Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Railroad Retirement Board (RRB))-Match Number 1006, 10583-10584 [E6-2853]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 1, 2006 / Notices IV. Solicitation of Comments B. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Burden on Competition 10583 For the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.15 The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. C. Self-Regulatory Organization’s Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: Electronic Comments SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send an e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File No. SR–PCX–2006–08 on the subject line. Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/ Railroad Retirement Board (RRB))— Match Number 1006 Written comments on the proposed rule change were neither solicited nor received. III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action Because the forgoing rule change does not: (1) Significantly affect the protection of investors or the public interest; (2) impose any significant burden on competition; and (3) become operative for 30 days after the date of this filing, or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 10 and Rule 19b– 4(f)(6) thereunder.11 A proposed rule change filed under 19b–4(f)(6) normally may not become operative prior to 30 days after the date of filing.12 However, Rule 19b– 4(f)(6)(iii) 13 permits the Commission to designate a shorter time if such action is consistent with the protection of investors and the public interest. The Exchange provided the Commission with written notice of its intent to file this proposed rule change at least five business days prior to the date of filing the proposed rule change. In addition, the Exchange has requested that the Commission waive the 30-day preoperative delay. The Commission believes that waiving the 30-day preoperative delay is consistent with the protection of investors and in the public interest because it will allow the Pilot Program to continue uninterrupted.14 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the Act. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 10 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A). CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6). 12 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6)(iii). 13 Id. 14 For the purposes only of waiving the preoperative delay, the Commission has considered the proposed rule’s impact on efficiency, competition, and capital formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f). 11 17 VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Feb 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549–1090. All submissions should refer to File No. SR–PCX–2006–08. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission’s Internet Web site (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549. Copies of such filing will also be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the PCX. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File No. SR–PCX–2006–08 and should be submitted on or before March 22, 2006. PO 00000 Nancy M. Morris, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–2845 Filed 2–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P AGENCY: Notice of the renewal of an existing computer matching program, which is scheduled to expire on March 7, 2006. 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 the RRB. 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, 252 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 Income Security Programs as shown above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. General The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100– 503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the manner in which computer matching involving Federal agencies 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 15 17 Frm 00122 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Social Security Administration (SSA). E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). 01MRN1 10584 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 40 / Wednesday, March 1, 2006 / Notices 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 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: February 17, 2006. Martin H. Gerry, Deputy Commissioner for Disability and Income Security Programs. sections 1631(e)(1)(A) and (B) and 1631(f) of the Social Security Act (the Act), (42 U.S.C. 1383(e)(1)(A) and (B) and 1383(f)). The legal authority for the SVB portion of this matching program is contained in section 806(b) of the Act, (42 U.S.C. 1006 (b)). D. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching Program On the basis of certain identifying information provided by SSA, RRB will provide SSA with electronic files containing annuity payment data from RRB’s system of records (i.e., RRB–22 Railroad Retirement, Survivor, and Pensioner Benefits System; Check Writing Integrated Computer Operation (CHICO) Benefit Payment Master System). SSA will then match the RRB data with data maintained in the SSR, SSA/ODSSIS, 60–0103 system of records. E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program The matching program shall become effective no sooner than 40 days after notice for the program is sent to Congress and OMB, or 30 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register, whichever date 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. E6–2853 Filed 2–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P A. Participating Agencies SSA and RRB. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Notice of Computer Matching Program, Social Security Administration (SSA) With the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) Rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling 00–2(7) B. Purpose of the Matching Program The purpose of this agreement is to establish the conditions under which RRB agrees to disclose RRB annuity payment data to the SSA through a computer matching program. This disclosure will provide SSA with information necessary to verify Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, and Special Veterans Benefits (SVB) program, eligibility and benefit payment amounts. It will also help to ensure that railroad annuity amounts paid by RRB to SSI and SVB recipients are correctly recorded on SSA’s Supplemental Security Income Record and Special Veterans Benefit Record (SSR). AGENCY: C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program The legal authority for the SSI portion of this matching program is contained in VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:25 Feb 28, 2006 Jkt 208001 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Social Security Administration. Notice of Rescission of Social Security Acquiescence Ruling (AR) 00– 2(7)—Hickman v. Apfel, 187 F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 1999). ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with 20 CFR 402.35(b)(2), 404.985(e), and 416.1485(e), the Commissioner of Social Security gives notice of the rescission of Social Security AR 00–2(7). DATES: Effective Date: The rescission of this AR will be effective on March 30, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Sargent, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, (410) 965–1695 or TTY (410) 966–5609. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: An AR explains how we will apply a holding in a decision of a United States Court of PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Appeals that we determine conflicts with our interpretation of a provision of the Social Security Act (the Act) or regulations when the Government has decided not to seek further review of that decision or is unsuccessful on further review. As provided by 20 CFR 404.985(e)(4) and 416.1485(e)(4), we may rescind an AR as obsolete if we subsequently clarify, modify, or revoke the regulation or ruling that was the subject of the circuit court holding for which the Acquiescence Ruling was issued. On May 3, 2000, we published AR 00–2(7) (65 FR 25783) to reflect the holding in Hickman v. Apfel, 187 F.3d 683 (7th Cir. 1999). In Hickman, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that, when deciding whether an individual’s impairment(s) is medically equal to a listed impairment, the decision must be made based on medical evidence alone. Additionally, the court limited the definition of medical evidence to evidence from medical sources. The court interpreted 20 CFR 416.926(b) more narrowly than we intended. In this issue of the Federal Register, we are publishing final rules that, among other things, amend Social Security Regulations No. 4 and 16 (20 CFR 404.1526 and 416.926) to clarify our longstanding policy that, when deciding whether your impairment(s) is medically equal to a listed impairment, the phrase ‘‘medical evidence’’ includes not just findings reported by medical sources but other information about your medical condition(s) and its effects, including your own description of your impairment(s). Because the changes in the regulations clarify our policy that was the subject of the Hickman AR, we are rescinding AR 00–2(7) concurrently with the effective date of the final rules. The final rules and this notice of rescission restore uniformity to our nationwide system of rules, in accordance with our commitment to the goal of administering our programs through uniform national standards. We will continue to apply this AR to your claim if it is readjudicated under our acquiescence rules (see 20 CFR 404.985(b)(2) and 416.1485(b)(2)). (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Program Nos. 96.001 Social Security— Disability Insurance; 96.002 Social Security—Retirement Insurance; 96.004 Social Security—Survivors Insurance; 96.006—Supplemental Security Income.) Dated: December 12, 2005. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security. [FR Doc. 06–1873 Filed 2–28–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10583-10584]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION


