[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 19, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12805-12823]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-04580]
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
[NRC-2025-0062]
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: Notice of modified systems of records; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, to ensure the system of records
notices remain accurate, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
staff reviews each notice on a periodic basis. As a result of this
review, the NRC is republishing 13 of its system of records notices
with minor corrective, clarifying, and administrative changes. These
minor modifications include updating authorities, system managers,
retention schedules, and various other minor updates, as well as edits
that are intended to improve clarity of the notices but that are not
intended to modify the systems themselves. None of the modifications
the NRC is making meet the threshold criteria established by OMB for
either a new or altered system of records.
DATES: Submit comments on revisions and changes by April 18, 2025.
Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical
to do so, but the Commission is able to ensure consideration only for
comments received before this date.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods;
however, the NRC encourages electronic comment submission through the
Federal rulemaking website:
Federal rulemaking website: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC-2025-0062. Address
questions about Docket IDs in Regulations.gov to Bridget Curran;
telephone: 301-415-1003; email: [email protected]. For technical
questions, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section of this document.
Mail comments to: Office of Administration, Mail Stop:
TWFN-7-A60M, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-
0001, ATTN: Program Management, Announcements and Editing Staff.
For additional direction on obtaining information and submitting
comments, see ``Obtaining Information and Submitting Comments'' in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sally Hardy, Office of the Chief
Information Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC
20555-0001; telephone: 301-415-5607; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Obtaining Information and Submitting Comments
A. Obtaining Information
Please refer to Docket ID NRC-2025-0062 when contacting the NRC
about the availability of information for this action. You may obtain
publicly available information related to this action by any of the
following methods:
Federal Rulemaking Website: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC-2025-0062.
NRC's Agencywide Documents Access and Management System
(ADAMS): You may obtain publicly available documents online in the
ADAMS Public Documents collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html. To begin the search, select ``Begin Web-based ADAMS
Search.'' For problems with ADAMS, please contact the NRC's Public
Document Room (PDR) reference staff at 1-800-397-4209, at 301-415-4737,
or by email to [email protected].
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NRC's PDR: The PDR, where you may examine and order copies
of publicly available documents, is open by appointment. To make an
appointment to visit the PDR, please send an email to
[email protected] or call 1-800-397-4209 or 301-415-4737, between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m. eastern time (ET), Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
B. Submitting Comments
The NRC encourages electronic comment submission through the
Federal rulemaking website (https://www.regulations.gov). Please
include Docket ID NRC-2025-0062 in your comment submission.
The NRC cautions you not to include identifying or contact
information that you do not want to be publicly disclosed in your
comment submission. The NRC will post all comment submissions at
https://www.regulations.gov as well as enter the comment submissions
into ADAMS. The NRC does not routinely edit comment submissions to
remove identifying or contact information.
If you are requesting or aggregating comments from other persons
for submission to the NRC, then you should inform those persons not to
include identifying or contact information that they do not want to be
publicly disclosed in their comment submission. Your request should
state that the NRC does not routinely edit comment submissions to
remove such information before making the comment submissions available
to the public or entering the comment into ADAMS.
II. Background
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular No. A-108,
``Federal Agency Responsibilities for Review, Reporting, and
Publication under the Privacy Act,'' notice is hereby given that the
NRC is republishing 13 of its system of records notices. The revisions
are minor and administrative changes that do not meet the criteria for
either a new or altered system of records notice. The text of the
report, in its entirety, is attached.
Dated: March 14, 2025.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Jonathan Feibus,
Senior Agency Official for Privacy, Office of the Chief Information
Officer.
Attachment--Nuclear Regulatory Commission Privacy Act Systems of
Records
NRC Systems of Records
1. Parking Permit Records--NRC.
3. Enforcement Actions Against Individuals--NRC.
5. Grants Management System--NRC.
8. Employee Disciplinary Actions, Appeals, Grievances and
Complaints--NRC.
10. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Request
Records--NRC.
11. Reasonable Accommodation Records--NRC.
12. Child Care Subsidy Program Records--NRC.
14. Employee Assistance Program Records--NRC.
16. Facility Operator Licensees Records (10 CFR part 55)--NRC.
18. Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Investigative Records--
NRC.
19. Official Personnel Training Records--NRC.
21. Payroll Accounting Records--NRC.
23. Case Management System--Indices Files and Associated Records--
NRC.
These systems of records are maintained by the NRC and contain
personal information about individuals that is retrieved by an
individual's name or identifier.
The notice for each system of records states the name and location
of the record system, the authority for and manner of its operation,
the categories of individuals that it covers, the types of records that
it contains, the sources of information in those records, and the
routine uses of each system of records. Each notice also includes the
business address of the NRC official who will inform interested persons
of the procedures whereby they may gain access to and request amendment
of records pertaining to them.
The Privacy Act provides certain safeguards for an individual
against an invasion of personal privacy by requiring Federal agencies
to protect records contained in an agency system of records from
unauthorized disclosure and to ensure that information is current and
accurate for its intended use and that adequate safeguards are provided
to prevent misuse of such information.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Parking Permit Records--NRC 1.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Facilities, Logistics and Support Branch, Division of Facilities
and Security, Office of Administration, NRC, Two White Flint North,
11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, and current contractor
facility.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Chief, Facilities, Logistics and Support Branch, Division of
Facilities and Security, Office of Administration, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
31 U.S.C. 3511; 41 CFR 102-74.265 et seq., Parking Facilities.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
The information contained in this system is used for the assignment
of parking permits and NRC-controlled parking spaces.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
NRC employees and contractors who apply for parking permits for
NRC-controlled parking spaces.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
These records consist of the applications and the revenue collected
for the Headquarters' parking facilities. The applications include, but
are not limited to, the applicant's name, address, telephone number,
length of service, vehicle, rideshare, and handicap information.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Applications submitted by NRC employees and contractors.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. To record amount paid and revenue collected for parking;
b. To contact permit holder;
c. To determine priority for issuance of permits;
d. To provide statistical reports to city, county, State, and
Federal Government agencies;
e. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
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f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on electronic media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Accessed by name, tag number, and/or permit number.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the National Archives and Records
Administration's General Records Schedule 5.6: Security Records, Item
130, Temporary and local facility identification and card access
records. Records are destroyed upon immediate collection once the
temporary credential or card is returned for potential reissuance due
to nearing expiration or not to exceed 6 months from time of issuance
or when individual no longer requires access, whichever is sooner, but
longer retention is authorized if required for business use.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Computer files are maintained on a hard drive, access to which is
password protected. Access to and use of these records is limited to
those persons whose official duties require access.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Enforcement Actions Against Individuals--NRC 3.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Primary system--NRC Data Center, One White Flint North, 11555
Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Duplicate system--Additional records may exist, in whole or in
part, within the Office of Enforcement, NRC, One White Flint North,
11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, at the NRC Regional Offices
at the locations listed in Addendum I, Part 2, and in the Office of the
General Counsel, NRC, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, Maryland.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
42 U.S.C. 2073(e), 2113, 2114, 2167, 2168, 2201(i), 2231, 2282; 10
CFR 30.10, 40.10, 50.5, 50.110, 50.111, 50.120, 60.11, 61.9b, 70.10,
72.12, 110.7b, 110.50, and 110.53; 10 CFR part 2, subpart B; Atomic
Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.); 10 CFR
19.16(a), 30.7, 40.7, 50.7, 60.9, 70.7, and 72.10; Energy
Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, section 211 (42 U.S.C. 5851); 5
U.S.C. 2302(a)(2)(A).
