Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, 80623-80624 [2024-22769]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 192 / Thursday, October 3, 2024 / Notices Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, 4th Floor Altmeyer, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, at telephone: (410) 966– 1943, or send an email to Cynthia.Scott@ssa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None. [FR Doc. 2024–22770 Filed 10–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Matthew Ramsey, Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel. [Docket No. SSA–2024–0014] Participating Agencies: SSA and DOL. AGENCY: Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program Authority for Conducting the Matching Program The legal authority for this agreement is section 1631(f) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1383(f). This legal authority requires any Federal agency to provide SSA with information in its possession that SSA may require for making a determination of eligibility for, or the proper amount, of SSI payments. Purpose(s) This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which DOL will disclose the DOL-administered Part B BL benefit data to SSA. SSA will match DOL’s Part B BL data with SSA’s records of persons receiving SSI to verify that Part B BL beneficiaries are receiving the correct amount of SSI payments. Categories of Individuals The individuals whose information is involved in this matching program are those individuals who are receiving Part B BL benefits and SSI benefits. Categories of Records DOL’s monthly extract file will contain each Part B BL beneficiary’s SSN, name, date of birth, date of entitlement, payment status, current benefit amount, and effective date of the current benefit amount. SSA will determine which of the recipients are receiving SSI payments and match the DOL data against the SSN, type of action code, and income type for those recipients in SSA’s Supplemental Security Income Record and Special Veterans Benefits (SSR/SVB) system of records. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Benefit Payments file (OWCP–9), last fully published on April 29, 2016 (81 FR 25765). System(s) of Records SSA will match the DOL extract file against the SSR/SVB (60–0103) system of records, last fully published on January 11, 2006 (71 FR 1830), as amended on December 10, 2007 (72 FR 69723), July 3, 2018 (83 FR 31250– 31251), November 1, 2018 (83 FR 54969), and January 5, 2024 (89 FR 825). DOL’s extract file is from DOL’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, BL VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Oct 02, 2024 Jkt 265001 Social Security Administration (SSA). Notice of a new matching program. ACTION: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the Railroad Board (RRB). Under this matching program, the RRB will disclose to SSA information necessary to verify an individual’s self-certification of eligibility for the Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs program (Extra Help). It will also enable SSA to identify individuals who may qualify for Extra Help as part of the agency’s Medicare outreach efforts. DATES: The deadline to submit comments on the proposed matching program is November 4, 2024. The matching program will be applicable on March 30, 2025, or once a minimum of 30 days after publication of this notice has elapsed, whichever is later. The matching program will be in effect for a period of 18 months. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any one of three methods—internet, fax, or mail. Do not submit the same comments multiple times or by more than one method. Regardless of which method you choose, please state that your comments refer to Docket No. SSA–2024–0014 so that we may associate your comments with the correct regulation. Caution: You should be careful to include in your comments only information that you wish to make publicly available. We strongly urge you not to include in your comments any personal information, such as Social Security numbers or medical information. 1. internet: We strongly recommend that you submit your comments via the internet. Please visit the Federal eRulemaking portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. Use the ‘‘Search’’ function to find docket number SSA– 2024–0014 and then submit your comments. The system will issue you a tracking number to confirm your submission. You will not be able to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00172 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80623 view your comment immediately because we must post each submission manually. It may take up to a week for your comments to be viewable. 2. Fax: Fax comments to (410) 966– 0869. 3. Mail: Matthew Ramsey, Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, G–401 WHR, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, or emailing Matthew.Ramsey@ssa.gov. Comments are also available for public viewing on the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov or in person, during regular business hours, by arranging with the contact person identified below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested parties may submit general questions about the matching program to Andrea Huseth, Division Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, G–401 WHR, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, at telephone: (410) 966– 1943, or send an email to Cynthia.Scott@ssa.gov. Matthew Ramsey, Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel. Participating Agencies SSA and RRB. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program This matching agreement between RRB and SSA is executed pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, and the Office of Management and Budget Final Guidance interpreting those Acts. The legal authority for the disclosures under this agreement is the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3)), which authorizes a Federal agency to disclose information from its system of records, without prior written consent, when such disclosure is pursuant to a routine use. The legal authority for SSA to conduct this matching activity is sections 1144 and 1860D–14 of the Social Security Act (Act) (42 U.S.C. 1320b–14 and 1395w–114). Purpose(s) This matching agreement establishes the conditions under which the RRB will disclose to SSA information necessary to verify an individual’s self certification of eligibility for Extra Help. It will also enable SSA to identify E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 80624 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 192 / Thursday, October 3, 2024 / Notices individuals who may qualify for Extra Help as part of the agency’s Medicare outreach efforts. Categories