[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 28, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14534-14536]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1377]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

[USA-2007-0009]


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice to Alter a System of Records.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is proposing to alter a system of 
records in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the 
Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

DATES: The proposed action will be effective on April 27, 2007 unless 
comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Department of the Army, Freedom of Information/Privacy 
Division, U.S. Army Records Management and Declassification Agency, 
7701 Telegraph Road, Casey Building, Suite 144, Alexandria, VA 22325-
3905.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Dickerson at (703) 428-
6513.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Army 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 report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the 
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on March 13, 2007, to 
the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate 
Committee on Homeland Security and 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: March 14, 2007.
C.R. Choate,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
A0025-2c SAIS DoD

System name:
    Department of Defense Detainee Biometric Information Systems. 
(September 28, 2005, 70 FR 56645).

Changes:
* * * * *

Categories of individuals covered by the system:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals in the custody of the 
Department of Defense as result of military operations overseas or due 
to maritime intercepts that have been determined to be U.S. citizens or 
alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.''
* * * * *

Authority for maintenance of the system:
    Delete entry and replace with 10 U.S.C. 113, Secretary of Defense; 
10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of the Army; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the 
Navy; 10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; Public Law 106-246, 
Section 112, Emergency Supplemental Act; Department of Defense 
Directive 8500.1, Information Assurance (IA); DoD Instruction 8500.2, 
Information Assurance Implementation; Army Regulation 25-2, Information 
Assurance; Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, ``Executive Agent 
for the Department of Defense (DoD) Biometrics Project''; Deputy 
Secretary of Defense Memorandum, ``Collection of Biometric Data from 
Certain U.S. Persons in USCENTCOM AOR''; and E.O.9397(SSN).

Purpose(s):
    Delete entry and replace with ``To identify an individual or to 
verify/authenticate the identity of an individual, who is detained due 
to overseas military operations and maritime interceptions, by using a 
biometric (i.e., measurable physiological or behavioral 
characteristic). Information is used for purposes of protecting U.S./
Coalition/allied government and/or U.S./Coalition/allied national 
security areas of responsibility and information.''

Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories 
of users and the purposes of such uses:
    Add ``To Federal, State, tribal, local, or foreign agencies for the 
purposes of law enforcement, counterterrorism, immigration management 
and control, and homeland security as authorized by U.S. Law or 
Executive Order, or for the purpose of protecting the territory, 
people, and interests of the United States of America against breaches 
of security related to DoD controlled information or facilities, and 
against terrorist activity.''
* * * * *

Retrievability:
    Add to entry ``subject, application program key.''

Safeguards:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Computerized records maintained in 
a controlled area are accessible only to authorized personnel. Records 
are maintained in a controlled facility. Physical entry is restricted 
by the use of locks, guards, and is accessible only to authorized 
personnel. Physical and electronic access is restricted to designated 
individuals having a need therefore in the performance of official 
duties and who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know.''

Retention and disposal:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Data is destroyed when superseded 
or when no longer needed for operational purposes, whichever is 
later.''

System manager(s) and address:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Director of Operations, Department 
of Defense Biometrics Task Force, 2530 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 
22202-3934.''

Notification procedure:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking to determine 
whether information about themselves is contained in this system should 
address written inquiries to the Director of Operations, Department of 
Defense Biometrics Task Force, 2530 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-
3934.
    For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, 
sufficient details to permit locating pertinent records, and 
signature.''

Record access procedures:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking access to 
information about themselves contained in this system should address 
written inquiries to the Director of Operations, Department of Defense 
Biometrics Task Force, 2530 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.
    For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, 
sufficient details to permit locating pertinent records, and 
signature.''
* * * * *

Record source categories:
    Delete entry and replace with ``From the individual, DoD security 
offices, system managers, computer facility managers, automated 
interfaces for user codes on file at Department of Defense sites.''
* * * * *
A0025-2c SAIS DoD

System name:
    Department of Defense Detainee Biometric Information System.

System location:
    Department of Defense Biometrics Fusion Center, 347 West Main 
Street, Clarksburg, WV 26306-2947.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:
    Individuals in the custody of the Department of Defense as result 
of

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military operations overseas or due to maritime intercepts that have 
been determined to be U.S. citizens or alien lawfully admitted for 
permanent residence.

Categories of records in the system:
    Individual's name, Social Security Number (SSN), biometrics 
templates, biometric images, supporting documents, and biographic 
information including, but not limited to, date of birth, place of 
birth, height, weight, eye color, hair color, race, gender, and similar 
relevant information.

Authority for maintenance of the system:
    10 U.S.C. 113, Secretary of Defense; 10 U.S.C. 3013, Secretary of 
the Army; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 8013, 
Secretary of the Air Force; Public Law 106-246, Section 112, Emergency 
Supplemental Act; Department of Defense Directive 8500.1, Information 
Assurance (IA); DoD Instruction 8500.2, Information Assurance 
Implementation; Army Regulation 25-2, Information Assurance; Deputy 
Secretary of Defense Memorandum, ``Executive Agent for the Department 
of Defense (DoD) Biometrics Project''; Deputy Secretary of Defense 
Memorandum, ``Collection of Biometric Data from Certain U.S. Persons in 
USCENTCOM AOR''; and E.O.9397(SSN).

Purpose(s):
    To identify an individual or to verify/authenticate the identity of 
an individual, who is detained due to overseas military operations and 
maritime interceptions, by using a biometric (i.e., measurable 
physiological or behavioral characteristic). Information is used for 
purposes of protecting U.S./Coalition/allied government and/or U.S./
Coalition/allied national security areas of responsibility and 
information.

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:
    To Federal, State, tribal, local, or foreign agencies for the 
purposes of law enforcement, counterterrorism, immigration management 
and control, and homeland security as authorized by U.S. Law or 
Executive Order, or for the purpose of protecting the territory, 
people, and interests of the United States of America against breaches 
of security related to DoD controlled information or facilities, and 
against terrorist activity.''
    The DoD ``Blanket Routine Uses'' set forth at the beginning of the 
Army's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this 
system.

Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
    Paper records in file folders and electronic storage media.

Retrievability:
    Name, Social Security Number (SSN), subject, application program 
key, biometric template, and other biometric data.

Safeguards:
    Computerized records maintained in a controlled area are accessible 
only to authorized personnel. Records are maintained in a controlled 
facility. Physical entry is restricted by the use of locks, guards, and 
is accessible only to authorized personnel. Physical and electronic 
access is restricted to designated individuals having a need therefore 
in the performance of official duties and who are properly screened and 
cleared for need-to-know.

Retention and disposal:
    Data is destroyed when superseded or when no longer needed for 
operational purposes, whichever is later.

System manager(s) and address:
    Director of Operations, Department of Defense Biometrics Task 
Force, 2530 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.

Notification procedure:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
to the Director of Operations, Department of Defense Biometrics Task 
Force, 2530 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.
    For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, 
sufficient details to permit locating pertinent records, and signature.

Record access procedures:
    Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the 
Director of Operations, Department of Defense Biometrics Task Force, 
2530 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202-3934.
    For verification purposes, individual should provide full name, 
sufficient details to permit locating pertinent records, and signature.

Contesting record procedures:
    The Army's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents 
and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in Army 
Regulation 340-21; 32 CFR part 505; or may be obtained from the system 
manager.

Record source categories:
    From the individual, DoD security offices, system managers, 
computer facility managers, automated interfaces for user codes on file 
at Department of Defense sites.

Exemptions claimed for the system:
    None.

[FR Doc. 07-1377 Filed 3-27-07; 8:45 am]
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