Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; Computer Matching Program, 22663-22664 [05-8715]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 83 / Monday, May 2, 2005 / Notices grjohnson@acf.hhs.gov. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. The Department specifically requests comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication. Dated: April 25, 2005. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 05–8710 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; Computer Matching Program Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), ACF, DHHS. ACTION: Notice of a computer matching program. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended by Public Law 100–503, the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, we are publishing a notice of a computer matching program that OCSE will conduct on behalf of itself and State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs to facilitate the verification of eligibility of TANF recipients. The match will utilize National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) records and State TANF records. OCSE will file a report of the subject matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of the House of Representatives, and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The matching program will be effective as indicated below. DATES: VerDate jul<14>2003 19:05 Apr 29, 2005 Jkt 205001 Interested parties may comment on this notice by writing to the Director, Division of Federal Systems, Office of Child Support Enforcement, Aerospace Building, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. All comments received will be available for public inspection at this address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Division of Federal Systems, Office of Child Support Enforcement, Aerospace Building, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone Number (202) 401– 9271. ADDRESSES: The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, provides for certain protections for individuals applying for and receiving Federal benefits. The law regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched with other Federal, state and local government records. The Privacy Act requires agencies involved in computer matching programs to: 1. Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs; 2. Provide notification to applicants and beneficiaries that their records are subject to matching; 3. Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, or terminating an individual’s benefits or payments; 4. Furnish detailed reports to Congress and OMB; and 5. Establish a Data Integrity Board that must approve matching agreements. This Computer Match meets the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 21, 2005. David H. Siegel, Acting Commissioner, Office of Child Support Enforcement. Notice of Computer Matching Program A. Participating Agencies OCSE and State UC programs. B. Purpose of the Matching Program To exchange personal data for purposes of administering an unemployment compensation program under Federal or State law. OCSE will match UC records, furnished by State UC programs, against information in the NDNH. After matching has been conducted, OCSE will provide match results to State UC programs which will use this information to administer the UC program. PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22663 C. Authority for Conducting the Match The authority for conducting the matching program is contained in section 453(j)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653(j)(8)). D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching Program The system of records maintained by the ACF under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, from which records will be disclosed for the purpose of this computer match, is the Location and Collection system of records, DHHS/OCSE No. 09–90–0074, last published in the Federal Register at 69 FR 31392 on June 3, 2004. The NDNH is maintained within the Location and Collection system of records. The matching program is a routine use under this system of records. State UC programs will provide to OCSE electronic files containing the names and other personal identifying data of UC recipients. Upon receipt of the electronic files of UC recipients, OCSE will perform a computer match against the NDNH. The NDNH database consists of Quarterly Wage, New Hire, and Unemployment Insurance information. The results of the matching program will be furnished by OCSE to State UC programs. 1. The electronic files provided by State UC programs will contain data elements of the recipient’s name and Social Security number (SSN). 2. OCSE will match the SSN on the State UC file by computer against the NDNH database. Matching records, based on SSNs, will produce data elements of the individual’s name, SSN, home address, and employment information. E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program The effective date of the matching agreement and date when matching may actually begin shall be July 1, 2005. This Computer Matching Notice is being published in the Federal Register at least 30 days prior to that date, and at least 40 days prior to that date OCSE shall send a matching program notice to the Congressional committees of jurisdiction under 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(A); and to OMB. By agreement between ACF and State UC programs, the matching program will be in effect for 18 months from the effective date, with an option to renew for 12 additional months, unless one of the parties to the agreement advises the E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1 22664 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 83 / Monday, May 2, 2005 / Notices other by written request to terminate or modify the agreement. [FR Doc. 05–8715 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–M DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; Computer Matching Program Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), ACF, DHHS. ACTION: Notice of a computer matching program. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended by Public Law 100–503, the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, we are publishing a notice of a computer matching program that OCSE will conduct on behalf of itself and State Agencies administering Unemployment Compensation programs under Federal or State law to facilitate the administration of such programs. The match will utilize National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) records and State Unemployment Compensation (UC) records. DATES: OCSE will file a report of the subject matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of the House of Representatives, and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The matching program will be effective as indicated below. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by writing to the Director, Division of Federal Systems, Office of Child Support Enforcement, Aerospace Building, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. All comments received will be available for public inspection at this address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Division of Federal Systems, Office of Child Support Enforcement, Aerospace Building, 370 L’Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone Number (202) 401– 9271. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, provides for certain protections for individuals applying for and receiving Federal benefits. The law regulates the use of computer matching VerDate jul<14>2003 19:05 Apr 29, 2005 Jkt 205001 by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched with other Federal, state and local government records. The Privacy Act requires agencies involved in computer matching programs to: 1. Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs; 2. Provide notification to applicants and beneficiaries that their records are subject to matching; 3. Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, or terminating an individual’s benefits or payments; 4. Furnish detailed reports to Congress and OMB; and 5. Establish a Data Integrity Board that must approve matching agreements. This Computer Match meets the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a. Dated: April 21, 2005. David H. Siegel, Acting Commissioner, Office of Child Support Enforcement. Notice of Computer Matching Program A. Participating Agencies 69 FR 31392 on June 3, 2004. The NDNH is maintained within the Location and Collection system of records. The matching program is a routine use under this system of records. State TANF programs will provide to OSCE electronic files containing the names and other personal identifying data of TANF recipients. Upon receipt of the electronic files of State TANF recipients, OSCE will perform a computer match against the NDNH. The NDNH database consists of Quarterly Wage, New Hire, and Unemployment Insurance information. The results of the matching program will be furnished by OSCE to State TANF programs. 1. The electronic files provided by State TANF programs will contain data elements of the recipient’s name and Social Security number (SSN). 2. OSCE will match the SSN on the State TANF file by computer against the NDNH database. Matching records, based on SSNs, will produce data elements of the individual’s name, SSN, home address, and employment information. To exchange personal data for purposes of identifying individuals who are employed and also are receiving payments pursuant to TANF benefit programs being administered by State TANF programs and to verify continuing eligibility for TANF benefits. OSCE will match public assistance records, furnished by State TANF programs, against information in the NDNH. After matching has been conducted, OSCE will provide match results to State TANF programs which will use this information to verify the continued eligibility of individuals to receive public assistance benefits and, if ineligible, to take such action, as may be authorized by law and regulation. E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program The effective date of the matching agreement and date when matching may actually begin shall be July 1, 2005. This Computer Matching Notice is being published in the Federal Register at least 30 days prior to that date, and at least 40 days prior to that date OSCE shall send a matching program notice to the Congressional committees of jurisdiction under 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(A); and to OMB. By agreement between ACF and State TANF programs, the matching program will be in effect for 18 months from the effective date, with an option to renew for 12 additional months, unless one of the parties to the agreement advises the other by written request to terminate or modify the agreement. C. Authority for Conducting the Match [FR Doc. 05–8730 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] The authority for conducting the matching program is contained in section 453(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653(j)(3)). BILLING CODE 4184–01–M OSCE and State TANF programs. B. Purpose of the Matching program D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching Program The system of records maintained by the ACF under the privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, from which records will be disclosed for the purpose of this computer match, is the Location and Collection system of records, DHHS/OSCE No. 09–90–0074, last published in the Federal Register at PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2005D–0155] Draft ‘‘Guidance for Industry: Toxicity Grading Scale for Healthy Adult and Adolescent Volunteers Enrolled in Preventive Vaccine Clinical Trials;’’ Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. E:\FR\FM\02MYN1.SGM 02MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 83 (Monday, May 2, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22663-22664]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8715]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families


