[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 224 (Monday, November 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 61198]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-28081]


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SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM


Computer Matching Between the Selective Service System and the 
Department of Education

AGENCY: Selective Service System.

ACTION: Notice.

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    In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as 
amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 
(Pub. L. 100-503), and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
Guidelines on the Conduct of Matching Programs (54 FR 25818 (June 19, 
1989)), and OMB Bulletin 89-22, the following information is provided:

1. Name of Participating Agencies

    The Selective Service System (SSS) and the Department of Education 
(ED).

2. Purpose of the Match

    The purpose of this matching program is to ensure that the 
requirements of Section 12(f) of the Military Selective Service System 
Act [50 U.S.C. App. 462 (f)] are met. This program has been in effect 
since December 6, 1985.

3. Authority for Conducting the Matching

    Computerized access to the Selective Service Registrant 
Registration Records (SSS 10) enables ED to confirm the registration 
status of applicants for assistance under Title IV of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.). 
Section 12(f) of the Military Selective Service Act, as amended [50 
U.S.C. App. 462(f)], denies eligibility for any form of assistance or 
benefit under Title IV of the HEA to any person required to present 
himself for and submit to registration under Section 3 of the Military 
Selective Service System Act [50 U.S.C. App. 453] who fails to do so in 
accordance with that section and any rules and regulations issued under 
that section. In addition, Section 12(f)(2) of the Military Selective 
Service System Act specifies that any person required to present 
himself for and submit to registration under Section 3 of the Military 
Selective Service System Act must file a statement with the institution 
of higher education where the person intends to attend or is attending 
that he is in compliance with the Military Selective Service System 
Act. Furthermore, Section 12(f)(3) of the Military Selective Service 
System Act authorizes the Secretary of Education, in agreement with the 
Director of the Selective Service, to prescribe methods for verifying 
the statements of compliance filed by students.
    Section 484(n) of the HEA [20 U.S.C. 1091(n)], requires the 
Secretary to conduct data base matches with SSS, using common 
demographic data elements, to enforce the Selective Service 
registration provisions of the Military Selective Service Act [50 
U.S.C. App. 462(f)], and further states that appropriate confirmation 
of a person's shall fulfill the requirement to file a separate 
statement of compliance.

4. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered

    1. Federal Student Aid Application File (18-11-01).
    Individuals covered are men born after December 31, 1959, but at 
least 18 years old by January 1 of the applicable award year.
    2. Selective Service Registration Records (SSS 10).

5. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program

    Commence on January 2, 2010 or 40 days after copies of the matching 
agreement are transmitted simultaneously to the Committee on Government 
Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Government Operations of the 
House of Representatives, and the Office of Management and Budget, 
whichever is later, and remain in effect for eighteen months unless 
earlier terminated or modified by agreement of the parties.

6. Address for Receipt of Public Comments or Inquires

    Mr. Gast[oacute]n Naranjo, Selective Service System, 1515 Wilson 
Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22209-2425.

    Dated: November 17, 2009.
Ernest E. Garcia,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. E9-28081 Filed 11-20-09; 8:45 am]
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