Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, 14798-14799 [2021-05254]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 14798 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 51 / Thursday, March 18, 2021 / Notices including but not limited to electronic or social media, direct or indirect observation (i.e., in person, video and audio collections), interviews, questionnaires, surveys, and focus groups. Bureau of the Fiscal Service will limit its inquiries to data collections that solicit strictly voluntary opinions or responses. Steps will be taken to ensure anonymity of respondents in each activity covered by this request. The results of the data collected will be used to improve the delivery of Federal services and programs. It will include the creation of personas, customer journey maps, and reports and summaries of customer feedback data and user insights. It will also provide government-wide data on customer experience that can be displayed on performance.gov to help build transparency and accountability of Federal programs to the customers they serve. As a general matter, these information collections will not result in any new system of records containing privacy information and will not ask questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private. The Bureau will collect this information by electronic means when possible, as well as by mail, fax, telephone, technical discussions, and in-person interviews. The Bureau may also utilize observational techniques to collect this information. Affected Public: Collections will be targeted to the solicitation of opinions from respondents who have experience with the program or may have experience with the program in the near future. For the purposes of this request, ‘‘customers’’ are individuals, businesses, and organizations that interact with a Bureau of the Fiscal Service or program, either directly or via a Federal contractor. This could include individuals or households; businesses or other for-profit organizations; not-for profit institutions; State, local or tribal governments; Federal government; and Universities. Estimated Number of Respondents: 2,001,550. Estimated Time per Respondent: Varied, dependent upon the data collection method used. The possible response time to complete a questionnaire or survey may be 3 minutes or up to 1.5 hours to participate in an interview. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 101,125. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:49 Mar 17, 2021 Jkt 253001 Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; 2. the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and 5. estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Dated: March 12, 2021. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–05542 Filed 3–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Fiscal Service Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of a new matching program. AGENCY: Pursuant to section 552a(e)(12) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines on the Conduct of Matching Programs, and the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, notice is hereby given of the conduct of the a Computer Matching Program pertaining to the Do Not Pay Working System’s support of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) COVID–19 response programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, Targeted EIDL Advances, and the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Program (collectively the ‘‘SBA Programs’’). This matching program will provide SBA with information that will help it identify potentially improper payments in the SBA Programs. DATES: Comments on this matching notice must be received no later than 30 days after date of publication in the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Register. If no public comments are received during the period allowed for comment, the matching program will be effective April 19, 2021, provided it is a minimum of 30 days after the publication date. Beginning date: The matches are conducted on an ongoing basis, beginning no earlier than the matching program effective date above. ADDRESSES: David J. Ambrose, Chief Security Officer/Chief Privacy Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, 3201 Pennsy Drive, Warehouse ‘‘E’’, Landover, MD 20785. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David J. Ambrose, Chief Security Officer/Chief Privacy Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, 202–874–6488. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 101– 503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) by describing the manner in which computer matching involving Federal agencies could be performed and adding certain protections for individuals applying for and receiving Federal benefits. Section 7201 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–508) further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such individuals. Moreover, the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, (31 U.S.C. 3351 et seq.) (PIIA), provides the head of the agency operating the Do Not Pay Working System with the authority to waive the requirements in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o), after consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, for matching programs conducted under the Do Not Pay Initiative (31 U.S.C. 3354). This Notice provides the public with information regarding a matching program pertaining to the Do Not Pay Working System’s support of SBA Programs that has been granted a waiver, pursuant to PIIA, from the Matching Agreement requirements in the Privacy Act. Participating Agencies Name of Recipient Agency: Bureau of the Fiscal Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury. The SBA is the only other federal agency expected to participate in this matching program. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3354, executive agencies are required to ‘‘review prepayment and preaward procedures and ensure that a thorough review of available databases with relevant information on eligibility occurs to determine program or award E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 51 / Thursday, March 18, 2021 / Notices eligibility and prevent improper payments before the release of any Federal funds.’’ 31 U.S.C. 3354(a)(1). DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0222] Purpose(s) The purpose of this program is to assist SBA in the identification of potentially improper payments. Information is disclosed pursuant to this matching program only for the purpose of, and to the extent necessary in, assisting SBA in its determination with respect to an applicant for assistance under the SBA Programs. Individuals applying for or receiving benefits under the SBA Programs. Categories of Records The source agency, SBA, will furnish information to the Do Not Pay Working System regarding SBA Program applicants or benefit recipients. The requests from the SBA may include: The applicant or benefit recipient’s name (which may include their individual name and/or trading names, if applicable), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), type of TIN, DUNS number, address, date of birth, sex, telephone number(s), email address(es), payment information, associated banking information, and associated payment/transaction information. Fiscal Service will provide a response record for each individual identified by the source agency. When there is a match between a record provided by the source agency and one or more of the databases contained in the Do Not Pay Working System, the Do Not Pay Working System will disclose to the source agency the presence of a potentially matching record in the Do Not Pay Working System and the database(s) that contain the potentially matching record(s). System(s) of Records jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SBA’s records are contained in SBA system of records 21 (Loan System). Fiscal Service’s records are contained in Fiscal Service system of records Treasury/Fiscal Service .017—Do Not Pay Payment Verification Records, which was last published at 85 FR 11776 (Feb. 27, 2020). Ryan Law, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Privacy, Transparency, and Records. [FR Doc. 2021–05254 Filed 3–17–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P 16:49 Mar 17, 2021 National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 17, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Legislative and Regulatory Services (42E), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to NCA42EACTION@ va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0222’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0222’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, NCA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of NCA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; SUMMARY: Categories of Individuals VerDate Sep<11>2014 Agency Information Collection Activity: Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker and Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in Private Cemetery Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 14799 (2) the accuracy of NCA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: VA Form 40–1330, Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker, and VA Form 40–1330M, Claim for Government Medallion for Placement in a Private Cemetery. OMB Control Number: 2900–0222. Type of Review: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection. Abstract: The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) updated its current VA Form 40–1330 and VA Form 40–1330M. The original VA Form 40– 1330 and 40–1330M is a request for a Government-furnished headstone or marker, or medallion, respectively. The updates include the following: • Information about the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) Program and the option to receive a PMC in addition to the headstone, marker or medallion, consistent with 38 U.S.C. 112. • Changes in eligibility for a medallion, consistent with 38 U.S.C. 2306(d)(4)(A). • Addition of race, ethnicity, gender identify, and age demographic information for VA’s statistical purposes (see item 11), consistent with Public Law 103–446, Section 509, Center for Minority Veterans and Center for Women Veterans. • Addition of new emblems of belief consistent with 38 U.S.C. 2306(c) and 38 CFR 38.630(b) and 38.632(b)(2). • Update parenthetical in Block 12 to (OPTIONAL, BUT IF INCLUDED, NO PAY GRADES) • Update parenthetical in Block 14 to (OPTIONAL, BUT IF INCLUDED PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION) • Update parenthetical in Block 16 to (OPTIONAL, BUT IF PROVIDED CHECK ALL APPLICABLE BOXES) • Addition of statement in the Transportation and Delivery of Marker section for consignee to inspect the headstone or marker for accuracy prior to installation. • Addition of information and picture of new small flat granite marker, consistent with 38 U.S.C. 2306(c) and 38 CFR 38.630(a). Upon appropriate approval, the VA website will display the updated E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14798-14799]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05254]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of the Fiscal Service


Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

AGENCY: Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of a new matching program.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 552a(e)(12) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as 
amended, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidelines on the 
Conduct of Matching Programs, and the Payment Integrity Information Act 
of 2019, notice is hereby given of the conduct of the a Computer 
Matching Program pertaining to the Do Not Pay Working System's support 
of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) COVID-19 response 
programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury 
Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, Targeted EIDL Advances, and the Shuttered 
Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Program (collectively the ``SBA 
Programs''). This matching program will provide SBA with information 
that will help it identify potentially improper payments in the SBA 
Programs.

DATES: Comments on this matching notice must be received no later than 
30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. If no public 
comments are received during the period allowed for comment, the 
matching program will be effective April 19, 2021, provided it is a 
minimum of 30 days after the publication date.
    Beginning date: The matches are conducted on an ongoing basis, 
beginning no earlier than the matching program effective date above.

ADDRESSES: David J. Ambrose, Chief Security Officer/Chief Privacy 
Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, 3201 Pennsy Drive, Warehouse 
``E'', Landover, MD 20785.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David J. Ambrose, Chief Security 
Officer/Chief Privacy Officer, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, 202-874-
6488.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection 
Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 101-503), amended the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) 
by describing the manner in which computer matching involving Federal 
agencies could be performed and adding certain protections for 
individuals applying for and receiving Federal benefits. Section 7201 
of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-508) 
further amended the Privacy Act regarding protections for such 
individuals. Moreover, the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, 
(31 U.S.C. 3351 et seq.) (PIIA), provides the head of the agency 
operating the Do Not Pay Working System with the authority to waive the 
requirements in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o), after consultation with the Office of 
Management and Budget, for matching programs conducted under the Do Not 
Pay Initiative (31 U.S.C. 3354). This Notice provides the public with 
information regarding a matching program pertaining to the Do Not Pay 
Working System's support of SBA Programs that has been granted a 
waiver, pursuant to PIIA, from the Matching Agreement requirements in 
the Privacy Act.

Participating Agencies

    Name of Recipient Agency: Bureau of the Fiscal Service, U.S. 
Department of the Treasury. The SBA is the only other federal agency 
expected to participate in this matching program.

Authority for Conducting the Matching Program

    In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3354, executive agencies are required 
to ``review prepayment and preaward procedures and ensure that a 
thorough review of available databases with relevant information on 
eligibility occurs to determine program or award

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eligibility and prevent improper payments before the release of any 
Federal funds.'' 31 U.S.C. 3354(a)(1).

Purpose(s)

    The purpose of this program is to assist SBA in the identification 
of potentially improper payments. Information is disclosed pursuant to 
this matching program only for the purpose of, and to the extent 
necessary in, assisting SBA in its determination with respect to an 
applicant for assistance under the SBA Programs.

Categories of Individuals

    Individuals applying for or receiving benefits under the SBA 
Programs.

Categories of Records

    The source agency, SBA, will furnish information to the Do Not Pay 
Working System regarding SBA Program applicants or benefit recipients. 
The requests from the SBA may include: The applicant or benefit 
recipient's name (which may include their individual name and/or 
trading names, if applicable), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), 
type of TIN, DUNS number, address, date of birth, sex, telephone 
number(s), email address(es), payment information, associated banking 
information, and associated payment/transaction information. Fiscal 
Service will provide a response record for each individual identified 
by the source agency. When there is a match between a record provided 
by the source agency and one or more of the databases contained in the 
Do Not Pay Working System, the Do Not Pay Working System will disclose 
to the source agency the presence of a potentially matching record in 
the Do Not Pay Working System and the database(s) that contain the 
potentially matching record(s).

System(s) of Records

    SBA's records are contained in SBA system of records 21 (Loan 
System). Fiscal Service's records are contained in Fiscal Service 
system of records Treasury/Fiscal Service .017--Do Not Pay Payment 
Verification Records, which was last published at 85 FR 11776 (Feb. 27, 
2020).

Ryan Law,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Privacy, Transparency, and Records.
[FR Doc. 2021-05254 Filed 3-17-21; 8:45 am]
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