[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 112 (Friday, June 10, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37645-37654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13452]


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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION


Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records

AGENCY: National Science Foundation.

ACTION: Notice of rescindment of two existing systems of records, the 
addition of one new system of records, the amendment of one agency-wide 
routine use, and amendment to eight existing systems of records.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), the 
National Science Foundation (NSF) is providing public notice that it is 
rescinding two systems of records: NSF-3 Application and Account for 
Advance of Funds; and NSF-34 Integrated Time and Attendance System 
(ITAS). NSF is adding one new system of records: NSF-75 Early Career 
Doctorates Survey (ECDS). NSF is amending the agency-wide routine use 
number two titled

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Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Compliance. NSF is also making 
revisions to the text of eight existing systems of records: NSF-6, 
Doctorate Records Files (Survey of Earned Doctorates); NSF-13, 
Fellowship Payroll; NSF-43, Doctorate Work History Files (Survey of 
Doctorate Recipients); NSF-55, Debarment/Scientific Misconduct Files; 
NSF-57, NSF Delinquent Debtors' File; NSF-58, National Survey of Recent 
College Graduates and Follow-up Files; NSF-65, NSF Electronic Payment 
File; and NSF-67, Invention, Patent and Licensing Documents.

DATES: Persons wishing to comment on the changes set out in this notice 
may do so on or before July 20, 2016.
    Effective Date: This action will be effective without further 
notice on July 20, 2016 unless modified by a subsequent notice to 
incorporate comments received from the public.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by [docket number and/or 
RIN number ___], by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Agency Web site: https://www.nsf.gov/policies/privacy_act.jsp. Follow the instructions for submitting comments on the 
NSF Web site.
     Email: [email protected]. Include [docket number and/or RIN 
number ____] in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (703) 292-9242.
     Mail: Sandra Evans, Privacy Officer, Office of the General 
Counsel, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1265, 
Arlington, VA 22230.
     Hand Delivery/Courier: Office of the General Counsel, 
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1265, 
Arlington, VA 22230.
    Instructions: NSF will post all comments on the NSF's Web site 
(https://www.nsf.gov/policies/privacy_act.jsp). All comments submitted 
in response to this Notice will become a matter of public record. 
Therefore, you should submit only information that you wish to make 
publicly available.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Privacy Officer, Office of the General 
Counsel, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 1265, 
Arlington, VA 22230; or by telephone at 703-292-8060.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Two NSF systems of records are proposed for rescindment, NSF-3 
Application and Account for Advance of Funds and NSF-34 Integrated Time 
and Attendance System (ITAS). NSF no longer uses these systems. All 
records that were contained in these systems have been moved to other 
existing systems or archived and/or destroyed consistent with 
applicable records schedules.
    A new system of records, NSF-75 Early Career Doctorates Survey 
(ECDS) will contain records from a sample of individuals who earned 
their first doctorate within the past 10 years and are working in 
specific areas of employment. This information is collected from a new 
NSF survey, the ECDS.
    The NSF agency-wide routine use, titled Freedom of Information Act/
Privacy Act Compliance is being amended to allow NSF to more easily 
share information with the Office of Government Information Services 
(OGIS) for FOIA compliance and mediation purposes.
    Proposed changes to eight systems of records maintained by NSF, 
described in more detail below, will correct outdated information and 
references, update routine uses, and in two instances update the names 
of the systems to better reflect the records contained in those 
systems. All revised system notices are reprinted in their entirety.
    NSF-6: Doctorate Records Files (Survey of Earned Doctorates) 
contains records about persons who have received research doctorates 
from U.S. institutions since 1920 and who have filled out the Survey of 
Earned Doctorates questionnaire that is created and maintained by NSF. 
The proposed changes to this system include amending the system name to 
reference the survey that is the source of records contained in the 
system; updating the categories of records in the system to reflect 
changes to the way social security number and salary information is 
collected; updating the description of existing routine uses to clarify 
how information is being used by NSF; and minor updates to language 
throughout the system to better inform the public as to how information 
is being stored and how records can be accessed. An amendment to this 
system notice was last published in the Federal Register on August 20, 
2007, effective on September 30, 2007, 72 FR 46520-46521.
    NSF-13: Fellowship Payroll contains records about fellows under 
certain NSF fellowship programs being paid directly by the government. 
The proposed changes to this system include updating and clarifying 
language in the system location, authority for maintaining the system, 
storage, and retrievability sections, as well as minor updates to other 
system sections, to better inform the public about access procedures 
and how information in the system is being used. An amendment to this 
system notice was last published in the Federal Register on August 20, 
2007, effective on September 30, 2007, 72 FR 46520-46521.
    NSF-43: Doctorate Work History Files (Survey of Doctorate 
Recipients) contains records about individuals holding a research 
doctoral degree in a science, engineering, or health field from a U.S. 
academic institution who have filled out the biennial Survey of 
Doctorate Recipients. The proposed changes to this system include 
amending the system name to better reflect reference the survey that is 
the source of records contained in the system; updating the categories 
of individuals covered by the system to more specifically identify who 
is covered; updating the categories of records in the system to reflect 
changes to the way social security numbers and demographic 
characteristics are collected; updating the description of existing 
routine uses to clarify how information is being used by NSF; and minor 
updates to remaining system sections to better inform the public as to 
how information is being stored and how records can be accessed. An 
amendment to this system notice was last published in the Federal 
Register on August 20, 2007, effective on September 30, 2007, 72 FR 
46520-46521.
    NSF-55: Debarment/Scientific Misconduct Files, contains records 
about persons considered for government-wide suspension, debarment, 
and/or research misconduct determinations. The proposed changes to this 
system include amending the system name to better reflect the type of 
records contained in the system, as well as, minor updates to all of 
the system sections to better inform the public about access procedures 
and how information in the system is being used. An amendment to this 
system notice was last published in the Federal Register on August 20, 
2007, effective on September 30, 2007, 72 FR 46520-46521.
    NSF-57: NSF Delinquent Debtors' File contains records about 
individuals who owe money to NSF. The proposed changes to this system 
include minor updates to the authority, routine uses, retrievability 
and record source system sections to better inform the public about 
access procedures and how information in the system is being used.

