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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Robert E. Feldman,
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[FR Doc. 2014–27866 Filed 11–24–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6714–01–P
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY
[No. 2014–N–14]
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of
Records
Federal Housing Finance
Agency.
ACTION: Notice of the establishment of
new systems of records.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974,
as amended (Privacy Act), the Federal
Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) gives
notices of two new proposed Privacy
Act systems of records. The two new
proposed systems are: Suspended
Counterparty System (FHFA–23); and
Employee Adverse Action and
Disciplinary Records System (FHFA–
24). The Suspended Counterparty
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System will contain information that
FHFA will use to implement the
Suspended Counterparty Program by
which the Federal National Mortgage
Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
(Freddie Mac), and the twelve Federal
Home Loan Banks (Banks) (hereafter,
collectively, ‘‘regulated entities’’ or
individually, ‘‘regulated entity’’) are
required to report to FHFA when they
become aware that an individual or
institution and any affiliates thereof,
who are currently or have been engaged
in a covered transaction with a
regulated entity within three years of
when the regulated entity becomes
aware of covered misconduct, have
engaged in fraud or other financial
misconduct.
The Employee Adverse Action and
Disciplinary Records System will
contain information on current or
former FHFA employees who have been
disciplined or had a performance-based
action taken against them; who have a
proposed disciplinary or performancebased action against them; or who are or
have been suspected of misconduct.
DATES: To be assured of consideration,
comments must be received on or before
December 26, 2014. These two new
systems of records will become effective
on January 5, 2015 without further
notice unless comments necessitate
otherwise. FHFA will publish a new
notice if the effective date is delayed to
review comments or if changes are made
based on comments received.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to FHFA
only once, identified by ‘‘2014–N–14’’,
using any one of the following methods:
• Agency Web site: www.fhfa.gov/
open-for-comment-or-input.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments. If
you submit your comment to the
Federal eRulemaking Portal, please also
send it by email to FHFA at
RegComments@fhfa.gov to ensure
timely receipt by the agency. Please
include ‘‘Comments/No. 2014–N–14’’ in
the subject line of the message
• Hand Delivered/Courier: The hand
delivery address is: Alfred M. Pollard,
General Counsel, Attention: Comments/
No. 2014–N–14, Federal Housing
Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street
SW., Eighth Floor, Washington, DC
20024. The package should be delivered
to the Seventh Street entrance Guard
Desk, First Floor, on business days
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• U.S. Mail, United Parcel Service,
Federal Express, or Other Mail Service:
The mailing address for comments is:
Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel,
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Attention: Comments/No. 2014–N–14,
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400
Seventh Street SW., Eighth Floor,
Washington, DC 20024.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for
additional information on submission
and posting of comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
the Suspended Counterparty System:
Tasha Cooper, Associate General
Counsel at (202) 649–3091; for the
Employee Adverse Action and
Disciplinary Records System: Kakeisla
Qaasim at (202) 649–3743; or David A.
Lee, Senior Agency Official for Privacy,
privacy@fhfa.gov, (202) 649–3803 (not
toll free numbers), Federal Housing
Finance Agency, 400 7th Street SW.,
Washington DC 20024. The telephone
number for the Telecommunications
Device for the Hearing Impaired is (800)
877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Comments
Instructions: FHFA seeks public
comments on the two proposed new
systems of records and will take all
comments into consideration before
issuing the final notice. See 5 U.S.C.
552a(e)(4) and (11). In addition to
referencing ‘‘Comments/No. 2014–N–
14,’’ please reference the title and
number of the system of records your
comment addresses: ‘‘Suspended
Counterparty System (FHFA–23),’’ or
‘‘Employee Adverse Action and
Disciplinary Records System (FHFA–
24).’’
Posting and Public Availability of
Comments: All comments received will
be posted without change on the FHFA
Web site at https://www.fhfa.gov, and
will include any personal information
provided, such as your name, address
(home and email) telephone number
and any other information you provide.
In addition, copies of all comments
received will be available for
examination by the public on business
days between the hours of 10 a.m. and
3 p.m., at the Federal Housing Finance
Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20024. To make an
appointment to inspect comments,
please call the Office of General Counsel
at 202–649–3804.
II. Introduction
This notice informs the public of
FHFA’s proposal to establish and
maintain two new systems of records.
This notice satisfies the Privacy Act
requirement that an agency publish a
system of records notice in the Federal
Register when there is an addition to
the agency’s system of records. It has
been recognized by Congress that
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application of all requirements of the
Privacy Act to certain categories of
records may have an undesirable and
often unacceptable effect upon agencies
in the conduct of necessary public
business. Consequently, Congress
established general exemptions and
specific exemptions that could be used
to exempt records from provisions of the
Privacy Act. Congress also required that
exempting records from provisions of
the Privacy Act would require the head
of an agency to publish a determination
to exempt a record from the Privacy Act
as a rule in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act. The
Director of FHFA has determined that
records and information in these two
new systems of records are not exempt
from requirements of the Privacy Act.
As required by the Privacy Act, 5
U.S.C. 552a(r), and pursuant to
paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB
Circular No. A–130, ‘‘Federal Agency
Responsibilities for Maintaining
Records About Individuals,’’ dated
February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996; 61
FR 6427, 35), FHFA has submitted a
report describing the two new systems
of records covered by this notice, to the
Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of
Representatives, the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs of the Senate, and the Office of
Management and Budget.
