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Non-voting observers and those nonvoting experts and consultants
appointed by the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition, Technology
and Logistics shall not count toward the
Board’s total membership.
The Board shall meet at the call of the
Board’s Designated Federal Officer, in
consultation with the Chairperson. The
estimated number of Board meetings is
four per year.
The Designated Federal Officer,
pursuant to DoD policy, shall be a fulltime or permanent part-time DoD
employee, and shall be appointed in
accordance with established DoD
policies and procedures.
In addition, the Designated Federal
Officer is required to be in attendance
at all meetings, however, in the absence
of the Designated Federal officer, the
Alternate Designated Federal officer
shall attend the meeting.
With DoD approval, the Board shall is
authorized to establish subcommittees,
as necessary and consistent with its
mission. These subcommittees or
working groups shall operate under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C.,
Appendix, as amended), the
Government in the Sunshine Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
other appropriate Federal regulations.
Such subcommittees or workgroups
shall not work independently of the
chartered Board, and shall report all
their recommendations and advice to
the Board for full deliberation and
discussion. Subcommittees or
workgroups have no authority to make
decisions on behalf of the chartered
Board nor can they report directly to the
Department of Defense or any federal
officers or employees who are not Board
members.
Subcommittee members, who are not
Board members, shall be appointed in
the same manner as the Board members.
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and
102–3.140, the public or interested
organizations may submit written
statements to the Defense Science Board
membership about the committee’s
mission and functions. Written
statements may be submitted at any
time or in response to the stated agenda
of planned meeting of the Defense
Science Board.
All written statements shall be
submitted to the Designated Federal
Officer for the Defense Science Board,
and this individual will ensure that the
written statements are provided to the
membership for their consideration.
Contact information for the Designated
Federal Officer can be obtained from the
GSA’s FACA Database—https://
www.fido.gov/facadatabase/public.asp.
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The Designated Federal Officer,
pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150, will
announce planned meetings of the
Defense Science Board. The Designated
Federal Officer, at that time, may
provide additional guidance on the
submission of written statements that
are in response to the stated agenda for
the planned meeting in question.
Dated: October 19, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID DoD–2009–OS–0152]
Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records
AGENCY: Defense Threat Reduction
Agency, DoD.
ACTION: Notice to amend a system of
records.
SUMMARY: Defense Threat Reduction
Agency is amending a system of records
notices 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
November 25, 2009 unless comments
are received which result in a contrary
determination.
Send comments to the
Freedom of Information and Privacy
Office, Defense Threat Reduction
Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6201.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms.
Brenda Carter at (703) 767–1771.
The
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
notices for systems of records 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
systems 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Dated: October 20, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense.
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SYSTEM NAME:
Nuclear Test Participants (August 9,
2005, 70 FR 46154).
CHANGES:
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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
Delete entry and replace with ‘‘In
addition to those disclosures generally
permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the
Privacy Act of 1974, these records
contained therein may specifically be
disclosed outside the DoD as a routine
use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as
follows:
National Research Council and
Vanderbilt University, for the purpose
of conducting epidemiological studies
on the effects of ionizing radiation on
participants of nuclear test programs.
Department of Labor and the
Department of Justice for the purpose of
processing claims by individuals who
allege job-related disabilities as a result
of participation in nuclear test programs
and for litigation actions.
Department of Energy for the purpose
of identifying DOE and DOE contractor
personnel who were, or may be in the
future, involved in nuclear test
programs; and for use in processing
claims or litigation actions.
Department of Veterans Affairs for the
purpose of processing claims by
individuals who allege serviceconnected disabilities as a result of
participation in nuclear test programs
and for litigation actions and to conduct
epidemiological studies on the effect of
radiation on nuclear test participants.
Information may be released to
individuals or their authorized
representatives.
Veterans Advisory Board on Dose
Reconstruction for the purposes of
reviewing and overseeing the
Department of Defense Radiation Dose
Reconstruction Program. This includes
the conduct of audits of dose
reconstructions and decisions by the
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
on claims for radiogenic diseases and
the provision of assistance to both the
DVA and the DTRA in providing
information on the Program, and such
other activities as authorized by the
Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (Pub. L.