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An amendment to this system notice was last published in the Federal 
Register on August 20, 2007, effective on September 30, 2007, 72 FR 
46520-46521.
    NSF-58: National Survey of Recent College Graduates and Follow-up 
Files, contains records about individuals holding bachelor's and 
master's degrees from U.S. institutions in science, engineering, and 
health degree fields who have filled out the Survey of Recent College 
Graduates. The proposed changes to this system include updating the 
categories of individuals covered by the system to more specifically 
identify who is covered; updating the categories of records in the 
system to reflect changes to the way social security numbers and 
demographic characteristics are collected; updating the language in the 
purpose and routine uses sections to clarify how information is being 
used by NSF; and minor updates to remaining system sections to better 
inform the public as to how information is being stored and how records 
can be accessed. An amendment to this system notice was last published 
in the Federal Register on August 20, 2007, effective on September 30, 
2007, 72 FR 46520-46521.
    NSF-65, NSF Electronic Payment File contains records about 
individuals who receive electronic payment from NSF for goods or 
services. The proposed changes to this system include minor updates 
throughout the system sections to better inform the public about access 
procedures and how information in the system is being used. An 
amendment to this system notice was last published in the Federal 
Register on August 20, 2007, effective on September 30, 2007, 72 FR 
46520-46521.
    NSF-67, Invention, Patent and Licensing Documents contains records 
about invention disclosures, patents and patent applications, and 
licenses submitted to NSF by its employees, grantees and contractors. 
The proposed changes to this system include minor updates to all of the 
system sections to better inform the public about access procedures and 
how information in the system is being used. An amendment to this 
system notice was last published in the Federal Register on August 20, 
2007, effective on September 30, 2007, 72 FR 46520-46521.

II. Privacy Act

    The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), embodies fair 
information practice principles in a statutory framework governing the 
means by which federal agencies collect, maintain, use, and disseminate 
individual's personal information. A ``system of records'' is a group 
of records under the control of an agency for which information is 
retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number, 
symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. In 
the Privacy Act, an individual is defined as a U.S. citizen or lawful 
permanent resident. As a matter of policy, NSF extends administrative 
Privacy Act protections to all individuals. Individuals may request 
access to their own records that are maintained in a system of records 
in the possession or control of NSF by complying with NSF Privacy Act 
regulations, 45 CFR part 613.
    The Privacy Act requires each agency to publish in the Federal 
Register a description denoting the type and character of each system 
of records that the agency maintains, the routine uses that are 
contained in each system in order to make agency record keeping 
practices transparent, to notify individuals regarding the uses of 
their records, and to assist individuals to find such records within 
the agency. Below are the complete texts of the NSF agency-wide routine 
uses and the following NSF systems: NSF-6, Doctorate Records Files 
(Survey of Earned Doctorates); NSF-13 Fellowship Payroll; NSF-43, 
Doctorate Work History Files (Survey of Doctorate Recipients); NSF-55, 
Debarment/Scientific Misconduct Files, proposed to be renamed as NSF-
55, Suspension/Debarment/Research Misconduct Files; NSF-58: National 
Survey of Recent College Graduates and Follow-up Files, proposed to be 
renamed as NSF-58, National Survey of Recent College Graduates; NSF-67, 
Invention, Patent and Licensing Documents; and NSF-75, Early Career 
Doctorates Survey (ECDS).
    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), NSF has provided a report of 
this system of records notice to the Office of Management and Budget; 
the Chairman, Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs; and the 
Chairman, House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.