The proposed new systems of records
described above are set forth in their
entirety below.
FHFA–23
SYSTEM NAME:
Suspended Counterparty System.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Sensitive but unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
20024, and any alternate work site
utilized by employees of the Federal
Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) or by
individuals assisting such employees.
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CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
Information about individuals who
are suspected of or have been found to
have engaged in fraud or possible fraud
or who are suspected of or have been
found to have engaged in other financial
misconduct.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Records may include name, address,
Social Security number, date of birth,
professional license number or other
identifying information, type of
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sanction, date of sanction, court or
agency responsible, description of
misconduct, affiliate information (name,
address, professional license number or
other identifying information,
description of how the affiliate is related
to the subject), online profile or account
information, and information pertaining
to criminal prosecutions, civil actions,
enforcement proceedings, and
investigations resulting from or relating
to fraud or suspected fraud or other
financial misconduct. Such records may
also include information on individuals:
(a) Who have been referred to FHFA for
possible suspension; (b) who are
currently or have been engaged in a
covered transaction with a regulated
entity within three years of when the
regulated entity becomes aware of the
covered misconduct; or (c) who are
affiliates of such persons or institutions.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
The system is established and
maintained pursuant to 12 U.S.C.
4513(a)(2) and 12 CFR part 1227.
PURPOSE(S):
The information in this system of
records will be used by FHFA to
implement the Suspended Counterparty
Program. Under the Suspended
Counterparty Program the Federal
National Mortgage Association (Fannie
Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation (Freddie Mac), and the
twelve Federal Home Loan Banks
(Banks) (hereafter, collectively,
‘‘regulated entities’’ or individually,
‘‘regulated entity’’) are required to
report to FHFA when they become
aware that an individual or institution
and any affiliates thereof, who are
currently or have been engaged in a
covered transaction with a regulated
entity within three years of when the
regulated entity becomes aware of the
covered misconduct, have engaged in
fraud or other financial misconduct.
Such implementation includes
reviewing the reports submitted and any
additional information needed to make
a determination of whether action is
needed by FHFA to limit the risk of the
regulated entities continuing to do
business with the individual or an
institution, or in order to protect the
safe and sound operation of the
regulated entities.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:
In addition to those disclosures
generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records
or information contained therein may
specifically be disclosed outside FHFA
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as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
552a(b)(3) as follows:
(1) When (a) it is suspected or
confirmed that the security or
confidentiality of information in the
system of records has been
compromised; (b) FHFA 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 FHFA or another agency
or entity) that rely upon the
compromised information; and (c) the
disclosure is made to such agencies,
entities, and persons who are reasonably
necessary to assist in connection with
FHFA’s efforts to respond to the
suspected or confirmed compromise
and prevent, minimize, or remedy such
harm.
(2) Where there is an indication of a
violation or potential violation of law,
whether civil, criminal or regulatory in
nature, and whether arising by general
statute or particular program statute, or
by regulation, rule or order issued
pursuant thereto, the relevant records in
the system of records may be referred,
as a routine use, to the appropriate
agency, whether federal, state, local,
tribal, foreign or a financial regulatory
organization charged with the
responsibility of investigating or
prosecuting such violation or charged
with enforcing or implementing a
statute, or rule, regulation or order
issued pursuant thereto.
(3) To any individual during the
course of any inquiry or investigation
conducted by FHFA, or in connection
with civil litigation, if FHFA has reason
to believe that the individual to whom
the record is disclosed may have further
information about the matters related
therein, and those matters appeared to
be relevant at the time to the subject
matter of the inquiry.
(4) To any individual with whom
FHFA contracts to reproduce, by typing,
photocopy or other means, any record
within this system for use by FHFA and
its employees in connection with their
official duties or to any individual who
is utilized by FHFA to perform clerical
or stenographic functions relating to the
official business of FHFA.
(5) To members of advisory
committees that are created by FHFA or
by Congress to render advice and
recommendations to FHFA or to
Congress, to be used solely in
connection with their official,
designated functions.
(6) To a Congressional office from the
record of an individual in response to
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an inquiry from the Congressional office
made at the request of that individual.
(7) To contractor personnel, interns,
and others performing or working on a
contract, service, cooperative agreement,
or project for FHFA.
(8) To a court, magistrate, or
administrative tribunal in the course of
presenting evidence, including
disclosures to opposing counsel or
witnesses in the course of civil
discovery, litigation, or settlement
negotiations or in connection with
criminal law proceedings or in response
to a subpoena from a court of competent
jurisdiction.
(9) To the Office of Management and
Budget, Department of Justice (DOJ),
Department of Labor, Office of
Personnel Management, Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission,
Office of Special Counsel, Department
of Homeland Security, or other Federal
agencies to obtain advice regarding
statutory, regulatory, policy, and other
requirements related to the purpose for
which FHFA collected the records.
(10) To DOJ, (including United States
Attorney Offices), or other Federal
agency conducting litigation or in
proceedings before any court,
adjudicative or administrative body,
when it is necessary to the litigation and
one of the following is a party to the
litigation or has an interest in such
litigation:
1. FHFA
2. Any employee of FHFA in his/her
official capacity;
3. Any employee of FHFA in his/her
individual capacity where DOJ or FHFA
has agreed to represent the employee; or
4. The United States or any agency
thereof, is a party to the litigation or has
an interest in such litigation, and FHFA
determines that the records are both
relevant and necessary to the litigation
and the use of such records is
compatible with the purpose for which
FHFA collected the records.
