[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 205 (Monday, October 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54975-54977]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25703]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Docket ID DoD-2009-OS-0152]


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DoD.

ACTION: Notice to amend a system of records.

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SUMMARY: Defense Threat Reduction Agency is amending a system of 
records notices 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 25, 2009 unless comments are received which result in a 
contrary determination.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Freedom of Information and Privacy 
Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, 
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Brenda Carter at (703) 767-1771.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency notices 
for systems of records 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 systems 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 20, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
HDTRA 010

SYSTEM NAME:
    Nuclear Test Participants (August 9, 2005, 70 FR 46154).

CHANGES:
* * * * *

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    Delete entry and replace with ``In addition to those disclosures 
generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, 
these records contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside 
the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
    National Research Council and Vanderbilt University, for the 
purpose of conducting epidemiological studies on the effects of 
ionizing radiation on participants of nuclear test programs.
    Department of Labor and the Department of Justice for the purpose 
of processing claims by individuals who allege job-related disabilities 
as a result of participation in nuclear test programs and for 
litigation actions.
    Department of Energy for the purpose of identifying DOE and DOE 
contractor personnel who were, or may be in the future, involved in 
nuclear test programs; and for use in processing claims or litigation 
actions.
    Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of processing claims 
by individuals who allege service-connected disabilities as a result of 
participation in nuclear test programs and for litigation actions and 
to conduct epidemiological studies on the effect of radiation on 
nuclear test participants.
    Information may be released to individuals or their authorized 
representatives.
    Veterans Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction for the purposes of 
reviewing and overseeing the Department of Defense Radiation Dose 
Reconstruction Program. This includes the conduct of audits of dose 
reconstructions and decisions by the Department of Veterans Affairs 
(DVA) on claims for radiogenic diseases and the provision of assistance 
to both the DVA and the DTRA in providing information on the Program, 
and such other activities as authorized by the Veterans Benefits Act of 
2003 (Pub. L. 108-183, section 601, Radiation Dose Reconstruction 
Program of Department of Defense).

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    The `Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of DTRA's 
compilation of system of records notices apply to this system.''
* * * * *

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking to determine 
whether information about themselves is contained in this system of 
records should address written inquiries to the Nuclear Test 
Participant Review (NTPR) Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel 
Review Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman 
Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
    Written requests for information should contain the full name and 
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should 
provide a military or civilian identification card.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Delete entry and replace with ``Individuals seeking access to 
information about themselves contained in this system of records should 
address written inquiries to the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test 
Personnel Review Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. 
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
    Written requests for information should contain the full name and 
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should 
provide a military or civilian identification card.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    Delete entry and replace with ``The DTRA rules for accessing 
records, for contesting contents, and appealing initial agency 
determinations are published in DTRA Instruction 5400.11; 32 CFR part 
318; or may be obtained from the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test 
Personnel Review Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. 
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
    Written requests for information should contain the full name and 
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should 
provide a military or civilian identification card.''
* * * * *
HDTRA 010

SYSTEM NAME:
    Nuclear Test Participants.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) Office, Defense Threat 
Reduction Agency, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Military and DoD civilian participants of the U.S. nuclear testing 
programs, military occupation forces assigned to Hiroshima or Nagasaki 
from August 6, 1945 to July 1, 1946, and individuals who participated 
in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Name, rank, grade, service number, Social Security Number (SSN), 
last known or current address, dates and extent of test participation, 
exposure data, unit of assignment, medical data, and documentation 
relative to administrative claims or civil litigation.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    Atomic Energy Act of 1954, 42 U.S.C. 2013, Tasking Memorandum from 
Office of the Secretary of Defense to the Director, Defense Nuclear 
Agency dated 28 Jan 78, Subject: DoD Personnel Participation in 
Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Testing and Military Construction 
Appropriations Act of 1977 (Pub. L. 94-367), DNA OPLAN 600-77, Cleanup 
of Enewetak Atoll, and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (Pub. L. 
100-426, as amended by Pub. L. 100-510); and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as 
amended.

PURPOSE(S):
    For use by agency officials and employees, or authorized 
contractors, and other DoD components in the preparation of the 
histories of nuclear test programs; to conduct scientific studies or 
medical follow-up programs, and to provide data or documentation 
relevant to the processing of administrative claims or litigation.

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 of 1974, these records contained therein may 
specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 
5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
    National Research Council and Vanderbilt University, for the 
purpose of conducting epidemiological studies on the effects of 
ionizing radiation on participants of nuclear test programs.
    Department of Labor and the Department of Justice for the purpose 
of processing claims by individuals who allege job-related disabilities 
as a result of participation in nuclear test programs and for 
litigation actions.
    Department of Energy for the purpose of identifying DOE and DOE 
contractor personnel who were, or may be in the future, involved in 
nuclear test programs; and for use in processing claims or litigation 
actions.
    Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of processing claims 
by individuals who allege service-connected disabilities as a result of 
participation in nuclear test programs and for litigation actions and 
to conduct epidemiological studies on the effect of radiation on 
nuclear test participants.
    Information may be released to individuals or their authorized 
representatives.
    Veterans Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction for the purposes of 
reviewing and overseeing the Department of Defense Radiation Dose 
Reconstruction Program. This includes the conduct of audits of dose 
reconstructions and decisions by the Department of Veterans Affairs 
(DVA) on claims for radiogenic diseases and the provision of assistance 
to both the DVA and the DTRA in providing information on the Program, 
and such other activities as authorized by the Veterans Benefits Act of 
2003 (Pub. L. 108-183, section 601, Radiation Dose Reconstruction 
Program of Department of Defense.
    The ``Blanket Routine Uses'' published at the beginning of DTRA's 
compilation of system of records notices apply to this system.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
    Paper records in files and on electronic storage media.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    Name, Social Security Number (SSN), service number, or military ID 
number.

SAFEGUARDS:
    Paper records are filed in folders, microfilm/fiche and computer 
printouts stored in area accessible only by authorized personnel. 
Buildings are protected by security guards and intrusion alarm systems. 
Magnetic tapes are stored in a vault in a controlled area within 
limited access facilities. Access to computer programs is controlled 
through software applications which require validation prior to use.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    Records are retained for 75 years after termination of case. Paper 
and microfiche records are collected in official disposal containers 
(burn-bags here at Fort Belvoir, and certified records disposal 
containers (contract service) at NTPR's offsite contract sites). With 
regard to magnetic tape (or hard

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disk drives) bulk demagnetizers are used to clean the disks/tape before 
they are turned over to DTRA logistics for disposal.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel Review Office, Defense 
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 
22060-6201.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
themselves is contained in this system of records should address 
written inquiries to the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel 
Review Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman 
Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.
    Written requests for information should contain the full name and 
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should 
provide a military or civilian identification card.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to 
the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel Review Office, Defense 
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 
22060-6201.
    Written requests for information should contain the full name and 
signature of the requester. For personal visits the individual should 
provide a military or civilian identification card.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    The DTRA rules for accessing records and for contesting contents 
and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DTRA 
Instruction 5400.11, DTRA Privacy Program; 32 CFR part 318; or may be 
obtained from the NTPR Program Manager, Nuclear Test Personnel Review 
Office, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, 
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Retired Military Personnel records from the National Personnel 
Records Center, US DTRA Form 10 from individuals voluntarily contacting 
DTRA or other elements of DoD or other Government Agencies by phone or 
mail. DoD historical records, dosimetry records and records from the 
Department of Energy, Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social 
Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, and the 
Department of Health and Human Services.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.

[FR Doc. E9-25703 Filed 10-23-09; 8:45 am]
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