    Dated: June 2, 2016.
Sandra Evans,
Privacy Act Officer, National Science Foundation.

Privacy Act Systems--Standard Routine Uses--National Science Foundation

    The following standard routine uses apply, subject to the Privacy 
Act of 1974, except where otherwise noted, to each system of records 
maintained by the National Science Foundation:
    1. Members of Congress. Information from a system may be disclosed 
to congressional offices in response to inquiries from the 
congressional offices made at the request of the individual to whom the 
record pertains.
    2. Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act Compliance. Information 
from a system may be disclosed to the Department of Justice or the 
Office of Management and Budget in order to obtain advice regarding 
NSF's obligations under the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy 
Act. Information may also be provided to the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA) Office of Government Information Services 
(OGIS) for the following purposes: to allow OGIS to fulfill its 
responsibilities in 5 U.S.C. 552(h); to allow OGIS to review 
administrative agency policies, procedures and compliance with the 
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA); and to facilitate OGIS' offering of 
mediation services to resolve disputes between persons making FOIA 
requests and administrative agencies.
    3. Counsel. Information from a system may be disclosed to NSF's 
legal representatives, including the Department of Justice and other 
outside counsel, where the agency is a party in litigation or has an 
interest in litigation, including when any of the following is a party 
to litigation or has an interest in such litigation: (a) NSF, or any 
component thereof; (b) any NSF employee in his or her official 
capacity; (c) any NSF employee in his or her individual capacity, where 
the Department of Justice has agreed to, or is considering a request 
to, represent the employee; or (d) the United States, where NSF 
determines that litigation is likely to affect the agency or any of its 
components.
    4. National Archives, General Services Administration. Information 
from a system may be disclosed to representatives of the General 
Services Administration and the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA) during the course of records management 
inspections conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906.
    5. Response to an Actual or Suspected Compromise or Breach of 
Personally Identifiable Information. Information from a system may be 
disclosed to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (a) NSF 
suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality of 
information in the system of records has been compromised; (b) NSF has 
determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise 
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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 NSF 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 
with NSF's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise 
and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm.
    6. Courts. Information from a system may be disclosed to the 
Department of Justice or other agencies in the event of a pending court 
or formal administrative proceeding, when records are relevant to that 
proceeding, for the purpose of representing the government, or in the 
course of presenting evidence, or they may be produced to parties or 
counsel involved in the proceeding in the course of pre-trial 
discovery.
    7. Contractors. Information from a system may be disclosed to 
contractors, agents, experts, consultants, or others performing work on 
a contract, service, cooperative agreement, job, or other activity for 
NSF and who have a need to access the information in the performance of 
their duties or activities for NSF.
    8. Audit. Information from a system may be disclosed to government 
agencies and other entities authorized to perform audits, including 
financial and other audits, of the agency and its activities.
    9. Law Enforcement. Information from a system may be disclosed to 
appropriate Federal, State, or local agencies responsible for 
investigating, prosecuting, enforcing, or implementing a statute, rule, 
regulation, or order, to disclose pertinent information when NSF 
becomes aware of an indication of a violation or potential violation of 
civil or criminal law or regulation.
    10. Disclosure When Requesting Information. Information from a 
system may be disclosed to Federal, State, or local agencies which 
maintain civil, criminal, or other relevant enforcement information or 
other pertinent information, such as current licenses, if necessary, to 
obtain information relevant to an agency decision concerning the hiring 
or retention of an employee, the issuance of a security clearance, the 
letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant, or other 
benefit.
    11. To The News Media And The Public When: (1) A matter has become 
public knowledge, (2) the NSF Office of the Director determines that 
disclosure is necessary to preserve confidence in the integrity of NSF 
or is necessary to demonstrate the accountability of NSF's officers, 
employees, or individuals covered by this system, or (3) the Office of 
the Director determines that there exists a legitimate public interest 
in the disclosure of the information, except to the extent that the 
Office of the Director determines in any of these situations that 
disclosure of specific information in the context of a particular case 
would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
NSF-6

SYSTEM NAME:
    Doctorate Records Files (Survey of Earned Doctorates).

SYSTEM LOCATION(S):
    National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters, Virginia, and NSF's 
current survey contractor location(s).

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 
1862(a)(6), 1863(j)(1), 1885(d); and the America COMPETES 
Reauthorization Act of 2010.

