[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61092-61093]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24432]



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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

[Docket ID: USA-2008-0074]


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice to amend a system of records.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is amending 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.

DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on 
November 14, 2008 unless comments are received which result in a 
contrary determination.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Vicki Short at (703) 428-6508.

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 specific changes to the record system being amended are set 
forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its 
entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of 
subsection (r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, 
which requires the submission of a new or altered system report.

    Dated: October 7, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
A0614-115 DAMI

System name:
    Department of the Army Operational Support Activities (October 4, 
1995, 60 FR 51996).

Changes:
* * * * *

System location:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Investigative Records Repository, 
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, 902d Military Intelligence 
Group, ATTN: IAMG-CIC-IRR, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5995.''
* * * * *

Storage:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Paper records in file folders and 
on electronic storage media.''
* * * * *

Safeguards:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Buildings employ alarms, security 
guards and or rooms are security controlled areas accessible only to 
authorized persons. Paper records are maintained in General Service 
Administration approved security containers. Electronic records are 
maintained in specialized software with password protected access and 
data backup measures. Records are accessible only to authorized persons 
who are properly screened, cleared, and trained.''
* * * * *

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 United States Army Intelligence and 
Security Command, Freedom of Information/Privacy Office, 4552 Pike 
Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5995.
    Individuals must furnish his/her full name, any alias, Social 
Security Number, date and place of birth, current address, telephone 
number, and a notarized signature or contact 1-866-548-5651 or e-mail 
the INSCOM FOIA office at [email protected].''

Record access procedures:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking to determine 
whether information about themselves is contained in this system should 
address written inquiries to the United States Army Intelligence and 
Security Command, Freedom of Information/Privacy Office, 4552 Pike 
Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5995.
    Individuals must furnish his/her full name, any alias, Social 
Security Number, date and place of birth, current address, telephone 
number, and a notarized signature or contact 1-866-548-5651 or e-mail 
the INSCOM FOIA office at [email protected].''
* * * * *

Record source categories:
    Delete entry and replace with ``From the individual and 
investigative reports of Defense Security Service, U.S. Army 
Intelligence and Security Command, and other Federal and Department of 
Defense investigative and law enforcement agencies.''
* * * * *
A0614-115 DAMI

System name:
    Department of the Army Operational Support Activities.

System location:
    Investigative Records Repository, U.S. Army Intelligence and 
Security Command, 902d Military Intelligence Group, ATTN: IAMG-CIC-IRR, 
Fort Meade, MD 20755-5995.
    U.S. Army Field Support Center, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security 
Command, Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-5905.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:
    Selected members of the U.S. Army who participate in and have 
received support for conducting U.S. Army intelligence and 
counterintelligence duties. Included are personnel of other Federal 
agencies who request and receive support from appropriate authority.

Categories of records in the system:
    Personnel files containing information such as autobiographies, 
financial statements, psychological test results, photographs of the 
applicants and spouse, and probationary/tenure reports with electronic 
index of individuals who have received support from DA in completing 
specialized duties within the Army's intelligence and 
counterintelligence activities. Files and duplicate electronic files of 
individuals indicating any identity and other data which may be used to 
identify them in their support of the DA's intelligence and 
counterintelligence activities.

Authority for maintenance of the system:
    10 U.S.C. 3013; National Security Act of 1947, as amended; E.O. 
10450, Security Requirements for Government Employees, sections 2, 3, 
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 14; E.O. 12333, United States Intelligence 
Activities, paragraphs 1.1(c), 1.1(d), 1.12(d), 2.3, 2.4, and 2.6; and 
E.O. 9397 (SSN).

Purpose(s):
    To identify and manage the careers of individuals performing duties 
in the Department of the Army specialized intelligence and 
counterintelligence assignments.

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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 routine uses 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
    The `Blanket Routine Uses' published 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 on electronic storage media.

Retrievability:
    By name, date and place of birth, and Social Security Number.

Safeguards:
    Buildings employ alarms, security guards and or rooms are security 
controlled areas accessible only to authorized persons. Paper records 
are maintained in General Service Administration approved security 
containers. Electronic records are maintained in specialized software 
with password protected access and data backup measures. Records are 
accessible only to authorized persons who are properly screened, 
cleared, and trained.

Retention and disposal:
    Records are retained in active file until release, separation, 
transfer, retirement or resignation by individual; retained in inactive 
file for 5 years; and retired to the IRR where file is destroyed 15 
years after date of last action by shredding, burning or pulping, and 
magnetic erasing for electronic records.

System manager(s) and address:
    Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of 
the Army, 1001 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-1001.

Notification procedure:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
to the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, Freedom of 
Information/Privacy Office, 4552 Pike Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5995.
    Individuals must furnish his/her full name, any alias, Social 
Security Number, date and place of birth, current address, telephone 
number, and a notarized signature or contact 1-866-548-5651 or e-mail 
the INSCOM FOIA office at [email protected].

Record access procedures:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
to the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, Freedom of 
Information/Privacy Office, 4552 Pike Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755-5995.
    Individuals must furnish his/her full name, any alias, Social 
Security Number, date and place of birth, current address, telephone 
number, and a notarized signature or contact 1-866-548-5651 or e-mail 
the INSCOM FOIA office at [email protected].

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 and investigative reports of Defense Security 
Service, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, and other Federal 
and Department of Defense investigative and law enforcement agencies.

Exemptions claimed for the system:
    Parts of this system may be exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1), 
(k)(2), or (k)(5), as applicable.
    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 505. For additional information 
contact the system manager.

[FR Doc. E8-24432 Filed 10-14-08; 8:45 am]
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