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AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
E.O. 13150; 26 U.S.C. 132(f); and
Federal Employees Clean Air Incentives
Act (section 2(a) of Public Law 103–172,
found at 5 U.S.C. 7905), as amended.
PURPOSE:
To establish and maintain systems for
providing transportation fringe benefits
to employees who use mass
transportation to commute to and from
work.
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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:
System information is used to
determine the eligibility of applicants
for transportation benefits and to
disburse benefits to eligible employees
through the Department of
Transportation. Information also may be
disclosed as a routine use:
a. In any legal proceeding, where
pertinent, to which GSA, a GSA
employee, or the United States or other
entity of the United States Government
is a party before a court or
administrative body.
b. To authorized officials engaged in
investigating or settling a grievance,
complaint, or appeal filed by an
individual who is the subject of the
record.
c. To an authorized official
responsible for investigating,
prosecuting, enforcing, or carrying out a
statute, rule, regulation, or order when
GSA becomes aware of a violation or
potential violation of civil or criminal
law or regulation; or to an agency,
individual or organization, if there is
reason to believe that such agency,
individual or organization possesses
information or is responsible for
acquiring information relating to the
investigation, trial or hearing, and the
dissemination is reasonably necessary to
elicit such information or to obtain the
cooperation of a witness or an
informant.
d. To a Federal agency in connection
with the hiring or retention of an
employee, the issuance of a security
clearance, the reporting of an
investigation, the letting of a contract, or
the issuance of a grant, license, or other
benefit to the extent that the information
is relevant and necessary to a decision.
e. To the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), or the
Government Accountability Office
(GAO) when the information is required
for program evaluation purposes.
f. To a Member of Congress or staff on
behalf of and at the request of the
individual who is the subject of the
record.
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g. To an expert, consultant, or
contractor of GSA in the performance of
a Federal duty related to the contract or
appointment to which the information
is relevant.
h. To the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA) for
records management purposes.
i. To appropriate agencies, entities,
and persons when (1) The Agency
suspects or has confirmed that the
security or confidentiality of
information in the system of records has
been compromised; (2) the Agency has
determined that as a result of the
suspected or confirmed compromise
there is a risk of harm to economic or
property interests, identity theft or
fraud, or harm to the security or
integrity of this system or other systems
or programs (whether maintained by
GSA or another agency or entity) that
rely upon the compromised
information; and (3) the disclosure
made to such agencies, entities, and
persons is reasonably necessary to assist
in connection with GSA’s efforts to
respond to the suspected or confirmed
compromise and prevent, minimize, or
remedy such harm.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,
RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND
DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of New
System of Records
System records are paper-based and
stored in locked cabinets or electronic
and stored on secured computer
systems.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records may be retrieved by name,
Social Security Number, or other
identifier in the system.
SAFEGUARDS:
Access is limited to authorized
individuals with passwords or keys.
Electronic files are maintained behind a
firewall and paper files are stored in
locked rooms or filing cabinets.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Applications will be maintained for as
long as the applicant is an eligible
participant in the subsidy program.
System records are retained and
disposed of according to GSA records
maintenance and disposition schedules
and the requirements of the National
Archives and Records Administration
(NARA).
SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:
Office of the Chief People Officer (C),
Office of Human Capital Management
(CH), General Services Administration,
1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20417.
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RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Requests for access to records should
be directed to the system manager. GSA
rules for accessing records under the
Privacy Act are provided in 41 CFR part
105–64.
RECORD CONTESTING PROCEDURES:
Requests to correct records should be
directed to the system manager. GSA
rules for contesting record contents and
for appealing determinations are
provided in 41 CFR part 105–64.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Sources for information in the system
are: Employees submitting applications
for transit subsidies.
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GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
[Notice: CIB–2011–3; Docket–2011–0004;
Sequence 5]
General Services
Administration.
ACTION: New notice.
AGENCY:
STORAGE:
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system manager at the above address.
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GSA proposes to establish a
new system of records subject to the
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5
U.S.C. 552a.
DATES: Effective October 14, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Call
or e-mail the GSA Privacy Act Officer:
telephone 202–208–1317; e-mail
gsa.privacyact@gsa.gov.
SUMMARY:
GSA Privacy Act Officer
(CIB), General Services Administration,
1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20417.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: GSA
proposes to establish a new system of
records subject to the Privacy Act of
1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a. The Inspector
General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.)
established the GSA Office of Inspector
General (OIG) to conduct and supervise
audits and investigations relating to the
programs and operations of GSA.
