[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 133 (Friday, July 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40080-40082]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16258]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army
[Docket ID USA-2014-0026]
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.
ACTION: Notice to amend two systems of records.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army proposes to amend two systems of
records ``A0340-21 OAA, Privacy Case Files'' and ``A0025-55 OAA,
Freedom of Information Act Program Files'' in its inventory of record
systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The A0340-21
OAA is used to process and coordinate requests for access and amendment
of an individuals' record; to process appeals on denials of requests
for access or amendment to individuals' records by the data subject
against agency rulings; and to ensure timely response to requesters.
The A0025-55 OAA is used to control administrative processing of
requests for information either pursuant to the Freedom of Information
Act Program or to E.O. 12958, National Classified Security Information,
as amended, including appeals from denials.
DATES: Comments will be accepted on or before August 11, 2014. This
proposed action will be effective on the day following the end of the
comment period unless comments are received which result in a contrary
determination.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods:
* Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
* Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 4800 Mark Center
Drive, East Tower, 2nd Floor, Suite 02G09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3100.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general
policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is
to make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change,
including any
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personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Leroy Jones, Jr., Department of
the Army, Privacy Office, U.S. Army Records Management and
Declassification Agency, 7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite
144, Alexandria, VA 22315-3827 or by phone at 703-428-6185.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Army systems of
records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as
amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are available
from the address in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or at the Defense
Privacy and Civil Liberties Office Web site at http://dpclo.defense.gov/.
The proposed changes to the record systems being amended are set
forth in this notice. The proposed amendments are not within the
purview of subsection (r) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a),
as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system
report.
Dated: July 8, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
A0340-21 OAA
System name:
Privacy Case Files (December 8, 2005, 70 FR 72997)
Changes:
* * * * *
System location:
Delete entry and replace with ``These records exist at
Headquarters, Department of the Army, staff and field operating
agencies, major commands, installations and activities receiving
Privacy Act requests.
Director, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency,
ATTN: Freedom of Information/Privacy Division, 7701 Telegraph Road,
Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22315-3905.
Records also exist in offices of Access and Amendment Refusal
Authorities when an individual's request to access and/or amend his/her
record is denied. Upon appeal of that denial, record is maintained by
the Department of the Army Privacy Review Board.''
* * * * *
Purpose(s):
Delete entry and replace with ``To process and coordinate requests
for access and amendment of an individuals' record; to process appeals
on denials of requests for access or amendment to individuals' records
by the data subject against agency rulings; and to ensure timely
response to requesters.''
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
Delete entry and replace with ``In addition to those disclosures
generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974,
as amended, these records contained therein may specifically be
disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
552a(b)(3) as follows:
The DoD Blanket Uses set forth at the beginning of the Army's
compilation of systems of records notices may apply to this system.''
* * * * *
Retrievability:
Delete entry and replace with ``By individual's name.''
Safeguards:
Delete entry and replace with ``Records are accessed by custodian
of the record system and by persons responsible for servicing the
record system in performance of their official duties. Records are
stored in locked cabinets or rooms.
DoD components and approved users ensure that electronic records
collected and used are maintained in controlled areas accessible only
to authorized personnel. Physical security differs from site to site,
but the automated records must be maintained in controlled areas
accessible only by authorized personnel. Access to computerized data is
restricted by use of common access card (CAC) and is accessible only by
users with an authorized account. The system and electronic backups are
maintained in controlled facilities that employ physical restrictions
and safeguards such as security guards, identification badges, key
cards, and locks.''
* * * * *
Notification procedure:
Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking to determine
whether information about themselves is contained in this system should
address written inquiries to the U.S. Army Records Management and
Declassification Agency, Freedom of Information/Privacy Division, 7701
Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22315-3905.
For verification purposes, individual should provide full name,
date and place of birth, current address and other personal information
necessary to locate the record.
In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an
unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the
following format:
If executed outside the United States: 'I declare (or certify,
verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United
States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
(date). (Signature).'
If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions,
or commonwealths: 'I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
(date). (Signature).'''
Record access procedures:
Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking access to
information about themselves contained in this system should address
written inquiries to the office that processed the initial inquiry,
access request, or amendment request.
Individual may obtain assistance from the U.S. Army Records
Management and Declassification Agency, Freedom of Information/Privacy
Division, 7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria,
VA 22315-3905.
For verification purposes, individual should provide full name,
date and place of birth, current address and other personal information
necessary to locate the record.
In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an
unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the
following format:
If executed outside the United States: 'I declare (or certify,
verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United
States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
(date). (Signature).'
If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions,
or commonwealths: 'I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
(date). (Signature).'''
* * * * *
A0025-55 OAA
System name:
Freedom of Information Act Program Files (December 8, 2005, 70 FR
72996)
Changes:
* * * * *
System location:
Delete entry and replace with ``Headquarters, Department of the
Army, staff and field operating agencies, major commands, installations
and activities
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receiving requests to access records pursuant to the Freedom of
Information Act or to declassify documents pursuant to E.O. 12958,
National Classified Security Information, as amended. Director, U.S.
Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, Freedom of
Information/Privacy Division, 7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building,
Suite 150A, Alexandria, VA 22315-3905.''
* * * * *
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Delete entry and replace with ``5 U.S.C. 552, Freedom of
Information Act, as amended by Pub.L. 93-502; 5 U.S.C. 301,
Departmental Regulations, 10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; Army
Regulation 25-55, The Department of the Army Freedom of Information Act
Program; and E.O. 13292, Further Amendment to Executive Order 12958, as
amended, Classified National Security Information.''
* * * * *
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
Delete entry and replace with ``In addition to those disclosures
generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974,
as amended, these records contained therein may specifically be
disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
552a(b)(3) as follows:
The DoD Blanket Routine Uses set forth at the beginning of the
Army's compilation of systems of records notices may apply to this
system.''
* * * * *
Safeguards:
Delete entry and replace with ``All records are maintained in areas
accessible only to authorized personnel who have official need in the
performance of their assigned duties. Automated records are further
protected by assignment of users' identification and password to
protect the system from unauthorized access. User identification and
passwords are changed at random times. DoD Components and approved
users ensure that electronic records collected and used are maintained
in controlled areas accessible only to authorized personnel. Physical
security differs from site to site, but the automated records must be
maintained in controlled areas accessible only by authorized personnel.
Access to computerized data is restricted by use of common access cards
(CACs) and is accessible only by users with an authorized account. The
system and electronic backups are maintained in controlled facilities
that employ physical restrictions and safeguards such as security
guards, identification badges, key cards, and locks.''
* * * * *
Notification procedure:
Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking to determine if
information about themselves is contained in this record system should
address written inquiries to the Director, U.S. Army Records Management
and Declassification Agency, Freedom of Information/Privacy Division,
7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 150A, Alexandria, VA 22315-
3905.
For verification purposes, individual should provide enough
information to permit locating the record.
In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an
unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the
following format:
If executed outside the United States: `I declare (or certify,
verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United
States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
(date). (Signature).'
If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions,
or commonwealths: `I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
(date). (Signature).' ''
Record access procedures:
Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking access to
records about themselves contained in this record system should address
written inquiries to the Director, U.S. Army Records Management and
Declassification Agency, Freedom of Information/Privacy Division, 7701
Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 150A, Alexandria, VA 22315-3905.
For verification purposes, individual should provide enough
information to permit locating the record.
In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an
unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the
following format:
If executed outside the United States: `I declare (or certify,
verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United
States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
(date). (Signature).'
If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions,
or commonwealths: `I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
(date). (Signature).' ''
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