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
The purpose of the system is to maintain information about
individuals involved in NRC-licensed activities who have been subject
to NRC enforcement actions or who have been the subject of
correspondence indicating that they are being or have been considered
for enforcement action.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals involved in NRC-licensed activities who have been
subject to NRC enforcement actions or who have been the subject of
correspondence indicating that they are being, or have been, considered
for enforcement action.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
The system includes, but is not limited to, individual enforcement
actions, including Orders, Notices of Violations with and without Civil
Penalties, Orders Imposing Civil Penalties, Letters of Reprimand,
Demands for Information, and letters to individuals who are being or
have been considered for enforcement action. Also included are
responses to these actions and letters. In addition, the files may
contain other relevant documents directly related to those actions and
letters that have been issued. Files are arranged numerically by
Individual Action (IA) numbers, which are assigned when individual
enforcement actions are considered. In instances where only letters are
issued, these letters also receive IA numbers. The system includes a
computerized database from which information is retrieved by names of
the individuals subject to the action and IA numbers.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information in the records is primarily obtained from NRC
inspectors
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and investigators and other NRC employees, individuals to whom a record
pertains, authorized representatives for these individuals, and NRC
licensees, vendors, other individuals regulated by the NRC, and persons
making allegations to the NRC.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. To deter future violations, certain information in this system
of records may be routinely disseminated to the public by means such as
publishing in the Federal Register certain enforcement actions issued
to individuals and making the information available in the Public
Document Room accessible through the NRC website, https://www.nrc.gov;
b. When considered appropriate for disciplinary purposes,
information in this system of records, such as enforcement actions and
hearing proceedings, may be disclosed to a bar association, or other
professional organization performing similar functions, including
certification of individuals licensed by NRC or Agreement States to
perform specified licensing activities;
c. Where appropriate to ensure the public health and safety,
information in this system of records, such as enforcement actions and
hearing proceedings, may be disclosed to a Federal or State agency with
licensing jurisdiction;
d. To respond to the National Archives and Records Administration
or to the General Services Administration for records management
inspections conducted under 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906;
e. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
k. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
l. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Information contained in electronic records are maintained on
computer media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Records are accessed by individual action file number or by the
name of the individual.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Cut off files when case is closed. Hold 5 years and retire to
Washington National Records Center (WNRC). Transfer to National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA) with related indexes when 20
years old. (NUREG-0910, Rev. 4, 2.10.2.a(1)). Cut off electronic files
when case is closed. Transfer to NARA 2 years after cutoff. Destroy NRC
copy 18 years after transferring record to NARA (NUREG-0910, Rev. 4,
2.10.2.a(4)).
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Paper records are maintained in lockable file cabinets and are
under visual control during duty hours. Access to computer records
requires use of proper password and user identification codes. Access
to and use of these records is limited to those NRC employees whose
official duties require access.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
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SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Grants Management System--NRC 5.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Primary system--NRC Headquarters, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
Maryland.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Senior Grants Administrative Specialist, Office of Nuclear
Regulatory Research, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC
20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
42 U.S.C. 16274a, ``University Nuclear Leadership Program.''
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
To administer grant programs for scholarship, fellowships, faculty
development and research and development projects at institutions of
higher education, including scholarships to trade schools and community
colleges. This information is used to track students that receive
federal grant funds under a scholarship or fellowship from academia
through employment after graduation to ensure the student's compliance
with the terms of his or her service agreement under the University
Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP).
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Student recipients who are selected by Grantee Institutions and are
supported by federal grant funds for scholarships or fellowships under
UNLP grant awards.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Student name, grant award providing financial support, type of
grant award, performance dates of the grant award, address, phone,
email, students' educational major/degree, amount of funds received
under the grant award, graduation date, service obligation requirement,
service agreement received, place of employment, position held, service
agreement received, work status (employed in nuclear, graduated, waiver
approved, repayment), tracking of a waiver requested/approved, invoice
information if applicable in the event of repayment of funds and amount
of years that a student is required to work in a nuclear-related
position under the service agreement.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
The information is derived from approved student service agreements
that are required under the program pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2015b. The
NRC establishes the agreement per the statutory and program
requirements. The grant recipient institutions require the students to
complete the forms for approval by the NRC and countersignature by the
institution.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to that individual's educational institution in order to
monitor the progress of scholarship and fellowship recipients, to
ensure compliance with program requirements, to use the data to
demonstrate program effectiveness, and for the educational
institution's record-keeping purposes.
b. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
c. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
d. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager.
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
These records are maintained electronically on a protected shared
drive, restricted access to only those approved by grant staff and
OCHCO.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Information retrieved by names, grant award numbers or job status.
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POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained and disposed of in accordance with National
Archives and Records Administration record retention schedules
appropriate to the retention.
GRS 1.2 item 010--Grant and cooperative agreement program
management records. Temporary. Destroy 3 years after final action is
taken on the file, but longer retention is authorized if required for
business use.
GRS 1.2 item 020--Grant and cooperative agreement case files.
Successful applications. Temporary. Destroy 10 years after final action
is taken on file, but longer retention is authorized if required for
business use.
GRS 1.2 item 021--Grant and cooperative agreement case files.
Unsuccessful application. Temporary. Destroy 3 years after final action
is taken on file, but longer retention is authorized if required for
business use.