Within the GSA OIG, the
responsibilities of the Office of Counsel
to the Inspector General include (1)
Providing legal services to the OIG on
GSA programs and operations,
administrative law issues, and criminal
procedure, (2) representing the OIG in
assisting the Department of Justice (DOJ)
ADDRESSES:
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with litigation, including settlement of
cases arising under the False Claims
Act, (3) representing the OIG in
personnel actions, and (4) responding to
requests submitted to the OIG, including
under the Freedom of Information Act
and Privacy Act. The system will
provide for the collection of information
to track, manage, and process False
Claims Act complaints, administrative
actions including personnel matters,
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy
Act requests, and other administrative
and litigation matters handled by the
Office of Counsel to the Inspector
General.
Dated: September 7, 2011.
Cheryl M. Paige,
Director, Office of Information Management.
GSA/ADM–26
SYSTEM NAME:
Office of Inspector General Counsel
Files
SYSTEM LOCATION:
The system is maintained
electronically and in paper form in the
Office of Counsel to the Inspector
General (OIG/JC).
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
Individuals who are (1) parties to or
are otherwise referenced in complaints,
administrative actions or other litigation
or potential litigation related to GSA, (2)
in Freedom of Information Act, Privacy
Act, correspondence, or other requests
handled by the OIG, (3) in GSA or OIG
special projects or other records
maintained by the Office of Counsel,
and (4) attorneys, paralegals, and other
employees of the Office of Inspector
General directly involved in these cases
or matters.
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CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
The system contains information
routinely and necessarily obtained by
the OIG Counsel’s Office in the conduct
of its official responsibility to represent
and advise the GSA OIG. Records in this
system pertain to a broad variety of
matters handled by the OIG Office of
Counsel, including but not limited to
civil, criminal, and administrative
actions, personnel matters,
correspondence, special projects, and
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy
Act requests. Records may include but
are not limited to: Name, social security
number, addresses, phone numbers,
e-mail address, birth date, financial
information, medical records, or
employment records. The system may
also contain other records such as: Case
history files, copies of applicable laws,
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working papers of attorneys, testimony
of witnesses, correspondence, accident
reports, pleadings, affidavits, litigation
reports, financial data and other records.
This system notice covers records not
covered by other appropriate system of
records notices.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
General authority to maintain the
system is contained in the Inspector
General Act of 1978, as amended, 5
U.S.C. App. 3.
PURPOSE(S):
The records in this system are
maintained for the purpose of providing
representational and advisory legal
services to the OIG.
ROUTINE USES OF THE SYSTEM RECORDS,
INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THEIR
PURPOSES FOR USING THE SYSTEM:
Records are used by GSA officials and
representatives of other government
agencies on a need-to-know basis in the
performance of their official duties
under the authorities set forth above and
for the following routine uses:
a. A record of any case in which there
is an indication of a violation of law,
whether civil, criminal, or regulatory in
nature, may be disseminated to the
appropriate Federal, State, local, or
foreign agency charged with the
responsibility for investigating or
prosecuting such a violation or charged
with enforcing or implementing the law.
b. A record may be disclosed to a
Federal, State, local, or foreign agency
or to an individual or organization in
the course of investigating a potential or
actual violation of any law, whether
civil, criminal, or regulatory in nature,
or during the course of a trial or hearing
or the preparation for a trial or hearing
for such a violation, if there is reason to
believe that such agency, individual, or
organization possesses information
relating to the investigation, and
disclosing the information is reasonably
necessary to elicit such information or
to obtain the cooperation of a witness or
an informant.
c. A record relating to a case or matter
may be disclosed in an appropriate
Federal, State, local, or foreign court or
grand jury proceeding in accordance
with established constitutional,
substantive, or procedural law or
practice, even when the agency is not a
party to the litigation.
d. A record relating to a case or matter
may be disclosed to an actual or
potential party or to his or her attorney
for the purpose of negotiation or
discussion on matters such as
settlement of the case or matter, pleabargaining, or informal discovery
proceedings.
