hardened targets.

a. The MAU-169 or the MAU-209 are the CCG for the GBU-12 and GBU-58.

b. The MXU-650 is the AFG for the 500-pound GBU-12.

c. MXU-1006/B is the AFG for the 250-pound GBU-58.

3. The FMU-152 and -139 joint programmable fuzes are multi-delay sensors compatible with general purpose kits, tail kits, high-explosive bombs, and reduced collateral damage weapons which provide all arming and detonation event functions combined in a single fuze system.

4. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.

5. 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 or advanced capabilities.

6. A determination has been made that Nigeria can provide substantially 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.

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

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-88, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Australia

(ii) Total Estimated Value:

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:

(iv) Military Department: Army (AT-B-UOU)

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT-B-UNP, AT-B-UMJ, AT-B-UMK

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

(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: September 30, 2025

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

The Government of Australia has requested to buy forty-eight (48) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The following non-MDE items will also be included: M1084A2 HIMARS resupply vehicles; M1095 trailers; Low Cost Reduced Range Practice Rocket (LCRRPR) pods; intercom systems; radio and communication mounts; spare parts and services; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $705 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the U.S. Australia is one of the United States' most important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the Western Pacific. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist this ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.

The proposed sale will improve Australia's capability to meet current and future threats and will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces and other allied forces. Australia will use the capability to strengthen its homeland defense and provide greater security for its critical infrastructure. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, located in Grand Prairie, TX; L3Harris Corporation, located in Melbourne, FL; Leonardo DRS, located in Arlington, VA; and Oshkosh Corporation, located in Stafford, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

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

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

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

1. The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a C-130 transportable wheeled launcher with Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise Positioning Service capability mounted on a 5-ton Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) truck chassis. HIMARS is the modern Army-fielded version of the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270 launcher and can fire all the MLRS Family of Munitions (FOM), including Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) variants and the Army Tactical Missile System. Utilizing the MLRS FOM, the HIMARS can engage targets between 15 and 300 kilometers with GPS-aided precision accuracy.

2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is 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 that might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities.

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

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

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-1H.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of the Netherlands

(ii) Sec. 36(b)(1), AECA Transmittal No.: 15-06

Date: March 23, 2015

Implementing Agency: Army

(iii) Description: On March 23, 2015, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 15-06, of the possible sale, under Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, of seventeen (17) CH-47F Cargo Helicopters with customer unique post-modifications; forty-six (46) T55-GA-714A Aircraft Turbine Engines with Hydro-Mechanical Assembly, (thirty-four (34) installed and twelve (12) spares); forty-one (41) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Systems (EGIs); fifty-four (54) AN/ARC-231 Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency Radios; twenty-one (21) AN/ARC-220 High Frequency Radios; twenty-one (21) AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe Transponders; and forty-one (41) AN/ARC-201D Very High Frequency Radios. Also included were spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test equipment, aircraft ferry and refueling support, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, United States (U.S.) government and contractor technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost was $1.05 billion. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) constituted $900 million of this total.

On January 24, 2017, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 0Z-16 of the inclusion of sixteen (16) AN/AAR-57A(V)8 Common Missile Warning System equipment as MDE. The MDE value of this addition is estimated at $17.2M. In addition, this transmittal updated the sale to include Blue Force Tracker—Aviation (BFT-A), KIV-77 a Common Crypto Applique for Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and the AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL). The total estimated case value remained $1.05 billion, however the estimated cost of MDE increased to $917.2 million.

On July 10, 2017, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 0E-17 of the inclusion of sixteen (16) AN/APR-39A(V)l Radar Signal Detecting Sets. The addition of this item did not result in a change to the estimated cost of MDE of $917.2 million. The total estimated case value remained $1.05 billion.

On August 8, 2018, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 18-0E of the inclusion of seven (7) AN/AAR-57A(V)8 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS), eight (8) AN/ALQ-212 Advance Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM), seven (7) APR-39C(V)1 Radar Signal Detecting Sets, and fourteen (14) CN-1689-(H-764GU) Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation (EGI) Systems. All four of these systems are MDE. Also included in this possible sale were associated equipment, support, and services. The addition of these systems resulted in an increase in MDE cost of $425 million. The notified MDE total increased to $1.342 billion with the total case value increasing to $1.475 billion.