(11) To the National Archives and
Records Administration or other Federal
agencies pursuant to records
management inspections being
conducted under the authority of 44
U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
(12) To an agency, organization, or
individual for the purpose of performing
audit or oversight operations as
authorized by law, but only such
information as is necessary and relevant
to such audit or oversight function.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,
RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND
DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Records are maintained in electronic
format, paper form, and magnetic disk
or tape. Electronic records are stored in
computerized databases. Paper and
magnetic disk, or tape records are stored
in locked file rooms, locked file
cabinets, or locked safes.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records may be retrieved by name,
address, email address, telephone
number, Social Security number,
professional license number, type of
sanction, court or agency responsible for
sanction, person who referred the
individual or entity to FHFA, or some
other unique identifier.
SAFEGUARDS:
Records are safeguarded in a secured
environment. Buildings where records
are stored have security cameras and 24hour security guard service.
Computerized records are safeguarded
through use of access codes and other
information technology security
measures. Paper records are safeguarded
by locked file rooms, locked file
cabinets, or locked safes. Access to the
records is restricted to those who
require the records in the performance
of official duties related to the purposes
for which the system is maintained and
who have agreed to maintain the
confidentiality and integrity of the
information.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records are retained and disposed of
in accordance with the appropriate
National Archives and Records
Administration General Records
Schedule and FHFA Records Retention
and Disposition Schedule. Disposal is
by shredding or other appropriate
disposal methods.
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Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or
privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the
procedures set forth in 12 CFR part
1204.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Direct requests to contest or appeal an
adverse determination for a record to
the Privacy Act Appeals Officer, Federal
Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh
Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or
privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the
procedures set forth in 12 CFR part
1204.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information is provided by the subject
of the record, the Federal Home Loan
Banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the
Office of Finance, FHFA and FHFA–
OIG, Federal and State financial
regulators, and members of the public.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
FHFA–24
SYSTEM NAME:
Employee Adverse Action and
Disciplinary Records System.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Sensitive but unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
20024, and any alternate work site
utilized by employees of the Federal
Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) or by
individuals assisting such employees.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
Current or former FHFA employees
who have been disciplined or had a
performance-based action taken against
them; who have a proposed disciplinary
or performance-based action against
them; or who are or have been
suspected of misconduct.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Office of General Counsel, Federal
Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh
Street SW., Washington, DC 20024.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Records may include case files and
documents related to adverse actions
and performance-based actions not
covered under the types of records set
forth in the Office of Personnel
Management’s (OPM) Privacy Act
System of Records Notice (OPM/GOVT–
3 Records of Adverse Actions,
Performance Based Reduction in Grade
and Removal Actions, and Termination
of Probationers) or any successor system
of records notice. The case file may
include the individual’s name, address
and other personally identifiable
information; documents related to
disciplinary or adverse actions or
performance-based action such as:
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Direct inquiries as to whether this
system contains a record pertaining to
an individual to the Privacy Act Officer,
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
20024, or privacy@fhfa.gov in
accordance with the procedures set
forth in 12 CFR part 1204.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING
AGENCIES:
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Direct requests for access to a record
to the Privacy Act Officer, Federal
Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh
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Letters of expectations, leave restriction
letters, written counseling letters,
reprimands, suspensions, adverse
actions, appeals, correspondence,
management requests for assistance,
evidentiary materials (such as
supporting documents, witness
statements), employee replies or
responses, regulatory or legal
information, hearing notices, reports or
investigations, agency decisions,
reversals of the action, settlement
agreements, and appeal records.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
5 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.; 5 U.S.C. 4311
et seq.; 5 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.; 5 U.S.C.
7501 et seq.; 5 U.S.C. 7511 et seq.; 5
U.S.C. 7541 et seq.; and 5 CFR parts 293,
315, 432 & 752.
PURPOSE(S):
The records in this system are
maintained to document proposed and
final agency actions/decisions on
disciplinary actions, adverse actions,
and performance-based actions.
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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:
In addition to those disclosures
generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records
or information contained therein may
specifically be disclosed outside FHFA
as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
552a(b)(3) as follows:
(1) When (a) it is suspected or
confirmed that the security or
confidentiality of information in the
system of records has been
compromised; (b) FHFA 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 FHFA or another agency
or entity) that rely upon the
compromised information; and (c) the
disclosure is made to such agencies,
entities, and persons who are reasonably
necessary to assist in connection with
FHFA’s efforts to respond to the
suspected or confirmed compromise
and prevent, minimize, or remedy such
harm.
(2) Where there is an indication of a
violation or potential violation of law,
whether civil, criminal or regulatory in
nature, and whether arising by general
statute or particular program statute, or
by regulation, rule or order issued
pursuant thereto, the relevant records in
the system of records may be referred,
as a routine use, to the appropriate
agency, whether federal, state, local,
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tribal, foreign or a financial regulatory
organization charged with the
responsibility of investigating or
prosecuting such violation or charged
with enforcing or implementing a
statute, or rule, regulation or order
issued pursuant thereto.
