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Proposed Amendment to COMMERCE/
NOAA–1, Applicants for the NOAA
Corps.
The system of records becomes
effective on January 19, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For a copy of the system of
records please mail requests to: Sarah
Brabson, NOAA Office of the Chief
Information Officer, Room 9856, 1315
East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD
20910.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Director, NOAA Corps, 8403 Colesville
Road, Suite 500, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Silver
Spring, Maryland 20910.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
November 25, 2015 (80 FR 73698), the
Department of Commerce published a
notice in the Federal Register, entitled
‘‘COMMERCE/NOAA–1, Applicants for
the NOAA Corps,’’ requesting comments
on proposed amendments to the system
of records. The November 25, 2015,
notice stated that the amended system
of records will become effective on the
date of publication of a subsequent
notice, unless comments are received.
No comments were received in response
to the request for comments.
Accordingly, by this notice, the
Department of Commerce is adopting
the proposed changes to the system as
final without changes effective January
19, 2016.
Dated: January 12, 2016.
Michael J. Toland,
Department of Commerce, Freedom of
Information and Privacy Act Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[Docket No. 151109999–5999–01]
Privacy Act of 1974, New System of
Records
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a New Privacy Act
System of Records: COMMERCE/
NOAA–22, NOAA Health Services
Questionnaire (NHSQ) and Tuberculosis
Screening Document (TSD).
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AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, Title
5 of the United States Code (U.S.C.)
sections 552a(e)(4) and (11); and Office
of Management and Budget (OMB)
Circular A–130, Appendix I, ‘‘Federal
Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining
Records About Individuals,’’ the
Department of Commerce is issuing a
SUMMARY:
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notice of intent to establish a new
system of records entitled,
‘‘COMMERCE/NOAA–22, NOAA Health
Services Questionnaire and
Tuberculosis Screening Document.’’ We
invite the public to comment on the
items noted in this publication. The
purpose of this system of records is to
document information related to
medical clearance, which is required for
all persons sailing on Office of Marine
and Aviation Operations (OMAO)
vessels. The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Health Services is responsible for
medically evaluating and providing
clearance for persons who will be
sailing on these vessels. The completed
NHSQ and TSD provide specific and
select medical information on
individuals who wish to embark on
OMAO vessels and need medical
clearance. The completed forms also
contain personal identifiable
information that is required to be
protected by the Privacy Act.
DATES: To be considered, written
comments must be submitted on or
before February 18, 2016. Unless
comments are received, the new system
of records will become effective as
proposed on the date of publication of
a subsequent notice in the Federal
Register.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed
to: Director of Health Services, CAPT P.
Jane Powers, 2002 SE Marine Science
Drive, Newport, OR, 97365.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
CAPT P. Jane Powers, 2002 SE Marine
Science Drive, Newport, OR, 97365.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMAO is
creating a system of records for health
information and other personal
identifiable information required for
medical clearance of individuals, both
NOAA staff and others who are not
employees, who plan to sail on OMAO
vessels. Collection of information on the
NHSQ and the TSD are consistent with
the support for research and education
under the National Marine Sanctuaries
Act. See e.g., 16 U.S.C. 1440 and the
NOAA Administrative Order 209–124.
COMMERCE/NOAA–22
SYSTEM NAME:
COMMERCE/NOAA–22, NOAA
Health Services Questionnaire (NHSQ)
and Tuberculosis Screening Document
(TSD).
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
None.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
U.S. Department of Commerce,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
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Administration (NOAA), Office of
Marine and Aviation Operations, 8403
Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD
20910–3282. Satellite addresses are:
NOAA Health Services-Pacific, 2002 SE
Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR
97365; NOAA Health Services-Atlantic,
439 West York Street, Norfolk, VA
23510–1114.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE
SYSTEM:
Individuals who wish to embark on
OMAO vessels and need medical
clearance.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Personal Identifiable Information:
name; date of birth (year only); work
address; email address; position in
program; home, work and cell telephone
numbers; cruise dates; emergency
contact (name, address and telephone
number) and their relationship to the
individual; names of NOAA ships
NHSQ and TSD needs to be forwarded
to; whether individual is regularly
seeing a doctor for any reason;
medications currently being taken;
allergies; health problems; major
surgeries/hospitalizations/emergency
room visits; general/cardiac screening
questions; date of last tetanus booster;
functional abilities screening questions;
awareness of medical condition which
could affect their suitability for sea
duty; type of test and result of most
recent tuberculosis test; information on
a previous positive skin test; date of last
chest X-ray, if applicable; date of last
BCG vaccine (tuberculosis vaccine), if
applicable; date prescribed TB
medication completed, if applicable;
contact with any other person(s)
infected with TB; occurrence of a
positive HIV test; use of illegal
intravenous drugs; any current
treatment with steroids, chemotherapy,
or cancer treating drugs; any incidence
of homelessness; any incidence of
incarceration; possession of fever,
weight loss, night sweats, chronic
cough, chronic fatigue, coughing up
blood; statement to accuracy and truth
of information provided; signature of
applicant and date signed; signature of
medical officer reviewing the forms;
date of clearance; and any additional
information supplied from the
individual’s medical provider(s).