of Individuals Categories of Records RRB will transmit its annuity payment data monthly from its RRB–22, Railroad Retirement Survivors and Pension Benefits System, system of records. The file will consist of approximately 600,000 electronic records. RRB will transmit its Post Entitlement System file daily. The number of records will differ each day but consists of approximately 3,000 to 4,000 records each month. RRB will transmit files on all Medicare eligible Qualified Railroad Retirement Beneficiaries from its RRB– 20, Health Insurance and Supplementary Medical Insurance Enrollment and Premium Payment System (Medicare), and RRB–22 systems of records to report address changes and subsidy changing event information monthly. The file will consist of approximately 520,000 electronic records. The number of people who apply for Extra Help determines, in part, on the number of records matched. SSA’s comparison file will consist of approximately 90 million records obtained from the MDB File. SSA will conduct the match using each individual’s Social Security number, name, date of birth, RRB claim number, and RRB annuity payment amount in both RRB and the MDB File. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 System(s) of Records RRB will provide SSA with data from its RRB–22 system of records, last published on September 30, 2014 (79 FR 58886), and RRB–20 systems of records, last published on May 15, 2015 (80 FR 28018). SSA will match RRB’s data with its MDB File, system of records No. 60– 0321, published on July 25, 2006 (71 FR 42159), and amended on December 10, 17:59 Oct 02, 2024 [FR Doc. 2024–22769 Filed 10–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4191–02–P The individuals whose information is involved in this matching program are individuals who self certify for Extra Help or may qualify for Extra Help. SSA matches RRB’s information with its Medicare Database (MDB) File, which includes claimants; applicants; beneficiaries; ineligible spouses; and potential claimants for Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage Part C, Medicare Part D and for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage subsidies. VerDate Sep<11>2014 2007 (72 FR 69723) and November 1, 2018 (83 FR 54969). Jkt 265001 DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 12561; No. 2024–11] Determination Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of State under the Foreign Missions Act, 22 U.S.C. 4301, et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), and delegated pursuant to Department of State Delegation of Authority No. 214 of September 20, 1994, and after due consideration of the benefits, privileges, and immunities provided to the missions of the United States abroad, as well as matters related to the protection of the interests of the United States, I hereby designate the acquisition and use of any contracted services from private entities or vendors in the United States as a benefit as defined 22 U.S.C. 4302(a)(1). Section 204(b) of the Act (22 U.S.C. 4304(b)) provides that the Secretary of State may require a foreign mission to forego the acceptance, use, or relation of any benefit or to comply with such terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine as a condition to the execution or performance in the United States of any contract or other agreement, the acquisition, retention, or use of any real property, or the application for or acceptance of any benefit. Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of State under Section 204(b) of the Act and delegated pursuant to Department of State Delegation of Authority No. 214 of September 20, 1994, I hereby determine it is reasonably necessary on the basis of reciprocity and to protect the interests of the United States to require the Embassy of the Russian Federation and its consular posts to comply with the terms and conditions specified by the Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions relating to the above-named entity’s activities in the United States. Further, the acquisition of any such services shall be subject to all terms and conditions established by the Director or Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Foreign Missions. This determination does not pertain to services provided at the Permanent Mission to the United Nations of the Russian Federation, unless such services are being provided through that mission to the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Washington, DC or its consular posts located in PO 00000 Frm 00173 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Houston, Texas and New York City, New York. Pursuant to section 211 of the Act (22 U.S.C. 4311), it shall be unlawful for any person to make available any benefits to a foreign mission contrary to the requirements set forth in this Designation and Determination. Pursuant to section 208(b) of the Act (22 U.S.C. 4308), compliance with this Designation and Determination shall to the extent thereof be a full acquittance and discharge for all purposes of the obligation of the person making the same. No person shall be held liable in any court or administrative proceeding for or with respect to anything done or omitted in good faith in connection with the administration of, or pursuant to and in reliance on, the Act or this Designation and Determination. Rebecca E. Gonzales, Director, Office of Foreign Missions, Department of State. [FR Doc. 2024–22875 Filed 10–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4711–11–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD Release of Waybill Data The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from the University of Colorado Boulder (WB24–49—9/23/ 24) for permission to use data from the Board’s 1990–2018 unmasked Carload Waybill Samples. A copy of this request may be obtained from the Board’s website under docket no. WB24–49. The waybill sample contains confidential railroad and shipper data; therefore, if any parties object to these requests, they should file their objections with the Director of the Board’s Office of Economics within 14 calendar days of the date of this notice. The rules for release of waybill data are codified at 49 CFR 1244.9. Contact: Alexander Dusenberry, (202) 245–0319. Eden Besera, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2024–22812 Filed 10–2–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD 30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Reinstatement Without Change: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery Surface Transportation Board. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 192 (Thursday, October 3, 2024)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22769]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2024-0014]


Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

AGENCY: Social Security Administration (SSA).

ACTION: Notice of a new matching program.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, as 
amended, this notice announces a new matching program with the Railroad 
Board (RRB). Under this matching program, the RRB will disclose to SSA 
information necessary to verify an individual's self-certification of 
eligibility for the Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 
Costs program (Extra Help). It will also enable SSA to identify 
individuals who may qualify for Extra Help as part of the agency's 
Medicare outreach efforts.

DATES: The deadline to submit comments on the proposed matching program 
is November 4, 2024.
    The matching program will be applicable on March 30, 2025, or once 
a minimum of 30 days after publication of this notice has elapsed, 
whichever is later. The matching program will be in effect for a period 
of 18 months.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any one of three methods--
internet, fax, or mail. Do not submit the same comments multiple times 
or by more than one method. Regardless of which method you choose, 
please state that your comments refer to Docket No. SSA-2024-0014 so 
that we may associate your comments with the correct regulation.
    Caution: You should be careful to include in your comments only 
information that you wish to make publicly available. We strongly urge 
you not to include in your comments any personal information, such as 
Social Security numbers or medical information.
    1. internet: We strongly recommend that you submit your comments 
via the internet. Please visit the Federal eRulemaking portal at https://www.regulations.gov. Use the ``Search'' function to find docket number 
SSA-2024-0014 and then submit your comments. The system will issue you 
a tracking number to confirm your submission. You will not be able to 
view your comment immediately because we must post each submission 
manually. It may take up to a week for your comments to be viewable.
    2. Fax: Fax comments to (410) 966-0869.
    3. Mail: Matthew Ramsey, Executive Director, Office of Privacy and 
Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security 
Administration, G-401 WHR, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 
21235-6401, or emailing [email protected]. Comments are also 
available for public viewing on the Federal eRulemaking portal at 
https://www.regulations.gov or in person, during regular business hours, 
by arranging with the contact person identified below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Interested parties may submit general 
questions about the matching program to Andrea Huseth, Division 
Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General 
Counsel, Social Security Administration, G-401 WHR, 6401 Security 
Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401, at telephone: (410) 966-1943, or 
send an email to [email protected].

Matthew Ramsey,
Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the 
General Counsel.

Participating Agencies

    SSA and RRB.

Authority for Conducting the Matching Program

    This matching agreement between RRB and SSA is executed pursuant to 
the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer 
Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988, and the Office of 
Management and Budget Final Guidance interpreting those Acts.
    The legal authority for the disclosures under this agreement is the 
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3)), which authorizes 
a Federal agency to disclose information from its system of records, 
without prior written consent, when such disclosure is pursuant to a 
routine use.
    The legal authority for SSA to conduct this matching activity is 
sections 1144 and 1860D-14 of the Social Security Act (Act) (42 U.S.C. 
1320b-14 and 1395w-114).

Purpose(s)

    This matching agreement establishes the conditions under which the 
RRB will disclose to SSA information necessary to verify an 
individual's self certification of eligibility for Extra Help. It will 
also enable SSA to identify

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individuals who may qualify for Extra Help as part of the agency's 
Medicare outreach efforts.

Categories of Individuals

    The individuals whose information is involved in this matching 
program are individuals who self certify for Extra Help or may qualify 
for Extra Help. SSA matches RRB's information with its Medicare 
Database (MDB) File, which includes claimants; applicants; 
beneficiaries; ineligible spouses; and potential claimants for Medicare 
Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage Part C, Medicare Part D and 
for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage subsidies.

Categories of Records

    RRB will transmit its annuity payment data monthly from its RRB-22, 
Railroad Retirement Survivors and Pension Benefits System, system of 
records. The file will consist of approximately 600,000 electronic 
records.
    RRB will transmit its Post Entitlement System file daily. The 
number of records will differ each day but consists of approximately 
3,000 to 4,000 records each month.
    RRB will transmit files on all Medicare eligible Qualified Railroad 
Retirement Beneficiaries from its RRB-20, Health Insurance and 
Supplementary Medical Insurance Enrollment and Premium Payment System 
(Medicare), and RRB-22 systems of records to report address changes and 
subsidy changing event information monthly. The file will consist of 
approximately 520,000 electronic records. The number of people who 
apply for Extra Help determines, in part, on the number of records 
matched.
    SSA's comparison file will consist of approximately 90 million 
records obtained from the MDB File.
    SSA will conduct the match using each individual's Social Security 
number, name, date of birth, RRB claim number, and RRB annuity payment 
amount in both RRB and the MDB File.

System(s) of Records

    RRB will provide SSA with data from its RRB-22 system of records, 
last published on September 30, 2014 (79 FR 58886), and RRB-20 systems 
of records, last published on May 15, 2015 (80 FR 28018).
    SSA will match RRB's data with its MDB File, system of records No. 
60-0321, published on July 25, 2006 (71 FR 42159), and amended on 
December 10, 2007 (72 FR 69723) and November 1, 2018 (83 FR 54969).

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