[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 66 (Monday, April 7, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16786-16789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-8215]


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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.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force is proposing to alter two 
existing systems of records notices in its inventory of records systems 
subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The 
alterations consist of adding exemptions to the existing systems of 
records F033 AF A, entitled `Information Requests-Freedom of 
Information Act' and F033 AF B, entitled `Privacy Act Request File'.
    The exemptions are needed because during the course of a Freedom of 
Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act action, exempt materials from 
other systems of records may in turn become part of the case records in 
these systems. To the extent that copies of exempt records from those 
`other' systems of records are entered into the Freedom of Information 
Act and/or Privacy Act case records, the Department of the Air Force 
hereby claims the same exemptions for the records from those `other' 
systems that are entered into these systems, as claimed for the 
original primary systems of records which they are a part. Therefore, 
the Air Force is proposing to add exemptions 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2), 
(k)(1) through (k)(7) to these two existing systems of records.

DATES: The actions will be effective on May 7, 2003, unless comments 
are received that would result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Air Force FOIA/Privacy Manager, AF-CIO/
P, 1155 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1155.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Anne P. Rollins at (703) 601-
4043.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Air Force's record 
system notices for records systems 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 report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 522a(r) of the 
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on March 28, 2003, 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).


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    Dated: March 31, 2003.
Patricia L. Toppings,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
F033 AF CIC B

SYSTEM NAME:
    Information Requests-Freedom of Information Act (June 11, 1997, 62 
FR 31793).

Changes:
SYSTEM IDENTIFIER:
    Replace entry with `F033 AF A'.
* * * * *

Categories of Individuals Covered by the System:
    Add to end of entry `individuals whose requests and/or records have 
been processed under FOIA and referred by other Federal agencies; and 
attorneys representing individuals submitting such requests.'

Categories of Records in the System:
    Replace entry with `Records created or compiled in response to FOIA 
requests, i.e., original requests; responses to such requests; all 
related memoranda, correspondence, notes, and other related or 
supporting documentation; and copies of requested records.'
* * * * *

Purpose(s):
    Replace entry with `To process FOIA requests and to assist the 
Department of the Air Force in carrying out responsibilities under the 
FOIA.'
* * * * *

Record Source Category:
    Replace entry with `Those individuals who submit initial requests, 
the agency records searched in the process of responding to such 
requests; Air Force personnel assigned to handle such requests; other 
agencies or entities that have referred requests concerning Department 
of the Air Force records, or that have consulted with the Department of 
the Air Force regarding the handling of particular requests; and 
submitters of records or information that have provided assistance to 
the Department of the Air Force in making FOIA access determinations.'

Exemption(s) Claimed for the System:
    Replace entry with `During the course of a FOIA action, exempt 
materials from other systems of records may in turn become part of the 
case records in this system. To the extent that copies of exempt 
records from those `other' systems of records are entered into this 
FOIA case record, Air Force hereby claims the same exemptions for the 
records from those `other' systems that are entered into this system, 
as claimed for the original primary systems of records which they are a 
part.
    An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in 
accordance with 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.'
* * * * *
F033 AF A

System Name:
    Information Requests-Freedom of Information Act.

System Location:
    Air Force installations and headquarters of combatant commands for 
which Air Force is Executive Agent. 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 persons who have requested documents under the provisions of 
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); individuals whose requests and/
or records have been processed under FOIA and referred by other Federal 
agencies; and attorneys representing individuals submitting such 
requests.

Categories of Records in the System:
    Records created or compiled in response to FOIA requests, i.e., 
original requests; responses to such requests; all related memoranda, 
correspondence, notes, and other related or supporting documentation; 
and copies of requested records.

Authority for Maintenance of the System:
    5 U.S.C. 552, The Freedom of Information Act as implemented by Air 
Force Supplement to DoD Regulation 5400.7; and 10 U.S.C. 8013.