PURPOSE(S):
    This system is used:
    (1) To provide a source of information, that will be used for 
statistical purposes only, on demographic characteristics, educational 
history, and employment plans of recipients of U.S. research 
doctorates, in compliance with NSF responsibilities to monitor 
scientific and technical resources.
    (2) To provide indicators of the state of science and engineering 
enterprise in the United States, as required by congressional mandate.
    (3) To report biennially on the participation rates of men, women, 
persons with disabilities, and race/ethnicity groups, in scientific and 
technical fields, as required by congressional mandate.
    (4) To provide the sampling frame for the Survey of Doctorate 
Recipients.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Individuals who have earned research doctorates from accredited 
U.S. institutions since 1920. Limited information (name, field of 
degree and institution) about individuals receiving doctorates between 
1920 and 1957 was compiled from public records. Information about 
individuals receiving doctoral degrees after 1957 was supplied 
voluntarily by the individual receiving the degree. Some institutions 
supply name and field of degree for individuals who do not provide any 
information.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Educational, professional and demographic characteristics of 
doctorate earners including name, birth date, gender, citizenship, 
race, ethnicity, education history, social security number (for 
individuals added after 2006, only the last four digits of the SSN are 
maintained), sources of financial support during graduate school, and 
post-graduation plans (since 2008, including the anticipated annual 
salary).

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information is obtained voluntarily from the individual; limited 
information may be provided by academic institutions.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply to the extent that such disclosure 
is compatible with the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, the 
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, and the Confidential 
Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act (CIPSEA). In 
addition, information may be disclosed to:
    (1) License for the Use of Restricted Data (License) holders. 
Organizations (e.g. academic institutions, nonprofit organizations) and 
their researcher(s) granted a NSF/National Center for Science and 
Engineering Statistics (NCSES) License for the purpose of analyzing 
data and preparing scientific reports and articles. These Licensees 
receive data without direct personal identifiers.
    (2) Federal agency sponsors. Records with personal identifiers may 
be disclosed to federal sponsors, their contractors and collaborating 
researchers and their staff under an Inter-Agency Agreement for the 
purpose of analyzing data, preparing scientific reports and articles, 
and for conducting review and evaluation of their programs.
    (3) NCSES contractors. Records may be disclosed to NCSES 
contractors for statistical activities or purposes such as conducting 
surveys. Any NSF contractor who wishes to use restricted-use data for 
statistical activities or purposes that are not part of NCSES-sponsored 
work must follow the regular License procedures as laid out in routine 
use (1) above.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored in paper (short term) and on electronic digital 
media (long term).

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POLICIES and PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by individual name and unique, anonymous data 
collection identifier.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Data are cumulative and are kept indefinitely.

PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    Division Director, National Center for Science and Engineering 
Statistics, NSF headquarters, Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    The portions of this system consisting of statistical records have 
been exempted from provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3); (d); (e)(1); 
(e)(4)(G), (H), (I), and (f), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(4).
NSF-13

SYSTEM NAME:
    Fellowship Payroll.

SYSTEM LOCATION(S):
    National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters, Virginia.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    42 U.S.C. 1861; Department of the Treasury Financial Manual; GAO 
Policy and Procedures Manual for Guidance of Federal Agencies, Title 
6--Pay, Leave and Allowances.

PURPOSE(S):
    This system enables the NSF to maintain data regarding the payment 
of fellowship payroll in a single location and ensures that appropriate 
payments are made.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Individuals participating in certain NSF Fellowship Programs being 
paid directly by the federal government (Fellows).

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Copies of the fellowship award letter, acceptance form, starting 
certificates, and records of stipend payments.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information is obtained from Fellows.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply. In addition, information may be 
disclosed to:
    (1) The Department of Treasury for the purpose of issuing the 
payment directly to the financial account of the payee.
    (2) Financial institutions for the purpose of direct deposit.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored in paper and/or on electronic digital media.

POLICIES and PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved alphabetically by last name of Fellow, 
supplier number, or award number.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Records are maintained and disposed of in accordance with NAPA 
approved records schedules.

PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    Division Director, Division of Financial Management, NSF 
headquarters, Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    Follow the procedures found at 45 CFR part 613.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.
NSF-43

SYSTEM NAME:
    Survey of Doctorate Recipients.

SYSTEM LOCATION(S):
    National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters, Virginia, and NSF's 
current survey contractor location(s).

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 
1862(a)(6), 1863(j)(1), 1885(d); the America COMPETES Reauthorization 
Act of 2010; and the Confidential Information Protection and 
Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA).

