[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74847-74848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-30898]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau


Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended

AGENCY: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of system of records.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 
1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade 
Bureau, Department of the Treasury, is publishing its inventory of 
Privacy Act systems of records.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 
U.S.C. 552a) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-
130, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has completed a 
review of its Privacy Act systems of records notice to identify changes 
that will more accurately describe these records.
    Most changes throughout the document are editorial in nature. A few 
minor changes make the language more consistent with the statutes under 
which TTB operates, for instance, by changing ``licensees'' to 
``permittees'' and ``beer'' to ``malt beverages.'' The document also 
updates TTB's retention and disposal system to correct outdated 
information referring to TTB's internal records management policies.
    TTB's Privacy Act system of records notice was last published in 
its entirety on September 2, 2008 at 73 FR 51344-51346.

Systems Covered by This Notice

    This notice covers the system of records entitled ``Treasury/TTB 
.001--Regulatory Enforcement Record System,'' which is the only system 
of records adopted by TTB as of October 1, 2011. The system of records 
notice is published in its entirety below.

    Dated: November 28, 2011.
Melissa Hartman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Privacy, Transparency, and Records.
TREASURY/TTB .001

SYSTEM NAME:
    Regulatory Enforcement Record System.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), 1310 G Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20005. Components of this system of records are also 
geographically dispersed throughout TTB's field offices. A list of 
TTB's field offices is available on the TTB Web site at http://www.ttb.gov.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    (1) Individuals who file tax returns or submit return information 
to TTB regarding special occupational tax and excise taxes on alcohol, 
tobacco, and firearms and ammunition; and
    (2) Individuals who have been issued permits, have filed 
applications with TTB, or have registered with TTB. They include (a) 
Alcohol and tobacco permittees and (b) Claimants for refund, abatement, 
credit, allowance, or drawback of excise or special occupational taxes.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Records containing investigative material compiled for TTB's 
responsibilities under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the 
Federal Alcohol Administration Act, which may consist of the following: 
(1) Abstracts of offers in compromise; (2) Administrative law judge 
decisions; (3) Assessment records including notices of proposed 
assessments, notices of shortages or losses, copies of notices from IRS 
to assess taxes, and recommendations for assessments; (4) Claim records 
including claims, letters of claim rejection, sample reports, 
supporting data, and vouchers and schedules of payment; (5) 
Correspondence concerning records in this system and related matters; 
(6) Financial statements; (7) Inspection and investigation reports; (8) 
Demands for payment of excise tax liabilities; (9) Letters of warning; 
(10) Lists of permittees; (11) Lists of officers, directors, and 
principal stockholders; (12) Mailing lists and addressograph plates; 
(13) Notices of delinquent reports; (14) Offers in compromise; (15) 
Operational records, such as operating and inventory reports, and 
transaction records and reports; (16) Orders of revocation, suspension, 
or annulment of permits; (17) Chief Counsel opinions and memoranda; 
(18) Reports of violations; (19) Permits and permit histories; (20) 
Qualifying records including access authorizations, advertisement 
records, applications, business histories, criminal records, 
educational histories, employment histories, financial data, formula 
approvals, notices, permits, personal references, registrations, sample 
reports, special permissions and authorizations, and statements of 
process; (21) Show cause orders; and (22) Tax records including control 
cards relating to periodic payment and prepayment of taxes, tax 
returns, and notices of tax discrepancy or adjustment.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    5 U.S.C. 301; 26 U.S.C. 5001, 5006(a), 5008, 5041, 5042(a)(2) and 
(3), 5044, 5051, 5055, 5056, 5061, 5062, 5064, 5101, 5132, 5172, 
5179(a), 5181, 5271(b)(1), 5275, 5301(a) and (b), 5312, 5356, 5401, 
5417, 5502, 5511(3), 5705, 5712, 6001, 6011(a), 6201, 6423, 7011, and 
7122; 27 U.S.C. 204 and 207; and Homeland Security Act of 2002.

PURPOSE(S):
    The purpose of this system is to determine suitability, 
eligibility, or qualifications of individuals who are engaged or 
propose to engage in activities regulated by TTB; achieve compliance 
with laws under TTB's jurisdiction; assure full collection of revenue 
due from legal industries; eliminate commercial bribery, consumer 
deception, and other improper trade practices in the distilled spirits, 
malt beverage, and wine industries; and interact with Federal, State, 
and local governmental agencies in the resolution of problems relating 
to revenue protection and other areas of joint jurisdictional concern.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USES AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    Routine uses of records within this system pursuant to which a 
record may be disclosed are to:
    (1) Third parties when such disclosure is required by statute or 
Executive Order;
    (2) Third parties to the extent necessary to collect or verify 
information pertinent to the Bureau's decision to grant, deny, or 
revoke a license or permit; to initiate or complete an investigation of 
violations or alleged violations of laws and regulations administered 
by the Bureau;
    (3) Appropriate Federal, State, local, or foreign agencies for the 
purpose of enforcing administrative, civil, or