(3) To any individual during the
course of any inquiry or investigation
conducted by FHFA, or in connection
with civil litigation, if FHFA has reason
to believe that the individual to whom
the record is disclosed may have further
information about the matters related
therein, and those matters appeared to
be relevant at the time to the subject
matter of the inquiry.
(4) To any individual with whom
FHFA contracts to reproduce, by typing,
photocopy or other means, any record
within this system for use by FHFA and
its employees in connection with their
official duties or to any individual who
is utilized by FHFA to perform clerical
or stenographic functions relating to the
official business of FHFA.
(5) To members of advisory
committees that are created by FHFA or
by Congress to render advice and
recommendations to FHFA or to
Congress, to be used solely in
connection with their official,
designated functions.
(6) To a Congressional office from the
record of an individual in response to
an inquiry from the Congressional office
made at the request of that individual.
(7) To contractor personnel, interns,
and others performing or working on a
contract, service, cooperative agreement,
or project for FHFA.
(8) To a court, magistrate, or
administrative tribunal in the course of
presenting evidence, including
disclosures to opposing counsel or
witnesses in the course of civil
discovery, litigation, or settlement
negotiations or in connection with
criminal law proceedings or in response
to a subpoena from a court of competent
jurisdiction.
(9) To the Office of Management and
Budget, Department of Justice (DOJ),
Department of Labor, Office of
Personnel Management, Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission,
Office of Special Counsel, Department
of Homeland Security, or other Federal
agencies to obtain advice regarding
statutory, regulatory, policy, and other
requirements related to the purpose for
which FHFA collected the records.
(10) To DOJ, (including United States
Attorney Offices), or other Federal
agency conducting litigation or in
proceedings before any court,
adjudicative or administrative body,
when it is necessary to the litigation and
one of the following is a party to the
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litigation or has an interest in such
litigation:
1. FHFA
2. Any employee of FHFA in his/her
official capacity;
3. Any employee of FHFA in his/her
individual capacity where DOJ or FHFA
has agreed to represent the employee; or
4. The United States or any agency
thereof, is a party to the litigation or has
an interest in such litigation, and FHFA
determines that the records are both
relevant and necessary to the litigation
and the use of such records is
compatible with the purpose for which
FHFA collected the records.
(11) To the National Archives and
Records Administration or other Federal
agencies pursuant to records
management inspections being
conducted under the authority of 44
U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
(12) To an agency, organization, or
individual for the purpose of performing
audit or oversight operations as
authorized by law, but only such
information as is necessary and relevant
to such audit or oversight function.
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING
AGENCIES:
None, except as may be authorized
under OPM/GOVT–3, or under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b)(12) when attempting to collect a
claim of the United States Government.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,
RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND
DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Records are maintained in controlled
access areas. Buildings where records
are stored have security cameras and 24hour security guard service. Records are
maintained in electronic format, paper
form, and magnetic disk or tape.
Electronic records are protected by
restricted access procedures, including
user identifications and passwords.
Paper and magnetic disk, or tape records
are stored in locked file rooms, locked
file cabinets, or locked safes. Only
FHFA staff whose official duties require
access are allowed to view, administer,
and control these records.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records may be retrieved by the
employee’s name or other unique
identifier.
SAFEGUARDS:
Records are safeguarded in a secured
environment. Buildings where records
are stored have security cameras and 24hour security guard service.
Computerized records are safeguarded
through use of access codes and other
information technology security
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measures. Paper records are safeguarded
by locked file rooms, locked file
cabinets, or locked safes. Access to the
records is restricted to those who
require the records in the performance
of official duties related to the purposes
for which the system is maintained and
who have agreed to maintain the
confidentiality and integrity of the
information.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records are retained and disposed of
in accordance with the appropriate
National Archives and Records
Administration General Records
Schedules and FHFA Records Retention
and Disposition Schedules. Disposal is
by shredding or other appropriate
disposal system.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Office of Human Resources
Management, Federal Housing Finance
Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20024.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Direct inquiries as to whether this
system contains a record pertaining to
an individual to the Privacy Act Officer,
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
20024, or privacy@fhfa.gov in
accordance with the procedures set
forth in 12 CFR part 1204.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Direct requests for access to a record
to the Privacy Act Officer, Federal
Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh
Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or
privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the
procedures set forth in 12 CFR part
1204.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Direct requests to contest or appeal an
adverse determination for a record to
the Privacy Act Appeals Officer, Federal
Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh
Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or
privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the
procedures set forth in 12 CFR part
1204.
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RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Individuals about whom the records
pertain, witnesses, supervisors, coworkers, contractor personnel,
counselors, and others, along with
related documentation and
correspondence from relevant
individuals or entities.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
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BILLING CODE 8070–01–P
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Agency Information Collection
Activities; Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request
Federal Trade Commission
(FTC or Commission).
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
AGENCY:
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, the FTC is seeking public
comments on its request to OMB for a
three-year extension of the current PRA
clearance for information collection
requirements contained in the Trade
Regulation Rule entitled Power Output
Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home
Entertainment Products (Amplifier Rule
or Rule), 16 CFR part 432 (OMB Control
Number 3084–0105). That clearance
expires on December 31, 2014.
