67 FR 8 pgs. 1444-1445 - Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Type: NOTICEVolume: 67Number: 8Pages: 1444 - 1445
FR document: [FR Doc. 02-670 Filed 1-10-02; 8:45 am]
Agency: Defense Department
Sub Agency: Department of the Air Force
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
AGENCY:
Department of the Air Force, DoD.
ACTION:
Notice to alter systems of records.
SUMMARY:
The Department of the Air Force is proposing to alter a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The alteration will expand the category of individuals covered, and add a (j)(2) exemption to the system of records. The exemption is intended to increase the value of the system of records for law enforcement purposes.
DATES:
This proposed action will be effective without further notice on February 11, 2002 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination.
ADDRESSES:
Send comments to the Air Force Privacy Act Manager, CIO-BIM/P, 1155 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1155.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mrs. Anne Rollins at (703) 601-4043 or DSN 329-4043.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Department of the Air Force systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are available from the address above.
The proposed system reports, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on December 28, 2001, to the House Committee on Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, "Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals," dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427).
Dated: January 4, 2002.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
F090 AF IG B
System name:
Inspector General Records (June 8, 1999, 64 FR 30492).
Changes:
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Delete last sentence and replace with 'All individuals who are or have been subjects of reviews, inquiries, or investigations.'
Exemptions claimed for the system:
Add to entry 'Parts of this system may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) if the information is compiled and maintained by a component of the agency which performs as its principle function any activity pertaining to the enforcement of criminal laws.'
F090 AF IG B
System name:
Inspector General Records.
System location:
Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/IG), 1140 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1140. Headquarters of major commands and at all levels down to and including Air Force installations. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of record systems notices.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
All those who have registered a complaint, allegation or query with the Inspector General or Base Inspector on matters related to the Department of the Air Force. All individuals who are or have been subjects of reviews, inquiries, or investigations.
Categories of records in the system:
Letters/transcriptions of complaints, allegations and queries; letters of appointment; reports of reviews, inquiries and investigations with supporting attachments, exhibits and photographs; record of interviews; witness statements; reports of legal review of case files, congressional responses; memoranda; letters and reports of findings and actions taken; letters to complainants and subjects of investigations; letters of rebuttal from subjects of investigations; finance; personnel; administration; adverse information, and technical reports.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force: Powers and duties; delegation by, 10 U.S.C. 8020, Inspector General, and E.O. 9397 (SSN).
Purpose(s):
Used to insure just, thorough, and timely resolution and response to complaints, allegations or queries, and a means of improving morale, welfare, and efficiency of organizations, units, and personnel by providing an outlet for redress. Used by the Inspector General and Base Inspectors in the resolution of complaints and allegations and responding to queries involving matters concerning the Department of the Air Force and in some instances the Department of Defense. Used in connection with the recommendation/selection/removal or retirement of officers eligible for promotion to or serving in, general officer ranks.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
The DoD 'Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the Air Force's compilation of record system notices apply to this system.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
Maintained in file folders and in Automated Complaints Tracking System (ACTS) database.
Retrievability:
Retrieved by Complainant's name, subject of investigation's name and case number.
Safeguards:
Records are accessed by custodian of the system of records and by person(s) responsible for maintaining the system of records in the performance of their official duties. These personnel are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. Records are stored in a locked room protected by cipher lock. Information maintained in the ACTS database is protected by computer system software and password.
Retention and disposal:
Retained in office files for two years after year in which case is closed. For senior official case files, retained in office files until two years after the year in which case is closed, or two years after the senior official retires, whichever is later. Records are destroyed by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating or burning. Computer records are destroyed by erasing, deleting or overwriting.
System manager(s) and address:
The Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/IG), 1140 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1140.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information on them should address inquiries to or visit the Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/IG), 1140 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1140.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in this system should address requests to the Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/IG), 1140 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1140.
Contesting record procedures:
The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager.
Record source categories:
Complainants, inspectors, members of Congress, witnesses and subjects of investigations.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
Parts of this system may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) if the information is compiled and maintained by a component of the agency, which performs as its principal function any activity pertaining to the enforcement of criminal laws.
Investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other than material within the scope of subsection 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2), may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). However, if an individual is denied any right, privilege, or benefit for which he would otherwise be entitled by Federal law or for which he would otherwise be eligible, as a result of the maintenance of the information, the individual will be provided access to the information exempt to the extent that disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential source.
Note:
When claimed, this exemption allows limited protection of investigative reports maintained in a system of records used in personnel or administrative actions.
An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3), (c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 806b. For additional information contact the system manager.
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