108–183, section 601, Radiation Dose
Reconstruction Program of Department
of Defense).
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The ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ published
at the beginning of DTRA’s compilation
of system of records notices apply to
this system.’’
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NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Delete entry and replace with
‘‘Individuals seeking to determine
whether information about themselves
is contained in this system of records
should address written inquiries to the
Nuclear Test Participant Review (NTPR)
Program Manager, Nuclear Test
Personnel Review Office, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–
6201.
Written requests for information
should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal
visits the individual should provide a
military or civilian identification card.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Delete entry and replace with
‘‘Individuals seeking access to
information about themselves contained
in this system of records should address
written inquiries to the NTPR Program
Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel
Review Office, Defense Threat
Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–
6201.
Written requests for information
should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal
visits the individual should provide a
military or civilian identification card.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Delete entry and replace with ‘‘The
DTRA rules for accessing records, for
contesting contents, and appealing
initial agency determinations are
published in DTRA Instruction 5400.11;
32 CFR part 318; or may be obtained
from the NTPR Program Manager,
Nuclear Test Personnel Review Office,
Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725
John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA
22060–6201.
Written requests for information
should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal
visits the individual should provide a
military or civilian identification card.’’
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HDTRA 010
SYSTEM NAME:
Nuclear Test Participants.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Nuclear Test Personnel Review
(NTPR) Office, Defense Threat
Reduction Agency, 6801 Telegraph
Road, Alexandria, VA 22310–3398.
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CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
Military and DoD civilian participants
of the U.S. nuclear testing programs,
military occupation forces assigned to
Hiroshima or Nagasaki from August 6,
1945 to July 1, 1946, and individuals
who participated in the cleanup of
Enewetak Atoll.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Name, rank, grade, service number,
Social Security Number (SSN), last
known or current address, dates and
extent of test participation, exposure
data, unit of assignment, medical data,
and documentation relative to
administrative claims or civil litigation.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C.
2013, Tasking Memorandum from Office
of the Secretary of Defense to the
Director, Defense Nuclear Agency dated
28 Jan 78, Subject: DoD Personnel
Participation in Atmospheric Nuclear
Weapons Testing and Military
Construction Appropriations Act of
1977 (Pub. L. 94–367), DNA OPLAN
600–77, Cleanup of Enewetak Atoll, and
the Radiation Exposure Compensation
Act (Pub. L. 100–426, as amended by
Pub. L. 100–510); and E.O. 9397 (SSN),
as amended.
PURPOSE(S):
For use by agency officials and
employees, or authorized contractors,
and other DoD components in the
preparation of the histories of nuclear
test programs; to conduct scientific
studies or medical follow-up programs,
and to provide data or documentation
relevant to the processing of
administrative claims or litigation.
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 of 1974, these
records contained therein may
specifically be disclosed outside the
DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
National Research Council and
Vanderbilt University, for the purpose
of conducting epidemiological studies
on the effects of ionizing radiation on
participants of nuclear test programs.
Department of Labor and the
Department of Justice for the purpose of
processing claims by individuals who
allege job-related disabilities as a result
of participation in nuclear test programs
and for litigation actions.
Department of Energy for the purpose
of identifying DOE and DOE contractor
personnel who were, or may be in the
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future, involved in nuclear test
programs; and for use in processing
claims or litigation actions.
Department of Veterans Affairs for the
purpose of processing claims by
individuals who allege serviceconnected disabilities as a result of
participation in nuclear test programs
and for litigation actions and to conduct
epidemiological studies on the effect of
radiation on nuclear test participants.
Information may be released to
individuals or their authorized
representatives.
Veterans Advisory Board on Dose
Reconstruction for the purposes of
reviewing and overseeing the
Department of Defense Radiation Dose
Reconstruction Program. This includes
the conduct of audits of dose
reconstructions and decisions by the
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
on claims for radiogenic diseases and
the provision of assistance to both the
DVA and the DTRA in providing
information on the Program, and such
other activities as authorized by the
Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (Pub. L.
108–183, section 601, Radiation Dose
Reconstruction Program of Department
of Defense.