PURPOSE(S):
    This system is used:
    (1) To provide a source of information, that will be used for 
statistical purposes only, on demographic characteristics of 
individuals with doctorate degrees in science, engineering, or selected 
health (SEE) fields in the U.S., in compliance with NSF 
responsibilities to monitor scientific and technical resources.
    (2) To provide indicators of the state of science and engineering 
enterprise in the U.S., as required by congressional mandate.
    (3) To report biennially on the participation rates of men, women, 
persons with disabilities, and race/ethnicity groups, in scientific and 
technical fields, as required by congressional mandate.
    (4) To provide data on doctorate holders in the SEH workforce to 
the Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT) 
maintained by NSF.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    A sample of individuals holding a research doctoral degree in a SEH 
field from a U.S. academic institution. The information is collected 
from individuals in the biennial Survey of Doctorate Recipients (SDR). 
The survey follows a sample of individuals with SEH doctorates 
throughout their careers from the year of their degree award until age 
76.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Educational, professional and demographic characteristics of 
doctorate holders including name, birth date, gender, citizenship, 
race, ethnicity, education history, social security number (for 
individuals added after 2006, only the last four digits of the SSN are 
maintained), geographic locations, earned degrees, field of degree, 
employment status, occupation, type of employer, primary work activity, 
and salary.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information is obtained voluntarily from the individual.

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ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply to the extent that such disclosure 
is compatible with the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, the 
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, and CIPSEA. In addition, 
information may be disclosed to:
    (1) License for the Use of Restricted Data (License) holders. 
Organizations (e.g. academic institutions, nonprofit organizations) and 
their researcher(s) granted an NSF/National Center for Science and 
Engineering Statistics (NOSES) License for the purpose of analyzing 
data and preparing scientific reports and articles. These Licensees 
receive data without direct personal identifiers.
    (2) Federal agency sponsors. Records with personal identifiers may 
be disclosed to federal sponsors, their contractors and collaborating 
researchers and their staff under an Inter-Agency Agreement for the 
purpose of analyzing data, preparing scientific reports and articles, 
and for conducting review and evaluation of their programs.
    (3) NCSES contractors. Records may be disclosed to NCSES 
contractors for statistical activities or purposes such as conducting 
surveys. Any NSF contractor who wishes to use restricted-use data for 
statistical activities or purposes that are not part of NCSES-sponsored 
work must follow the regular License procedures as laid out in routine 
use (1) above.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored in paper and/or on electronic digital media.

POLICIES and PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by the name of individual and unique, 
anonymous data collection identifier.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Data are cumulative and are kept indefinitely.

PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    Division Director, National Center for Science and Engineering 
Statistics, NSF headquarters, Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    The portions of this system consisting of statistical records have 
been exempted from provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3); (d); (e)(1); 
(e)(4)(G), (H), (I), and (f), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(4).
NSF-55

SYSTEM NAME:
    Suspension, Debarment, and Research Misconduct Files.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters, Virginia.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    Section 11(a), National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, 
42 U.S.C. 1870(a); Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 2 CFR 180.800; 
45 CFR part 689; and E.O. 12549 (February 18, 1986).

PURPOSE(S):
    To Information contained in this system of records is used to 
protect the federal government from the actions prohibited under 
applicable suspension, debarment, and research misconduct regulations; 
make decisions regarding suspension, debarment, and research 
misconduct; ensure that other federal agencies give effect to 
suspension, debarment, and research misconduct decisions rendered by 
NSF; and to ensure that NSF gives effect to suspension, debarment, and 
research misconduct decisions rendered by other Federal agencies.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Persons, including applicants for NSF grants and contracts, NSF 
grantees, contractors, and principal investigators, who are the subject 
of suspension, debarment, or research misconduct proceedings.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Case files for persons considered for suspension, debarment or 
research misconduct; communications between the NSF and the respondent; 
inter-agency and intra-agency communications regarding proposed or 
completed suspensions, debarments, or research misconduct; 
investigative files; witness statements and affidavits; staff working 
papers; testimony transcripts; hearing exhibits; and records of any 
findings.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Federal, state, and local agency officials; the NSF Office of the 
Inspector General; private persons; and respondents and their legal 
representatives.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply. In addition, information may be 
disclosed to:
    (1) The General Services Administration (GSA) to compile and 
maintain the System for Award Management.
    (2) A federal agency involved in suspension, debarment or research 
misconduct actions involving the same person.
    (3) A federal, state, or local government agency to the extent 
necessary to allow NSF to obtain information maintained by those 
agencies in connection with a suspension, debarment, or research 
misconduct action.
    (4) Other persons involved in or affected by a suspension, 
debarment, or research misconduct actions, including witnesses, awardee 
institutions, to support NSF objectives.
    (5) A federal, state, local government agency, federal contractor, 
or grantee, for the purpose of verifying the identity of an individual 
NSF has suspended, debarred, or imposed actions upon pursuant to an 
administrative agreement or research misconduct determination.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored in paper and/or on electronic digital media.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by the name of the person and/or entity being 
considered for suspension, debarment, or a finding of research 
misconduct.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Records are maintained and disposed of in accordance with NARA 
approved record schedules.