Purpose(s):
    To process FOIA requests and to assist the Department of the Air 
Force in carrying out responsibilities under the FOIA.

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 systems of records 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, in computers and on computer output 
products.

Retrievability:
    Retrieved by name.

Safeguards:
    Records are accessed by person(s) responsible for servicing the 
record system in performance of their official duties and by authorized 
personnel who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. 
Records are stored in locked rooms and cabinets. Those in computer 
storage devices are protected by computer system software.

Retention and Disposal:
    Released records are retained in office files for two years after 
annual cut-off. Denied records are retained in office files for six 
years then destroyed by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, 
macerating, or burning. Computer records are destroyed by erasing, 
deleting or overwriting.

System Manager(s) and Address:
    FOIA managers at Air Force installations, bases, units, 
organizations, and offices. Official mailing addresses are published as 
an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of record systems notices.

Notification Procedure:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records 
contains information on themselves should address written inquiries to 
or visit the appropriate FOIA office. Official mailing addresses are 
published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of record 
systems notices.

Record Access Procedures:
    Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in 
this system of records should address written inquiries to or visit the 
appropriate FOIA office. Official mailing addresses are published as an 
appendix to the Air Force's compilation of record systems notices.

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

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37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager.

Record Source Categories:
    Those individuals who submit initial requests, the agency records 
searched in the process of responding to such requests; Air Force 
personnel assigned to handle such requests; other agencies or entities 
that have referred requests concerning Department of the Air Force 
records, or that have consulted with the Department of the Air Force 
regarding the handling of particular requests; and submitters of 
records or information that have provided assistance to the Department 
of the Air Force in making FOIA access determinations.

Exemptions Claimed for the System:
    During the course of a FOIA action, exempt materials from other 
systems of records may in turn become part of the case records in this 
system. To the extent that copies of exempt records from those `other' 
systems of records are entered into this FOIA case record, Air Force 
hereby claims the same exemptions for the records from those `other' 
systems that are entered into this system, as claimed for the original 
primary systems of records which they are a part.
    An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in 
accordance with 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.
F033 AF CIC B

System Name:
    Privacy Act Request File (June 11, 1997, 62 FR 31793).

Changes:
System Identifier:
    Replace entry with `F033 AF B'.
* * * * *

Purpose(s):
    Delete `to prepare legal opinions and interpretations for system 
managers and the Secretary of the Air Force' and add `to compile 
information for reports, and to ensure timely response to requesters.'
* * * * *

Storage:
    Delete entry and replace with `Maintained in file folders and on 
computers and computer output products.'
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Safeguards:
    Add to entry `Records in computer storage devices are protected by 
computer system software.'

Retention and Disposal:
    Replace entry with `Granted access requests; responses to requests 
for non-existent records, inadequate descriptions, and failure to pay 
agency fees that are not appealed, are destroyed 2 years after date of 
reply; denied access requests not appealed are destroyed 5 years after 
date of reply; denied access requests appealed, and requests to amend 
are destroyed with the approved disposition instructions of the related 
subject individual's record, 4 years after final agency determination, 
or 3 years after final adjudication by courts whichever is later.'
* * * * *

Exemption(s) Claimed for the System:
    Replace entry with `During the course of a Privacy Act (PA) action, 
exempt materials from other systems of records may become part of the 
case records in this system of records. To the extent that copies of 
exempt records from those `other' systems of records are entered into 
these PA case records, the Department of the Air Force hereby claims 
the same exemptions for the records as they have in the original 
primary systems of records which they are a part.
    Department of the Air Force exemption rules have been promulgated 
in accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) (1), (2), and (3), 
(c) and (e) published in 32 CFR part 806b. For additional information 
contact the system manager.'
* * * * *
F033 AF B

System Name:
    Privacy Act Request File.

System Location:
    At all levels having responsibility for systems of records under 
the Privacy Act. Includes Headquarters United States Air Force staff 
agencies; major commands; field operating agencies; installations and 
activities, and headquarters of combatant commands for which Air Force 
is Executive Agent. 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 persons who request access to, or amendment of records about 
themselves under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 
552a).