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
This system of records is consistent
with the support for research
monitoring and education under the
National Marine Sanctuaries Act. 16
U.S.C. 1440) See also Office of
Personnel Management regulations: 5
CFR 339.102—Purpose and Effect; 5
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CFR 339.202—Medical Standards; 5
CFR 339.205—Medical Evaluation
Programs; 5 CFR 339.206—
Disqualification on the Basis of Medical
History; 5 CFR 229.301—Authority to
Require an Examination; 5 CFR part
339—Medical Qualification
Determinations.
PURPOSES:
The records are maintained and used
to fulfill OMAO’s responsibility of
medically clearing embarking personnel
on OMAO vessels. The NHSQ and TSD
system will provide medical personnel
with faster access to more complete
data; this will enhance their
effectiveness.
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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE
SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND
THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
1. Electronic NHSQ and TSD medical
information is shared only with
authorized users who have a legitimate
need to know. These medical records,
contained therein, may be disclosed as
stated below:
a. A record in the medical department
may be disclosed to the Department of
Commerce legal department to
determine legal sufficiency of a denial
for embarkation or in response to
litigation.
b. A record in the medical department
may be disclosed in response to a court
order.
c. A record in the medical department
may be disclosed to other health care
providers that are involved in cases
concerning person(s)/employee(s) with
a specific disease or injury.
d. A record in the medical department
may be disclosed to the applicable
medical psychiatric and/or state
authority(ies) in response to statute (e.g.,
sexually transmitted disease, homicidal
ideation, suicidal ideation, child abuse,
elder abuse, etc.).
e. A record in the medical department
may be disclosed to the OMAO
leadership involved in the medical
evaluation process.
f. A record in the medical department
may be disclosed to the individual
involved.
2. In the event that a system of records
maintained by the Department to carry
out its functions indicates a violation or
potential violation of law or contract,
whether civil, criminal or regulatory in
nature and whether arising by general
statute or particular program statute or
contract, rule, regulation, or order
issued pursuant thereto, or the necessity
to protect an interest of the Department,
the relevant records in the system of
records may be referred to the
appropriate agency, whether Federal,
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State, local, or foreign, charged with the
responsibility of investigating or
prosecuting such violation or charged
with enforcing or implementing the
statute or contract, rule, regulation or
order issued pursuant thereto, or
protecting the interest of the
Department.
3. A record from this system of
records may be disclosed in the course
of presenting evidence to a court,
magistrate, or administrative tribunal,
including disclosures to opposing
counsel in the course of settlement
negotiations.
4. A record in this system of records
may be disclosed, as a routine use, to a
Member of Congress submitting a
request involving an individual when
the individual has requested assistance
from the Member with respect to the
subject matter of the record.
5. A record in this system of records
may be disclosed to the Department of
Justice in connection with determining
whether the Freedom of Information Act
(5 U.S.C. 552) requires disclosure
thereof.
6. A record in this system will be
disclosed to the Department of Treasury
for the purpose of reporting and
recouping delinquent debts owed the
United Sates pursuant to the Debt
Collection Improvement Act of 1996.
7. A record in this system of records
may be disclosed to appropriate
agencies, entities, and persons when: (1)
It is suspected or confirmed that the
security or confidentiality of
information in the system of records has
been compromised; (2) the Department
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 the
Department or another agency or entity)
that relies upon the compromised
information; and (3) the disclosure
made to such agencies, entities, and
persons is reasonably necessary to assist
in connection with the Department’s
efforts to respond to the suspected or
confirmed compromise and prevent,
minimize, or remedy such harm.
