[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 87 (Monday, May 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26324-26326]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10634]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-20]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittals 13-20 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: May 1, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

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Transmittal No. 13-20
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer
Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended
(i) Prospective Purchaser: Israel
(ii) Total Estimated Value:
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    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

Major Defense Equipment*................  $0 billion
Other...................................  $2.67 billion
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Total...................................  $2.67 billion
 

(iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or Services 
under Consideration for Purchase: 864,000,000 gallons of petroleum 
based products (JP-8 Aviation Fuel, Diesel Fuel, and Unleaded 
Gasoline).
(iv) Military Department: Army (ZVP-JP-8), (ZVQ-Diesel Fuel), (ZVR-
Unleaded Gasoline).
(v) Prior Related Cases, if any: Numerous cases dating back to 1995.
(vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: 
None.
(vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or 
Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
(viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 16 April 2013.

POLICY JUSTIFICATION
Israel--JP-8 Aviation Fuel, Diesel Fuel, and Unleaded Gasoline

    The Government of Israel has requested a possible sale of 
864,000,000 gallons of petroleum based products consisting of JP-8 
aviation fuel, diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline. Due to volatility in 
the oil market, this

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notification requests a total quantity of these various fuels rather 
than specific quantities of individual fuels. The estimated cost is 
$2.67 billion.
    The United States 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 of the JP-8 aviation fuel will enable Israel to 
maintain the operational capability of its aircraft. The diesel fuel 
and unleaded gasoline will be used for Israeli ground vehicles. Israel 
will have no difficulty absorbing this additional fuel into its armed 
forces.
    The proposed sale of these three types of fuel will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region and will provide Israel with the 
necessary flexibility to balance its individual fuel type needs as the 
situation requires.
    The U.S. vendors are unknown at this time due to the competitive 
bid process for the supply source(s). There are no known offset 
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the 
assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor 
representatives to Israel.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2013-10634 Filed 5-3-13; 8:45 am]
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