[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 6, 2000)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 53962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-22699]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

National Reconnaissance Office

32 CFR Part 326


NRO Privacy Act Program

AGENCY: National Reconnaissance Office, DOD.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is proposing to add a 
new responsibility for NRO employees under the NRO Privacy Act Program. 
NRO employees are now required to participate in specialized Privacy 
Act training should their duties require dealing with special 
investigators, the news media, or the public.
    This amendment is triggered by a change made to the Department of 
Defense Privacy Program (32 CFR part 310) on August 7, 2000, at 65 FR 
48169.

DATES: Comments must be received by November 6, 2000 to be considered 
by the agency.

ADDRESSES: National Reconnaissance Office, Information Access and 
Release Center, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Barbara Freimann at (703) 808-
5029.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Executive Order 12866, `Regulatory Planning and Review'

    It has been determined that 32 CFR part 321 is not a significant 
regulatory action. The rule does not:
    (1) Have an annual effect to the economy of $100 million or more; 
or adversely affect in a material way the economy; a section of the 
economy; productivity; competition; jobs; the environment; public 
health or safety; or state, local, or tribal governments or 
communities;
    (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an 
action taken or planned by another Agency;
    (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, 
user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients 
thereof;
    (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal 
mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in 
this Executive Order.

Public Law 96-354, `Regulatory Flexibility Act' (5 U.S.C. 601)

    It has been certified that this rule is not subject to the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it would not, if 
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number 
of small entities.

Public Law 96-511, `Paperwork Reduction Act' (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)

    It has been certified that this part does not impose any reporting 
or record keeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995.

List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 326

    Privacy.
    1. The authority citation for 32 CFR part 326 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Pub. L. 93-579, 88 Stat 1896 (5 U.S.C. 552a).

    2. Section 326.5, is to be amended by adding paragraph (j)(11) to 
read follows:


Sec. 326.5  Responsibilities.

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    (j) Employees, NRO:
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    (11) Will participate in specialized Privacy Act training should 
their duties require dealing with special investigators, the news 
media, or the public.
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    Dated: August 30, 2000.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 00-22699 Filed 9-5-00; 8:45 am]
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