Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records, 8689-8690 [2018-04006]

Download as PDF sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 40 / Wednesday, February 28, 2018 / Notices demonstrating each State’s achievements and challenges in accomplishing optimal interoperability for emergency responders. Moreover, certain government grants may require States to update their SCIP Templates and SCIP Snapshot to include broadband efforts in order to receive funding for interoperable and emergency communications. Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (SWICs) will be responsible for collecting this information from their respective stakeholders and governance bodies, and will complete and submit the SCIP Snapshots directly to OEC through unclassified electronic submission. The SCIP Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot may be submitted through unclassified electronic submission to OEC by each State’s SWIC in addition to being able to submit their respective SCIP Template and Annual SCIP Snapshot via email to SCIP@hq.dhs.gov. OEC streamlined its annual SCIP reporting process to obtain standard data to understand progress and challenges in emergency communications planning. OEC replaced the lengthier Annual Progress Report with the SCIP Snapshot as a reporting mechanism for States and territories for submitting SCIP progress, achievements and challenges. The data collected is based on calendar year reporting. The SCIP Snapshot also includes sections for States and territories to report on the status of governance structures, progress towards SCIP goals and initiatives, and overall successes and challenges in advancing interoperable emergency communications. This is a revised information collection. OMB is particularly interested in comments which: 1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; 2. Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; 3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Feb 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. Title of Collection: Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Template and Progress Report. OMB Control Number: 1670–0017. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Private and Public Sector. Number of Respondents: 56. Estimated Time per Respondent: 6 hours. Total Burden Hours: 336 hours. David Epperson, Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–04000 Filed 2–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–9P–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2017–0070] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Rescindment of a System of Records Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to rescind the following Department Privacy Act systems of records notices: Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services–014 Electronic Immigration System–1 Temporary Accounts and Draft Benefit Requests System of Records; Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services– 015 Electronic Immigration System–2 Account and Case Management System of Records; and Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services–016 Electronic Immigration System–3 Automated Background Functions System of Records. The records covered by these systems of records notices will now be covered by existing DHS systems of records notices. DHS will continue to collect and maintain records regarding individuals who apply for immigration benefits using the online electronic filing system. Rescinding these three DHS systems of records notices mentioned above will have no adverse impacts on individuals, but will promote the overall streamlining and management of Department of Homeland Security Privacy Act record systems. DATES: These changes will take effect upon publication. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8689 You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS– 2017–0070, by one of the following methods: • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–343–4010. • Mail: Philip S. Kaplan, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528–0655. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number DHS–2017–0070. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personally identifiable information (PII) provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions, please contact: Donald K. Hawkins, Donald.K.Hawkins@uscis.dhs.gov, (202) 272–8030, Privacy Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529. For privacy questions, please contact: Philip S. Kaplan, Sam.Kaplan@hq.dhs.gov, (202) 343–1717, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528–0655. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and as part of its ongoing integration and management efforts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is rescinding the following systems of records notices: DHS/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)–014 Electronic Immigration System–1 Temporary Accounts and Draft Benefit Requests System of Records, 78 FR 20680 (April 5, 2013); DHS/USCIS–015 Electronic Immigration System–2 Account and Case Management System of Records, 78 FR 20673 (April 5, 2013), and DHS/ USCIS–016 Electronic Immigration System–3 Automated Background Functions System of Records, 76 FR 70735 (November 15, 2011). USCIS created the online electronic immigration system (USCIS ELIS) to allow individuals submitting U.S. immigration and naturalization requests to create online accounts and submit certain petitions, applications, and requests for processing and adjudication. The collection, use, maintenance, and dissemination of PII was divided into three distinct processes in the