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criminal laws; hiring or retention of an employee; issuance of a 
security clearance, license, contract, grant, or other benefit by the 
requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and 
necessary to the requesting agency's decision on the matter;
    (4) A court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in the course 
of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing counsel or 
witnesses in the course of or in preparation for civil discovery, 
litigation, or settlement negotiations, in response to a subpoena where 
relevant or potentially relevant to a proceeding, or in connection with 
criminal law proceedings;
    (5) INTERPOL and similar national and international intelligence 
gathering organizations for the purpose of identifying international 
and national criminals involved in consumer fraud, revenue evasion, 
crimes, or persons involved in terrorist activities;
    (6) Foreign governments in accordance with formal or informal 
international agreements;
    (7) Appropriate Federal, State, local, or foreign agencies 
responsible for investigating or prosecuting the violations of, or for 
enforcing or implementing, a statute, rule, regulation, order, or 
license, where the disclosing agency becomes aware of an indication of 
a violation or potential violation of criminal law or regulation;
    (8) A congressional office in response to an inquiry made at the 
request of the individual to whom the record pertains;
    (9) The news media to provide information in accordance with 
guidelines contained in 28 CFR 50.2 which relate to an agency's 
functions relating to civil and criminal proceedings;
    (10) Third parties for a purpose consistent with any permissible 
disclosure of returns or return information under the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986, as amended;
    (11) Appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when: (a) The 
Department suspects or has confirmed that the security or 
confidentiality of information in the system of records has been 
compromised; (b) the Department has determined that as a result of the 
suspected or confirmed compromise there is a risk of harm to economic 
or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security 
or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether 
maintained by the Department or another agency or entity) that rely 
upon the compromised information; and (c) the disclosure made to such 
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in 
connection with the Department's efforts to respond to the suspected or 
confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm;
    (12) A contractor for the purpose of processing administrative 
records and/or compiling, organizing, analyzing, programming, or 
otherwise refining records subject to the same limitations applicable 
to U.S. Department of the Treasury officers and employees under the 
Privacy Act;
    (13) The Department of Justice when seeking legal advice or when 
(a) the Department of the Treasury or (b) the disclosing agency, or (c) 
any employee of the disclosing agency in his or her official capacity, 
or (d) any employee of the agency in his or her individual capacity 
where the Department of Justice has agreed to represent the employee, 
or (e) the United States, where the disclosing agency determines that 
litigation is likely to affect the disclosing agency, is a party to 
litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and the use of such 
records by the Department of Justice is deemed by the agency to be 
relevant and necessary to the litigation; and
    (14) Representatives of the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA) who are conducting records management inspections 
under authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
    Records are stored in file folders in filing cabinets and in 
electronic media.

RETRIEVABILITY:
    Records are retrievable by name, by permit or license number, by 
document locator number, or by employer identification number (EIN).

SAFEGUARDS:
    Direct access is restricted to personnel in the Department of the 
Treasury in the performance of their duties. Non-electronic records are 
stored in file cabinets in rooms locked during non-duty hours. Records 
stored in electronic media are password protected and encrypted while 
at rest in the system and when transmitted. Disclosures are made to 
routine users on a ``need to know'' basis and upon verification of the 
substance and propriety of the request.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
    TTB maintains records according to TTB Brief 1345.1 (dated 03/20/09 
and renewed, 03/20/10) which incorporates the modifications made to 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Order 1345.1, Change 3 
(10/29/1991; updated 4/5/2002) that contains the extracted retention 
guidance from the NARA-approved retention schedules (for ATF prior to 
2003) per the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ``Savings Clause.'' TTB is 
in the process of requesting NARA's approval for new TTB Records 
Control Schedules to supersede the ATF retention schedules authorized 
for use under the ``Savings Clause.'' TTB will not dispose of records 
not currently covered by TTB's approved record retention schedule until 
TTB receives approval from NARA. Some records are managed in accordance 
with General Records Schedules numbers 1 through 27 issued by NARA.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
    Director, National Revenue Center, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 
Trade Bureau, 550 Main Street, Suite 8002, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    This system of records has been determined to be exempt from 
compliance with the notification provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)(G).

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    This system of records has been determined to be exempt from 
compliance with the access provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)(H).

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    This system of records has been determined to be exempt from 
compliance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)(H) allowing an 
individual to contest the contents of records.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    This system of records has been determined to be exempt from 
compliance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4)(I) requiring the 
record source categories be reported.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    This system has been designated as exempt from the following 
provisions of the Privacy Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2): 5 U.S.C. 
552a(c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (e)(4)(H), (e)(4)(I), and (f). See 
31 CFR 1.36.

[FR Doc. 2011-30898 Filed 11-30-11; 8:45 am]
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