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING
AGENCIES:
Disclosure to consumer reporting
agencies pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
552a(b)(12) may be made from this
system to ‘‘consumer reporting
agencies’’ as defined in the Fair Credit
Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(f)) and
the Federal Claims Collection Act of
1966 (31 U.S.C. 3701(a)(3)).
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POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,
RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND
DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
NHSQ and TSD medical information
is stored and maintained in electronic
form in system folders and/or databases,
within a controlled environment with
access restricted to authorized
personnel. Other medical information in
a hardcopy format is stored in locked
storage facilities at OMAO regional
facilities or on OMAO vessels with
access restricted to authorized
personnel.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Records are retrieved through inquires
based on the name of individual or the
name of the NOAA vessel.
SAFEGUARDS:
The NHSQ and TSD can only be
accessed by authorized OMAO medical
personnel. Access to electronic medical
data will be through a secure OMAO
network and requires a password for
entry, which is based on DOC password
standards. Passwords are granted to
authorized medical personnel. Hard/
completed electronic copies are stored
in OMAO headquarters or regional
facilities. Entry to these facilities
requires an approved NOAA-issued
badge and electronic access to
completed NHSQs and TSDs requires
proper authorization and a password.
Storage within the OMAO facilities are
locked and under surveillance of
administrative personnel. Hard copy
medical records related to NHSQ and
TSD shall be stored in locked file
cabinets in all regional and headquarter
offices. Access to these medical records
shall be limited to authorized personnel
only.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
OMAO shall maintain its records in
accordance with NOAA’s Records
Management Guide and Records
Disposition Handbook. Upon closure of
a case, all medical information on the
case contained in the NHSQ and TSD
shall be retained for at least 6 years, and
destroyed 6 years after date of last entry.
See National Archives and Records
Administration General Records
Schedule 1 Civilian Personnel Records,
Section 19, Individual NonOccupational Health Record Files:
‘‘Forms, correspondence, and other
records, including summary records,
documenting an individual employee’s
medical history, physical condition, and
visits to Government health facilities,
for nonwork-related purposes,
EXCLUDING records covered by item 21
of this schedule. Destroy 6 years after
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date of last entry. (NC1–64–77–10 item
19).’’ https://www.archives.gov/recordsmgmt/grs/grs01.html.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
CAPT Priscilla J. Powers, Director,
Health Services, 2002 SE Marine
Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
In accordance with the Department of
Commerce regulations implementing
the Privacy Act, at Title 15 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, part 4, subpart
B-Privacy Act, individuals interested in
determining if the system contains their
name should direct their Privacy Act
request to the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Public
Reference Facility, OFA56, 1315 East
West Highway (SSMC3), Room 10730,
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as Notification procedures
above.
Manufacturing Inc., within FTZ 265, in
Conroe, Texas.
The notification was processed in
accordance with the regulations of the
FTZ Board (15 CFR part 400), including
notice in the Federal Register inviting
public comment (80 FR 54520,
September 10, 2015). The FTZ Board
has determined that no further review of
the activity is warranted at this time.
The production activity described in the
notification is authorized, subject to the
FTZ Act and the FTZ Board’s
regulations, including Section 400.14,
and further subject to a restriction
requiring that foreign status textilebased cotton transport straps (classified
within HTSUS Subheading 5806.31) be
admitted to the zone in privileged
foreign status (19 CFR 146.41).
Sawblades), the Department of
Commerce (the Department) is notifying
the public that the Court’s final
judgment in this case is not in harmony
with the AR2 Final Results 2 and that
the Department is amending the AR2
Final Results with respect to the ATM
Single Entity 3 and the PRC-wide entity.
DATES: Effective Date: October 31, 2015.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Yang Jin Chun or Minoo Hatten, AD/
CVD Operations, Office I, Enforcement
and Compliance, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230;
telephone (202) 482–5760 or (202) 482–
1690, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: January 12, 2016.
Andrew McGilvray,
Executive Secretary.
Background
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CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as Notification procedures
above.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information that may be entered into
the NHSQ and TSD will come from the
following sources:
1. The individual involved in the
medical record.
2. The authorized medical reviewer.
3. Other documentation submitted by
medical providers of the individual.
4. Medical events that occur while on
OMAO vessels.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
Dated: January 12, 2016.
