Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/Department of Labor (DOL))-Match Number 1015, 24757-24758 [2012-9952]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / Notices to the Acting Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, SSA, 617 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401. All comments received will be available for public inspection at this address. The Acting Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, SSA, as shown above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Daniel F. Callahan, Acting Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel. Notice of Computer Matching Program, SSA With the Department of Labor (DOL) A. Participating Agencies The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Public Law (Pub. L.) 100–503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the conditions under which computer matching involving the Federal government could be performed and by adding certain protections for persons applying for, and receiving, Federal benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–508) further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such persons. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when matching records in a system of records with other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to: (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs; (2) Obtain the approval of the matching agreement by the Data Integrity Boards of the participating Federal agencies; (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal Register; (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress and OMB; (5) Notify beneficiaries and applicants that their records are subject to matching; and (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, or denying a person’s benefits or payments. B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken action to ensure that all of our computer matching programs VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:14 Apr 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 The purpose of this matching program is to establish the terms, conditions, and responsibilities under which DOL will disclose DOL administered Part C Black Lung (BL) benefit data to us. We will use the match results to verify that recipients of Part C BL benefits are receiving the correct amount of Social Security disability benefits, as required by the Social Security Act (Act). C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program The legal authority for this agreement is section 224(h)(1) of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 424a(h)(1). The authority requires any Federal agency to provide us with information in its possession which we may require for making a timely determination of the amount of reduction required under section 224 of the Act. D. Categories of Records and Persons Covered by the Matching Program We will match the Master Beneficiary Record, SSA/OEEAS 60–0090, which contains all data pertinent to the payment of our beneficiaries, with an extract from DOL’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, BL Benefit Payments file, DOL/ESA–30. DOL published an appropriate routine use to permit the disclosures necessary to conduct this match. E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program The effective date of this matching program is May 21, 2012, if the following notice periods have lapsed: 30 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register and 40 days after notice of the matching program sent to Congress and OMB. The matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date and, if both agencies meet certain conditions, we may extend it for an additional 12 months thereafter. [FR Doc. 2012–9951 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Docket No. SSA 2011–0083] Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/ Department of Labor (DOL))—Match Number 1015 AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA). Notice of a new computer matching program. SSA and DOL. BILLING CODE 4191–02–P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ACTION: B. Purpose of the Matching Program A. General pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. 24757 In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new computer matching program that we will conduct with DOL. Also published today in a separate notice in the Federal Register you will find an announcement of a renewal of an existing computer matching program (Match #1003). DATES: We will file a report of the subject matching program with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The matching program will be effective as indicated below. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by either telefaxing to (410) 966–0869 or writing to the Acting Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, SSA, 617 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401. All comments received will be available for public inspection at this address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Acting Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, SSA, as shown above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: A. General The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Public Law (Pub.L.) 100–503)), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the conditions under which computer matching involving the Federal government could be performed and by adding certain protections for persons applying for, and receiving, Federal benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–508) further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such persons. The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching by Federal agencies when matching records in a system of records with E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1 24758 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / Notices other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching programs to: (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies participating in the matching programs; (2) Obtain the approval of the matching agreement by the Data Integrity Boards of the participating Federal agencies; (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal Register; (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress and OMB; (5) Notify beneficiaries and applicants that their records are subject to matching; and (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, or denying a person’s benefits or payments. B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act We have taken action to ensure that all of our computer matching programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended. Daniel F. Callahan, Acting Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel. Veterans’ Benefits Systems, SSA System No. 60–0103, which contains all data pertinent to payments made to SSI recipients, with an extract from DOL’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, BL Benefit Payments file, DOL/ESA–30. DOL published an appropriate routine use to permit the disclosures necessary to conduct this match. E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program The effective date of this matching program is May 21, 2012; if the following notice periods have lapsed: 30 days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register and 40 days after we send notice of the matching program sent to Congress and OMB. The matching program will continue for 18 months from the effective date, and if both agencies meet certain conditions, we may extend it for an additional 12 months thereafter. [FR Doc. 2012–9952 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7813] Notice of Computer Matching Program, SSA With the Department of Labor (DOL) Advisory Committee on International Communications and Information Policy; Notice of Committee Renewal A. Participating Agencies SSA and DOL. The Department of State renewed the Charter of the Advisory Committee on International Communications and Information Policy (ACICIP) for a period of two years. The Committee serves the Department of State in a solely advisory capacity regarding current issues and concerns affecting international communications and information policy. ACICIP members are private sector communications and information technology policy specialists from U.S. telecommunications companies, trade associations, policy institutions, and academia. For further information, please call Joseph Burton, Executive Secretary, Advisory Committee on International Communications and Information Policy, Office of Communications and Information Policy, Economic and Business Affairs Bureau, U.S. Department of State at (202) 647–5231. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES B. Purpose of the Matching Program The purpose of this matching program is to establish the terms, conditions, and responsibilities under which DOL will disclose DOL administered Part B Black Lung (BL) benefit data to us. We will use the match results to verify that recipients of Part B BL benefits are receiving the correct amount of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, as required by the Social Security Act (Act). C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program The legal authority for this agreement is section 1631(f) of the Social Security Act (Act), 42 U.S.C. 1383(f). This legal authority requires any Federal agency to provide SSA with information in its possession that SSA may require determining eligibility for, or the proper amount of, SSI payments. D. Categories of Records and Persons Covered by the Matching Program We will match the Supplemental Security Income Record and Special VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:50 Apr 24, 2012 Jkt 226001 Dated: March 29, 2012. Joseph Burton, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. Department of State. [FR Doc. 2012–10000 Filed 4–24–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–07–P PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 7857] Advisory Committee International Postal and Delivery Services AGENCY: Department of State. Notice; FACA Committee meeting announcement. ACTION: As required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, the Department of State gives notice of a meeting of the Advisory Committee on International Postal and Delivery Services. This Committee has been formed in fulfillment of the provisions of the 2006 Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (Pub. L. 109–435) and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Date and Time: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, from 1 to 5 p.m. Location: The Elliott School of International Affairs, 7th Floor State Room, 1957 E St. NW., Washington, DC 20052. Public input: Any member of the public interested in providing public input to the meeting should contact Ms. Jocelyn Jezierny, whose contact information is listed under for further information section of this notice. Each individual providing oral input is requested to limit his or her comments to five minutes. Requests to be added to the speaker list must be received in writing (letter, email or fax) prior to the close of business on May 8, 2012; written comments from members of the public for distribution at this meeting must reach Ms. Jezierny by letter, email or fax by this same date. A member of the public requesting reasonable accommodation should make the request to Ms. Jezierny by that same date. Meeting agenda: The agenda of the meeting will include a review of the major proposals and issues to be considered by the September-October UPU Congress in Doha, Qatar, and other subjects related to international postal and delivery services of interest to Advisory Committee members and the public. For further information, please contact Ms. Jocelyn Jezierny of the Office of Global Systems (IO/GS), Bureau of International Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State, at (202) 647–7935 or by email at JeziernyJG@state.gov.mailto: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25APN1.SGM 25APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24757-24758]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9952]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA 2011-0083]


Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended; Computer Matching Program (SSA/
Department of Labor (DOL))--Match Number 1015

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Notice of a new computer matching program.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as 
amended, this notice announces a new computer matching program that we 
will conduct with DOL. Also published today in a separate notice in the 
Federal Register you will find an announcement of a renewal of an 
existing computer matching program (Match 1003).

DATES: We will file a report of the subject matching program with the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of 
Representatives; and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The matching program will be 
effective as indicated below.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may comment on this notice by either 
telefaxing to (410) 966-0869 or writing to the Acting Executive 
Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General 
Counsel, SSA, 617 Altmeyer Building, 6401 Security Boulevard, 
Baltimore, MD 21235-6401. All comments received will be available for 
public inspection at this address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Acting Executive Director, Office 
of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, SSA, as shown 
above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. General

    The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Public 
Law (Pub.L.) 100-503)), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by 
describing the conditions under which computer matching involving the 
Federal government could be performed and by adding certain protections 
for persons applying for, and receiving, Federal benefits. Section 7201 
of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-508) 
further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such persons.
    The Privacy Act, as amended, regulates the use of computer matching 
by Federal agencies when matching records in a system of records with

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other Federal, State, or local government records. It requires Federal 
agencies involved in computer matching programs to:
    (1) Negotiate written agreements with the other agency or agencies 
participating in the matching programs;
    (2) Obtain the approval of the matching agreement by the Data 
Integrity Boards of the participating Federal agencies;
    (3) Publish notice of the computer matching program in the Federal 
Register;
    (4) Furnish detailed reports about matching programs to Congress 
and OMB;
    (5) Notify beneficiaries and applicants that their records are 
subject to matching; and
    (6) Verify match findings before reducing, suspending, terminating, 
or denying a person's benefits or payments.

B. SSA Computer Matches Subject to the Privacy Act

    We have taken action to ensure that all of our computer matching 
programs comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act, as amended.

Daniel F. Callahan,
Acting Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of 
the General Counsel.

Notice of Computer Matching Program, SSA With the Department of Labor 
(DOL)

A. Participating Agencies

    SSA and DOL.

B. Purpose of the Matching Program

    The purpose of this matching program is to establish the terms, 
conditions, and responsibilities under which DOL will disclose DOL 
administered Part B Black Lung (BL) benefit data to us. We will use the 
match results to verify that recipients of Part B BL benefits are 
receiving the correct amount of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
payments, as required by the Social Security Act (Act).

C. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program

    The legal authority for this agreement is section 1631(f) of the 
Social Security Act (Act), 42 U.S.C. 1383(f). This legal authority 
requires any Federal agency to provide SSA with information in its 
possession that SSA may require determining eligibility for, or the 
proper amount of, SSI payments.

D. Categories of Records and Persons Covered by the Matching Program

    We will match the Supplemental Security Income Record and Special 
Veterans' Benefits Systems, SSA System No. 60-0103, which contains all 
data pertinent to payments made to SSI recipients, with an extract from 
DOL's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, BL Benefit Payments 
file, DOL/ESA-30. DOL published an appropriate routine use to permit 
the disclosures necessary to conduct this match.

E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program

    The effective date of this matching program is May 21, 2012; if the 
following notice periods have lapsed: 30 days after publication of this 
notice in the Federal Register and 40 days after we send notice of the 
matching program sent to Congress and OMB. The matching program will 
continue for 18 months from the effective date, and if both agencies 
meet certain conditions, we may extend it for an additional 12 months 
thereafter.

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