Privacy Act of 1974, as amended; Computer Matching Program

AGENCY: Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), ACF, DHHS.

ACTION: Notice of a computer matching program.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended by 
Public Law 100-503, the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 
1988, we are publishing a notice of a computer matching program that 
OCSE will conduct on behalf of itself and State Temporary Assistance 
for Needy Families (TANF) programs to facilitate the verification of 
eligibility of TANF recipients. The match will utilize National 
Directory of New Hires (NDNH) records and State TANF records.

DATES: OCSE will file a report of the subject matching program with the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, 
the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of the House of 
Representatives, and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The matching program will be 
effective as indicated below.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by writing to 
the Director, Division of Federal Systems, Office of Child Support 
Enforcement, Aerospace Building, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., 
Washington, DC 20447. All comments received will be available for 
public inspection at this address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Director, Division of Federal Systems, 
Office of Child Support Enforcement, Aerospace Building, 370 L'Enfant 
Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Telephone Number (202) 401-9271.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, 
provides for certain protections for individuals applying for and 
receiving Federal benefits. The law regulates the use of computer 
matching by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are 
matched with other Federal, state and local government records.
    The Privacy Act requires agencies involved in computer matching 
programs to:
    1. Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies 
participating in the matching programs;
    2. Provide notification to applicants and beneficiaries that their 
records are subject to matching;
    3. Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, or 
terminating an individual's benefits or payments;
    4. Furnish detailed reports to Congress and OMB; and
    5. Establish a Data Integrity Board that must approve matching 
agreements.
    This Computer Match meets the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a.

    Dated: April 21, 2005.
David H. Siegel,
Acting Commissioner, Office of Child Support Enforcement.

Notice of Computer Matching Program

A. Participating Agencies

    OCSE and State UC programs.

B. Purpose of the Matching Program

    To exchange personal data for purposes of administering an 
unemployment compensation program under Federal or State law.
    OCSE will match UC records, furnished by State UC programs, against 
information in the NDNH. After matching has been conducted, OCSE will 
provide match results to State UC programs which will use this 
information to administer the UC program.

C. Authority for Conducting the Match

    The authority for conducting the matching program is contained in 
section 453(j)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653(j)(8)).

D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching 
Program

    The system of records maintained by the ACF under the Privacy Act 
of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, from which records will be 
disclosed for the purpose of this computer match, is the Location and 
Collection system of records, DHHS/OCSE No. 09-90-0074, last published 
in the Federal Register at 69 FR 31392 on June 3, 2004. The NDNH is 
maintained within the Location and Collection system of records. The 
matching program is a routine use under this system of records.
    State UC programs will provide to OCSE electronic files containing 
the names and other personal identifying data of UC recipients. Upon 
receipt of the electronic files of UC recipients, OCSE will perform a 
computer match against the NDNH. The NDNH database consists of 
Quarterly Wage, New Hire, and Unemployment Insurance information. The 
results of the matching program will be furnished by OCSE to State UC 
programs.
    1. The electronic files provided by State UC programs will contain 
data elements of the recipient's name and Social Security number (SSN).
    2. OCSE will match the SSN on the State UC file by computer against 
the NDNH database. Matching records, based on SSNs, will produce data 
elements of the individual's name, SSN, home address, and employment 
information.

E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program

    The effective date of the matching agreement and date when matching 
may actually begin shall be July 1, 2005. This Computer Matching Notice 
is being published in the Federal Register at least 30 days prior to 
that date, and at least 40 days prior to that date OCSE shall send a 
matching program notice to the Congressional committees of jurisdiction 
under 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(A); and to OMB. By agreement between ACF and 
State UC programs, the matching program will be in effect for 18 months 
from the effective date, with an option to renew for 12 additional 
months, unless one of the parties to the agreement advises the

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other by written request to terminate or modify the agreement.

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