On July 28, 2022, Congress was notified by congressional certification transmittal number 0M-22 of the inclusion of fifty-two (52) AN/ARC-231A (RT 1987) radios. The estimated value of the additional MDE items is $15 million, but the addition did not result in a change to the notified MDE total of $1.342 billion. The total case value remained $1.475 billion.

This transmittal notifies the inclusion of the following MDE items: ten (10) OT-228/U, Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) systems. The following non-MDE items will be included: U.S. Government technical assistance; incidental travel; transportation; new equipment training; technical data; reports; compatibility testing; firing tables; ancillary items; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost of the new items is $85 million. The estimated total cost of the new MDE items is $65 million, resulting in a revised estimated MDE cost of $1.407 billion. The revised estimated total case value is $1.560 billion.

(iv) Significance: This notification is being provided as the MDE items were not enumerated in the original notification. The inclusion of this MDE represents an increase in capability over what was previously notified.

(v) Justification: This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a NATO Ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

(vi) Sensitivity of Technology:

Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) is the next-generation lightweight, laser-based, infrared countermeasure system for rotary-wing, tilt-rotor, and small fixed-wing aircraft across the DoD. CIRCM provides near spherical coverage of the host platform to defeat Infrared (IR)-seeking threat missiles. CIRCM receives an angular bearing hand-off from the Missile Warning System (CMWS or LIMWS), employs a pointing and tracking system that acquires and tracks the incoming missile. CIRCM jams the missile by using modulated laser energy, thus degrading the tracking capability of the missile and causing it to miss the aircraft. The highest level of information that may be transferred in support of this proposed sale is classified SECRET.

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

A determination has been made that the Netherlands can provide substantially the same degree of protection of this technology as the U.S. Government. This proposed sale is necessary in furtherance of U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification.

All defense articles, technical data, and services listed in this transmittal are authorized for release and export to the Government of The Netherlands.

(vii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: October 1, 2025

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-26, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Israel

(ii) Total Estimated Value:

Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-34, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Israel

(ii) Total Estimated Value:

Funding Source: Foreign Military Financing and National Funds

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:

(iv) Military Department: Air Force (IS-D-ADC, IS-D-AHA)

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: IS-D-ABX, IS-D-ACA, IS-D-QFZ

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

(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: February 28, 2025

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

The Government of Israel has requested to buy thirty-five thousand five hundred twenty-nine (35,529) MK 84 or BLU-117 General Purpose (GP) bomb bodies, or a combination of both; and four thousand (4,000) I-2000 Penetrator warheads. The following non-MDE items will also be included: spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $2.04 billion.

The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to the Government of Israel of the above defense articles (and defense services) in the national security interests of the U.S., thereby waiving the Congressional review requirements under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended.

The U.S. is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives.

The proposed sale will improve Israel's capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defense, and serve as a deterrent to regional threats. Israel will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractors will be General Dynamics, located in Garland, TX; Ellwood National Forge Company, located in Irvine, PA; and McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, located in McAlester, OK. There is a possibility that a portion of this procurement will come from U.S. stock. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

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

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

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

1. The MK 84 General Purpose (GP) bomb is a 2,000-pound, free-fall, unguided, low-drag weapon. The MK-84 is designed for soft, fragment sensitive targets and is not intended for hard targets or penetrations. The explosive filling is usually tritonal, though other compositions have sometimes been used.

2. The BLU-109 bomb is a 2,000-pound, free-fall, unguided, low-drag, hard target penetration warhead designed to penetrate hardened structures before detonating.

3. The BLU-117 GP bomb is a 2,000-pound, free-fall, unguided, high and low-drag weapon equivalent to the MK-84 but slightly differs in explosive filler or manufacturer details.

4. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET.

5. 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 system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities.

6. A determination has been made that Israel can provide substantially 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.

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

This 36(b) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 25-101, Policy Justification, and Sensitivity of Technology.