Categories of Records in the System:
    Letters, memoranda, legal opinions, messages, and miscellaneous 
documents relating to an individual's request for access to or 
amendment of records concerning that person, including letters of 
denial, appeals, statements of disagreements, and related documents 
accumulated in processing requests received under the Privacy Act of 
1974.

Authority for Maintenance of the System:
    10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; 5 U.S.C. 552a, The 
Privacy Act of 1974; and Air Force Instruction 33-332, Air Force 
Privacy Act Program.

Purpose(s):
    To record, process and coordinate individual requests for access 
to, or amendment of, personal records, and appeals on denials of 
requests for access or amendments to personal records; and to compile 
information for reports, and to ensure timely response to requesters.

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:
    May be disclosed to the Office of Management and Budget or other 
Government agencies having a direct interest in monitoring or 
evaluating compliance with the provisions of the Privacy Act, including 
the preparation of special studies or reports on the status of actions 
taken to comply with the Act, the results of those efforts, any 
problems encountered and recommendations for any changes in 
legislation, policies, or procedures.
    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 on computers and computer output 
products.

Retrievability:
    Retrieved by name of requester.

Safeguards:
    Records are accessed by custodian of the record system and by 
person(s) responsible for servicing the record system in performance of 
their official duties and who are properly screened

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and cleared for need-to-know. Records are stored in locked cabinets or 
rooms. Records in computer storage devices are protected by computer 
system software.

Retention and Disposal:
    Granted access requests; responses to requests for non-existent 
records, inadequate descriptions, and failure to pay agency fees that 
are not appealed, are destroyed 2 years after date of reply; denied 
access requests not appealed are destroyed 5 years after date of reply; 
denied access requests appealed, and requests to amend are destroyed 
with the approved disposition instructions of the related subject 
individual's record, 4 years after final agency determination, or 3 
years after final adjudication by courts whichever is later.

System Manager(s) and Address:
    Privacy Act managers at installations, bases, units, organizations, 
and offices. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to 
the Air Force's compilation of record systems notices.

Notification Procedure:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records 
contains information on themselves should address written inquiries to 
or visit the appropriate system manager.
    Written requests should include the person's full name, and other 
personal information which could be verified from the person's file.
    For personal visits, the individual should present a valid 
identification card or driver's license and some verbal information 
which could be verified from the person's case file. Official mailing 
addresses are published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation 
of systems of records notices.

Record Access Procedures:
    Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in 
this system of records should address written inquiries to the 
appropriate system manager. Official mailing addresses are published as 
an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of systems of records 
notices.
    Written requests should include the person's full name, and other 
personal information which could be verified from the person's file.
    For personal visits, the individual should present a valid 
identification card or driver's license and some verbal information 
which could be verified from the person's case file. Official mailing 
addresses are published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation 
of systems of records notices.

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:
    Those individuals who submit initial requests, the agency records 
searched in the process of responding to such requests; Air Force 
personnel assigned to handle such requests; other agencies or entities 
that have referred requests concerning Department of the Air Force 
records, or that have consulted with the Department of the Air Force 
regarding the handling of particular requests; and submitters of 
records or information that have provided assistance to the Department 
of the Air Force in making FOIA access determinations.

Exemptions Claimed for the System:
    During the course of a Privacy Act (PA) action, exempt materials 
from other systems of records may become part of the case records in 
this system of records. To the extent that copies of exempt records 
from those `other' systems of records are entered into these PA case 
records, the Department of the Air Force hereby claims the same 
exemptions for the records as they have in the original primary systems 
of records which they are a part.
    Department of the Air Force exemption rules have been promulgated 
in accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) (1), (2), and (3), 
(c) and (e) published in 32 CFR part 806b. For additional information 
contact the system manager.

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