Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records, 17906-17908 [2010-7990]

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• Office of the Secretary
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 67 (Thursday, April 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17906-17908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7990]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID: DOD-2010-OS-0041]


Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records

AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency, DoD.

ACTION: Notice to amend a system of records.

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SUMMARY: The Defense Logistics Agency proposes to amend a system of 
records notice in its existing inventory of records 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 
May 10, 2010 unless comments are received which result in a contrary 
determination.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and 
title, by any of the following methods:
     Federal Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 
Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1160.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general 
policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is 
of make these submissions available for public viewing on the Internet 
at https://www.regulations.gov as they are received without change, 
including any personal identifiers or contact information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jody Sinkler at (703) 767-5045.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Logistics Agency 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 Privacy Act Officer, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, 
ATTN: DGA, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Stop 16443, Fort Belvoir, VA 
22060-6221.
    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 amendment is 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 new or altered systems reports.

    Dated: April 5, 2010.
Mitchell S. Bryman,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
S500.30 CAAS

System name:
    Incident Investigation/Police Inquiry Files (November 16, 2004; 69 
FR 67112).

Changes:
System identifier:
    Delete ``CAAS'' from entry.
* * * * *

System location:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Public Safety and Security Office, 
Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, 
Suite 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221, and the Public Safety and 
Security Offices of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Field 
Activities. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to 
DLA's compilation of systems of records notices.''
* * * * *

Authority for maintenance of the system:
    Add ``, as amended'' after (SSN).

Purpose(s):
    Delete entry and replace with ``The record information related to 
investigations of or inquiries into incidents under DLA jurisdiction. 
Records may be used to make decisions with respect to disciplinary 
action and/or suitability for employment; to bar individuals from entry 
to DLA facilities or installations; to evaluate the adequacy of 
existing physical security safeguards; and to perform similar functions 
with respect to maintaining a secure workplace. Statistical data, with 
all personal data removed, may be provided to other offices for 
purposes of reporting, planning, training, vulnerability assessment, 
awareness, and similar administrative endeavors. Complaints appearing 
to involve criminal wrongdoing are referred to the appropriate criminal 
investigative organization for investigation and disposition.''
* * * * *

Storage:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Paper files and electronic storage 
media.''
* * * * *

Safeguards:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Records are maintained in areas 
accessible only to DLA Headquarters and Field Activities security and 
staff personnel who use the records to perform their duties. All 
records are maintained on closed military installations with security 
force personnel performing installation access control and random 
patrols. Common Access Cards and personal identification numbers are 
used to authenticate authorized desktop and laptop computer users. 
Computer

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servers are scanned monthly to assess system vulnerabilities. Systems 
security updates are accomplished daily. The computer files are 
password protected with access restricted to authorized users with a 
need for the information. Records are secured in locked or guarded 
buildings, locked offices, or locked cabinets during non duty hours, 
with access restricted during duty hours to authorized users with a 
need for the information.''
* * * * *

System manager(s) and address:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Program Manager, Law Enforcement 
Operations, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, Office of Public 
Safety, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 3533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-
6220, and the Security Managers within the DLA Field Activity 
responsible for the operation of security forces and staff at the DLA 
Field Activity. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix 
to DLA's compilation of systems of records notices.''

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 Privacy Act Office, 
Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DGA, 8725 John J. Kingman 
Road, Suite 1644, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.
    Individuals are required to provide name, Social Security Number 
(SSN), employing activity name and address, and, if known, place of 
investigation.
    In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an 
unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the 
following format:
    If executed without the United States: `I declare (or certify, 
verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United 
States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 
(date). (Signature)'.
    If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, 
or commonwealths: `I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under 
penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 
(date). (Signature)'.''

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 Privacy Act Office, Headquarters, 
Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DGA, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 
1644, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.
    Individuals are required to provide name, Social Security Number 
(SSN), employing activity name and address, and, if known, place of 
investigation.
    In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an 
unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the 
following format:
    If executed without the United States: `I declare (or certify, 
verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United 
States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 
(date). (Signature)'.
    If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, 
or commonwealths: `I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under 
penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 
(date). (Signature)'.''

Contesting record procedures:
    Delete entry and replace with ``The DLA rules for accessing 
records, for contesting contents, and appealing initial agency 
determinations are contained in 32 CFR part 323, or may be obtained 
from the system manager.''
* * * * *

Exemptions claimed for the system:
    Delete third paragraph and replace with ``An exemption rule for 
this exemption 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 323. For additional information contact the Privacy Act Office, 
Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DGA, 8725 John J. Kingman 
Road, Suite 1644, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.''
* * * * *
S500.30

System name:
    Incident Investigation/Police Inquiry Files.