The ‘‘Blanket Routine Uses’’
published at the beginning of DTRA’s
compilation of system of records notices
apply to this system.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,
RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND
DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Paper records in files and on
electronic storage media.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Name, Social Security Number (SSN),
service number, or military ID number.
SAFEGUARDS:
Paper records are filed in folders,
microfilm/fiche and computer printouts
stored in area accessible only by
authorized personnel. Buildings are
protected by security guards and
intrusion alarm systems. Magnetic tapes
are stored in a vault in a controlled area
within limited access facilities. Access
to computer programs is controlled
through software applications which
require validation prior to use.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records are retained for 75 years after
termination of case. Paper and
microfiche records are collected in
official disposal containers (burn-bags
here at Fort Belvoir, and certified
records disposal containers (contract
service) at NTPR’s offsite contract sites).
With regard to magnetic tape (or hard
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disk drives) bulk demagnetizers are
used to clean the disks/tape before they
are turned over to DTRA logistics for
disposal.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test
Personnel Review Office, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–
6201.
Individuals seeking to determine
whether information about themselves
is contained in this system of records
should address written inquiries to the
NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test
Personnel Review Office, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–
6201.
Written requests for information
should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal
visits the individual should provide a
military or civilian identification card.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking access to
information about themselves contained
in this system of records should address
written inquiries to the NTPR Program
Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel
Review Office, Defense Threat
Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–
6201.
Written requests for information
should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal
visits the individual should provide a
military or civilian identification card.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
The DTRA rules for accessing records
and for contesting contents and
appealing initial agency determinations
are published in DTRA Instruction
5400.11, DTRA Privacy Program; 32
CFR part 318; or may be obtained from
the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear
Test Personnel Review Office, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–
6201.
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RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Retired Military Personnel records
from the National Personnel Records
Center, US DTRA Form 10 from
individuals voluntarily contacting
DTRA or other elements of DoD or other
Government Agencies by phone or mail.
DoD historical records, dosimetry
records and records from the
Department of Energy, Department of
Veterans Affairs, the Social Security
Administration, the Internal Revenue
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EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
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Service, and the Department of Health
and Human Services.
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Renewal of Department of Defense
Federal Advisory Committees
Department of Defense.
Establishment of Federal
Advisory Committee.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended),
the Government in the Sunshine Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
41 CFR 102–3.50(d), the Department of
Defense gives notice that it is
establishing the charter for the Defense
Intelligence Agency Advisory Board
(hereafter referred to as the Board).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Freeman, Deputy Committee
Management Officer for the Department
of Defense, 703–601–6128.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Defense Intelligence Agency Advisory
Board, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.50(d),
is a discretionary Federal advisory
committee established to provide the
Secretary of Defense through the Under
Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
the Director of the Defense Intelligence
Agency advice on matters relating to
DoD’s intelligence enterprise.
The Board shall be comprised of no
more than fifteen members who have
distinguished backgrounds in national
security policy, defense intelligence,
geopolitical matters, academia and the
private sector. All Board member
appointments shall be on an annual
basis.
Board members appointed by the
Secretary of Defense, who are not fulltime or permanent part-time Federal
employees, shall be appointed as
experts and consultants under the
authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109 and serve as
Special Government Employees. In
addition, they shall serve without
compensation except for travel and per
diem for official Board-related travel.
The Secretary of Defense, based upon
the recommendation of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
the Director of the Defense Intelligence
Agency, shall select the Chairperson.
With DoD approval, the Board is
authorized to establish subcommittees,
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as necessary and consistent with its
mission. These subcommittees or
working groups shall operate under the
provision of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972, the Government
in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C.
552B, as amended), and other
appropriate Federal regulations.
Such Subcommittees or Working
Groups shall not work independently of
the chartered Board, and shall report
their recommendations and advice to
the Board for full deliberation and
discussion. Subcommittees or Working
Groups have no authority to make
decisions on behalf of the chartered
Board nor can they report directly to the
Department of Defense or any Federal
officers or employees who are not Board
members. Subcommittee members, who
are not Board members, shall be
appointed in the same manner as the
Board members.