(i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Denmark

(ii) Total Estimated Value:

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services under Consideration for Purchase:

(iv) Military Department: Navy (DE-P-AEJ)

(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None

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

(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: January 8, 2026

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

The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to one hundred (100) AGM-114R Hellfire missiles; three (3) AGM-114R Captive Air Test Missiles; six (6) Hellfire (Longbow) M299 Hellfire Launchers; two (2) MHU-191/M trailers; and three (3) BRU-14 bomb racks. The following non-MDE items will be included: containers, training aids, weapon software, training, support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, and transportation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $45 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the U.S. by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve Denmark's capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring aviation forces' interoperability with U.S. and other allied forces as well as their ability to contribute to missions of mutual interest by delivering follow-on support and sustainment. By operating the AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, Denmark contributes to global readiness and enhances the capability for the U.S. forces operating globally alongside them. Denmark will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services 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 Defense, Ocala, FL. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement with be defined in negotiations.

Implementation of the proposed sale will not require the assignment of U.S. Government and contractor representatives to Denmark on a temporary basis in conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements.

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

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

1. The Hellfire missile is a precision air-to-ground missile primarily used to target a variety of threats including tanks, armored vehicles, bunkers, and even other aircraft. The AGM-114R provides a semi-active laser guidance system and a multi-purpose warhead, allowing it to effectively engage a wide range of targets, including armored vehicles, fortified positions, and soft targets.

2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is 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 that might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities.

4. A determination has been made that Denmark can provide substantially 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.

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

Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: USMC Dependency Statement Child Born Out of Wedlock Under Age 21, NAVMC 1750-13; OMB Control Number 0712-0010.

Type of Request: Extension.

Number of Respondents: 20.

Responses per Respondent: 1.

Annual Responses: 20.

Average Burden per Response: 75 minutes.

Annual Burden Hours: 25.

Needs and Uses: The United States Marine Corps (USMC) must collect information to properly adjudicate Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) entitlements for cases where a service member claims as a dependent a child born out of wedlock who does not reside in the service member's household. This collection uses NAVMC Form 1750/13, “USMC Dependency Statement Child Born Out of Wedlock Under Age 21,” to provide a standardized method to document financial support and other case facts. To complete the collection, the service member and the child's non-service member guardian complete their respective sections of the form, which the guardian must then have notarized before submission.

The information is used by USMC Installation command representatives and the Marine and Family Programs Division (MFP-1) to make informed and legitimate dependency determinations, which is particularly critical in cases where the claim to BAH is questionable. This collection is mandated by the DoD Financial Management Regulation 7000.14-R, Vol. 7A, Ch. 26 and Marine Corps Order 1751.3. Without this collection, the USMC would lack the necessary documentation to validate dependency claims, potentially leading to incorrect BAH payments and an inability to fulfill its administrative responsibilities under DoD policy.

Affected Public: Individuals or households.

Frequency: On occasion.

Respondent's Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits.

DOD Clearance Officer: Mr. Reginald Lucas.

Purpose: In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act), Public Law 94-409, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552b), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) will conduct an open meeting on Election Audit Standards.

Agenda: During the meeting, the EAC's Commissioners will lead discussions with election officials and audit professionals to discuss how election audits can be used to boost public trust in elections. EAC staff will also present information on the work the agency has done to gather information on audit principles. The full agenda will be posted in advance on the EAC website: https://www.eac.gov/events/2026/02/18/eac-election-audit-standards-hearing.

Background: The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) charged the EAC to serve as a national clearinghouse and resource for the compilation of information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of federal elections. Election audits are a vital tool for analyzing and enhancing the quality of election administration throughout the United States. With numerous types of audits targeting different aspects of the election process and a variety of methodologies employed across the country, each state is responsible for establishing its own audit policies and procedures. This meeting will provide information on election audit principles and best practices to help inform election officials, stakeholders, the general public, and members of the media.

Status: This meeting will be open to the public.