GRS 1.1 item 010--Financial transaction records related to
procuring goods and services, paying bills, collecting debts and
accounting. Official record held in the office of record. Temporary.
Destroy 6 years after final payment or cancellation, but longer
retention is authorized if required for business use.
GRS 1.1 item 011--Financial transaction records related to
procuring goods and services, paying bills, collecting debts and
accounting. All other copies (used for administrative or reference
purposes). Temporary. Destroy when business use ceases.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Records are maintained electronically; access is restricted to only
authorized personnel.
RECORDS ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Employee Disciplinary Actions, Appeals, Grievances, and Complaints
Records--NRC 8.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Primary system--Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, NRC, Two
White Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) employee files are
located with the NRC's OIG, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Duplicate system--A duplicate system may be maintained, in whole or
in part, in the Office of the General Counsel, NRC, One White Flint
North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, and at NRC's Regional
Offices at locations listed in Addendum I, Part 2.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Chief, Policy, Labor and Employee Relations Branch, Office of the
Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555-0001. For OIG employee records: Director, Resource
Management and Operations Support, Office of the Inspector General,
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
5 U.S.C. 3132(a); 5 U.S.C. 3502, 5 U.S.C. 3571, 5 U.S.C. 4303, as
amended; 5 U.S.C. 7513; 29 U.S.C. 633a; 29 U.S.C. 791; 42 U.S.C. 2000e-
16; 42 U.S.C. 2201(d), as amended.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
The purpose of this system is to maintain the records of current
and former NRC employees, including annuitants, who have filed
complaints, grievances or appeals and/or have been the subject of
proposed or final disciplinary actions or have been suspected of
misconduct.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Current and former NRC employees who are involved in any employee
and/or labor relations actions or proceedings.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Includes all documents related to: disciplinary actions; adverse
actions; appeals; complaints, including but not limited to those raised
under the agency's prevention of harassment program; grievances;
arbitrations; and negative determinations regarding within-grade salary
increases. It contains information relating to determinations affecting
individuals made by the NRC, Office of Personnel Management, Merit
Systems Protection Board, arbitrators, courts of law, or other
tribunals. The records may include the initial appeal or complaint,
letters or notices to the individual, records of hearings when
conducted, materials placed into the record to support the decision or
determination, affidavits or statements, testimony of witnesses,
investigative reports, instructions to an NRC office or division
concerning action to be taken to comply with decisions, and related
correspondence, opinions, and recommendations.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Individuals to whom the record pertains, NRC employees, managers,
and contractors, Office of Personnel Management and/or Merit Systems
Protection Board officials; affidavits or statements from employees,
union representatives, or other persons; testimony of witnesses;
reports of inquiries (findings); official documents relating to the
appeal, grievance, or complaint, including but not limited to those
raised under the agency's prevention of harassment program and
Allegations of Retaliation for Raising Safety Concerns (ARRSC) program;
Official Personnel Folder; and other Federal agencies.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. To furnish information to other Federal organizations, including
but not limited to, the Office of Personnel Management, Merit Systems
Protection Board, Office of Special Counsel (OSC), and Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under applicable requirements related to
complaints, investigations and appeals;
b. To provide appropriate data to union representatives and third
parties (that may include the Federal Services Impasses Panel and
Federal Labor Relations Authority) in connection with grievances,
arbitration actions, and appeals;
c. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order
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may be referred as a routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign
agency that has authority to investigate, enforce, implement or
prosecute such laws. Further, a record from this system of records may
be disclosed for civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement
purposes to another agency in response to a written request from that
agency's head or an official who has been delegated such authority;
d. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on paper and computer media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retrieved by individual's name.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the National Archives and Records
Administration's General Records Schedule 2.3: Employee Relations
Records, Item 60, Administrative grievance, disciplinary, performance-
based, and adverse action files. Destroy no sooner than 4 years but no
less than 7 years after case is closed.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Records are maintained in locked file cabinets and in a security-
controlled access automated system. Access to and use of these records
is limited to those persons whose official duties require such access.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.'' Some information was received
in confidence and will not be disclosed to the extent that disclosure
would reveal a confidential source.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) Request
Records--NRC 10.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Classified and Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Primary system--FOIA, Library, and Information Collection Branch,
Data, Information Management, and Enterprise Governance Division,
Office of the Chief Information Officer, NRC, Two White Flint North,
11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Duplicate system--Duplicate systems may exist, in part, at the
locations listed in Addendum I, Parts 1 and 2.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
FOIA Officer, FOIA, Library, and Information Collections Branch,
Data, Information Management, and Enterprise Governance Division,
Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
5 U.S.C. 552 and 552a; 42 U.S.C. 2201, as amended; 10 CFR part 9.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
The purpose of this system is to support the processing of record
access requests and administrative appeals under the FOIA, as well as
access, notification, and amendment requests and administrative appeals
under the Privacy Act, whether NRC receives such requests directly from
the requester or via referral from another agency. In addition, this
system is used to support agency participation in litigation arising
from such requests and appeals, and to assist NRC in carrying out any
other responsibilities under the FOIA or the access or amendment
provisions of the Privacy Act.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals filing requests for access to information under the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA); individuals
named in the FOIA request; NRC staff assigned to help process,
consider, and respond to such requests, including any appeals.
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CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
This system contains copies of the written requests from
individuals or organizations made under the FOIA or PA, the NRC
response letters, and related records.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Requests are made by individuals. The response to the request is
based upon information contained in NRC records.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. If an appeal or court suit is filed with respect to any records
denied;
b. For preparation of reports required by 5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C.
552a;
c. To another Federal agency when consultation or referral is
required to process a request;
d. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm;
k. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to respond to the National Archives and Records
Administration, Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), to
the extent necessary to allow OGIS to fulfill its responsibilities
under 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552(h), to review administrative agency policies,
procedures and compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
and offer mediation services to resolve disputes between persons making
FOIA requests and administrative agencies; and
l. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
m. FOIA records, which are publicly available in the Public
Documents Room, are accessible through the NRC website, https://www.nrc.gov.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on paper, audio and video tapes, and
electronic media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Records are accessed by unique assigned number for each request and
by requester's name.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the National Archives and Records
Administration's, General Records Schedule 4.2: Information Access and
Protection Records, Item 020, Access and disclosure request files.