DATES: Comments must be received by
December 26, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a
comment online or on paper, by
following the instructions in the
Request for Comment part of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
below. Write ‘‘Amplifier Rule: FTC File
No. P974222’’ on your comment, and
file your comment online at https://
ftcpublic.commentworks.com/ftc/
amplifierrulepra2 by following the
instructions on the Web-based form. If
you prefer to file your comment on
paper, mail or deliver your comment to
the following address: Federal Trade
Commission, Office of the Secretary,
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite
CC–5610 (Annex J), Washington, DC
20580, or deliver your comment to the
following address: Federal Trade
Commission, Office of the Secretary,
Constitution Center, 400 7th Street SW.,
5th Floor, Suite 5610 (Annex J),
Washington, DC 20024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for copies of the collection of
information and supporting
documentation should be addressed to
Jock K. Chung, Attorney, Division of
Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Federal Trade Commission,
Mail Code CC–9528, 600 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580, (202)
326–2984.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Amplifier Rule, 16 CFR part
432.
SUMMARY:
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OMB Control Number: 3084–0105.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The Amplifier Rule assists
consumers by standardizing the
measurement and disclosure of power
output and other performance
characteristics of amplifiers in stereos
and other home entertainment
equipment. The Rule also specifies the
test conditions necessary to make the
disclosures that the Rule requires.
On August 18, 2014, the Commission
sought comment on the information
collection requirements in the Amplifier
Rule (79 FR 48748). No comments were
received. As required by OMB
regulations, 5 CFR part 1320, the FTC is
providing this second opportunity for
public comment.
Estimated Annual Hours Burden: 450
hours (300 testing-related hours; 150
disclosure-related hours).
Likely Respondents and Estimated
Burden
(a) Testing—High fidelity
manufacturers—300 new products/year
× 1 hour each = 300 hours; and
(b) Disclosures—High fidelity
manufacturers—[(300 new products/
year × 1 specification sheet) + (300 new
products/year × 1 brochure)] × 15
minutes each = 150 hours.
Frequency of Response: Periodic.
Estimated Annual Labor Cost: $22,200
per year ($14,100 for testing + $8,100 for
disclosures).
Request for Comments
You can file a comment online or on
paper. For the Commission to consider
your comment, we must receive it on or
before December 26, 2014. Write
‘‘Amplifier Rule: FTC File No. P974222’’
on your comment. Your comment—
including your name and your state—
will be placed on the public record of
this proceeding, including, to the extent
practicable, on the public Commission
Web site, at https://www.ftc.gov/os/
publiccomments.shtm. As a matter of
discretion, the Commission tries to
remove individuals’ home contact
information from comments before
placing them on the Commission Web
site.
Because your comment will be made
public, you are solely responsible for
making sure that your comment does
not include any sensitive personal
information, such as anyone’s Social
Security number, date of birth, driver’s
license number or other state
identification number or foreign country
equivalent, passport number, financial
account number, or credit or debit card
number. You are also solely responsible
for making sure that your comment does
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 25, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70181-70185]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27912]
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FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
[No. 2014-N-14]
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
AGENCY: Federal Housing Finance Agency.
ACTION: Notice of the establishment of new systems of records.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of
1974, as amended (Privacy Act), the Federal Housing Finance Agency
(FHFA) gives notices of two new proposed Privacy Act systems of
records. The two new proposed systems are: Suspended Counterparty
System (FHFA-23); and Employee Adverse Action and Disciplinary Records
System (FHFA-24). The Suspended Counterparty System will contain
information that FHFA will use to implement the Suspended Counterparty
Program by which the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie
Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), and the
twelve Federal Home Loan Banks (Banks) (hereafter, collectively,
``regulated entities'' or individually, ``regulated entity'') are
required to report to FHFA when they become aware that an individual or
institution and any affiliates thereof, who are currently or have been
engaged in a covered transaction with a regulated entity within three
years of when the regulated entity becomes aware of covered misconduct,
have engaged in fraud or other financial misconduct.
The Employee Adverse Action and Disciplinary Records System will
contain information on current or former FHFA employees who have been
disciplined or had a performance-based action taken against them; who
have a proposed disciplinary or performance-based action against them;
or who are or have been suspected of misconduct.
DATES: To be assured of consideration, comments must be received on or
before December 26, 2014. These two new systems of records will become
effective on January 5, 2015 without further notice unless comments
necessitate otherwise. FHFA will publish a new notice if the effective
date is delayed to review comments or if changes are made based on
comments received.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to FHFA only once, identified by ``2014-N-
14'', using any one of the following methods:
Agency Web site: www.fhfa.gov/open-for-comment-or-input.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. If you submit your
comment to the Federal eRulemaking Portal, please also send it by email
to FHFA at RegComments@fhfa.gov to ensure timely receipt by the agency.
Please include ``Comments/No. 2014-N-14'' in the subject line of the
message
Hand Delivered/Courier: The hand delivery address is:
Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel, Attention: Comments/No. 2014-N-14,
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Eighth Floor,
Washington, DC 20024. The package should be delivered to the Seventh
Street entrance Guard Desk, First Floor, on business days between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m.
U.S. Mail, United Parcel Service, Federal Express, or
Other Mail Service: The mailing address for comments is: Alfred M.
Pollard, General Counsel, Attention: Comments/No. 2014-N-14, Federal
Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Eighth Floor,
Washington, DC 20024.