online electronic ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES 8690 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 40 / Wednesday, February 28, 2018 / Notices system: (1) Temporary Account and Draft Benefit Requests; (2) Account and Case Management; and (3) Automated Background Functions. Each process was covered under a separate SORN. DHS/USCIS–014 covered the collection, use, maintenance, and dissemination of information derived from an individual who created a temporary account so that he or she may submit an application, petition, or request through USCIS ELIS for the first time. Information collected under DHS/ USCIS–014 is now covered by Department of Homeland Security/ALL– 037 E-Authentication Records System of Records (DHS/ALL–037), 79 FR 46857 (August 11, 2014). DHS/ALL–037 covers the collection of information used to authenticate an individual’s identity for the purpose of creating a required system credential to electronically access a DHS program or application. DHS/USCIS–015 covered the processing and tracking of all actions related to a submitted and pending immigration request, including scheduling of biometrics appointments and interviews, requesting evidence or additional information, and issuing notices, including the final decision, as well as a proof of an approved benefit, if any. The case management, case processing, record receipt and maintenance from DHS/USCIS–015 is now covered by the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection– 001 Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records (DHS/ USCIS/ICE/CBP–001), 82 FR 43556 (September 18, 2017). DHS/USCIS/ICE/ CBP–001 covers information relating to the adjudication of benefits, investigation of immigration violations, and enforcement actions in Alien Files (A-Files). DHS creates a file for each individual containing that individual’s immigration records. The A-file may be in paper or electronic format, or a combination of both. USCIS ELIS serves as an electronic repository to store and manage electronic records. The case management functions of DHS/USCIS–015 are also covered by Department of Homeland Security/ United States Citizenship and Immigration Services–007 Benefits Information System (USCIS–007), 81 FR 72069 (October 19, 2016), which covers the collection, use, maintenance, dissemination, and storage of immigration request information, including case processing and decisional data not included in the AFile SORN. These records assist in the processing of immigration requests from VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:25 Feb 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 the time USCIS collects the information from the requestor until a final decision is recorded in the relevant case management system. The initial purpose of DHS/USCIS– 016 was to assist USCIS personnel in detecting duplicate and related accounts; identifying potential national security concerns, criminality, and fraud; as well as ensuring that serious or complex cases received additional scrutiny. USCIS never collected information that would be covered by DHS/USCIS–016. Instead, all information collected, maintained, used, and disseminated in support of USCIS’ efforts to strengthen the integrity of the nation’s legal immigration system and to ensure that immigration benefits are not granted to individuals who may pose a threat to national security and/or public safety are covered under the DHS/ USCIS–006 Fraud Detection and National Security Records (FDNS), 77 FR 47411, (August 8, 2012). As such, DHS will continue to collect and maintain records regarding immigration requests, and will rely upon the existing DHS and USCIS systems of records notices for coverage pursuant to the Privacy Act: DHS/ALL– 037, 79 FR 46857 (August 11, 2014); DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP–001, 82 FR 43556 (September 18, 2017), DHS/USCIS–006 FDNS, 77 FR 47411 (August 8, 2012), and DHS/USCIS–007, 81 FR 72069 (October 19, 2016). Rescinding DHS/USCIS–014, DHS/ USCIS–015, and DHS/USCIS–016 will have no adverse impacts on individuals, but will promote the overall streamlining and management of DHS Privacy Act record systems. SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER DHS/USCIS–014 Electronic Immigration System-1 Temporary Accounts and Draft Benefit Requests System of Records; DHS/USCIS–015 Electronic Immigration System-2 Account and Case Management System of Records; and DHS/USCIS–016 Electronic Immigration System-3 Automated Background Functions System of Records. HISTORY: DHS/USCIS–014 Electronic Immigration System-1 Temporary Accounts and Draft Benefit Requests System of Records, 78 FR 20680 (April 5, 2013); DHS/USCIS Electronic–015 Electronic Immigration System-2 Account and Case Management System of Records, 78 FR 20673 (April 5, 2013); and DHS/USCIS–016 Electronic Immigration System-3 Automated Background Functions System of PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Records, 76 FR 70735 (November 15, 2011). Philip S. Kaplan, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2018–04006 Filed 2–27–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–97–P DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT [Docket No. FR–7006–N–02] 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Choice Neighborhoods Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, HUD. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comment from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment. DATES: Comments Due Date: April 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposal. Comments should refer to the proposal by name and/or OMB Control Number and should be sent to: Colette Pollard, Reports Management Officer, QDAM, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410–5000; telephone 202–402–3400 (this is not a toll-free number) or email at Colette.Pollard@hud.gov for a copy of the proposed forms or other available information. Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number through TTY by calling the tollfree Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– 8339. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Arlette Mussington, Office of Policy, Programs and Legislative Initiatives, PIH, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street SW, (Room 3180), Washington, DC 20410; telephone 202–402–4109 (this is not a toll-free number). Persons with hearing or speech impairments may access this number via TTY by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at (800) 877– 8339. Copies of available documents submitted to OMB may be obtained from Ms. Mussington. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice informs the public that HUD is SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 40 (Wednesday, February 28, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8689-8690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04006]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2017-0070]


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Rescindment of a System of Records Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of 
Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to rescind the 
following Department Privacy Act systems of records notices: Department 
of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-014 
Electronic Immigration System-1 Temporary Accounts and Draft Benefit 
Requests System of Records; Department of Homeland Security/U.S. 
Citizenship and Immigration Services-015 Electronic Immigration System-
2 Account and Case Management System of Records; and Department of 
Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-016 
Electronic Immigration System-3 Automated Background Functions System 
of Records. The records covered by these systems of records notices 
will now be covered by existing DHS systems of records notices.
    DHS will continue to collect and maintain records regarding 
individuals who apply for immigration benefits using the online 
electronic filing system. Rescinding these three DHS systems of records 
notices mentioned above will have no adverse impacts on individuals, 
but will promote the overall streamlining and management of Department 
of Homeland Security Privacy Act record systems.

DATES: These changes will take effect upon publication.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS-
2017-0070, by one of the following methods:
     Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-343-4010.
     Mail: Philip S. Kaplan, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy 
Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528-0655.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number DHS-2017-0070. All comments received will be posted 
without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personally 
identifiable information (PII) provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions, please contact: 
Donald K. Hawkins, [email protected], (202) 272-8030, 
Privacy Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 20 
Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20529. For privacy questions, 
please contact: Philip S. Kaplan, [email protected], (202) 343-
1717, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland 
Security, Washington, DC 20528-0655.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy 
Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, and as part of its ongoing integration and 
management efforts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is 
rescinding the following systems of records notices: DHS/U.S. 
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)-014 Electronic Immigration 
System-1 Temporary Accounts and Draft Benefit Requests System of 
Records, 78 FR 20680 (April 5, 2013); DHS/USCIS-015 Electronic 
Immigration System-2 Account and Case Management System of Records, 78 
FR 20673 (April 5, 2013), and DHS/USCIS-016 Electronic Immigration 
System-3 Automated Background Functions System of Records, 76 FR 70735 
(November 15, 2011).
    USCIS created the online electronic immigration system (USCIS ELIS) 
to allow individuals submitting U.S. immigration and naturalization 
requests to create online accounts and submit certain petitions, 
applications, and requests for processing and adjudication. The 
collection, use, maintenance, and dissemination of PII was divided into 
three distinct processes in the online electronic

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system: (1) Temporary Account and Draft Benefit Requests; (2) Account 
and Case Management; and (3) Automated Background Functions. Each 
process was covered under a separate SORN.
    DHS/USCIS-014 covered the collection, use, maintenance, and 
dissemination of information derived from an individual who created a 
temporary account so that he or she may submit an application, 
petition, or request through USCIS ELIS for the first time. Information 
collected under DHS/USCIS-014 is now covered by Department of Homeland 
Security/ALL-037 E-Authentication Records System of Records (DHS/ALL-
037), 79 FR 46857 (August 11, 2014). DHS/ALL-037 covers the collection 
of information used to authenticate an individual's identity for the 
purpose of creating a required system credential to electronically 
access a DHS program or application.