Destroy 6 years after final agency action or 3 years after final
adjudication by the courts, whichever is later, but longer retention is
authorized if required for business use.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Records are maintained on restricted drives, folders, SharePoint,
in a safe, or in locked file cabinets, in workstations or that are kept
in locked rooms. Electronic records are password protected. Access to
and use of these records is limited to those persons whose official
duties require such access and have a need to know.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
Records contained in this system that have been placed on the NRC
public website are available upon request. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
552a(k)(2), records in this system, which reflect records that are
contained in other systems of
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records that are designated as exempt, are exempt from the requirements
of subsections (c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), (I), and (f) of 5
U.S.C. 552a.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Reasonable Accommodation Records--NRC 11.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Primary system--Records are located in a cloud-based server which
is FedRAMP approved. Redundant hard copy records are maintained in a
secure locked filing cabinet in the office of the Chief Human Capital
Officer, NRC, Two White Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
Maryland.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Human Resources Specialist (RA) and Branch Chief, Benefits and Work
Life Programs Branch, Associate Director for Human Resources Operations
and Policy, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Executive Order (E.O.) 13164; E.O. 9397, as amended by E.O. 13478;
Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017, 42 U.S.C. 405
note.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
To allow the NRC to collect and maintain records on employees and
applicants for employment who have disabilities and have requested or
received reasonable accommodations as required by Sections 501, 504,
and 701 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This system will track and
report the processing of requests for reasonable accommodations to
comply with applicable law and regulations and to preserve and maintain
confidentiality.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Federal employees and applicants for employment requesting a
reasonable accommodation.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Individual name, accommodation being requested, accommodation type,
impairment, disability type, disability condition, 504/508 explanation,
and case notes.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information in this system of records comes from the individual to
whom it applies; is derived from information supplied by that
individual; employee's supervisor or private and Federal physicians,
and medical institutions.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a prospective employer of a Government employee. Upon
transfer of the employee to another Federal agency, the information may
be transferred to such agency;
b. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to provide information to the OPM and/or MSPB for review,
audit, or reporting purposes;
c. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
d. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on paper in file folders and on electronic
media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Records for employees are retrieved by employee name.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the National Archives and Records
Administration's General Records Schedule 2.3: Employee Relations
Records, Item 020, Reasonable or
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religious accommodation case files. Destroy 3 years after employee
separation from the agency or all appeals are concluded, whichever is
later, but longer retention is authorized if required for business use.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Records are maintained on paper and electronically. Paper documents
are maintained in lockable file cabinets. Electronic files are password
protected. Electronic databases are access restricted to Reasonable
Accommodation Coordinators.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Child Care Subsidy Program Records--NRC 12.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
FEEA Childcare Services, Inc., 1641 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA
22314-2818.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Associate Director for Human Resources Operations and Policy,
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
40 U.S.C. 590(g); 5 CFR 792.201-206; Executive Order (E.O.) 9397,
as amended by E.O. 13478; Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act
of 2017, 42 U.S.C. 405 note.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
The purpose of this system is to administer NRC-sponsored child
care program.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
NRC employees who voluntarily apply for child care subsidy.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
These records include application forms for child care subsidy
containing personal information about the employee (parent), their
spouse (if applicable), their child/children, and their child care
provider, including name, social security number, employer, grade, home
and work telephone numbers, home and work addresses, total family
income, name of child on whose behalf the parent is applying for
subsidy, child's date of birth; information on child care providers
used, including name, address, provider license number and State where
issued, child care cost, and provider tax identification number; and
copies of IRS Form 1040 or 1040A for verification purposes.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information is obtained from NRC employees who apply for child care
subsidy and their child care provider.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to the Office of Personnel Management to provide
statistical reports;
b. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
c. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
d. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury;
f. or pursuant to a qualifying order from any of those; in
alternative dispute resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or
mediation; or in the course of settlement negotiations;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
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POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on paper and electronic media at the current
contractor site.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Information may be retrieved by employee name or social security
number.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Administrative records are retained under the National Archives and
Records Administration's General Records Schedule 2.4: Employee
Compensation and Benefits Records, Item 120, Childcare subsidy program
administrative records. Destroy when 3 years old, but longer retention
is authorized if required for business use. Individual case files are
retained under General Records Schedule 2.4, Item 121. Destroy 2 years
after employee participation concludes, but longer retention is
authorized if required for business use.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
When not in use by an authorized person, paper records are stored
in lockable file cabinets and computer records are protected by the use
of passwords.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Employee Assistance Program Records--NRC 14.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, NRC, Two White Flint
North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, and current
contractor facility.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information compiled by the Employee Assistance Program contractor
during the course of counseling with an NRC employee or family members
of the employee.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
5 U.S.C. 7901; 21 U.S.C. 1101-1181; 42 U.S.C. chapter 6A,
Subchapter III-A; 44 U.S.C. 3101; 44 U.S.C. 3301; 5 CFR 792.101-105.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
This record system will maintain information gathered by and in the
possession of the NRC's EAP contractor. The EAP is an agency program
designed to assist employees of the NRC and, in certain instances,
their family members, in regard to a variety of personal and/or work-
related issues.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
NRC employees or family members who have been counseled by or
referred to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for problems relating
to alcoholism, drug abuse, job stress, chronic illness, family or
relationship concerns, and emotional and other similar issues.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
This system contains records of NRC employees or their family
members who have participated in the EAP and the results of any
counseling or referrals which may have taken place. The records may
contain information as to the nature of each participant's problem,
subsequent treatment, and progress.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses: (Note: Any
disclosure of information pertaining to an individual will be made in
compliance with the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient
Records regulations, 42 CFR part 2, as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2,
as amended).
a. For statistical reporting purposes;
b. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
c. To another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on paper in file folders and on electronic
media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETREIVAL OF RECORDS:
Information accessed by the EAP identification number and name of
the individual.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the National Archives and Records
Administration's General Records Schedule 2.7: Employee Health and
Safety Records, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling records,
Item 091, Records not related to performance or conduct. Destroy 7
years after termination of counseling for adults or 3 years after a
minor reaches the age of majority, or when the state-specific statute
of limitations has expired for contract providers subject to state
requirements, but longer retention is authorized if needed for business
use.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Files are maintained in a safe under the immediate control of the
Employee Assistance Program contractor. Case files are maintained in
accordance with the confidentiality requirements of Public Law 93-282,
any NRC-specific confidentiality regulations, and the Privacy Act of
1974.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
(1) Associate Director for HR Operations and Policy and (2) the
Program Specialist, Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S.