The Board shall meet at the call of the
Board’s Designated Federal Officer, in
consultation with the Board’s
Chairperson and the Director of the
Defense Intelligence Agency. The
estimated number of Board meetings is
four per year.
The Designated Federal Officer,
pursuant to DoD policy, shall be a fulltime or permanent part-time DoD
employee, and shall be appointed in
accordance with established DoD
policies and procedures. In addition, the
Designated Federal Officer is required to
be in attendance at all meetings,
however, in the absence of the
Designated Federal Officer, the
Alternate Designated Federal Officer
shall attend the meeting.
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and
102–3.140, the public or interested
organizations may submit written
statements to the Defense Intelligence
Agency Advisory Board membership
about the Board’s mission and
functions. Written statements may be
submitted at any time or in response to
the stated agenda of planned meeting of
the Defense Intelligence Agency
Advisory Board.
All written statements shall be
submitted to the Designated Federal
Officer for the Defense Intelligence
Agency Advisory Board, and this
individual will ensure that the written
statements are provided to the
membership for their consideration.
Contact information for the Defense
Intelligence Agency Advisory Board
Designated Federal Officer can be
obtained from the GSA’s FACA
Database—https://www.fido.gov/
facadatabase/public.asp.
The Designated Federal Officer,
pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150, will
announce planned meetings of the
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID DoD-2009-OS-0152]
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
AGENCY: Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DoD.
ACTION: Notice to amend a system of records.
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SUMMARY: Defense Threat Reduction Agency is amending a system of
records notices 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
November 25, 2009 unless comments are received which result in a
contrary determination.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Freedom of Information and Privacy
Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Brenda Carter at (703) 767-1771.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency notices
for systems of records 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 systems 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: October 20, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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SYSTEM NAME:
Nuclear Test Participants (August 9, 2005, 70 FR 46154).
CHANGES:
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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
Delete entry and replace with ``In addition to those disclosures
generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974,
these records contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside
the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
National Research Council and Vanderbilt University, for the
purpose of conducting epidemiological studies on the effects of
ionizing radiation on participants of nuclear test programs.
Department of Labor and the Department of Justice for the purpose
of processing claims by individuals who allege job-related disabilities
as a result of participation in nuclear test programs and for
litigation actions.
Department of Energy for the purpose of identifying DOE and DOE
contractor personnel who were, or may be in the future, involved in
nuclear test programs; and for use in processing claims or litigation
actions.
Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of processing claims
by individuals who allege service-connected disabilities as a result of
participation in nuclear test programs and for litigation actions and
to conduct epidemiological studies on the effect of radiation on
nuclear test participants.
Information may be released to individuals or their authorized
representatives.
Veterans Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction for the purposes of
reviewing and overseeing the Department of Defense Radiation Dose
Reconstruction Program. This includes the conduct of audits of dose
reconstructions and decisions by the Department of Veterans Affairs
(DVA) on claims for radiogenic diseases and the provision of assistance
to both the DVA and the DTRA in providing information on the Program,
and such other activities as authorized by the Veterans Benefits Act of
2003 (Pub. L. 108-183, section 601, Radiation Dose Reconstruction
Program of Department of Defense).
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The `Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of DTRA's
compilation of system of records notices apply to this system.''
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NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking to determine
whether information about themselves is contained in this system of
records should address written inquiries to the Nuclear Test
Participant Review (NTPR) Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel
Review Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman
Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
Written requests for information should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should
provide a military or civilian identification card.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking access to
information about themselves contained in this system of records should
address written inquiries to the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test
Personnel Review Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
Written requests for information should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should
provide a military or civilian identification card.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Delete entry and replace with ``The DTRA rules for accessing
records, for contesting contents, and appealing initial agency
determinations are published in DTRA Instruction 5400.11; 32 CFR part
318; or may be obtained from the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test
Personnel Review Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
Written requests for information should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should
provide a military or civilian identification card.''