Michael J. Toland,
Department of Commerce, Freedom of
Information and Privacy Act Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Foreign-Trade Zones Board
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[B–57–2015]
Correction Notice; Authorization of
Production Activity; Foreign-Trade
Zone 265; Bauer Manufacturing Inc.;
(Stationary Oil/Gas Drilling Rigs);
Conroe, Texas
On August 19, 2015, the City of
Conroe, Texas, grantee of FTZ 265,
submitted a notification of proposed
production activity to the Foreign-Trade
Zones (FTZ) Board on behalf of Bauer
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Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof
From the People’s Republic of China:
Notice of Court Decision Not in
Harmony With the Final Results of
Review and Amended Final Results of
the Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review
Enforcement and Compliance,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: On October 21, 2015, the
United States Court of International
Trade (Court) sustained our final
remand redetermination pertaining to
the administrative review of the
antidumping duty order on diamond
sawblades and parts thereof from the
People’s Republic of China covering the
period November 1, 2010, through
October 31, 2011.1 Consistent with the
decision of the United States Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC)
in Timken Co. v. United States, 893 F.2d
337 (Fed. Cir. 1990) (Timken), as
clarified by Diamond Sawblades Mfrs.
Coalition v. United States, 626 F.3d
1374 (Fed. Cir. 2010) (Diamond
AGENCY:
1 See Final Remand Redetermination pursuant to
Diamond Sawblades Manufacturers Coalition v.
United States, Court No. 13–00241, slip op. 14–112
(Ct. Int’l Trade Sept. 23, 2014), dated May 18, 2015,
and available at https://enforcement.trade.gov/
remands/14-112.pdf (AR2 Remand), aff’d, Diamond
Sawblades Manufacturers’ Coalition v. United
States, Court No. 13–00241, slip op. 15–116 (Ct.
Int’l Trade Oct. 21, 2015).
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On June 17, 2013, as amended on July
18, 2013, the Department published the
AR2 Final Results. The Diamond
Sawblades Manufacturers’ Coalition
(DSMC) challenged certain aspects of
the Department’s AR2 Final Results. On
September 23, 2014, the Court
remanded the AR2 Final Results to the
Department to: (1) Reconsider the ATM
Single Entity’s separate rate status; (2)
explain where in the statute or other
authority the Department finds the nonministerial discretion not to determine
if there is a pattern of differing export
price or constructed export price for the
purposes of using an alternate
comparison methodology, regardless of
whether an allegation is raised to that
effect; and (3) explain how the
methodology for valuing Weihai
Xiangguang Mechanical Industrial Co.,
Ltd.’s (Weihai) steel cores is consistent
with the first review, why Weihai’s
NME experience better reflects Weihai’s
experience of purchasing cores even
though it is located in an NME country,
and provide a full explanation of its
2 See Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof
From the People’s Republic of China: Final Results
of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010–
2011, 78 FR 36166 (June 17, 2013), as amended in
Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From the
People’s Republic of China: Amended Final Results
of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2010–
2011, 78 FR 42930 (July 18, 2013) (collectively, AR2
Final Results).
3 The ATM Single Entity includes Advanced
Technology & Materials Co., Ltd., Beijing Gang Yan
Diamond Products Co., HXF Saw Co., Ltd., AT&M
International Trading Co., Ltd., and Cliff
International Ltd. See Diamond Sawblades and
Parts Thereof From the People’s Republic of China:
Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative
Review; 2009–2010, 78 FR 11143, 11144–45 n.9
(February 15, 2013), and Diamond Sawblades and
Parts Thereof From the People’s Republic of China:
Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty
Administrative Review: 2010–2011, 77 FR 73417,
73418 (December 10, 2012), unchanged in AR2
Final Results.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
[Docket No. 151109999-5999-01]
Privacy Act of 1974, New System of Records
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of a New Privacy Act System of Records: COMMERCE/NOAA-
22, NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (NHSQ) and Tuberculosis
Screening Document (TSD).
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, Title
5 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) sections 552a(e)(4) and (11); and
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, Appendix I,
``Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About
Individuals,'' the Department of Commerce is issuing a notice of intent
to establish a new system of records entitled, ``COMMERCE/NOAA-22, NOAA
Health Services Questionnaire and Tuberculosis Screening Document.'' We
invite the public to comment on the items noted in this publication.
The purpose of this system of records is to document information
related to medical clearance, which is required for all persons sailing
on Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) vessels. The
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Health Services
is responsible for medically evaluating and providing clearance for
persons who will be sailing on these vessels. The completed NHSQ and
TSD provide specific and select medical information on individuals who
wish to embark on OMAO vessels and need medical clearance. The
completed forms also contain personal identifiable information that is
required to be protected by the Privacy Act.