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PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, NSF headquarters, 
Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    Follow the procedures found at 45 CFR part 613.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2), investigative material in 
this system of records compiled for law enforcement purposes is exempt 
from subsections (c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H) and (I), and (f) 
of 5 U.S.C. 552a, provided, however, that if any individual is denied 
any right, privilege, or benefit that he or she would otherwise be 
entitled to by federal law, or for which he or she would otherwise be 
eligible, as a result of the maintenance of these records, such 
material shall be provided to the individual, except to the extent that 
the disclosure of the material would reveal the identity of a source 
who furnished information to the government with an express promise 
that the identity of the source would be held in confidence.
NSF-57

SYSTEM NAME:
    NSF Delinquent Debtors' File.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Division of Financial Management, Financial Statements Section, 
National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters, Virginia.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966, Public Law 89-508; Debt 
Collection Act of 1996, Public Law 104-134; and E.O. 9397.

PURPOSE(S):
    Information is used for the purpose of collecting moneys owed NSF 
arising out of any administrative or program activities or service 
administered by NSF. The file represents the basis for the debt and 
amount of debt and actions taken by NSF to collect the moneys owed 
under the debt. The credit report or financial statement provides an 
understanding of the individual's financial condition with respect to 
requests for deferments of payment.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Employees and former employees of NSF, panelists, recipients of 
fellowship stipends, and others owing money to NSF.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Information varies depending on individual debtor. Normally, the 
name, social security number, address, amount of debt or delinquent 
amount, basis of the debt, office referring debts, agency collection 
efforts, credit reports, debt collection letters, correspondence to or 
from the debtor relating to the debt and correspondence with employing 
agencies of debtors.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information in this system of records obtained from the individual, 
institution, award records, collection agencies, and other appropriate 
agencies, i.e., the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO), the United States Postal Service (USPS), 
the Department of the Treasury, etc.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply. In addition, information may be 
disclosed to:
    (1) GAO, the Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney, or other 
federal agencies for further collection action on any delinquent 
account when circumstances warrant.
    (2) A commercial credit reporting agency for the purpose of either 
adding to a credit history file or obtaining a credit history file for 
use in the administration of debt collection.
    (3) A debt collection agency for the purpose of collection services 
to recover indebtedness owed to NSF.
    (4) Debtor's name, social security number, the amount of debt owed, 
and the history of the debt may be disclosed to any Federal agency 
where the individual debtor is employed or receiving some form of 
remuneration for the purpose of enabling that agency to collect debts 
on NSF's behalf by administrative or salary offset procedures under the 
provisions of the Debt Collection Act of 1996.
    (5) Any other federal agency including but limited to, the IRS 
pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3720A, and the Department of the Treasury Debt 
Management Services, for the purpose of effecting an administrative 
offset against the debtor of a delinquent debt owed to NSF by the 
debtor.
    (6) The IRS, to obtain the mailing address of a taxpayer for the 
purpose of locating such taxpayer to collect or to compromise a Federal 
claim by NSF against the taxpayer pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 6103(m)(20) and 
in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3711, 3217, and 3718.
    Note: Disclosure of a mailing address from the IRS may be made only 
for the purpose of debt collection, including to a debt collection 
agency in order to facilitate the collection or compromise of a federal 
claim under the Debt Collection Act of 1996, except that a mailing 
address to a consumer reporting agency is for the limited purpose of 
obtaining a commercial credit report on the particular taxpayer. Any 
such address information obtained from the IRS will not be used or 
shared for any other NSF purpose or disclosed to another federal, 
state, or local agency, which seeks to locate the same individual for 
its own debt collection purpose.
    (7) Database information consisting of debtor's name, social 
security number, and amount owed may be disclosed to the Defense 
Manpower Data Center (DMDC). Department of Defense, USPS, or to any 
other federal state, or local agency for the purpose of conducting an 
authorized computer matching program in compliance with the Privacy Act 
of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, as amended, to identify and locate delinquent 
debtors in order to start a recoupment process on an individual basis 
of any debt owed NSF by the debtor arising out of any administrative or 
program activities or services administered by NSF.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored in paper and/or on electronic digital media.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by the Principal Investigator's name or 
identification number, or by proposal number.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Records are maintained and disposed of in accordance with NARA 
approved record schedules.

PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

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SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    Director/Head or designee of particular Division or Office 
maintaining such records, NSF headquarters, Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    Follow the procedures found at 45 CFR part 613.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    The portions of this system consisting of data that would identify 
reviewers or other persons supplying evaluations of NSF proposals have 
been exempted at 45 CFR part 613, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(4).
NSF-58

SYSTEM NAME:
    National Survey of Recent College Graduates.

SYSTEM LOCATION(S):
    National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters, Virginia, and NSF's 
current survey contractor location(s).

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 
1862(a)(6), 1863(j)(1), 1885(d); the America COMPETES Reauthorization 
Act of 2010; and the Confidential Information Protection and 
Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA).

PURPOSE(S):
    This system is used:
    (1) To provide a source of information, that will be used for 
statistical purposes only, on demographic characteristics of 
individuals with bachelor's and master's degrees in science, 
engineering, and health fields (SEH) in the U.S., in compliance with 
NSF responsibilities to monitor scientific and technical resources.
    (2) To provide indicators of the state of science and engineering 
enterprise in the U.S., as required by congressional mandate.
    (3) To report biennially on the participation rates of men, women, 
persons with disabilities, and race/ethnicity groups, in scientific and 
technical fields, as required by congressional mandate.
    (4) To provide data on recent bachelor's and master's degree 
recipients in the SEE workforce to the Scientists and Engineers 
Statistical Data System (SESTAT) maintained by NSF.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    A sample of individuals holding a bachelor's and master's degrees 
from U.S. institutions in SEE fields.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Educational, professional and demographic characteristics of 
bachelor's and master's degree holders including name, address, birth 
date, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, country of birth, social 
security number (for individuals added after 2006, only the last four 
digits of the SSN are maintained), occupational information, employment 
status, professional activities, academic degrees, earlier education, 
continuing education, marital status, spouse's employment status, 
number and ages of children living at home, parent's educational 
attainment, and citizenship.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information is obtained voluntarily from the individual.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply to the extent that such disclosure 
is compatible with the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, the 
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, and CIPSEA. In addition, 
information may be disclosed to:
    (1) License for the Use of Restricted Data (License) holders. 
Organizations (e.g. academic institutions, nonprofit organizations) and 
their researcher(s) granted an NSF/National Center for Science and 
Engineering Statistics (NCSES) License for the purpose of analyzing 
data and preparing scientific reports and articles. These Licensees 
receive data without direct personal identifiers.
    (2) NCSES contractors. Records may be disclosed to NCSES 
contractors for statistical activities or purposes such as conducting 
surveys. Any NSF contractor who wishes to use restricted-use data for 
statistical activities or purposes that are not part of NCSES-sponsored 
work must follow the regular License procedures as laid out in routine 
use (1) above.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored in paper and/or on electronic digital media.

POLICIES and PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by the name of individual and unique, 
anonymous data collection identifier.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Data are cumulative and are kept indefinitely.

PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    Division Director, National Center for Science and Engineering 
Statistics, NSF headquarters, Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    The portions of this system consisting of statistical records have 
been exempted from provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3); (d); (e)(1); 
(e)(4)(G), (H), (I), and (f), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(4).
NSF-65

SYSTEM NAME:
    NSF Electronic Payment File.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Division of Financial Management, National Science Foundation (NSF) 
headquarters, Virginia.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

PURPOSE(S):
    To enable NSF to comply with the mandatory electronic payment 
provisions of the Debt Collection Act of 1996.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Employees of NSF, former employees, other individuals and vendors 
who will or do receive electronic payment from NSF for goods and 
services.

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CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Name, address, Social Security Number, and payee banking 
information.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information is obtained from individuals or payees.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply. In addition, information may be 
disclosed to:
    (1) The Department of the Treasury for the purpose of issuing the 
payment directly to the financial account of the payee, and reporting 
income paid in accordance with reporting requirements.
    (2) Financial institutions for the purpose of direct deposit.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored on electronic digital media.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by supplier number.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Updated information automatically replaces old information. The 
file is cumulative and maintained permanently.

PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    Director, Division of Financial Management, NSF headquarters, 
Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    Follow the procedures found at 45 CFR part 613.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.
NSF-67

SYSTEM NAME:
    Invention, Patent and Licensing Documents.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Office of the General Counsel, National Science Foundation (NSF) 
headquarters, Virginia.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    35 U.S.C. 200, et seq.; E.O. 10096, as amended; 37 CFR part 401; 
and 37 CFR part 501.