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e. A record may be disclosed to a
Federal, State, local, foreign, or tribal or
other public authority in response to its
request in connection with the hiring or
retention of an employee, the issuance
of a security clearance, the reporting of
an investigation of an employee, the
letting of a contract, or the issuing of a
license, grant, or other benefit by the
requesting agency, to the extent that the
information relates to the requesting
agency’s decision on the matter.
f. A record may be disclosed to an
appeal, grievance, hearing, or complaint
examiner; an equal opportunity
investigator, arbitrator, or mediator;
and/or an exclusive representative or
other person authorized to investigate or
settle a grievance, complaint, or appeal
filed by an individual who is the subject
of the record.
g. A record may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Member of Congress or
to a congressional staff member in
response to an inquiry of the
congressional office made at the request
of the person who is the subject of the
record.
h. A record may be disclosed: (a) To
an expert, a consultant, or contractor of
GSA engaged in a duty related to an
agency function to the extent necessary
to perform the function; and (b) to a
physician to conduct a fitness-for-duty
examination of a GSA officer or
employee.
i. To appropriate agencies, entities,
and persons when (1) the Agency
suspects or has confirmed that the
security or confidentiality of
information in the system of records has
been compromised; (2) the Agency has
determined that as a result of the
suspected or confirmed compromise
there is a risk of harm to economic or
property interests, identity theft or
fraud, or harm to the security or
integrity of this system or other systems
or programs (whether maintained by
GSA or another agency or entity) that
rely upon the compromised
information; and (3) the disclosure
made to such agencies, entities, and
persons is reasonably necessary to assist
in connection with GSA’s efforts to
respond to the suspected or confirmed
compromise and prevent, minimize, or
remedy such harm.
j. In any legal proceeding, where
pertinent, to which GSA, a GSA
employee, or the United States or other
entity of the United States Government
is a party before a court or
administrative body.
k. To the Office of Personnel
Management (OPM), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and
the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) in accordance with their
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RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
responsibilities for evaluating Federal
programs.
l. To the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA) for
records management purposes.
The sources for information in the
system are data from other systems,
information submitted by individuals or
their representatives, information
gathered from public sources, and
information from other entities or
individuals involved in the cases or
matters.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,
RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND
DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
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Records are maintained in paper
and/or electronic form in the Office of
Inspector General.
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RETRIEVABILITY:
Records may be retrieved based on
any information captured, including but
not limited to: name, case name, and
social security number.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Secretary
SAFEGUARDS:
Access to electronic records is limited
to authorized individuals with a need to
know, and with passwords or keys.
Electronic files are maintained behind
an OIG firewall certified and accredited
based on the security controls of the
National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) and GSA Policy, and
paper files are stored in locked rooms or
filing cabinets with access limited to
authorized personnel.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
System records are retained and
disposed of according to GSA records
maintenance and disposition schedules
and the requirements of the National
Archives and Records Administration.
SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:
Office of Counsel to the Inspector
General, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20405. The Office of
Counsel may also be contacted via
telephone at (202) 501–1932.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Individuals wishing to inquire if the
system contains information about them
should contact the system manager at
the above address.
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RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Individuals wishing to access their
own records should contact the system
manager in writing at the address above,
and should include their full name
(maiden name if appropriate), address,
and date and place of birth. General
inquiries may be made by telephone:
(202) 501–1932.
RECORD CONTESTING PROCEDURE:
Individuals wishing to amend their
records should contact the system
manager at the address above.
Applicable regulations are located at
41 CFR 105–64.
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Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Preparedness and Response;
Delegation of Authorities
Notice is hereby given that I have
delegated to the Assistant Secretary for
Preparedness and Response (ASPR) the
authorities vested in the Secretary of
Health and Human Services under
Sections 319F–2(c) and 319L of the
Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as
amended, with the exception of those
reserved to the Secretary, as they pertain
to the functions assigned to the Office
of the ASPR. The Secretary reserves the
authority under:
1. Section 319F–2(c)(2)(B)(ii) to
determine which countermeasures are
necessary to protect public health;
2. Section 319F–2(c)(4) to call for
development of countermeasures;
3. Section 319F–2(c)(6)(a) to make
recommendation to the President;
4. Section 319F–2(c)(2)(C) and (6)(C)
to submit notices to Congress;
5. Section 319F–2(c)(7)(C)(i)(II) to
promulgate regulations;
6. Section 319L(c)(3) to appoint the
Director of BARDA;
7. Section 319L(c)(7)(B) to hire special
consultants; and
8. Section 319L(c)(7)(C) to hire a
limited number of highly qualified
individuals.
Functions and authorities under
section 319F–2(c) may be re-delegated.