Nuclear
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Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Facility Operator Licensees Records (10 CFR part 55)--NRC 16.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
For power reactors, at the appropriate Regional Office at the
address listed in Addendum I, Part 2; for non-power (test and research)
reactor facilities, at the Operator Licensing and Human Factors Branch,
Division of Reactor Oversight, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation,
NRC, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
The Reactor Program System--Operator Licensing (RPS-OL) is located at
NRC Headquarters and is accessible by the four Regional Offices.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Chief, Operator Licensing and Human Factors Branch, Division of
Reactor Oversight, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
42 U.S.C. 2131-2141; 10 CFR part 55.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
The purpose of the system is to record information associated with
individual operator licenses; including initial applications,
examination results, license issuance, license renewals, license
expirations, and medical status.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals licensed under 10 CFR part 55, applicants whose
applications are being processed, and individuals whose licenses have
expired.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
These records contain information pertaining to 10 CFR part 55
applicants for a license, licensed operators, and individuals who
previously held licenses. This includes applications for a license,
license and denial letters, and related correspondence; correspondence
relating to actions taken against a licensee; 10 CFR 50.74
notifications; certification of medical examination and related medical
information; fitness for duty information; examination results and
other docket information.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information in this system comes from the individual applying for a
license, the 10 CFR part 50 licensee, a licensed physician, and NRC and
contractor staff.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. To determine if the individual meets the requirements of 10 CFR
part 55 to take an examination or to be issued an operator's license;
b. To provide researchers with information for reports and
statistical evaluations related to selection, training, and examination
of facility operators;
c. To provide examination, testing material, and results to
facility management;
d. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on paper in file folders and logs, and on
electronic media.
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POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Records are accessed by name and docket number and ADAMS accession
number.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's
(NRC) NUREG 0910 Rev 4--(2.18.6.a, 2.25.9.a), Headquarters and Regional
Operator Licensing Files, 10 CFR part 55 Docket Files. Cutoff files
upon latest license expiration/revocation/termination, application
denial or withdrawal, or issuance of denial letter. Destroy when 10
years old. Examination Package records are retained under NUREG 0910
Rev 4--(2.18.6.b(1), 2.18.6.b(4), 2.25.9.b(1), 2.25.9.b(4)). Cutoff
upon receipt of next exam. Destroy 4 years after cutoff.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Maintained in locked file cabinets or an area that is locked.
Computer files are password protected. Access to and use of these
records is limited to those persons whose official duties require such
access based on roles and responsibilities.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Investigative Records--NRC
and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB)--NRC 18.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Office of the Inspector General, NRC, One White Flint North, 11555
Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 401-424; and
the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
NRC OIG uses records and information collected and maintained in
this system to receive and adjudicate allegations/complaints of
violations of criminal, civil, and administrative laws and regulations
relating to NRC programs, operations, and employees, as well as
contractors and other individuals and entities associated with NRC;
monitor complaint and investigation assignments, status, disposition,
and results; manage investigations and information provided during the
course of such investigations; track and assess actions taken by NRC
management regarding employee misconduct and other allegations; support
and assess legal actions taken following referrals for criminal
prosecution or litigation; provide information relating to any adverse
action or other proceeding that may occur as a result of the findings
of an investigation.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals and entities referred to in complaints or actual
investigative cases, reports, accompanying documents, and
correspondence prepared by, compiled by, or referred to the OIG.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
The system comprises five parts: (1) An automated Investigative
Database Program containing reports of investigations, inquiries, and
other reports closed since 1989; (2) paper files of all OIG and
predecessor Office of Inspector and Auditor (OIA) reports,
correspondence, cases, matters, memoranda, materials, legal papers,
evidence, exhibits, data, and work papers pertaining to all closed and
pending investigations, inquiries, and other reports; (3) an automated
Investigative Management System that includes allegations referred to
the OIG from 1985 forward, whether or not the allegation progressed to
an investigation, inquiry or other report, and dates that an
investigation, inquiry or other report was opened and closed and
reports, correspondence, cases, matters, memoranda, materials, legal
papers, evidence, exhibits, data and work papers pertaining to these
cases.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
The information is obtained from sources including, but not limited
to, the individual record subject; NRC officials and employees;
employees of Federal, State, local, and foreign agencies; and other
persons.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, OIG may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. To any Federal, State, local, tribal, or foreign agency, or
other public authority responsible for enforcing, investigating, or
prosecuting violations of administrative, civil, or criminal law or
regulation if that information is relevant to any enforcement,
regulatory, investigative, or prosecutorial responsibility of the
receiving entity when records from this system of records, either by
themselves or in combination with any other information, indicate a
violation or potential violation of law, whether administrative, civil,
criminal, or regulatory in nature;
b. To public or private sources to the extent necessary to obtain
information from those sources relevant to an OIG investigation, audit,
inspection, or other inquiry;
c. To a court, adjudicative body before which NRC or DNFSB is
authorized to appear, Federal agency, individual or entity designated
by NRC or DNFSB or otherwise empowered to resolve disputes, counsel or
other representative, or witness or potential witness when it is
relevant and necessary to the litigation if any of the parties listed
below is involved in the litigation or has an interest in the
litigation:
1. NRC or DNFSB, or any component of NRC or DNFSB;
2. Any employee of NRC or DNFSB where the NRC or DNFSB or the
Department of Justice has agreed to represent the employee; or
3. The United States, where NRC or DNFSB determines that the
litigation is likely to affect the NRC or DNFSB or any of their
components;
d. To a private firm or other entity with which OIG or NRC or DNFSB
contemplates it will contract or has contracted for the purpose of
performing any functions or analyses that facilitate or are relevant to
an investigation, audit,
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inspection, inquiry, or other activity related to this system of
records, to include to contractors or entities who have a need for such
information or records to resolve or support payment to the agency. The
contractor, private firm, or entity needing access to the records to
perform the activity shall maintain Privacy Act safeguards with respect
to information. A contractor, private firm, or entity operating a
system of records under 5 U.S.C. 552a(m) shall comply with the Privacy
Act;
e. To another agency to the extent necessary for obtaining its
advice on any matter relevant to an OIG investigation, audit,
inspection, or other inquiry related to the responsibilities of the
OIG;
f. To the National Archives and Records Administration or to the
General Services Administration for records management inspections
conducted under 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906;
g. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
k. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
l. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
m. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
n. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Information is maintained in paper files and on electronic media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Information is retrieved from the Investigative Database Program by
the name of an individual, by case number, or by subject matter.