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for additional information on submission
and posting of comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For the Suspended Counterparty System:
Tasha Cooper, Associate General Counsel at (202) 649-3091; for the
Employee Adverse Action and Disciplinary Records System: Kakeisla
Qaasim at (202) 649-3743; or David A. Lee, Senior Agency Official for
Privacy, privacy@fhfa.gov, (202) 649-3803 (not toll free numbers),
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 7th Street SW., Washington DC
20024. The telephone number for the Telecommunications Device for the
Hearing Impaired is (800) 877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Comments
Instructions: FHFA seeks public comments on the two proposed new
systems of records and will take all comments into consideration before
issuing the final notice. See 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11). In addition
to referencing ``Comments/No. 2014-N-14,'' please reference the title
and number of the system of records your comment addresses: ``Suspended
Counterparty System (FHFA-23),'' or ``Employee Adverse Action and
Disciplinary Records System (FHFA-24).''
Posting and Public Availability of Comments: All comments received
will be posted without change on the FHFA Web site at https://www.fhfa.gov, and will include any personal information provided, such
as your name, address (home and email) telephone number and any other
information you provide. In addition, copies of all comments received
will be available for examination by the public on business days
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the Federal Housing Finance
Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024. To make an
appointment to inspect comments, please call the Office of General
Counsel at 202-649-3804.
II. Introduction
This notice informs the public of FHFA's proposal to establish and
maintain two new systems of records. This notice satisfies the Privacy
Act requirement that an agency publish a system of records notice in
the Federal Register when there is an addition to the agency's system
of records. It has been recognized by Congress that
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application of all requirements of the Privacy Act to certain
categories of records may have an undesirable and often unacceptable
effect upon agencies in the conduct of necessary public business.
Consequently, Congress established general exemptions and specific
exemptions that could be used to exempt records from provisions of the
Privacy Act. Congress also required that exempting records from
provisions of the Privacy Act would require the head of an agency to
publish a determination to exempt a record from the Privacy Act as a
rule in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The Director
of FHFA has determined that records and information in these two new
systems of records are not exempt from requirements of the Privacy Act.
As required by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), and pursuant to
paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, ``Federal Agency
Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,'' dated
February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996; 61 FR 6427, 35), FHFA has
submitted a report describing the two new systems of records covered by
this notice, to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate, and the Office of Management and
Budget.
The proposed new systems of records described above are set forth
in their entirety below.
FHFA-23
SYSTEM NAME:
Suspended Counterparty System.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Sensitive but unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
DC 20024, and any alternate work site utilized by employees of the
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) or by individuals assisting such
employees.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Information about individuals who are suspected of or have been
found to have engaged in fraud or possible fraud or who are suspected
of or have been found to have engaged in other financial misconduct.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Records may include name, address, Social Security number, date of
birth, professional license number or other identifying information,
type of sanction, date of sanction, court or agency responsible,
description of misconduct, affiliate information (name, address,
professional license number or other identifying information,
description of how the affiliate is related to the subject), online
profile or account information, and information pertaining to criminal
prosecutions, civil actions, enforcement proceedings, and
investigations resulting from or relating to fraud or suspected fraud
or other financial misconduct. Such records may also include
information on individuals: (a) Who have been referred to FHFA for
possible suspension; (b) who are currently or have been engaged in a
covered transaction with a regulated entity within three years of when
the regulated entity becomes aware of the covered misconduct; or (c)
who are affiliates of such persons or institutions.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
The system is established and maintained pursuant to 12 U.S.C.
4513(a)(2) and 12 CFR part 1227.
PURPOSE(S):
The information in this system of records will be used by FHFA to
implement the Suspended Counterparty Program. Under the Suspended
Counterparty Program the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie
Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), and the
twelve Federal Home Loan Banks (Banks) (hereafter, collectively,
``regulated entities'' or individually, ``regulated entity'') are
required to report to FHFA when they become aware that an individual or
institution and any affiliates thereof, who are currently or have been
engaged in a covered transaction with a regulated entity within three
years of when the regulated entity becomes aware of the covered
misconduct, have engaged in fraud or other financial misconduct. Such
implementation includes reviewing the reports submitted and any
additional information needed to make a determination of whether action
is needed by FHFA to limit the risk of the regulated entities
continuing to do business with the individual or an institution, or in
order to protect the safe and sound operation of the regulated
entities.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained
therein may specifically be disclosed outside FHFA as a routine use
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
(1) When (a) it is suspected or confirmed that the security or
confidentiality of information in the system of records has been
compromised; (b) FHFA 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 FHFA or another agency or entity) that rely upon the
compromised information; and (c) the disclosure is made to such
agencies, entities, and persons who are reasonably necessary to assist
in connection with FHFA's efforts to respond to the suspected or
confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.
(2) Where there is an indication of a violation or potential
violation of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and
whether arising by general statute or particular program statute, or by
regulation, rule or order issued pursuant thereto, the relevant records
in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the
appropriate agency, whether federal, state, local, tribal, foreign or a
financial regulatory organization charged with the responsibility of
investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing
or implementing a statute, or rule, regulation or order issued pursuant
thereto.
