Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records, 11185 [E9-5597]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 49 / Monday, March 16, 2009 / Notices EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: None. [FR Doc. E9–5596 Filed 3–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). ACTION: Deletion of system of records. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is deleting a system of records entitled, ‘‘Physician, Dentist and Supervisory Nurse Professional Standards Board Action File-VA’’ (29VA11), which is set forth in the Federal Register publication, ‘‘Privacy Act Issuances, 1999 Compilation’’. The records included a collection of personnel forms and correspondence pertaining to promotions, reassignments, transfers, proficiency ratings, physical examinations, etc., all of which are duplicated in the Professional Standards Board and Proficiency Rating Folder (101VA05). This system also contained board action folders for former employees who cannot be re-employed without approval of the Under Secretary for Health. As a result of a review of related systems of records maintained by the agency, it was determined there was no longer a need to maintain the records in 29VA11, since the records are maintained elsewhere. DATES: Comments on the deletion of the system of records must be received no later than April 15, 2009. If no public comment is received during the period allowed for comment or unless otherwise published in the Federal Register by the VA, the system will be deleted effective April 15, 2009, or 40 days after the notice was approved, whichever is latest. The ‘‘Report of Intention to Publish a Deletion of a System of Records ‘‘ and advance copy of the notice has been been sent to the appropriate Congressional committees and to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) (Privacy Act) and guidelines issued by OMB (61 FR 6428), February 20, 1996. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov; by mail or handdelivery to Director, Regulations Management (02Reg), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to (202) 273–9026. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:38 Mar 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 Comments received will be available for public inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 1063B, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please call (202) 461–4902 (this is not a toll-free number) for an appointment. In addition, during the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Veterans Health Administration Privacy Act Officer (193B3) , Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; telephone (704) 245–2492. Approved: February 23, 2009. John R. Gingrich, Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. E9–5597 Filed 3–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). ACTION: Notice of amendment to systems of records. SUMMARY: As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(e), notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is amending three existing systems of records 93VA131, ‘‘Gulf War Registry-VA’’; 105VA131, ‘‘Agent Orange Registry-VA’’; and 108VA11S, ‘‘Spinal Cord Dysfunction Registry-VA’’ to add a routine use relating to releasing information to agencies in the event of fraud or abuse; and add a routine use relating to disclosing information when there is a risk of embarrassment or harm to the reputations of the record subjects. DATES: Comments on the amendment of this system of records must be received no later than April 15, 2009. If no public comment is received, the amended system will become effective April 15, 2009. ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through https:// www.Regulation.gov; by mail or handdelivery to Director, Regulations Management (02REG), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to (202) 273–9026. Comments received will be available for public inspection in the Office of Regulation Policy and Management, PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11185 Room 1063B, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please call (202) 461–4902 (this is not a toll-free number) for an appointment. In addition, during the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at https:// www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Privacy Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; telephone (704) 245–2492. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VA provides health care services to many of America’s Veterans through the Veterans Health Administration. During the course of providing health care, VHA collects medical and health information on Veterans. In order to protect Veteran’s medical or health information VHA is adding two routine uses to three existing systems of records (93VA131, 105VA131, and 108VA11S). Additional Routine Uses The routine use added to 93VA131, 105VA131, and 108VA11S would permit VA to make disclosures to other Federal agencies to assist such agencies in preventing and detecting possible fraud or abuse by individuals in their operations and programs. This routine use permits disclosures by the Department to report a suspected incident of identity theft and provide information and/or documentation related to or in support of the reported incident. The second routine use allows VA, on its own initiative, to disclose any information or records to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) VA suspects or has confirmed that the integrity or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; (2) the Department has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise, there is a risk of embarrassment or harm to the reputations of the record subjects, harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security, confidentiality, or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the Department or another agency or entity) that rely upon the potentially compromised information; and (3) the disclosure is to agencies, entities, or persons whom VA determines are reasonably necessary to assist or carry out the Department’s efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or E:\FR\FM\16MRN1.SGM 16MRN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

ACTION: Deletion of system of records.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs 
(VA) is deleting a system of records entitled, ``Physician, Dentist and 
Supervisory Nurse Professional Standards Board Action File-VA'' 
(29VA11), which is set forth in the Federal Register publication, 
``Privacy Act Issuances, 1999 Compilation''. The records included a 
collection of personnel forms and correspondence pertaining to 
promotions, reassignments, transfers, proficiency ratings, physical 
examinations, etc., all of which are duplicated in the Professional 
Standards Board and Proficiency Rating Folder (101VA05). This system 
also contained board action folders for former employees who cannot be 
re-employed without approval of the Under Secretary for Health. As a 
result of a review of related systems of records maintained by the 
agency, it was determined there was no longer a need to maintain the 
records in 29VA11, since the records are maintained elsewhere.

DATES: Comments on the deletion of the system of records must be 
received no later than April 15, 2009. If no public comment is received 
during the period allowed for comment or unless otherwise published in 
the Federal Register by the VA, the system will be deleted effective 
April 15, 2009, or 40 days after the notice was approved, whichever is 
latest. The ``Report of Intention to Publish a Deletion of a System of 
Records `` and advance copy of the notice has been been sent to the 
appropriate Congressional committees and to the Director of the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) (Privacy 
Act) and guidelines issued by OMB (61 FR 6428), February 20, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be submitted through 
www.Regulations.gov; by mail or hand-delivery to Director, Regulations 
Management (02Reg), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 
NW., Room 1068, Washington, DC 20420; or by fax to (202) 273-9026. 
Comments received will be available for public inspection in the Office 
of Regulation Policy and Management, Room 1063B, between the hours of 8 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). Please 
call (202) 461-4902 (this is not a toll-free number) for an 
appointment. In addition, during the comment period, comments may be 
viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Veterans Health Administration Privacy 
Act Officer (193B3) , Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420; telephone (704) 245-2492.

    Approved: February 23, 2009.
John R. Gingrich,
Chief of Staff, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. E9-5597 Filed 3-13-09; 8:45 am]
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