Information in the paper files backing up the Investigative Database
Program and older cases closed by 1989 is retrieved by subject matter
and/or case number, not by individual identifier. Information in both
the Allegations Tracking System and the Investigative Management System
is retrieved by allegation number, case number, or name.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained according to the National Archives and Records
Administration's approved schedule for the Office of the Inspector
General, N1-431-10-002, item 2.b, Investigation Case Files. Cut off at
close of fiscal year in which the case is closed. Transfer to the
Federal Records Center (FRC) 3 years after cutoff. Transfer to National
Archives and Records Administration 20 years after cutoff. Retain an
electronic copy until no longer needed (Allegation records will be
managed in the corresponding Investigation Case File).
Referred Allegations are retained under the National Archives and
Records Administration's approved schedule, N1-431-10-002, item 2.a.ii.
Cut off allegation file at the end of the fiscal year when the issue
described in the Referral Letter is resolved. Hold allegation file in
the OIG for a minimum of 2 years after cutoff. Destroy 10 years after
cutoff.
Closed Allegations are retained under the National Archives and
Records Administration's approved schedule, N1-431-10-002, item
2.a.iii. Cut off allegation files at the end if the fiscal year in
which the allegation is closed. Destroy the allegation file 5 years
after cutoff.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Access to the automated Investigative Database Program is password
protected. Both the Allegations Tracking System and the Investigative
Management System are accessible from terminals that are double-
password-protected. Paper files backing up the automated systems and
older case reports and work papers are maintained in approved security
containers and locked filing cabinets in a locked room; associated
indices, records, diskettes, tapes, etc., are stored in locked metal
filing cabinets, safes, storage rooms, or similar secure facilities.
All records in this system are available only to authorized personnel
who have a need to know and whose duties require access to the
information.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.'' Information classified under
Executive Order 12958 will not be disclosed. Information received in
confidence will be maintained under the Inspector General Act, 5 U.S.C.
401-424, and the Commission's Policy Statement on
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Confidentiality, Management Directive 8.8, ``Management of
Allegations.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
Under 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2), the Commission has exempted this system
of records from subsections (c)(3) and (4), (d)(1)-(4), (e)(1)-(3),
(5), and (8), and (g) of the Act. This exemption applies to information
in the system that relates to criminal law enforcement and meets the
criteria of the (j)(2) exemption. Under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1), (k)(2),
(k)(5), and (k)(6), the Commission has exempted portions of this system
of records from 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and
(I), and (f).
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
Disclosure Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(13):
Disclosure of information to a consumer reporting agency is not
considered a routine use of records. Disclosures may be made from this
system to ``consumer reporting agencies'' as defined in the Fair Credit
Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(f) (1970)) or the Federal Claims
Collection Act of 1966, as amended (31 U.S.C. 3701(a)(3) (1996)).
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Official Personnel Training Records--NRC 19.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Primary system located at the NRC's current contractor facility on
behalf of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, NRC, Two White
Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) employee files are
located with the OIG at NRC, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville
Pike, Rockville, Maryland.
Duplicate system--Duplicate systems exist, in part, at the
Technical Training Center, Regional Offices, and within the
organization where the NRC employee works, at the locations listed in
Addendum I, Parts 1 and 2.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Associate Director for Training and Development, Office of the
Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
Washington, DC 20555-0001. For OIG employee records: Director, Resource
Management and Operations Support, Office of the Inspector General,
Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
5 U.S.C. 3396; 5 U.S.C. 4103; Executive Order (E.O.) 9397, as
amended by E.O.13478; E.O. 11348, as amended by E.O. 12107; 5 CFR parts
410 and 412.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
This record system will collect, and document training given to NRC
employees, contractors, and others who are provided NRC training. This
system will provide NRC with a means to track the particular training
that is provided, identify training trends, monitor and track the
expenditure of training, schedule training classes and programs,
schedule instructors, track training items issued to students, assess
the effectiveness of training, identify patterns, respond to requests
for information related to the training of NRC personnel and other
individuals.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals who applied or were selected for NRC, other Government,
or non-Government training courses or programs.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
These records contain information relating to an individual's
educational background and training courses including training requests
and authorizations, evaluations, supporting documentation, and other
related personnel information, including but not limited to, an
individual's name, address, telephone number, position title,
organization, and grade.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information is provided by the subject individual, the employee's
supervisor, and training groups, agencies, or educational institutions
and learning activities.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses:
a. Information may be extracted from the records and made available
to the Office of Personnel Management; other Federal, State, and local
government agencies; educational institutions and training facilities
for purposes of enrollment and verification of employee attendance and
performance;
b. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
c. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
d. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
f. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that
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information from this system of records is reasonably necessary to
assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to a suspected
or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or remedying the
risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or entity (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security, resulting from a suspected or
confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Records are maintained on paper in file folders and on electronic
media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Information is accessed by name, user identification number, course
number, or course session number.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the National Archives and Records
Administration's General Records Schedule 2.6: Employee Training
Records, Item 010, Non-mission employees training program records.
Destroy when 3 years old, or 3 years after superseded or obsolete,
whichever is appropriate, but longer retention is authorized if
required for business use.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Electronic records are maintained in a password protected computer
system. Paper is maintained in lockable file cabinets and file rooms.
Access to and use of these records is limited to those persons whose
official duties require such access, with the level of access
controlled by roles and responsibilities.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Payroll Accounting Records--NRC 21.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Primary system--Division of the Comptroller, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer, NRC, Two White Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, Maryland. NRC has an interagency agreement with the
Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center (DOI/IBC),
Federal Personnel/Payroll System (FPPS), in Denver, Colorado, to
maintain electronic personnel information and perform payroll
processing activities for its employees as of November 2, 2003.
Duplicate system--Duplicate systems exist, in part, within the
organization where the employee actually works for administrative
purposes, at the locations listed in Addendum I, Parts 1 and 2.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
Chief, Financial Services and Operations Branch, Division of the
Comptroller, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
26 CFR 31.6011(b)-2, 31.6109-1; 5 U.S.C. 6334; 5 U.S.C. part III,
subpart D; 31 U.S.C. 716; 31 U.S.C., subtitle III, chapters 35 and 37;
Executive Order (E.O.) 9397, as amended by E.O. 13478; Social Security
Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017, 42 U.S.C. 405 note.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
The purpose of this system is to ensure proper payment of salary
and benefits to NRC personnel, and to track time worked, leave, or
other absences for reporting and compliance purposes.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Current and former NRC employees, including special Government
employees (i.e., consultants).
