Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records, 43426-43427 [E8-17017]

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• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• Department of the Army

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 144 (Friday, July 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43426-43427]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-17017]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

[Docket ID: USA-2008-0039]


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice to Amend a System of Records.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is amending a system of records 
notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the 
Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on 
August 25, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a contrary 
determination.

ADDRESSES: Department of the Army, Freedom of Information/Privacy 
Division, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22325-
3905.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Vicki Short at (703) 428-6508.

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 above.
    The specific changes to the record system being amended are set 
forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its 
entirety. 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 17, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
A0190-45a DAMO

System name:
    Local Criminal Intelligence Files (March 21, 2002, 67 FR 13128).

Changes:
    Change System Identifier to ``A0190-45a OPMG''.
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A0190-45a OPMG

System location:
    At all designated Army commands, installations and activities. 
Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Army's 
compilation of systems of records notices.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:
    Any individual suspected or involved in criminal activity directed 
against or involving the United States Army.

Categories of records in the system:
    Reports and supporting documents of criminal activity directed 
against or involving the U.S. Army. Information includes subject's 
name, aliases,

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addresses, phone number, date of birth, source of investigation, risk 
analysis, reports, threat assessments, retention control sheets, 
victims' names, names of informants, names of law enforcement officers 
and investigators, and subject's group affiliations, if any.

Authority for maintenance of the system:
    10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; Army Regulation 380-13, 
Acquisition and Storage of Information Concerning Non-Affiliated 
Persons and Organizations; Army Regulation 190-45, Law Enforcement 
Reporting; Army Regulation 195-2, Criminal Investigation Activities; 
and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

Purpose(s):
    To enable designated Army officials, commanders, or civil criminal 
justice agencies to meet their responsibilities maintaining law and 
order through investigation and possible judicial action. To identify 
individuals in an effort to anticipate, prevent or monitor possible 
criminal activity directed against or involving the U.S. Army.

Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories 
of users and the purposes of such uses:
    In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information 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 also apply to this 
system.

Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
    Paper records in file folders; magnetic tape/disc, and on 
electronic storage media.

Retrievability:
    By individual's name, Social Security Number, and/or date of birth.

Safeguards:
    Only authorized personnel have access to files. Physical security 
measures include locked containers/storage areas, controlled personnel 
access, and continuous presence of authorized personnel.

Retention and disposal:
    Criminal intelligence reports and cross-index cards belonging to 
the Headquarters, Criminal Investigation Division, are maintained in 
the current file area and are destroyed when no longer needed, except 
for reports of current operational value. These reports are reviewed 
yearly for continued retention, not to exceed 20 years, and then 
destroyed. The records maintained at the Regional Headquarters are 
destroyed after 5 years. Records maintained at District field office 
and elements designated by region commanders are destroyed after 3 
years or when no longer needed.

System manager(s) and address:
    Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, Military 
Operations, 400 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0400.

Notification procedure:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, Military 
Operations, 400 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0400.
    Individual should provide their full name, Social Security Number, 
date of birth, and address.

Record access procedures:
    Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Deputy 
Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, Military Operations, 400 Army 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0400.
    Individual should provide their full name, Social Security Number, 
date of birth, and address.

Contesting record procedures:
    The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents 
and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army 
Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system 
manager.

Record source categories:
    Subjects, witnesses, victims, Military Police and U.S. Army 
Criminal Investigation Command personnel and special agents, 
informants, various Department of Defense, federal, state and local 
investigative and law enforcement agencies, departments or agencies of 
foreign governments, and any other individuals or organizations which 
may supply pertinent information.

Exemptions claimed for the system:
    Parts of this system may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) 
if the information is compiled and maintained by a component of the 
agency which performs as its principal function any activity pertaining 
to the enforcement of criminal laws.
    An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in 
accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) 
and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 505. For additional information 
contact the system manager.

[FR Doc. E8-17017 Filed 7-24-08; 8:45 am]
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