(3) To any individual during the course of any inquiry or
investigation conducted by FHFA, or in connection with civil
litigation, if FHFA has reason to believe that the individual to whom
the record is disclosed may have further information about the matters
related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at the time
to the subject matter of the inquiry.
(4) To any individual with whom FHFA contracts to reproduce, by
typing, photocopy or other means, any record within this system for use
by FHFA and its employees in connection with their official duties or
to any individual who is utilized by FHFA to perform clerical or
stenographic functions relating to the official business of FHFA.
(5) To members of advisory committees that are created by FHFA or
by Congress to render advice and recommendations to FHFA or to
Congress, to be used solely in connection with their official,
designated functions.
(6) To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in
response to
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an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the request of that
individual.
(7) To contractor personnel, interns, and others performing or
working on a contract, service, cooperative agreement, or project for
FHFA.
(8) To a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in the
course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing
counsel or witnesses in the course of civil discovery, litigation, or
settlement negotiations or in connection with criminal law proceedings
or in response to a subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(9) To the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Justice
(DOJ), Department of Labor, Office of Personnel Management, Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Special Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, or other Federal agencies to obtain
advice regarding statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements
related to the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.
(10) To DOJ, (including United States Attorney Offices), or other
Federal agency conducting litigation or in proceedings before any
court, adjudicative or administrative body, when it is necessary to the
litigation and one of the following is a party to the litigation or has
an interest in such litigation:
1. FHFA
2. Any employee of FHFA in his/her official capacity;
3. Any employee of FHFA in his/her individual capacity where DOJ or
FHFA has agreed to represent the employee; or
4. The United States or any agency thereof, is a party to the
litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and FHFA determines
that the records are both relevant and necessary to the litigation and
the use of such records is compatible with the purpose for which FHFA
collected the records.
(11) To the National Archives and Records Administration or other
Federal agencies pursuant to records management inspections being
conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
(12) To an agency, organization, or individual for the purpose of
performing audit or oversight operations as authorized by law, but only
such information as is necessary and relevant to such audit or
oversight function.
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
None.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING,
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Records are maintained in electronic format, paper form, and
magnetic disk or tape. Electronic records are stored in computerized
databases. Paper and magnetic disk, or tape records are stored in
locked file rooms, locked file cabinets, or locked safes.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records may be retrieved by name, address, email address, telephone
number, Social Security number, professional license number, type of
sanction, court or agency responsible for sanction, person who referred
the individual or entity to FHFA, or some other unique identifier.
SAFEGUARDS:
Records are safeguarded in a secured environment. Buildings where
records are stored have security cameras and 24-hour security guard
service. Computerized records are safeguarded through use of access
codes and other information technology security measures. Paper records
are safeguarded by locked file rooms, locked file cabinets, or locked
safes. Access to the records is restricted to those who require the
records in the performance of official duties related to the purposes
for which the system is maintained and who have agreed to maintain the
confidentiality and integrity of the information.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records are retained and disposed of in accordance with the
appropriate National Archives and Records Administration General
Records Schedule and FHFA Records Retention and Disposition Schedule.
Disposal is by shredding or other appropriate disposal methods.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Office of General Counsel, Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400
Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Direct inquiries as to whether this system contains a record
pertaining to an individual to the Privacy Act Officer, Federal Housing
Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or
privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR
part 1204.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Direct requests for access to a record to the Privacy Act Officer,
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
20024, or privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the procedures set forth
in 12 CFR part 1204.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Direct requests to contest or appeal an adverse determination for a
record to the Privacy Act Appeals Officer, Federal Housing Finance
Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or
privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR
part 1204.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information is provided by the subject of the record, the Federal
Home Loan Banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Office of Finance, FHFA
and FHFA-OIG, Federal and State financial regulators, and members of
the public.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
FHFA-24
SYSTEM NAME:
Employee Adverse Action and Disciplinary Records System.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Sensitive but unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington,
DC 20024, and any alternate work site utilized by employees of the
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) or by individuals assisting such
employees.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Current or former FHFA employees who have been disciplined or had a
performance-based action taken against them; who have a proposed
disciplinary or performance-based action against them; or who are or
have been suspected of misconduct.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Records may include case files and documents related to adverse
actions and performance-based actions not covered under the types of
records set forth in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Privacy
Act System of Records Notice (OPM/GOVT-3 Records of Adverse Actions,
Performance Based Reduction in Grade and Removal Actions, and
Termination of Probationers) or any successor system of records notice.
The case file may include the individual's name, address and other
personally identifiable information; documents related to disciplinary
or adverse actions or performance-based action such as:
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Letters of expectations, leave restriction letters, written counseling
letters, reprimands, suspensions, adverse actions, appeals,
correspondence, management requests for assistance, evidentiary
materials (such as supporting documents, witness statements), employee
replies or responses, regulatory or legal information, hearing notices,
reports or investigations, agency decisions, reversals of the action,
settlement agreements, and appeal records.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
5 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.; 5 U.S.C. 4311 et seq.; 5 U.S.C. 7101 et
seq.; 5 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.; 5 U.S.C. 7511 et seq.; 5 U.S.C. 7541 et
seq.; and 5 CFR parts 293, 315, 432 & 752.