Functions and authorities necessary to
implement section 319L of the PHS Act
shall be re-delegated to the Biomedical
Advanced Research and Development
Authority Director. Additionally, the
ASPR is permitted to re-delegate
authorities and functions under 319L
otherwise, such as to the Acquisitions
Management, Contracts and Grants
Director (AMCG), as needed. These
authorities shall be exercised under the
Department’s policy on regulations and
the existing delegation of authority to
approve and issue regulations.
The ASPR will implement the Other
Transactions authorities under Section
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319L(c) in accordance with statutory
limitations and memorandum between
AMCG and the Office of the Grants &
Acquisition Policy and Accountability,
dated June 16, 2010.
The authority granted herein under
Section 319F–2(c)(7)(C)(iii)(IV) shall be
exercised subject to advance
concurrence by and consultation with
the Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Financial Resources.
I hereby affirm and ratify any actions
taken by the Assistant Secretary for
Preparedness and Response, or your
subordinates, which involved the
exercise of the authorities delegated
herein prior to the effective date of this
delegation.
This delegation is effective upon date
of signature.
Dated: September 7, 2011.
Kathleen Sebelius,
Secretary, Department of Health and Human
Services.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
[60-Day–11–0009]
Proposed Data Collections Submitted
for Public Comment and
Recommendations
In compliance with the requirement
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for
opportunity for public comment on
proposed data collection projects, the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic
summaries of proposed projects. To
request more information on the
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of
the data collection plans and
instruments, call 404–639–5960 and
send comments to Daniel Holcomb, CDC
Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton
Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or
send an e-mail to omb@cdc.gov.
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information shall have
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[Notice: CIB-2011-3; Docket-2011-0004; Sequence 5]
Privacy Act of 1974; Notice of New System of Records
AGENCY: General Services Administration.
ACTION: New notice.
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SUMMARY: GSA proposes to establish a new system of records subject to
the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a.
DATES: Effective October 14, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Call or e-mail the GSA Privacy Act
Officer: telephone 202-208-1317; e-mail gsa.privacyact@gsa.gov.
ADDRESSES: GSA Privacy Act Officer (CIB), General Services
Administration, 1275 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20417.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: GSA proposes to establish a new system of
records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a. The
Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) established the GSA
Office of Inspector General (OIG) to conduct and supervise audits and
investigations relating to the programs and operations of GSA. Within
the GSA OIG, the responsibilities of the Office of Counsel to the
Inspector General include (1) Providing legal services to the OIG on
GSA programs and operations, administrative law issues, and criminal
procedure, (2) representing the OIG in assisting the Department of
Justice (DOJ)
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with litigation, including settlement of cases arising under the False
Claims Act, (3) representing the OIG in personnel actions, and (4)
responding to requests submitted to the OIG, including under the
Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act. The system will provide for
the collection of information to track, manage, and process False
Claims Act complaints, administrative actions including personnel
matters, Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests, and other
administrative and litigation matters handled by the Office of Counsel
to the Inspector General.
Dated: September 7, 2011.
Cheryl M. Paige,
Director, Office of Information Management.
GSA/ADM-26
SYSTEM NAME:
Office of Inspector General Counsel Files
SYSTEM LOCATION:
The system is maintained electronically and in paper form in the
Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OIG/JC).
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals who are (1) parties to or are otherwise referenced in
complaints, administrative actions or other litigation or potential
litigation related to GSA, (2) in Freedom of Information Act, Privacy
Act, correspondence, or other requests handled by the OIG, (3) in GSA
or OIG special projects or other records maintained by the Office of
Counsel, and (4) attorneys, paralegals, and other employees of the
Office of Inspector General directly involved in these cases or
matters.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
The system contains information routinely and necessarily obtained
by the OIG Counsel's Office in the conduct of its official
responsibility to represent and advise the GSA OIG. Records in this
system pertain to a broad variety of matters handled by the OIG Office
of Counsel, including but not limited to civil, criminal, and
administrative actions, personnel matters, correspondence, special
projects, and Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests.
Records may include but are not limited to: Name, social security
number, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail address, birth date, financial
information, medical records, or employment records. The system may
also contain other records such as: Case history files, copies of
applicable laws, working papers of attorneys, testimony of witnesses,
correspondence, accident reports, pleadings, affidavits, litigation
reports, financial data and other records. This system notice covers
records not covered by other appropriate system of records notices.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
General authority to maintain the system is contained in the
Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 3.
PURPOSE(S):
The records in this system are maintained for the purpose of
providing representational and advisory legal services to the OIG.