Privacy Act of 1974 as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB))--Match Number 1006

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Notice of the renewal of an existing computer matching program, 
which is scheduled to expire on March 7, 2006.

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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 the RRB.

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, 252 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 Income 
Security Programs as shown above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. General

    The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 
100-503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the 
manner in which computer matching involving Federal agencies 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

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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 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: February 17, 2006.
Martin H. Gerry,
Deputy Commissioner for Disability and Income Security Programs.

Notice of Computer Matching Program, Social Security Administration 
(SSA) With the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)

A. Participating Agencies

    SSA and RRB.

B. Purpose of the Matching Program

    The purpose of this agreement is to establish the conditions under 
which RRB agrees to disclose RRB annuity payment data to the SSA 
through a computer matching program. This disclosure will provide SSA 
with information necessary to verify Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
program, and Special Veterans Benefits (SVB) program, eligibility and 
benefit payment amounts. It will also help to ensure that railroad 
annuity amounts paid by RRB to SSI and SVB recipients are correctly 
recorded on SSA's Supplemental Security Income Record and Special 
Veterans Benefit Record (SSR).

C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program

    The legal authority for the SSI portion of this matching program is 
contained in sections 1631(e)(1)(A) and (B) and 1631(f) of the Social 
Security Act (the Act), (42 U.S.C. 1383(e)(1)(A) and (B) and 1383(f)). 
The legal authority for the SVB portion of this matching program is 
contained in section 806(b) of the Act, (42 U.S.C. 1006 (b)).

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

    On the basis of certain identifying information provided by SSA, 
RRB will provide SSA with electronic files containing annuity payment 
data from RRB's system of records (i.e., RRB-22 Railroad Retirement, 
Survivor, and Pensioner Benefits System; Check Writing Integrated 
Computer Operation (CHICO) Benefit Payment Master System). SSA will 
then match the RRB data with data maintained in the SSR, SSA/ODSSIS, 
60-0103 system of records.

E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program

    The matching program shall become effective no sooner than 40 days 
after notice for the program is sent to Congress and OMB, or 30 days 
after publication of this notice in the Federal Register, whichever 
date 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. E6-2853 Filed 2-28-06; 8:45 am]
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