PURPOSE(S):
The records in this system are maintained to document proposed and
final agency actions/decisions on disciplinary actions, adverse
actions, and performance-based actions.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained
therein may specifically be disclosed outside FHFA as a routine use
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
(1) When (a) it is suspected or confirmed that the security or
confidentiality of information in the system of records has been
compromised; (b) FHFA 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 FHFA or another agency or entity) that rely upon the
compromised information; and (c) the disclosure is made to such
agencies, entities, and persons who are reasonably necessary to assist
in connection with FHFA's efforts to respond to the suspected or
confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.
(2) Where there is an indication of a violation or potential
violation of law, whether civil, criminal or regulatory in nature, and
whether arising by general statute or particular program statute, or by
regulation, rule or order issued pursuant thereto, the relevant records
in the system of records may be referred, as a routine use, to the
appropriate agency, whether federal, state, local, tribal, foreign or a
financial regulatory organization charged with the responsibility of
investigating or prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing
or implementing a statute, or rule, regulation or order issued pursuant
thereto.
(3) To any individual during the course of any inquiry or
investigation conducted by FHFA, or in connection with civil
litigation, if FHFA has reason to believe that the individual to whom
the record is disclosed may have further information about the matters
related therein, and those matters appeared to be relevant at the time
to the subject matter of the inquiry.
(4) To any individual with whom FHFA contracts to reproduce, by
typing, photocopy or other means, any record within this system for use
by FHFA and its employees in connection with their official duties or
to any individual who is utilized by FHFA to perform clerical or
stenographic functions relating to the official business of FHFA.
(5) To members of advisory committees that are created by FHFA or
by Congress to render advice and recommendations to FHFA or to
Congress, to be used solely in connection with their official,
designated functions.
(6) To a Congressional office from the record of an individual in
response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual.
(7) To contractor personnel, interns, and others performing or
working on a contract, service, cooperative agreement, or project for
FHFA.
(8) To a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in the
course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing
counsel or witnesses in the course of civil discovery, litigation, or
settlement negotiations or in connection with criminal law proceedings
or in response to a subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction.
(9) To the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Justice
(DOJ), Department of Labor, Office of Personnel Management, Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Special Counsel,
Department of Homeland Security, or other Federal agencies to obtain
advice regarding statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements
related to the purpose for which FHFA collected the records.
(10) To DOJ, (including United States Attorney Offices), or other
Federal agency conducting litigation or in proceedings before any
court, adjudicative or administrative body, when it is necessary to the
litigation and one of the following is a party to the litigation or has
an interest in such litigation:
1. FHFA
2. Any employee of FHFA in his/her official capacity;
3. Any employee of FHFA in his/her individual capacity where DOJ or
FHFA has agreed to represent the employee; or
4. The United States or any agency thereof, is a party to the
litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and FHFA determines
that the records are both relevant and necessary to the litigation and
the use of such records is compatible with the purpose for which FHFA
collected the records.
(11) To the National Archives and Records Administration or other
Federal agencies pursuant to records management inspections being
conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
(12) To an agency, organization, or individual for the purpose of
performing audit or oversight operations as authorized by law, but only
such information as is necessary and relevant to such audit or
oversight function.
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
None, except as may be authorized under OPM/GOVT-3, or under 5
U.S.C. 552a(b)(12) when attempting to collect a claim of the United
States Government.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING,
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Records are maintained in controlled access areas. Buildings where
records are stored have security cameras and 24-hour security guard
service. Records are maintained in electronic format, paper form, and
magnetic disk or tape. Electronic records are protected by restricted
access procedures, including user identifications and passwords. Paper
and magnetic disk, or tape records are stored in locked file rooms,
locked file cabinets, or locked safes. Only FHFA staff whose official
duties require access are allowed to view, administer, and control
these records.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records may be retrieved by the employee's name or other unique
identifier.
SAFEGUARDS:
Records are safeguarded in a secured environment. Buildings where
records are stored have security cameras and 24-hour security guard
service. Computerized records are safeguarded through use of access
codes and other information technology security
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measures. Paper records are safeguarded by locked file rooms, locked
file cabinets, or locked safes. Access to the records is restricted to
those who require the records in the performance of official duties
related to the purposes for which the system is maintained and who have
agreed to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the
information.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Records are retained and disposed of in accordance with the
appropriate National Archives and Records Administration General
Records Schedules and FHFA Records Retention and Disposition Schedules.
Disposal is by shredding or other appropriate disposal system.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Office of Human Resources Management, Federal Housing Finance
Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Direct inquiries as to whether this system contains a record
pertaining to an individual to the Privacy Act Officer, Federal Housing
Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or
privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR
part 1204.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Direct requests for access to a record to the Privacy Act Officer,
Federal Housing Finance Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC
20024, or privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the procedures set forth
in 12 CFR part 1204.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Direct requests to contest or appeal an adverse determination for a
record to the Privacy Act Appeals Officer, Federal Housing Finance
Agency, 400 Seventh Street SW., Washington, DC 20024, or
privacy@fhfa.gov in accordance with the procedures set forth in 12 CFR
part 1204.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Individuals about whom the records pertain, witnesses, supervisors,
co-workers, contractor personnel, counselors, and others, along with
related documentation and correspondence from relevant individuals or
entities.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
Dated: November 13, 2014.
Melvin L. Watt,
Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency.
[FR Doc. 2014-27912 Filed 11-24-14; 8:45 am]
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