ROUTINE USES OF THE SYSTEM RECORDS, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THEIR PURPOSES FOR USING THE SYSTEM:
Records are used by GSA officials and representatives of other
government agencies on a need-to-know basis in the performance of their
official duties under the authorities set forth above and for the
following routine uses:
a. A record of any case in which there is an indication of a
violation of law, whether civil, criminal, or regulatory in nature, may
be disseminated to the appropriate Federal, State, local, or foreign
agency charged with the responsibility for investigating or prosecuting
such a violation or charged with enforcing or implementing the law.
b. A record may be disclosed to a Federal, State, local, or foreign
agency or to an individual or organization in the course of
investigating a potential or actual violation of any law, whether
civil, criminal, or regulatory in nature, or during the course of a
trial or hearing or the preparation for a trial or hearing for such a
violation, if there is reason to believe that such agency, individual,
or organization possesses information relating to the investigation,
and disclosing the information is reasonably necessary to elicit such
information or to obtain the cooperation of a witness or an informant.
c. A record relating to a case or matter may be disclosed in an
appropriate Federal, State, local, or foreign court or grand jury
proceeding in accordance with established constitutional, substantive,
or procedural law or practice, even when the agency is not a party to
the litigation.
d. A record relating to a case or matter may be disclosed to an
actual or potential party or to his or her attorney for the purpose of
negotiation or discussion on matters such as settlement of the case or
matter, plea-bargaining, or informal discovery proceedings.
e. A record may be disclosed to a Federal, State, local, foreign,
or tribal or other public authority in response to its request in
connection with the hiring or retention of an employee, the issuance of
a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of an employee,
the letting of a contract, or the issuing of a license, grant, or other
benefit by the requesting agency, to the extent that the information
relates to the requesting agency's decision on the matter.
f. A record may be disclosed to an appeal, grievance, hearing, or
complaint examiner; an equal opportunity investigator, arbitrator, or
mediator; and/or an exclusive representative or other person authorized
to investigate or settle a grievance, complaint, or appeal filed by an
individual who is the subject of the record.
g. A record may be disclosed as a routine use to a Member of
Congress or to a congressional staff member in response to an inquiry
of the congressional office made at the request of the person who is
the subject of the record.
h. A record may be disclosed: (a) To an expert, a consultant, or
contractor of GSA engaged in a duty related to an agency function to
the extent necessary to perform the function; and (b) to a physician to
conduct a fitness-for-duty examination of a GSA officer or employee.
i. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) the
Agency suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality
of information in the system of records has been compromised; (2) the
Agency has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed
compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests,
identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this
system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by GSA or
another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information;
and (3) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is
reasonably necessary to assist in connection with GSA's efforts to
respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize,
or remedy such harm.
j. In any legal proceeding, where pertinent, to which GSA, a GSA
employee, or the United States or other entity of the United States
Government is a party before a court or administrative body.
k. To the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) in accordance with their
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responsibilities for evaluating Federal programs.
l. To the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for
records management purposes.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING,
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Records are maintained in paper and/or electronic form in the
Office of Inspector General.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records may be retrieved based on any information captured,
including but not limited to: name, case name, and social security
number.
SAFEGUARDS:
Access to electronic records is limited to authorized individuals
with a need to know, and with passwords or keys. Electronic files are
maintained behind an OIG firewall certified and accredited based on the
security controls of the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) and GSA Policy, and paper files are stored in locked rooms or
filing cabinets with access limited to authorized personnel.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
System records are retained and disposed of according to GSA
records maintenance and disposition schedules and the requirements of
the National Archives and Records Administration.
SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:
Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, General Services
Administration, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405. The Office of
Counsel may also be contacted via telephone at (202) 501-1932.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Individuals wishing to inquire if the system contains information
about them should contact the system manager at the above address.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Individuals wishing to access their own records should contact the
system manager in writing at the address above, and should include
their full name (maiden name if appropriate), address, and date and
place of birth. General inquiries may be made by telephone: (202) 501-
1932.
RECORD CONTESTING PROCEDURE:
Individuals wishing to amend their records should contact the
system manager at the address above. Applicable regulations are located
at 41 CFR 105-64.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
The sources for information in the system are data from other
systems, information submitted by individuals or their representatives,
information gathered from public sources, and information from other
entities or individuals involved in the cases or matters.
[FR Doc. 2011-23467 Filed 9-13-11; 8:45 am]
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