Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, 80622-80623 [2024-22770]

Download as PDF 80622 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 192 / Thursday, October 3, 2024 / Notices 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– 2024–0004 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, 4th Floor Altmeyer, 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 Cynthia Scott, Division Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel, Social Security Administration, 6401 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21235–6401, at telephone: (410) 966–1943, or send an email to Cynthia.Scott@ssa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None. System(S) of Records SSA will match the DOL extract file against the MBR, 60–0090, last fully published at 71 FR 1826 (January 11, 2006), as amended at 72 FR 69723 (December 10, 2007), 78 FR 40542 (July 5, 2013), 83 FR 31250–31251 (July 3, 2018), 83 FR 54969 (November 1, 2018), and 89 FR 825 (January 5, 2024). DOL’s extract file is from DOL’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), BL Benefit Payments file, DOL/ OWCP–9, last fully published at 81 FR 25765 (April 29, 2016). [FR Doc. 2024–22768 Filed 10–2–24; 8:45 am] [Docket No. SSA–2024–0006] SSA and DOL. Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program Authority For Conducting The Matching Program ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Categories of Records DOL’s monthly extract file will contain each Part C BL beneficiary’s Social Security number (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 beneficiaries are receiving Social Security disability benefits and match the DOL data against the SSN, type of action code, and offset type for those beneficiaries in SSA’s Master Beneficiary Record (MBR). SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Participating Agencies AGENCY: The legal authority for this agreement is section 224(h)(1) of the Social Security Act (Act), 42 U.S.C. 424a(h)(1). This legal authority requires any Federal agency to provide SSA with information in its possession that SSA may require for making a timely determination of the amount of reduction required under section 224 of the Act for workers’ compensation offset. 17:59 Oct 02, 2024 Categories of Individuals The individuals whose information is involved in this matching program are those individuals who are receiving Part C BL benefits and Social Security disability benefits. BILLING CODE P Matthew Ramsey, Executive Director, Office of Privacy and Disclosure, Office of the General Counsel. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Purpose(s) This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which DOL will disclose the DOL-administered Part C BL benefit data to SSA. SSA will match DOL’s Part C BL data with SSA’s records of persons receiving Social Security disability benefits to verify that Part C BL beneficiaries are receiving the correct amount of Social Security disability benefits. 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 Department of Labor (DOL). Under this matching program, DOL will disclose the DOLadministered Part B Black Lung (BL) SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00171 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 benefit data to SSA. SSA will match DOL’s Part B BL data with SSA’s records of persons receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to verify that Part B BL beneficiaries are receiving the correct amount of SSI payments. DATES: The deadline to submit comments on the proposed matching program is November 4, 2024. The matching program will be applicable on November 4, 2024, 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–2024–0006 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 (SSN) 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– 2024–0006 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, 4th Floor Altmeyer, 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 Cynthia Scott, Division Director, E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 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

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 192 (Thursday, October 3, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80622-80623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22770]


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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

[Docket No. SSA-2024-0006]


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 
Department of Labor (DOL). Under this matching program, DOL will 
disclose the DOL-administered Part B Black Lung (BL) benefit data to 
SSA. SSA will match DOL's Part B BL data with SSA's records of persons 
receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to verify that Part B BL 
beneficiaries are receiving the correct amount of SSI payments.

DATES: The deadline to submit comments on the proposed matching program 
is November 4, 2024.
    The matching program will be applicable on November 4, 2024, 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-2024-0006 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 (SSN) 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-2024-0006 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, 4th Floor Altmeyer, 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 Cynthia Scott, Division 
Director,

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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 [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None.

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

Participating Agencies: SSA and DOL.

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.

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 Benefit Payments file (OWCP-9), last fully 
published on April 29, 2016 (81 FR 25765).

[FR Doc. 2024-22770 Filed 10-2-24; 8:45 am]
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