PURPOSE(S):
    To administer governmental rights to inventions made by NSF 
employees or during NSF-assisted research.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Employees of NSF, its grantees, or contractors, who made inventions 
while employed by NSF while performing NSF-assisted research.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    The system contains invention disclosures, patents and patent 
applications, and licenses submitted to NSF by its employees, grantees, 
and contractors, including inventor(s) name(s), identification of 
grantee or contractor, title and description of the invention, 
inventor(s) address(es), and patent prosecution and licensing document 
in situations where the inventor's rights were waived.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Record sources are Principal Investigators, academic or other 
applicant institutions, proposal reviewers, and NSF program officials.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply. In addition, information may be 
disclosed to:
    (1) Scientific personnel, both in NSF and other government agencies 
and in non-governmental organizations such as universities, who possess 
the expertise to understand the invention and evaluate its importance 
as a scientific advance.
    (2) Contract patent counsel and their employees and foreign 
contract personnel retained by NSF for patent searching and prosecution 
in both the United States and foreign patent offices.
    (3) Federal agencies whom NSF contacts regarding the possible use, 
interest in, or ownership rights in NSF inventions.
    (4) Prospective licensees or technology finders who may further 
make the invention available to the public through sale or use.
    (5) Parties, such as supervisors of inventors, whom NSF contacts to 
determine ownership rights, and those parties contacting NSF to 
determine the Government's ownership.
    (6) United States and foreign patent offices involved in the filing 
of NSF patent applications.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored in paper and/or on electronic digital media.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by the name of the inventor, invention-
disclosure number, NSF program, or institution.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Records are maintained and disposed of in accordance with NARA 
approved record schedules.

PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, NSF headquarters, 
Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    Follow the procedures found at 45 CFR part 613.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Follow the Requesting Access to Records procedures found at 45 CFR 
part 613.

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.
NSF-75

SYSTEM NAME:
    Early Career Doctorates Survey (ECDS)

SYSTEM LOCATION(S):
    National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters, Virginia, and NSF's 
current survey contractor location(s).

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 
1862(a)(6), 1863(j)(1), 1885(d); the America COMPETES Reauthorization 
Act of 2010; and the Confidential Information Protection and 
Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002 (CIPSEA).

PURPOSE(S):
    This system is used:

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    (1) To provide a source of information, that will be used for 
statistical purposes only, on demographic characteristics of 
individuals who received their first doctorate or doctorate-equivalent 
degrees within the past 10 years, regardless of the country of degree.
    (2) To provide indicators of the state of science and engineering 
enterprise in the U.S., as required by congressional mandate.
    (3) To report biennially on the participation rates of men, women, 
persons with disabilities, and race/ethnicity groups, in scientific and 
technical fields, as required by congressional mandate.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    A sample of individuals who earned their first doctorate within the 
past 10 years and are working in one of the following areas of 
employment: U.S. academic institutions, federally funded research and 
development centers (FFRDCs), or the National Institutes of Health 
intramural research programs (NIH IRPs).

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    Educational, professional and demographic characteristics of 
doctorate degree holders including name, age, race, ethnicity, gender, 
functional limitations, educational history, professional activities 
and achievements, employer characteristics, professional and personal 
life balance, mentoring training, research opportunities, and career 
paths and plans of early career doctorate holders.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    Information is obtained voluntarily from the individual.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    NSF standard routine uses apply to the extent that such disclosure 
is compatible with the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, the 
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, and CIPSEA. In addition, 
information may be disclosed to:
    (1) License for the Use of Restricted Data (License) holders. 
Organizations (e.g. academic institutions, nonprofit organizations) and 
their researcher(s) granted an NSF/National Center for Science and 
Engineering Statistics (NCSES) License for the purpose of analyzing 
data and preparing scientific reports and articles. These Licensees 
receive data without direct personal identifiers.
    (2) Federal agency sponsors. Records without personal identifiers 
may be disclosed to federal sponsors, their contractors and 
collaborating researchers and their staff under an Inter-Agency 
Agreement for the purpose of analyzing data, preparing scientific 
reports and articles, and for conducting review and evaluation of their 
programs.
    (3) NCSES contractors. Records may be disclosed to NCSES 
contractors for statistical activities or purposes such as conducting 
surveys. Any NSF contractor who wishes to use restricted-use data for 
statistical activities or purposes that are not part of NCSES-sponsored 
work must follow the regular License procedures as laid out in routine 
use (1) above.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are stored on electronic digital media.

POLICIES and PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVABILITY OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by the name of individual and unique, 
anonymous data collection identifier.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Data are cumulative and are kept indefinitely.

PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SAFEGUARDS:
    Records are protected by administrative, technical, and physical 
safeguards administered by NSF.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    Division Director, National Center for Science and Engineering 
Statistics, NSF headquarters, Virginia.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    This system is exempt from this requirement pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
552a(k)(4).

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    The portions of this system consisting of statistical records have 
been exempted from provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3); (d); (e)(1); 
(e)(4)(G), (H), (I), and (f), pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(4).

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