DATES: To be considered, written comments must be submitted on or
before February 18, 2016. Unless comments are received, the new system
of records will become effective as proposed on the date of publication
of a subsequent notice in the Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to: Director of Health Services, CAPT
P. Jane Powers, 2002 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR, 97365.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT P. Jane Powers, 2002 SE Marine
Science Drive, Newport, OR, 97365.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMAO is creating a system of records for
health information and other personal identifiable information required
for medical clearance of individuals, both NOAA staff and others who
are not employees, who plan to sail on OMAO vessels. Collection of
information on the NHSQ and the TSD are consistent with the support for
research and education under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. See
e.g., 16 U.S.C. 1440 and the NOAA Administrative Order 209-124.
COMMERCE/NOAA-22
System name:
COMMERCE/NOAA-22, NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (NHSQ) and
Tuberculosis Screening Document (TSD).
Security classification:
None.
System location:
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, 8403
Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282. Satellite addresses are:
NOAA Health Services-Pacific, 2002 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR
97365; NOAA Health Services-Atlantic, 439 West York Street, Norfolk, VA
23510-1114.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Individuals who wish to embark on OMAO vessels and need medical
clearance.
Categories of records in the system:
Personal Identifiable Information: name; date of birth (year only);
work address; email address; position in program; home, work and cell
telephone numbers; cruise dates; emergency contact (name, address and
telephone number) and their relationship to the individual; names of
NOAA ships NHSQ and TSD needs to be forwarded to; whether individual is
regularly seeing a doctor for any reason; medications currently being
taken; allergies; health problems; major surgeries/hospitalizations/
emergency room visits; general/cardiac screening questions; date of
last tetanus booster; functional abilities screening questions;
awareness of medical condition which could affect their suitability for
sea duty; type of test and result of most recent tuberculosis test;
information on a previous positive skin test; date of last chest X-ray,
if applicable; date of last BCG vaccine (tuberculosis vaccine), if
applicable; date prescribed TB medication completed, if applicable;
contact with any other person(s) infected with TB; occurrence of a
positive HIV test; use of illegal intravenous drugs; any current
treatment with steroids, chemotherapy, or cancer treating drugs; any
incidence of homelessness; any incidence of incarceration; possession
of fever, weight loss, night sweats, chronic cough, chronic fatigue,
coughing up blood; statement to accuracy and truth of information
provided; signature of applicant and date signed; signature of medical
officer reviewing the forms; date of clearance; and any additional
information supplied from the individual's medical provider(s).
Authority for maintenance of the system:
This system of records is consistent with the support for research
monitoring and education under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. 16
U.S.C. 1440) See also Office of Personnel Management regulations: 5 CFR
339.102--Purpose and Effect; 5
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CFR 339.202--Medical Standards; 5 CFR 339.205--Medical Evaluation
Programs; 5 CFR 339.206--Disqualification on the Basis of Medical
History; 5 CFR 229.301--Authority to Require an Examination; 5 CFR part
339--Medical Qualification Determinations.
Purposes:
The records are maintained and used to fulfill OMAO's
responsibility of medically clearing embarking personnel on OMAO
vessels. The NHSQ and TSD system will provide medical personnel with
faster access to more complete data; this will enhance their
effectiveness.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
1. Electronic NHSQ and TSD medical information is shared only with
authorized users who have a legitimate need to know. These medical
records, contained therein, may be disclosed as stated below:
a. A record in the medical department may be disclosed to the
Department of Commerce legal department to determine legal sufficiency
of a denial for embarkation or in response to litigation.
b. A record in the medical department may be disclosed in response
to a court order.
c. A record in the medical department may be disclosed to other
health care providers that are involved in cases concerning person(s)/
employee(s) with a specific disease or injury.
d. A record in the medical department may be disclosed to the
applicable medical psychiatric and/or state authority(ies) in response
to statute (e.g., sexually transmitted disease, homicidal ideation,
suicidal ideation, child abuse, elder abuse, etc.).
e. A record in the medical department may be disclosed to the OMAO
leadership involved in the medical evaluation process.
f. A record in the medical department may be disclosed to the
individual involved.