System location:
    Public Safety and Security Office, Headquarters, Defense Logistics 
Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-
6221, and the Public Safety and Security Offices of the Defense 
Logistics Agency Field Activities. Official mailing addresses are 
published as an appendix to DLA's compilation of systems of records 
notices.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:
    Individuals who have been the subject of a non-criminal 
investigation or police inquiry into incidents occurring on DLA-
controlled facilities or installations. The system also covers 
incidents at other locations that involve individuals assigned to or 
employed by DLA or employed by agencies that receive security and 
police force services from DLA.

Categories of records in the system:
    Records contain case number, name of subject, Social Security 
Number (SSN), address, telephone number, and details of the incident or 
inquiry; the investigative report containing details of the 
investigation, relevant facts discovered, information received from 
sources and witnesses, the investigator's findings, conclusions, and 
recommendations; and case disposition details.

Authority for maintenance of the system:
    5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 5 U.S.C. 303(b), Oath to 
Witnesses; 10 U.S.C. 133, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition 
and Technology; and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as amended.

Purpose(s):
    To record information related to investigations of or inquiries 
into incidents under DLA jurisdiction. Records may be used to make 
decisions with respect to disciplinary action and/or suitability for 
employment; to bar individuals from entry to DLA facilities or 
installations; to evaluate the adequacy of existing physical security 
safeguards; and to perform similar functions with respect to 
maintaining a secure workplace. Statistical data, with all personal 
data removed, may be provided to other offices for purposes of 
reporting, planning, training, vulnerability assessment, awareness, and 
similar administrative endeavors. Complaints appearing to involve 
criminal wrongdoing are referred to the appropriate criminal 
investigative organization for investigation and disposition.

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 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:
    To Federal, State, and local agencies that administer programs or 
employ individuals involved in an incident or inquiry.
    The DoD ``Blanket Routine Uses'' also apply to this system of 
records.

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Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
    Paper files and electronic storage media.

Retrievability:
    Records are retrieved by name of subject, subject matter, and by 
case number.

Safeguards:
    Records are maintained in areas accessible only to DLA Headquarters 
and Field Activities security and staff personnel who use the records 
to perform their duties. All records are maintained on closed military 
installations with security force personnel performing installation 
access control and random patrols.
    Common Access Cards and personal identification numbers are used to 
authenticate authorized desktop and laptop computer users. Computer 
servers are scanned monthly to assess system vulnerabilities. Systems 
security updates are accomplished daily. The computer files are 
password protected with access restricted to authorized users with a 
need for the information. Records are secured in locked or guarded 
buildings, locked offices, or locked cabinets during non duty hours, 
with access restricted during duty hours to authorized users with a 
need for the information.

Retention and disposal:
    Records are destroyed 5 years after date of last action; incidents 
involving terrorist threats are destroyed 7 years after the incident is 
closed.

System manager(s) and address:
    Program Manager, Law Enforcement Operations, Headquarters, Defense 
Logistics Agency, Office of Public Safety, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, 
Suite 3533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6220, and the Security Managers 
within the DLA Field Activity responsible for the operation of security 
forces and staff at the DLA Field Activity. Official mailing addresses 
are published as an appendix to DLA's compilation of systems of records 
notices.

Notification procedure:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
themselves is contained in this system of records should address 
written inquiries to the Privacy Act Office, Headquarters, Defense 
Logistics Agency, ATTN: DGA, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 1644, 
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.
    Individuals are required to provide name, Social Security Number 
(SSN), employing activity name and address, and, if known, place of 
investigation.
    In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an 
unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the 
following format:
    If executed without the United States: ``I declare (or certify, 
verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United 
States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 
(date). (Signature)''.
    If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, 
or commonwealths: ``I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under 
penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 
(date). (Signature)''.

Record access procedures:
    Individuals seeking access to information about them contained in 
this system of records should address written inquiries to the Privacy 
Act Office, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: DGA, 8725 
John J. Kingman Road, Suite 1644, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.
    Individuals are required to provide name, Social Security Number, 
employing activity name and address, and, if known, place of 
investigation.
    In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an 
unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the 
following format:
    If executed without the United States: ``I declare (or certify, 
verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United 
States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 
(date). (Signature)''.
    If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions, 
or commonwealths: ``I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under 
penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on 
(date). (Signature)''.

Contesting record procedures:
    The DLA rules for accessing records, for contesting contents, and 
appealing initial agency determinations are contained in 32 CFR part 
323, or may be obtained from the system manager.

Record source categories:
    Information is provided by the record subject, victims, witnesses, 
and investigators.

Exemptions claimed for the system:
    Investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes may be 
exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). However, if an individual is 
denied any right, privilege, or benefit for which he would otherwise be 
entitled by Federal law or for which he would otherwise be eligible, as 
a result of the maintenance of such information, the individual will be 
provided access to such information except to the extent that 
disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential source.
    Investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of 
determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal 
civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access to 
classified information may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), 
but only to the extent that such material would reveal the identity of 
a confidential source.
    An exemption rule for this exemption 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 323. For additional information 
contact the Privacy Act Office, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, 
ATTN: DGA, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 1644, Fort Belvoir, VA 
22060-6221.

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