Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Office of Personnel Management (OPM))-Matches 1005, 1019, 1020, 1021, 51107-51108 [05-17113]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 166 / Monday, August 29, 2005 / Notices Number SR–PCX–2005–93 and should be submitted on or before September 19, 2005. For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.14 Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 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VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:17 Aug 26, 2005 Jkt 205001 Warwick, RI to receive comments and testimony from small business owners, small government entities, and small non-profit organizations concerning regulatory enforcement and compliance actions taken by federal agencies. Anyone wishing to attend or to make a presentation must contact Normand Deragon in writing or by fax, in order to be put on the agenda. Normand Deragon, Public Information Officer, SBA, Rhode Island District Office, 380 Westminster Street, 5th Floor, Providence, RI 02903, phone (401) 528– 4576, fax (401) 528–4539, e-mail: Normand.deragon@sba.gov. For more information, see our Web site at https://www.sba.gov/ombudsman. Matthew K. Becker, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–17112 Filed 8–26–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–M SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/ Office of Personnel Management (OPM))—Matches 1005, 1019, 1020, 1021 AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). Notice of the renewal of an existing computer matching program which is scheduled to expire on October 6, 2005. ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces the renewal of an existing computer matching program that SSA is currently conducting with OPM. DATES: SSA 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 of the House of Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The renewal of the matching program will be effective as indicated below. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by either telefax to (410) 965–8582 or writing to the Associate Commissioner, Office of Income Security Programs, 745 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401. All comments received will be available for public inspection at this address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Associate Commissioner for Office of PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 51107 Income Security Programs as shown above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. General The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Public Law (Pub. L.) 100–503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by establishing the conditions under which computer matching involving the Federal government could be performed and adding certain protections for individuals applying for and receiving Federal benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–508) further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such individuals. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched with other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to: (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs; (2) Obtain the Data Integrity Boards’ approval of the match agreements; (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal Register; (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress and OMB; (5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are subject to matching; and (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, or denying an individual’s benefits or payments. B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken action to ensure that all of SSA’s computer matching programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. Dated: August 23, 2005. Martin H. Gerry, Deputy Commissioner for Disability and Income Security Programs. Notice of Computer Matching Program, Social Security Administration (SSA) With the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) A. Participating Agencies SSA and OPM. B. Purpose of the Matching Program This matching program will have four separate components. The purposes of each of these parts are as follows: E:\FR\FM\29AUN1.SGM 29AUN1 51108 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 166 / Monday, August 29, 2005 / Notices SSA Match 1005: OPM records will be used in a matching program where SSA will match OPM’s data with SSA’s records to verify the accuracy of information furnished by applicants and recipients concerning eligibility factors for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Special Veterans’ Benefits (SVB) programs. The SSI program provides payments to individuals who have income and resources below levels established by law and regulations, and the SVB program provides special benefits to certain World War II veterans. SSA Match 1019: SSA will match OPM’s records of civil service disability benefit and payment data with SSA’s records of Social Security disability insurance benefits to identify disability insurance beneficiaries whose benefits should be reduced under the Social Security Act because the disabled worker is receiving a civil service disability annuity benefit. SSA will match the OPM data to verify information provided (or identify such information that should have been provided) by the disabled worker at the time of initially applying for Social Security benefits and on a continuous basis to ensure any reduction in Social Security disability benefits is based on the current civil service disability benefit amount. SSA Match 1020: OPM records will be used in a matching program where SSA will match OPM’s civil