    DHS/USCIS-015 covered the processing and tracking of all actions 
related to a submitted and pending immigration request, including 
scheduling of biometrics appointments and interviews, requesting 
evidence or additional information, and issuing notices, including the 
final decision, as well as a proof of an approved benefit, if any. The 
case management, case processing, record receipt and maintenance from 
DHS/USCIS-015 is now covered by the Department of Homeland Security/
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection-001 Alien File, Index, 
and National File Tracking System of Records (DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001), 
82 FR 43556 (September 18, 2017). DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001 covers 
information relating to the adjudication of benefits, investigation of 
immigration violations, and enforcement actions in Alien Files (A-
Files). DHS creates a file for each individual containing that 
individual's immigration records. The A-file may be in paper or 
electronic format, or a combination of both. USCIS ELIS serves as an 
electronic repository to store and manage electronic records.
    The case management functions of DHS/USCIS-015 are also covered by 
Department of Homeland Security/United States Citizenship and 
Immigration Services-007 Benefits Information System (USCIS-007), 81 FR 
72069 (October 19, 2016), which covers the collection, use, 
maintenance, dissemination, and storage of immigration request 
information, including case processing and decisional data not included 
in the A-File SORN. These records assist in the processing of 
immigration requests from the time USCIS collects the information from 
the requestor until a final decision is recorded in the relevant case 
management system.
    The initial purpose of DHS/USCIS-016 was to assist USCIS personnel 
in detecting duplicate and related accounts; identifying potential 
national security concerns, criminality, and fraud; as well as ensuring 
that serious or complex cases received additional scrutiny. USCIS never 
collected information that would be covered by DHS/USCIS-016. Instead, 
all information collected, maintained, used, and disseminated in 
support of USCIS' efforts to strengthen the integrity of the nation's 
legal immigration system and to ensure that immigration benefits are 
not granted to individuals who may pose a threat to national security 
and/or public safety are covered under the DHS/USCIS-006 Fraud 
Detection and National Security Records (FDNS), 77 FR 47411, (August 8, 
2012).
    As such, DHS will continue to collect and maintain records 
regarding immigration requests, and will rely upon the existing DHS and 
USCIS systems of records notices for coverage pursuant to the Privacy 
Act: DHS/ALL-037, 79 FR 46857 (August 11, 2014); DHS/USCIS/ICE/CBP-001, 
82 FR 43556 (September 18, 2017), DHS/USCIS-006 FDNS, 77 FR 47411 
(August 8, 2012), and DHS/USCIS-007, 81 FR 72069 (October 19, 2016).
    Rescinding DHS/USCIS-014, DHS/USCIS-015, and DHS/USCIS-016 will 
have no adverse impacts on individuals, but will promote the overall 
streamlining and management of DHS Privacy Act record systems.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER
    DHS/USCIS-014 Electronic Immigration System-1 Temporary Accounts 
and Draft Benefit Requests System of Records; DHS/USCIS-015 Electronic 
Immigration System-2 Account and Case Management System of Records; and 
DHS/USCIS-016 Electronic Immigration System-3 Automated Background 
Functions System of Records.

HISTORY:
    DHS/USCIS-014 Electronic Immigration System-1 Temporary Accounts 
and Draft Benefit Requests System of Records, 78 FR 20680 (April 5, 
2013); DHS/USCIS Electronic-015 Electronic Immigration System-2 Account 
and Case Management System of Records, 78 FR 20673 (April 5, 2013); and 
DHS/USCIS-016 Electronic Immigration System-3 Automated Background 
Functions System of Records, 76 FR 70735 (November 15, 2011).

Philip S. Kaplan,
Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security.
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