2. In the event that a system of records maintained by the
Department to carry out its functions indicates a violation or
potential violation of law or contract, whether civil, criminal or
regulatory in nature and whether arising by general statute or
particular program statute or contract, rule, regulation, or order
issued pursuant thereto, or the necessity to protect an interest of the
Department, the relevant records in the system of records may be
referred to the appropriate agency, whether Federal, State, local, or
foreign, charged with the responsibility of investigating or
prosecuting such violation or charged with enforcing or implementing
the statute or contract, rule, regulation or order issued pursuant
thereto, or protecting the interest of the Department.
3. A record from this system of records may be disclosed in the
course of presenting evidence to a court, magistrate, or administrative
tribunal, including disclosures to opposing counsel in the course of
settlement negotiations.
4. A record in this system of records may be disclosed, as a
routine use, to a Member of Congress submitting a request involving an
individual when the individual has requested assistance from the Member
with respect to the subject matter of the record.
5. A record in this system of records may be disclosed to the
Department of Justice in connection with determining whether the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) requires disclosure thereof.
6. A record in this system will be disclosed to the Department of
Treasury for the purpose of reporting and recouping delinquent debts
owed the United Sates pursuant to the Debt Collection Improvement Act
of 1996.
7. A record in this system of records may be disclosed to
appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when: (1) It is suspected
or confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the
system of records has been compromised; (2) the Department 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 the Department or
another agency or entity) that relies upon the compromised information;
and (3) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is
reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the Department's
efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and
prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.
Disclosure to consumer reporting agencies:
Disclosure to consumer reporting agencies pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
552a(b)(12) may be made from this system to ``consumer reporting
agencies'' as defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C.
1681a(f)) and the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 (31 U.S.C.
3701(a)(3)).
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining,
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
NHSQ and TSD medical information is stored and maintained in
electronic form in system folders and/or databases, within a controlled
environment with access restricted to authorized personnel. Other
medical information in a hardcopy format is stored in locked storage
facilities at OMAO regional facilities or on OMAO vessels with access
restricted to authorized personnel.
Retrievability:
Records are retrieved through inquires based on the name of
individual or the name of the NOAA vessel.
Safeguards:
The NHSQ and TSD can only be accessed by authorized OMAO medical
personnel. Access to electronic medical data will be through a secure
OMAO network and requires a password for entry, which is based on DOC
password standards. Passwords are granted to authorized medical
personnel. Hard/completed electronic copies are stored in OMAO
headquarters or regional facilities. Entry to these facilities requires
an approved NOAA-issued badge and electronic access to completed NHSQs
and TSDs requires proper authorization and a password. Storage within
the OMAO facilities are locked and under surveillance of administrative
personnel. Hard copy medical records related to NHSQ and TSD shall be
stored in locked file cabinets in all regional and headquarter offices.
Access to these medical records shall be limited to authorized
personnel only.
Retention and disposal:
OMAO shall maintain its records in accordance with NOAA's Records
Management Guide and Records Disposition Handbook. Upon closure of a
case, all medical information on the case contained in the NHSQ and TSD
shall be retained for at least 6 years, and destroyed 6 years after
date of last entry. See National Archives and Records Administration
General Records Schedule 1 Civilian Personnel Records, Section 19,
Individual Non-Occupational Health Record Files: ``Forms,
correspondence, and other records, including summary records,
documenting an individual employee's medical history, physical
condition, and visits to Government health facilities, for nonwork-
related purposes, EXCLUDING records covered by item 21 of this
schedule. Destroy 6 years after
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date of last entry. (NC1-64-77-10 item 19).'' https://www.archives.gov/records-mgmt/grs/grs01.html.
System manager(s) and address:
CAPT Priscilla J. Powers, Director, Health Services, 2002 SE Marine
Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365.
Notification procedure:
In accordance with the Department of Commerce regulations
implementing the Privacy Act, at Title 15 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, part 4, subpart B-Privacy Act, individuals interested in
determining if the system contains their name should direct their
Privacy Act request to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, Public Reference Facility, OFA56, 1315 East West
Highway (SSMC3), Room 10730, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
Record access procedures:
Same as Notification procedures above.
Contesting record procedures:
Same as Notification procedures above.
Record source categories:
Information that may be entered into the NHSQ and TSD will come
from the following sources:
1. The individual involved in the medical record.
2. The authorized medical reviewer.
3. Other documentation submitted by medical providers of the
individual.
4. Medical events that occur while on OMAO vessels.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
None.
Dated: January 12, 2016.
Michael J. Toland,
Department of Commerce, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-00834 Filed 1-15-16; 8:45 am]
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