service benefit and payment data with SSA’s records for disabled and retired annuitants. These annuitants may be subject to the use of a modified benefit computation formula used by SSA under the Social Security Act for certain persons who receive both a civil service benefit and a Social Security retirement or disability benefit. SSA will use the OPM data to verify the pension or annuity information provided (or identify such information that should have been provided) directly to SSA by the retirees/annuitants. SSA Match 1021: SSA will match OPM’s civil service benefit and payment data with SSA’s records of beneficiaries receiving Social Security spouse’s benefits which are subject to reduction under the Social Security Act when the beneficiary is also receiving a government pension based on employment not covered under that Act. SSA will match the OPM data to verify information provided (or identify such information that should have been provided) by the SSA beneficiary at the time of initially applying for Social Security benefits and on a continuing basis to ensure that any reduction in VerDate Aug<18>2005 15:17 Aug 26, 2005 Jkt 205001 Social Security benefits is based on the current pension amount. C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program SSA Match 1005: Section 1631(e)(1)(B) and (f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1383(e)(1)(B) and(f)) for the SSI program; section 806 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1006) for the SVB program. SSA Match 1019: Section 224 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 424a). SSA Match 1020: Sections 215(a)(7) and 215(d)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(7) and 415(d)(3)). SSA Match 1021: Section 202(b)(4)(A), (c)(2)(A), (e)(7)(a), (f)(2)(A), and (g)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(b)(4)(A), (c)(2)(A), (e)(7)(A), (f)(2)(A) and (g)(4) (A)). D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Match OPM will provide SSA with an electronic file extracted from OPM’s Annuity and Survivor Master File. The extracted file will contain information about each new annuitant and annuitants whose pension amount has changed. Each record on the OPM file will be matched to SSA’s: (1) Master Files of Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and SSN Applications (SSA/ OEEAS, 60–0058; (2) Master Beneficiary Record (SSA/OEEAS, 60–0090); or (3) Supplemental Security Income and Special Veterans’ Benefits Record (SSA/ OEEAS 60–0103) for the purposes described above in Section B. E. Inclusive Dates of the Match The matching program shall become effective upon the signing of the agreement by both parties to the agreement and approval of the agreement by the Data Integrity Boards of the respective agencies, but no sooner than 40 days after notice of this matching program is sent to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget or 30 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register, whichever is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met. [FR Doc. 05–17113 Filed 8–26–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Notice of Intent To Rule on Request To Release Airport Property at the CityCounty Airport, Madras, OR Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of request to release airport property. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to rule and invite public comment on the release of land at City-County Airport under the provisions of Section 125 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR 21), now 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 28, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments on this application may be mailed or delivered to the FAA at the following address: Mr. J. Wade Bryant, manager, Federal Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, Airports Division, Seattle Airports District Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Suite 250, Renton, Washington 98055–4056. In addition, one copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be mailed or delivered to The Honorable Rick Allen, Mayor of City of Madras, at the following address: The Honorable Rick Allen, Mayor, City of Madras, 71 SE D Street, Madras, OR 97741. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William L. Watson, OR/ID Section Supervisor, Federal Aviation Administration, Northwest Mountain Region, Seattle Airports District Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Suite 250, Renton, Washington 98055–4056. The request to release property may be reviewed, by appointment, in person at this same location. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA invites public comment on the request to release property at the City-County Airport under the provisions of the AIR 21 (49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2)). On August 10, 2005, the FAA determined that the request to release property at City-County Airport submitted by the airport meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA may approve the request, in whole or in part, no later than September 28, 2005. The following is a brief overview of the request: City-County Airport is proposing the release of approximately 1.31 acres of airport property so the property can be sold to the business wishing to locate in the airport industrial park. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 166 (Monday, August 29, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51107-51108]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17113]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/
Office of Personnel Management (OPM))--Matches 1005, 1019, 1020, 1021