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Pay, leave, benefit enrollment and voluntary allowance deductions,
and labor activities, which includes, but is not limited to, an
individual's name and social security number.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information in this system of records is obtained from sources,
including but not limited to, the individual to whom it pertains, the
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer and other NRC officials, and
other agencies and entities.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In accordance with an interagency agreement the NRC may disclose
records to the DOI/IBC FPPS in order to affect all financial
transactions on behalf of the NRC related to employee pay.
Specifically, the DOI/IBC's FPPS may affect employee pay or deposit
funds on behalf of NRC employees, and/or it may withhold, collect or
offset funds from employee salaries as required by law or as necessary
to correct overpayment or amounts due.
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the subject
individual if the disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which
the record was collected under the following routine uses; or, where
determined to be appropriate and necessary, the NRC may authorize DOI/
IBC to make the disclosure:
a. For transmittal of data to U.S. Treasury to effect issuance of
paychecks to employees and consultants and distribution of pay
according to employee directions for savings bonds, allotments,
financial institutions, and other authorized purposes including the
withholding and reporting of Thrift Savings Plan deductions to the
Department of Agriculture's National Finance Center;
b. For reporting tax withholding to Internal Revenue Service and
appropriate state and local taxing authorities;
c. For FICA and Medicare deductions to the Social Security
Administration;
d. For dues deductions to labor unions;
e. For withholding for health insurance to the insurance carriers
by the Office of Personnel Management;
f. For charity contribution deductions to agents of charitable
institutions;
g. For annual W-2 statements to taxing authorities and the
individual;
h. For transmittal to the Office of Management and Budget for
financial reporting;
i. For withholding and reporting of retirement, tax levies,
bankruptcies, garnishments, court orders, re-employed annuitants, and
life insurance information to the Office of Personnel Management;
j. For transmittal of information to State agencies for
unemployment purposes;
k. For transmittal to the Office of Child Support Enforcement,
Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and
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Human Services Federal Parent Locator System and Federal Tax Offset
System for use in locating individuals and identifying their income
sources to establish paternity, establish and modify orders of support,
and for enforcement action;
l. For transmittal to the Office of Child Support Enforcement for
release to the Social Security Administration for verifying social
security numbers in connection with the operation of the Federal Parent
Locator System by the Office of Child Support Enforcement;
m. For transmittal to the Office of Child Support Enforcement for
release to the Department of Treasury for the purpose of administering
the Earned Income Tax Credit Program (Section 32, Internal Revenue Code
of 1986) and verifying a claim with respect to employment in a tax
return;
n. To the National Archives and Records Administration or to the
General Services Administration for records management inspections
conducted under 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906;
o. Time and labor data are used by the NRC as a project management
tool in various
p. management records and reports (i.e., work performed, work load
projections, scheduling, project assignments, budget), and for
identifying reimbursable and fee billable work performed by the NRC;
q. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
r. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grant or other benefit;
s. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
t. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
u. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
v. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC-paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a
w. purpose within the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access
will be granted to an NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by
a system manager only after satisfactory justification has been
provided to the system manager;
x. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
y. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLCIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Information is maintained on electronic media (stored in memory, on
disk, and magnetic tape), on microfiche, and in paper copy.
Electronic payroll, time, and labor records prior to November 2,
2003, are maintained in the Human Resources Management System (HRMS),
the PAY PERS Historical database reporting system, and on microfiche at
NRC. Electronic payroll records from November 2, 2003, forward are
maintained in the DOI/IBC's FPPS in Denver, Colorado. Time and labor
records are maintained in the HRMS at NRC.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Information is accessed by employee identification number, name and
social security number.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records are retained under the National Archives and Records
Administration's General Records Schedule 2.4: Employee Compensation
and Benefits Records, Item 010, Records used to calculate payroll,
arrange paycheck deposit, and change previously issued paychecks.
Destroy 3 years after paying agency or payroll processor validates
data, but longer retention is authorized if required for business use.
Records are also retained under General Records Schedule 2.4, item 020,
Tax withholding and adjustment documents. Destroy 4 years after
superseded or obsolete, but longer retention is authorized if required
for business use. Records are also retained under General Records
Schedule 2.4, item 030, Time and attendance records. Destroy when 3
years old, but longer retention is authorized if required for business
use. Records are also retained under General Records Schedule 2.4, item
040, Agency payroll record for each pay period. Destroy when 56 years
old. Records are also retained under General Records Schedule 2.4, item
050, Wage and tax statements. Destroy when 4 years old, but longer
retention is authorized if required for business use. Payroll program
administrative records are retained under General Records Schedule 2.4,
item 060, Administrative correspondence between agency and payroll
processor, and system reports used for agency workload and or personnel
management purposes, and item 61, Payroll system reports providing
fiscal information on agency payroll. Destroy when 2 years old, but
longer retention is authorized if required for business use (item 60).
Destroy when 3 years old, but longer retention is authorized if
required for business use (item 61).
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ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Records are maintained in buildings where access is controlled by a
security guard force. File folders, microfiche, tapes, and disks,
including backup data, are maintained in secured locked rooms and file
cabinets after working hours. All records are in areas where access is
controlled by keycard and is limited to NRC and contractor personnel
who need the information to perform their official duties. Access to
computerized records requires use of proper passwords and user
identification codes.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
Disclosure pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(13):
Disclosures of information to a consumer reporting agency are not
considered a routine use of records. Disclosures may be made from this
system to ``consumer reporting agencies'' as defined in the Fair Credit
Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681a(f) (1970)) or the Federal Claims
Collection Act of 1966, as amended (31 U.S.C. 3701(a)(3) (1996)).
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
Case Management System--Indices, Files, and Associated Records--NRC
23.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
Unclassified
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Primary system--NRC Data Center, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
Maryland.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
For OI Records--Director, Office of Investigations, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
For OE Records--Director, Office of Enforcement, U.S. Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
42 U.S.C. 2035(c); 42 U.S.C. 2201(c); and 42 U.S.C. 5841; 10 CFR
1.36; 10 CFR 1.33.
PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
NRC uses records and information collected and maintained in this
system to receive and adjudicate allegations of violations of criminal,
civil, and administrative laws and regulations relating to NRC
licensees' and applicants' programs, operations, and employees, as well
as contractors and other individuals and entities regulated by the NRC;
monitor complaint and investigation assignments, status, disposition,
and results; and manage investigations and information provided during
the course of such investigations.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Individuals and entities referred to in potential or actual
investigations and matters of concern to the Office of Investigations
and correspondence on matters directed or referred to the Office of
Investigations.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Agency case files, memoranda, and materials including, but not
limited to, investigative reports, confidential source information,
correspondence to and from the agency, fiscal data, legal papers,
evidence, exhibits, technical data, investigative data, internal data,
work papers, audio files, and management information data.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information is obtained from sources including, but not limited to,
NRC officials, employees, and licensees; Federal, State, local, and
foreign agencies; and other persons.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to the other types of disclosures permitted under
subsection (b) of the Privacy Act, the NRC may disclose information
contained in this system of records without the consent of the persons
or entities mentioned therein if the disclosure is compatible with the
purpose for which the record was collected under the following routine
uses:
a. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency or to an
individual or organization if the disclosure is reasonably necessary to
elicit information or to obtain the cooperation of a witness or an
informant;
b. A record relating to an investigation or matter falling within
the purview of the Office of Investigations may be disclosed as a
routine use to the referring agency, group, organization, or
individual;
c. A record relating to an individual held in custody pending
arraignment, trial, or sentence, or after conviction, may be disclosed
as a routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign prison,
probation, parole, or pardon authority, to any agency or individual
concerned with the maintenance, transportation, or release of such an
individual;
d. A record in the system of records relating to an investigation
or matter may be disclosed as a routine use to a foreign country under
an international treaty or agreement;
e. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign law enforcement
agency to assist in the general crime prevention and detection efforts
of the recipient agency or to provide investigative leads to the
agency;
f. A record from this system of records which indicates a violation
of civil or criminal law, regulation or order may be referred as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local or foreign agency that has
authority to investigate, enforce, implement or prosecute such laws.
Further, a record from this system of records may be disclosed for
civil or criminal law or regulatory enforcement purposes to another
agency in response to a written request from that agency's head or an
official who has been delegated such authority;
g. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency to obtain
information relevant to an NRC decision concerning hiring or retaining
an employee, letting a contract, or issuing a security clearance,
license, grantor other benefit;
h. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Federal, State, local, or foreign agency requesting a
record that is relevant and necessary to its decision on a matter of
hiring or retaining an employee, issuing a security clearance,
reporting an investigation of an employee, letting a contract, or
issuing a license, grant, or other benefit;
i. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use in the course of discovery; in presenting evidence to a
court, magistrate, administrative tribunal, or grand jury or pursuant
to a qualifying order from any of those; in alternative dispute
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resolution proceedings, such as arbitration or mediation; or in the
course of settlement negotiations;
j. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to a Congressional office from the record of an individual
in response to an inquiry from the Congressional office made at the
request of that individual;
k. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to NRC- paid experts or consultants, and those under
contract with the NRC on a ``need-to-know'' basis for a purpose within
the scope of the pertinent NRC task. This access will be granted to an
NRC contractor or employee of such contractor by a system manager only
after satisfactory justification has been provided to the system
manager;
l. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) NRC
suspects or has confirmed that there has been a breach of the system of
records, (2) NRC has determined that as a result of the suspected or
confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to individuals, NRC (including
its information systems, programs, and operations), the Federal
Government, or national security; and (3) the disclosure made to such
agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in
connection with NRC efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed
breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm; and
m. A record from this system of records may be disclosed as a
routine use to another Federal agency or Federal entity, when the NRC
determines that information from this system of records is reasonably
necessary to assist the recipient agency or entity in (1) responding to
a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) preventing, minimizing, or
remedying the risk of harm to individuals, the recipient agency or
entity (including its information systems, programs, and operations),
the Federal Government, or national security, resulting from a
suspected or confirmed breach.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Information maintained on paper and/or electronic records,
photographs, audio/video tapes, and electronic media.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
Information retrieved by document text and/or case number/
allegation number.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
Records for this system are scheduled using NRC's NUREG 0910
Revision 4 and the National Archives and Records Administration's
approved scheduled N1-431-01-001 for the Office of Investigations.
Official investigation cases created by field investigator, all
records/documents will be uploaded electronically into the OI Case
Management system (or another electronic system designated at that
time) and are considered official OI records. The selected records for
permanent retention are scheduled under NUREG 0910, Revision 4,
2.16.4.a (GRS 5.2, item 020). Cut off files when case is closed. Create
electronic record on the day created or received or as soon as
practical and upload appropriate official files in the system.
Allegation Case Files, per NARA Approved Citation, N1-431-00-8,
Item 1.d, Cut off files upon final resolution of allegation. Retain in
the Office of Enforcement (OE) for 2 years or until no longer needed
for current activities. Destroy 10 years after cut off. Working copies
can be destroyed upon final resolution of allegations, based on GRS 5.2
Item 020, Intermediary Records.
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
Hard copy files maintained in approved security containers and
locking filing cabinets. All records are under visual control during
duty hours and are available only to authorized personnel who have a
need to know and whose duties require access to the information. The
electronic management information system is operated within the NRC's
secure LAN/WAN system. Access rights to the system only available to
authorized personnel.
RECORDS ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.'' Information classified under
Executive Order 12958 will not be disclosed. Information received in
confidence will be maintained consistent with the Inspector General
Act, 5 U.S.C. 401-424; NRC Management Directive 8.8, ``Management of
Allegations''; and the NRC's Policy Statement on Protecting the
Identify of Allegers and Confidential Sources, 61 FR 25924 (May 23,
1996).
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Same as ``Notification procedures.''
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
contains information about them should write to the Freedom of
Information Act or Privacy Act Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001,
and comply with the procedures contained in NRC's Privacy Act
regulations, 10 CFR part 9.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(6), the Commission
has exempted portions of this system of records from 5 U.S.C.
552a(c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), and (f).
Addendum I--List of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Locations
Part 1--NRC Headquarters Offices
1. One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
Maryland.
2. Two White Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
Maryland.
3. Three White Flint North, 11601 Landsdown Street, North Bethesda,
MD.
Part 2--NRC Regional Offices
1. NRC Region I, 475 Allendale Road, Suite 102, King of Prussia,
Pennsylvania.
2. NRC Region II, Marquis One Tower, 245 Peachtree Center Avenue
NE, Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia.
3. NRC Region III, 2056 Westings Ave., Suite 400, Naperville,
Illinois.
4. NRC Region IV, 1600 East Lamar Boulevard, Arlington, Texas.
5. NRC Technical Training Center, Osborne Office Center, 5746
Marlin Road, Suite 200, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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