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HDTRA 010
SYSTEM NAME:
Nuclear Test Participants.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) Office, Defense Threat
Reduction Agency, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Military and DoD civilian participants of the U.S. nuclear testing
programs, military occupation forces assigned to Hiroshima or Nagasaki
from August 6, 1945 to July 1, 1946, and individuals who participated
in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Name, rank, grade, service number, Social Security Number (SSN),
last known or current address, dates and extent of test participation,
exposure data, unit of assignment, medical data, and documentation
relative to administrative claims or civil litigation.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. 2013, Tasking Memorandum from
Office of the Secretary of Defense to the Director, Defense Nuclear
Agency dated 28 Jan 78, Subject: DoD Personnel Participation in
Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Testing and Military Construction
Appropriations Act of 1977 (Pub. L. 94-367), DNA OPLAN 600-77, Cleanup
of Enewetak Atoll, and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Pub. L.
100-426, as amended by Pub. L. 100-510); and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as
amended.
PURPOSE(S):
For use by agency officials and employees, or authorized
contractors, and other DoD components in the preparation of the
histories of nuclear test programs; to conduct scientific studies or
medical follow-up programs, and to provide data or documentation
relevant to the processing of administrative claims or litigation.
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 of 1974, these records contained therein may
specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to
5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
National Research Council and Vanderbilt University, for the
purpose of conducting epidemiological studies on the effects of
ionizing radiation on participants of nuclear test programs.
Department of Labor and the Department of Justice for the purpose
of processing claims by individuals who allege job-related disabilities
as a result of participation in nuclear test programs and for
litigation actions.
Department of Energy for the purpose of identifying DOE and DOE
contractor personnel who were, or may be in the future, involved in
nuclear test programs; and for use in processing claims or litigation
actions.
Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of processing claims
by individuals who allege service-connected disabilities as a result of
participation in nuclear test programs and for litigation actions and
to conduct epidemiological studies on the effect of radiation on
nuclear test participants.
Information may be released to individuals or their authorized
representatives.
Veterans Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction for the purposes of
reviewing and overseeing the Department of Defense Radiation Dose
Reconstruction Program. This includes the conduct of audits of dose
reconstructions and decisions by the Department of Veterans Affairs
(DVA) on claims for radiogenic diseases and the provision of assistance
to both the DVA and the DTRA in providing information on the Program,
and such other activities as authorized by the Veterans Benefits Act of
2003 (Pub. L. 108-183, section 601, Radiation Dose Reconstruction
Program of Department of Defense.
The ``Blanket Routine Uses'' published at the beginning of DTRA's
compilation of system of records notices apply to this system.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING,
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Paper records in files and on electronic storage media.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Name, Social Security Number (SSN), service number, or military ID
number.
SAFEGUARDS:
Paper records are filed in folders, microfilm/fiche and computer
printouts stored in area accessible only by authorized personnel.
Buildings are protected by security guards and intrusion alarm systems.
Magnetic tapes are stored in a vault in a controlled area within
limited access facilities. Access to computer programs is controlled
through software applications which require validation prior to use.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records are retained for 75 years after termination of case. Paper
and microfiche records are collected in official disposal containers
(burn-bags here at Fort Belvoir, and certified records disposal
containers (contract service) at NTPR's offsite contract sites). With
regard to magnetic tape (or hard
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disk drives) bulk demagnetizers are used to clean the disks/tape before
they are turned over to DTRA logistics for disposal.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel Review Office, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA
22060-6201.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system of records should address
written inquiries to the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel
Review Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman
Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
Written requests for information should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should
provide a military or civilian identification card.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to
the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel Review Office, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA
22060-6201.
Written requests for information should contain the full name and
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should
provide a military or civilian identification card.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
The DTRA rules for accessing records and for contesting contents
and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DTRA
Instruction 5400.11, DTRA Privacy Program; 32 CFR part 318; or may be
obtained from the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel Review
Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Retired Military Personnel records from the National Personnel
Records Center, US DTRA Form 10 from individuals voluntarily contacting
DTRA or other elements of DoD or other Government Agencies by phone or
mail. DoD historical records, dosimetry records and records from the
Department of Energy, Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social
Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, and the
Department of Health and Human Services.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
[FR Doc. E9-25703 Filed 10-23-09; 8:45 am]
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