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Notice of the renewal of an existing computer matching program 
which is scheduled to expire on October 6, 2005.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as 
amended, this notice announces the renewal of an existing computer 
matching program that SSA is currently conducting with OPM.

DATES: SSA 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 of the House of Representatives; and 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB). The renewal of the matching program will be effective 
as indicated below.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by either 
telefax to (410) 965-8582 or writing to the Associate Commissioner, 
Office of Income Security Programs, 745 Altmeyer Building, 6401 
Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. All comments received 
will be available for public inspection at this address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Associate Commissioner for Office 
of Income Security Programs as shown above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. General

    The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Public 
Law (Pub. L.) 100-503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by 
establishing the conditions under which computer matching involving the 
Federal government could be performed and adding certain protections 
for individuals applying for and receiving Federal benefits. Section 
7201 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-508) 
further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such 
individuals.
    The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching 
by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched 
with other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires 
Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to:
    (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies 
participating in the matching programs;
    (2) Obtain the Data Integrity Boards' approval of the match 
agreements;
    (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal 
Register;
    (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress 
and OMB;
    (5) Notify applicants and beneficiaries that their records are 
subject to matching; and
    (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, 
or denying an individual's benefits or payments.

B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act

    We have taken action to ensure that all of SSA's computer matching 
programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended.

    Dated: August 23, 2005.
Martin H. Gerry,
Deputy Commissioner for Disability and Income Security Programs.

Notice of Computer Matching Program, Social Security Administration 
(SSA) With the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

A. Participating Agencies

    SSA and OPM.

B. Purpose of the Matching Program

    This matching program will have four separate components. The 
purposes of each of these parts are as follows:

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    SSA Match 1005: OPM records will be used in a matching program 
where SSA will match OPM's data with SSA's records to verify the 
accuracy of information furnished by applicants and recipients 
concerning eligibility factors for the Supplemental Security Income 
(SSI) and Special Veterans' Benefits (SVB) programs. The SSI program 
provides payments to individuals who have income and resources below 
levels established by law and regulations, and the SVB program provides 
special benefits to certain World War II veterans.
    SSA Match 1019: SSA will match OPM's records of civil service 
disability benefit and payment data with SSA's records of Social 
Security disability insurance benefits to identify disability insurance 
beneficiaries whose benefits should be reduced under the Social 
Security Act because the disabled worker is receiving a civil service 
disability annuity benefit. SSA will match the OPM data to verify 
information provided (or identify such information that should have 
been provided) by the disabled worker at the time of initially applying 
for Social Security benefits and on a continuous basis to ensure any 
reduction in Social Security disability benefits is based on the 
current civil service disability benefit amount.
    SSA Match 1020: OPM records will be used in a matching program 
where SSA will match OPM's civil service benefit and payment data with 
SSA's records for disabled and retired annuitants. These annuitants may 
be subject to the use of a modified benefit computation formula used by 
SSA under the Social Security Act for certain persons who receive both 
a civil service benefit and a Social Security retirement or disability 
benefit. SSA will use the OPM data to verify the pension or annuity 
information provided (or identify such information that should have 
been provided) directly to SSA by the retirees/annuitants.
    SSA Match 1021: SSA will match OPM's civil service benefit and 
payment data with SSA's records of beneficiaries receiving Social 
Security spouse's benefits which are subject to reduction under the 
Social Security Act when the beneficiary is also receiving a government 
pension based on employment not covered under that Act. SSA will match 
the OPM data to verify information provided (or identify such 
information that should have been provided) by the SSA beneficiary at 
the time of initially applying for Social Security benefits and on a 
continuing basis to ensure that any reduction in Social Security 
benefits is based on the current pension amount.

C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program

    SSA Match 1005: Section 1631(e)(1)(B) and (f) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1383(e)(1)(B) and(f)) for the SSI program; 
section 806 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1006) for the SVB 
program.
    SSA Match 1019: Section 224 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
424a).
    SSA Match 1020: Sections 215(a)(7) and 215(d)(3) of the Social 
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(7) and 415(d)(3)).
    SSA Match 1021: Section 202(b)(4)(A), (c)(2)(A), (e)(7)(a), 
(f)(2)(A), and (g)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
402(b)(4)(A), (c)(2)(A), (e)(7)(A), (f)(2)(A) and (g)(4) (A)).

D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Match

    OPM will provide SSA with an electronic file extracted from OPM's 
Annuity and Survivor Master File. The extracted file will contain 
information about each new annuitant and annuitants whose pension 
amount has changed. Each record on the OPM file will be matched to 
SSA's: (1) Master Files of Social Security Number (SSN) Holders and SSN 
Applications (SSA/OEEAS, 60-0058; (2) Master Beneficiary Record (SSA/
OEEAS, 60-0090); or (3) Supplemental Security Income and Special 
Veterans' Benefits Record (SSA/OEEAS 60-0103) for the purposes 
described above in Section B.

E. Inclusive Dates of the Match

    The matching program shall become effective upon the signing of the 
agreement by both parties to the agreement and approval of the 
agreement by the Data Integrity Boards of the respective agencies, but 
no sooner than 40 days after notice of this matching program is sent to 
Congress and the Office of Management and Budget or 30 days after 
publication of this notice in the Federal Register, whichever is later. 
The matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective 
date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if 
certain conditions are met.

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