Executive Order (E.O.) 14301, Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy (May 23, 2025), Section 6 Streamlining Environmental Reviews, directs the Secretary of Energy to create “categorical exclusions as appropriate for reactors within certain parameters.” E.O. 14301 states, “[d]ecades of research and engineering have produced prototypes of advanced nuclear technologies that incorporate passive safety mechanisms, improve the physical architecture of reactor designs, increase reactor operational flexibility and performance, and reduce risk in fuel disposal. Advanced reactors—including microreactors, small modular reactors, and Generation IV and Generation III+ reactors—have revolutionary potential.”

Further, E.O. 14299, Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security (May 23, 2025), directs the Secretaries of Defense and Energy to consult with the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality regarding “applying the Department of Defense's and the Department of Energy's established categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., for the construction of advanced nuclear reactor technologies on certain Federal sites within the United States and for any other appropriate measures for the purposes of implementing this order” and “establishing new categorical exclusions for the same purposes,” among other things. E.O. 14299 states that “[a]dvanced nuclear reactors include nuclear energy systems like Generation III+ reactors, small modular reactors, microreactors, and stationary and mobile reactors that have the potential to deliver resilient, secure, and reliable power to critical defense facilities and other mission capability resources.”

NEPA establishes three types of environmental review for proposed major Federal actions that are not otherwise excused from the obligation to undergo NEPA review, see 42 U.S.C. 4336: environmental impact statement, environmental assessment, and categorical exclusion—each involving different levels of information and analysis. An environmental impact statement is a detailed analysis of reasonably foreseeable environmental effects prepared for a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment (42 U.S.C. 4336(e)(6); 42 U.S.C. 4332). An environmental assessment is a concise public document prepared by a Federal agency to set forth the basis for its finding of no significant impact or its determination that an environmental impact statement is necessary (42 U.S.C. 4336(e)(4); 42 U.S.C. 4336(b)(2)). A categorical exclusion is a category of actions that the agency has determined, as established in its agency NEPA procedures, normally does not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and therefore does not require preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement (42 U.S.C. 4336e(1)).

In preparing this categorical exclusion, DOE developed supporting technical information briefly summarized in section III of this notice and consulted with the Council on Environmental Quality, the Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

DOE consulted with the Department of War on this categorical exclusion in alignment with E.O. 14299, Deploying Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies for National Security (May 23, 2025) with respect to a potential future siting, construction, and operation of advanced nuclear reactor technologies on Department of War installations to accelerate deployment of resilient power solutions in support of mission assurance objectives for critical infrastructure, and ensure military readiness.

DOE consulted with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for establishing this categorical exclusion and to help the Nuclear Regulatory Commission understand DOE's approach for considering extraordinary circumstances when applying this categorical exclusion as well as a discussion of how DOE's integral elements for all categorical exclusions listed in 10 CFR part 1021 and DOE's NEPA implementing procedures outside the CFR, appendix B, condition application of this categorical exclusion. 1

In deciding whether to apply this categorical exclusion to a particular project, DOE would consider each of the conditions in the categorical exclusion itself, the integral elements listed in appendix B of DOE's NEPA implementing procedures, and other conditions contained in DOE's NEPA implementing procedures, including whether extraordinary circumstances exist such that a normally excluded action may have a significant environmental effect.

As mentioned previously, DOE's NEPA implementing procedures include “integral elements” that apply to all categorical exclusions listed in appendix B to DOE's NEPA implementing procedures. 10 CFR part 1021 and DOE's NEPA implementing procedures outside the CFR, appendix B, paragraphs (1) through (5). 2 Although the integral elements are not repeated for each categorical exclusion, they are part of the definition of each categorical exclusion listed in appendix B, and DOE must consider them as part of its determination of whether the proposed action fits within a categorical exclusion (10 CFR 1021.102(b)(1) and Section 5.4(c)(1) of DOE's NEPA implementing procedures). Integral elements require that, to fit within a categorical exclusion, the proposed action must not threaten a violation of applicable environment, safety, and health requirements; require siting and construction or major expansion of waste storage, disposal, recovery, or treatment facilities; disturb hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants that preexist in the environment such that there would be uncontrolled or unpermitted releases; have the potential to cause significant impacts on environmentally sensitive resources; or involve genetically engineered organisms, synthetic biology, governmentally designated noxious weeds, or invasive species, unless certain conditions are met. 3 DOE defines “environmentally sensitive resource” as a resource that has typically been identified as needing protection through Executive order, statute, or regulation by Federal, state, or local government, or a federally recognized Indian tribe. Environmentally sensitive resources include historic properties, threatened and endangered species or their habitat, floodplains, and wetlands, among others (appendix B of 10 CFR part 1021 and DOE's NEPA implementing procedures).

