[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67624-67627]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18761]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal No. 22-55]


Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Arms sales notice.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales 
notification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil Hedlund at 
[email protected] or (703) 697-9214.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 36(b)(1) 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 22-55 
and Policy Justification.

    Dated: August 16, 2024.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 22-55
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: Taipei Economic and Cultural 
Representative Office in the United States (TECRO)
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $ 0 million
Other...................................  $330 million
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  TOTAL.................................  $330 million
 

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

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
    None
Non-MDE:
    Included is the expansion of the Cooperative Logistics Supply 
Support Arrangement for stock replenishment supply of standard spare 
parts, consumables, and accessories, and repair and replacement support 
for the F-16, C-130, Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF), and all other 
aircraft and systems or subsystems of U.S. origin, as well as other 
related elements of logistics and program support.

    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (TW-D-KDV)
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: TW-D-KDT, TW-D-KDR, TW-D-KDS

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    (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: None
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 6, 2022

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

POLICY JUSTIFICATION

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United 
States--Aircraft Standard Spare Parts

    The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the 
United States (TECRO) has requested to buy the expansion of the 
Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement for stock 
replenishment supply of standard spare parts, consumables, and 
accessories, and repair and replacement support for the F-16, C-130, 
Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF), and all other aircraft and systems or 
subsystems of U.S. origin, as well as other related elements of 
logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $330 
million.
    This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as 
expressed in Public Law 96-8.
    This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security 
interests by supporting the recipient's continuing efforts to maintain 
a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve 
the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political 
stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.
    The proposed sale will contribute to the sustainment of the 
recipient's aerial fleet, enhancing its ability to meet current and 
future threats while providing defensive and transport capabilities 
critical to regional security. The proposed sale will contribute to the 
recipient's goal of maintaining its military capability while further 
enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies. The 
recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and support 
into its armed forces.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    There are no principal contractors involved with this potential 
sale. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with 
this potential sale.
    Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the permanent 
assignment of any U.S. Government or contractor representatives to 
recipient.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2024-18761 Filed 8-20-24; 8:45 am]
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