Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program, 26770-26771 [2014-10595]

Download as PDF ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 26770 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 90 / Friday, May 9, 2014 / Notices 130, Appendix I, 65 FR 77677 (December 12, 2000). Participating Agencies: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS–USCIS) is the source agency and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the recipient agency. Purpose of the Match: This Computer Matching Agreement allows DHS– USCIS to provide TWC with electronic access to immigration status information contained within the DHS–USCIS Verification Information System (VIS). The immigration status information will enable TWC to determine whether an applicant is eligible for benefits under the Unemployment Compensation (UC) program administered by TWC. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program: Section 121 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, Public Law 99–603, as amended by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), requires DHS to establish a system for the verification of immigration status of alien applicants for, or recipients of, certain types of benefits and to make this system available to state agencies that administer such benefits. Section 121(c) of IRCA amends Section 1137 of the Social Security Act and certain other sections of law that pertain to Federal entitlement benefit programs to require state agencies administering these programs to use the DHS–USCIS verification system to make eligibility determinations in order to prevent the issuance of benefits to alien applicants who are not entitled to program benefits because of their immigration status. The VIS database is the DHS–USCIS system established and made available to TWC and other covered agencies for use in making these eligibility determinations. TWC seeks access to the information contained in DHS–USCIS VIS database for the purpose of confirming the immigration status of alien and naturalized/derived United States citizen applicants for, or recipients of, the benefits it administers, in order to discharge its obligation to conduct such verifications pursuant to Section 1137 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1320b–7 and to Texas Labor Code Section 207.043. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered: DHS–USCIS will provide the following to TWC: Records in the DHS– USCIS VIS database containing information related to the status of aliens and other persons on whom DHS–USCIS has a record as an applicant, petitioner, or beneficiary. See DHS/USCIS–004 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:53 May 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 System of Records Notice, 77 FR 47415 (August 8, 2012). TWC will provide the following to DHS–USCIS: TWC records pertaining to alien and naturalized/derived United States citizen applicants for, or recipients of entitlement benefit programs administered by the State. TWC will match the following records with DHS–USCIS records: • Alien Registration Number • I–94 Number • Last Name • First Name • Middle Name • Date of Birth • Nationality • Social Security Number (SSN) DHS–USCIS will match the following records with TWC records: • Alien Registration Number • Last Name • First Name • Middle Name • Date of Birth • Country of Birth (not nationality) • SSN (if available) • Date of Entry • Immigration Status Data • Sponsorship Information (sponsor’s full name, SSN, and address) Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program: The inclusive dates of the matching program are from June 8, 2014, and continuing for 18 months through December 7, 2015. The matching program may be extended for up to an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met. Address for Receipt of Public Comments Or Inquires: Individuals wishing to comment on this matching program or obtain additional information about the program, including requesting a copy of the computer matching agreement between DHS–USCIS and TWC. For general questions please contact: Donald K. Hawkins, 202–272–8030, Privacy Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529. For privacy questions please contact: Karen L. Neuman (202–343–1717), Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Dated: April 29, 2014. Karen L. Neuman, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2014–10596 Filed 5–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9L–P PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DHS–2014–0021] Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Overview Information: Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program between the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the California Department of Health Care Services. SUMMARY: This document provides notice of the existence of a computer matching program between the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the California Department of Health Care Services, titled ‘‘Verification Division DHS–USCIS/CA–DHCS.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provides this notice in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100–503) and the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Amendments of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–508) (Privacy Act); Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of Public Law 100–503, the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, 54 FR 25818 (June 19, 1989); and OMB Circular A– 130, Appendix I, 65 FR 77677 (December 12, 2000). Participating Agencies: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS–USCIS) is the source agency and the California Department of Health Care Services (CA–DHCS) is the recipient agency. Purpose of the Match: This Computer Matching Agreement allows DHS– USCIS to provide CA–DHCS with electronic access to immigration status information contained within the DHS– USCIS Verification Information System (VIS). The immigration status information will enable CA–DHCS to determine whether an applicant is eligible for benefits under Medicaid Programs administered by CA–DHCS. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program: Section 121 of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, Public Law 99–603, as amended by the Personal Responsibility E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 90 / Friday, May 9, 2014 / Notices and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), requires DHS to establish a system for the verification of immigration status of alien applicants for, or recipients of, certain types of benefits and to make this system available to state agencies that administer such benefits. Section 121(c) of IRCA amends Section 1137 of the Social Security Act and certain other sections of law that pertain to Federal entitlement benefit programs to require state agencies administering these programs to use the DHS–USCIS verification system to make eligibility determinations in order to prevent the issuance of benefits to alien applicants who are not entitled to program benefits because of their immigration status. The VIS database is the DHS–USCIS system established and made available to CA– DHCS and other covered agencies for use in making these eligibility determinations. CA–DHCS seeks access to the information contained in the DHS– USCIS VIS database for the purpose of confirming the immigration status of alien and naturalized/derived United States citizen applicants for, or recipients of, the benefits it administers, in order to discharge its obligation to conduct such verifications pursuant to Section 1137 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1320b–7, and California Welfare and Institutions Code §§ 1104.1, 14007.5, and 14011.2. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered: DHS–USCIS will provide the following to CA–DHCS: Records in the DHS–USCIS VIS database containing information related to the status of aliens and other persons on whom DHS–USCIS has a record as an applicant, petitioner, or beneficiary. See DHS/USCIS–004 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program System of Records Notice, 77 FR 47415 (August 8, 2012). CA–DHCS will provide the following to DHS–USCIS: CA–DHCS records pertaining to alien and naturalized/ derived United States citizen applicants for, or recipients of, entitlement benefit programs administered by the State. CA–DHCS will match the following records with DHS–USCIS records: • Alien Registration Number. • I–94 Number. • Last Name. • First Name. • Middle Name. • Date of Birth. • Nationality. • Social Security Number (SSN). DHS–USCIS will match the following records with CA–DHCS records: • Alien Registration Number. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:53 May 08, 2014 Jkt 232001 • • • • • • • • • • I–94 Number. Last Name. First Name. Middle Name. Date of Birth. Country of Birth (not nationality). SSN (if available). Date of Entry. Immigration Status Data. Sponsorship Information (sponsor’s full name, SSN, and address). Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program: The inclusive dates of the matching program are from June 8, 2014, and continuing for 18 months through December 7, 2015. The matching program may be extended for up to an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met. Address for Receipt of Public Comments or Inquires: Individuals wishing to comment on this matching program or obtain additional information about the program, including requesting a copy of the Computer Matching Agreement between DHS–USCIS and CA–DHCS, may contact: For general questions please contact: Donald K. Hawkins, 202–272–8030, Privacy Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20529. For privacy questions please contact: Karen L. Neuman (202–343–1717), Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Dated: April 29, 2014. Karen L. Neuman Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2014–10595 Filed 5–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9L–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. Customs and Border Protection [1651–0067] Agency Information Collection Activities: Documentation Requirements for Articles Entered Under Various Special Tariff Treatment Provisions U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: 60-Day Notice and request for comments; extension of an existing collection of information. AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the Department of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26771 Homeland Security will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act: Documentation Requirements for Articles Entered Under Various Special Tariff Treatment Provisions. CBP is proposing that this information collection be extended with no change to the burden hours or to the information collected. This document is published to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before July 8, 2014 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Attn: Tracey Denning, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Tracey Denning, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, 90 K Street NE 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229–1177, at 202–325–0265. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBP invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3507). The comments should address: (a) Whether the 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 estimates of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden including the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology; and (e) the annual costs burden to respondents or recordkeepers from the collection of information (a total capital/startup costs and operations and maintenance costs). The comments that are submitted will be summarized and included in the CBP request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. In this document, CBP is soliciting comments concerning the following information collection: Title: Documentation Requirements for Articles Entered Under Various Special Tariff Treatment Provisions. OMB Number: 1651–0067 Form Number: None E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 90 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-10595]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. DHS-2014-0021]


Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching Program

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of 
Homeland Security.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Overview Information: Privacy Act of 1974; Computer Matching 
Program between the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship 
and Immigration Services and the California Department of Health Care 
Services.
SUMMARY: This document provides notice of the existence of a computer 
matching program between the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. 
Citizenship and Immigration Services and the California Department of 
Health Care Services, titled ``Verification Division DHS-USCIS/CA-
DHCS.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. 
Citizenship and Immigration Services provides this notice in accordance 
with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the 
Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503) 
and the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Amendments of 1990 
(Pub. L. 101-508) (Privacy Act); Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of Public Law 100-503, the 
Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, 54 FR 25818 (June 
19, 1989); and OMB Circular A-130, Appendix I, 65 FR 77677 (December 
12, 2000).
    Participating Agencies: The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. 
Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) is the source agency 
and the California Department of Health Care Services (CA-DHCS) is the 
recipient agency.
    Purpose of the Match: This Computer Matching Agreement allows DHS-
USCIS to provide CA-DHCS with electronic access to immigration status 
information contained within the DHS-USCIS Verification Information 
System (VIS). The immigration status information will enable CA-DHCS to 
determine whether an applicant is eligible for benefits under Medicaid 
Programs administered by CA-DHCS.
    Authority for Conducting the Matching Program: Section 121 of the 
Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, Public Law 99-603, 
as amended by the Personal Responsibility

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and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), requires DHS 
to establish a system for the verification of immigration status of 
alien applicants for, or recipients of, certain types of benefits and 
to make this system available to state agencies that administer such 
benefits. Section 121(c) of IRCA amends Section 1137 of the Social 
Security Act and certain other sections of law that pertain to Federal 
entitlement benefit programs to require state agencies administering 
these programs to use the DHS-USCIS verification system to make 
eligibility determinations in order to prevent the issuance of benefits 
to alien applicants who are not entitled to program benefits because of 
their immigration status. The VIS database is the DHS-USCIS system 
established and made available to CA-DHCS and other covered agencies 
for use in making these eligibility determinations.
    CA-DHCS seeks access to the information contained in the DHS-USCIS 
VIS database for the purpose of confirming the immigration status of 
alien and naturalized/derived United States citizen applicants for, or 
recipients of, the benefits it administers, in order to discharge its 
obligation to conduct such verifications pursuant to Section 1137 of 
the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1320b-7, and California Welfare and 
Institutions Code Sec. Sec.  1104.1, 14007.5, and 14011.2.
    Categories of Records and Individuals Covered: DHS-USCIS will 
provide the following to CA-DHCS: Records in the DHS-USCIS VIS database 
containing information related to the status of aliens and other 
persons on whom DHS-USCIS has a record as an applicant, petitioner, or 
beneficiary. See DHS/USCIS-004 Systematic Alien Verification for 
Entitlements Program System of Records Notice, 77 FR 47415 (August 8, 
2012).
    CA-DHCS will provide the following to DHS-USCIS: CA-DHCS records 
pertaining to alien and naturalized/derived United States citizen 
applicants for, or recipients of, entitlement benefit programs 
administered by the State.
    CA-DHCS will match the following records with DHS-USCIS records:

 Alien Registration Number.
 I-94 Number.
 Last Name.
 First Name.
 Middle Name.
 Date of Birth.
 Nationality.
 Social Security Number (SSN).

    DHS-USCIS will match the following records with CA-DHCS records:
 Alien Registration Number.
 I-94 Number.
 Last Name.
 First Name.
 Middle Name.
 Date of Birth.
 Country of Birth (not nationality).
 SSN (if available).
 Date of Entry.
 Immigration Status Data.
 Sponsorship Information (sponsor's full name, SSN, and 
address).

    Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program: The inclusive dates of the 
matching program are from June 8, 2014, and continuing for 18 months 
through December 7, 2015. The matching program may be extended for up 
to an additional 12 months thereafter, if certain conditions are met.
    Address for Receipt of Public Comments or Inquires: Individuals 
wishing to comment on this matching program or obtain additional 
information about the program, including requesting a copy of the 
Computer Matching Agreement between DHS-USCIS and CA-DHCS, may contact:

For general questions please contact: Donald K. Hawkins, 202-272-8030, 
Privacy Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department 
of Homeland Security, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20529.

For privacy questions please contact: Karen L. Neuman (202-343-1717), 
Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, 
Washington, DC 20528.

    Dated: April 29, 2014.
Karen L. Neuman
Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security.
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