In determining whether a proposed action fits within a categorical exclusion, DOE may review information provided by an applicant, in its application and during follow-up requests; information from systems maintained by DOE, another Federal agency, or external party ( e.g., geographic information systems); information from site visits; information from discussions or consultations with Federal, state, local, or tribal governments; and information from other sources as needed. During this review, DOE can determine that additional information is needed to decide whether to make a categorical exclusion determination or decide to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Only if DOE determines that all the applicable requirements and conditions of the categorical exclusion (including the integral elements, as applicable) have been met will it proceed to review the proposed action for extraordinary circumstances, and potentially proceed to issue a categorical exclusion determination, thus completing NEPA review, or to prepare an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. DOE regularly posts its categorical exclusion determinations at www.energy.gov/nepa/doe-categorical-exclusion-cx-determinations.

DOE is adding the following new categorical exclusion to appendix B of the DOE NEPA implementing procedures, which is published outside the Code of Federal Regulations and available at www.energy.gov/nepa:

Authorization, siting, construction, operation, reauthorization, and decommissioning of advanced nuclear reactors, provided DOE determines that:

(1) the project's attributes, including potential fission product inventory, fuel type, reactor design, and operational plans, reduce sufficiently the risk of adverse offsite consequences from the release of radioactive or hazardous materials, and

(2) the project demonstrates that any hazardous waste, radioactive waste, or spent nuclear fuel generated by the project can be managed in accordance with applicable requirements.

For the purposes of this category, a project may include multiple reactors within a nuclear facility.

DOE's full written record to explain the basis for the new categorical exclusion, including a discussion of relevant NEPA reviews, is available at www.energy.gov/nepa.

In summary, advanced nuclear reactors have key attributes such as safety features, fuel type, and fission product inventory that limit adverse consequences from releases of radioactive or hazardous material from construction, operation, and decommissioning. Although past advanced reactor projects have been for solely experimental, testing and demonstration purposes, the advanced fuel forms, inherently safe designs, and inventories of potential fission products associated with these reactors indicate that reactors in this category developed for additional purposes, such as power production and industrial applications, are also appropriate for this categorical exclusion.

Advanced reactor projects in this category typically employ inherent safety features and passive safety systems, in addition to well-established fuel, coolant, and structural materials that support their associated DOE safety design basis. Performance of these fuels, systems, and materials is sufficient to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection to the public, workers, and environment. New reactor designs and their associated fuels ensure containment of radionuclides in the event of an accident. Operational periods for these projects will be bounded by the potential fission product inventory and will vary depending on the design and fuel type. Previously completed NEPA reviews have established that advanced reactors, including construction, operation, and decommissioning, characterized by technologies and materials (1) that have been verified to prevent adverse offsite consequences from release of radioactive or hazardous materials and (2) demonstrate that any hazardous waste, radioactive waste, or spent nuclear fuel generated by the project can be managed in accordance with applicable requirements do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.

As explained previously, DOE is adding the new categorical exclusion for advanced nuclear reactors to its NEPA implementing procedures published outside the Code of Federal Regulations. DOE previously received public comments requesting that DOE add a categorical exclusion for nuclear power reactors ( e.g., 84 FR 34074). DOE has elected voluntarily to solicit comments on its new categorical exclusion for advanced nuclear reactors. DOE is soliciting comment on this new categorical exclusion and the associated written record, and may make revisions to this categorical exclusion, if DOE's review of any comments submitted suggests that further revisions are warranted. Commenters have 30 days from the date of publication of this notice to submit comments. 4

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