97-1943. Privacy Act; Systems of Records  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 1997)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 3876-3880]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-1943]
    
    
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    DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
    
    
    Privacy Act; Systems of Records
    
    AGENCY: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
    
    ACTION: Annual notice of systems of records.
    
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    SUMMARY: Each Federal agency is required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 
    U.S.C. 552a, to publish annually a description of the systems of 
    records it maintains containing personal information. In this notice 
    the Board provides the required information on five previously-noticed 
    systems of records.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Robert M. Andersen, General Counsel, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
    Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, 
    (202) 208-6387.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board currently maintains five systems 
    of records under the Privacy Act. Each system is described below.
    DNFSB-1
    
    System Name:
        Personnel Security Files.
    
    Security Classification:
        Unclassified materials.
    
    System Location:
        Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW., 
    Washington, DC 20004-2901.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        Employees and applicants for employment with DNFSB and DNFSB 
    contractors; consultants; other individuals requiring access to 
    classified materials and facilities.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Personnel security folders and requests for security clearances, 
    Forms SF 86, 86A, 87, 312, and DOE Forms 5631.18, 5631.29, 5631.20, and 
    5631.21. In addition, records containing the following information:
        (1) Security clearance request information;
        (2) Records of security education and foreign travel lectures;
        (3) Records of any security infractions;
        (4) Names of individuals visiting DNFSB;
        (5) Employee identification files (including photographs) 
    maintained for access purposes.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 (amended the 
    Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) by adding new 
    Chapter 21--Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board).
    
    Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories 
    of users and the purpose of such uses:
        DNFSB--to determine which individuals should have access to 
    classified material and to be able to transfer clearances to other 
    facilities for visitor control purposes.
        DOE--to determine eligibility for security clearances.
        Other Federal and State agencies--to determine eligibility for 
    security clearances.
    
    Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
    and disposing of records in the system:
    Storage:
        Paper records, magnetic disk, and computer printouts.
    
    Retrievability:
        By name, social security number, and numeric code.
    
    Safeguards:
        Access is limited to employees having a need to know. Records are 
    stored in locked file cabinets in a controlled access area.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Records retention and disposal authorities are contained in the 
    ``General Records Schedules'' published by National Archives and 
    Records Administration, Washington, DC. Records within DNFSB are 
    destroyed by shredding, burning, or burial in a sanitary landfill, as 
    appropriate.
    
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    System manager(s) and address: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 
    625 Indiana Avenue, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901. 
    Attention: Security Management Officer.
    Notification procedure:
        Requests by an individual to determine if DNFSB-1 contains 
    information about him/her should be directed to the Privacy Act 
    Officer, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, 
    NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901. Required identifying 
    information: Complete name, social security number, and date of birth.
    
    Record access procedure:
        Same as Notification procedure above, except individual must show 
    official photo identification, such as driver's license, passport, or 
    government identification before viewing records.
    
    Contesting record procedure:
        Same as Record Access procedure.
    
    Record source categories:
        Subject individuals, Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (SF-86), 
    agency files, official visitor logs, contractors, and DOE Personnel 
    Security Branch.
    
    System exempted from certain provisions of the act:
        None.
    DNFSB-2
    
    System name:
        Administrative and Travel Files.
    
    System classification:
        Unclassified.
    
    System location:
        Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 615 Indiana Ave., NW., 
    Washington, DC 20004-2901.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        Employees and applicants for employment with DNFSB, including DNFSB 
    contractors and consultants.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Records containing the following information:
        (1) Time and attendance;
        (2) Payroll actions and deduction information requests:
        (3) Authorizations for overtime and night differential;
        (4) Credit cards and telephone calling cards issued to individuals;
        (5) Destination, itinerary, mode and purpose of travel;
        (6) Date(s) of travel and all expenses;
        (7) Passport number;
        (8) Requests for advance of funds, and voucher with receipts;
        (9) Travel authorizations;
        (10) Employee relocation records;
        (11) Name, address, social security number and birth date;
        (12) Employee parking permits;
        (13) Employee public transit subsidy applications and vouchers.
    
    AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
        National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 (amended the 
    Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) by adding new 
    Chapter 21--Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board).
    
    ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
    OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
        Treasury Department--To collect withheld taxes, print payroll 
    checks, and issue savings bonds.
        Internal Revenue Service--To process Federal income tax.
        State and Local Governments--To process state and local income tax.
        Office of Personnel Management--Retirement records and benefits.
        Social Security Administration--Social Security records and 
    benefits.
        Department of Labor--To process Workmen's Compensation claims.
        Department of Defense--Military Retired Pay Offices--To adjust 
    Military retirement.
        Savings Institutions--To credit accounts for savings made through 
    payroll deductions.
        Health Insurance Carriers--To process insurance claims.
        General Accounting Office--Audit--To verify accuracy and legality 
    of disbursement.
        Veterans Administration--To evaluate veterans' benefits to which 
    the individual may be entitled.
        States' Departments of Employment Security--To determine 
    entitlement to unemployment compensation or other state benefits.
        Travel Agencies--To process travel itineraries.
    
    POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, 
    AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    STORAGE:
        Paper records, magnetic disk, and computer printouts.
    
    RETRIEVABILITY:
        By name, social security number, travel dates, relocation dates, 
    and alphanumeric code.
    
    SAFEGUARDS:
        Access is limited to employees having a need to know. Records are 
    stored in locked file cabinets in a controlled access area in 
    accordance with Board directives and Federal guidelines.
    
    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Records retention and disposal authorities are contained in the 
    ``General Records Schedules'' published by National Archives and 
    Records Administration, Washington, DC. Records within DNFSB are 
    destroyed by shredding, burning, or burial in a sanitary landfill, as 
    appropriate.
    
    SYSTEM MANAGERS AND ADDRESS:
        Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW., 
    Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, Attention: Director of Finance 
    and Administration.
    
    NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
        Requests by an individual to determine if DNFSB-2 contains 
    information about him/her should be directed to the Privacy Act 
    Officer, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, 
    NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901. Required identifying 
    information: Complete name, social security number, and date of birth.
    
    Records access procedure:
        Same as Notification procedures above, except individual must show 
    official photo identification, such as driver's license, passport, or 
    government identification before viewing records.
    
    Contesting record procedure:
        Same as Record Access procedure.
    
    Record source categories:
        Subject individuals, timekeepers, official personnel records, GSA 
    for accounting and payroll, OPM for official personnel records, IRS and 
    State officials for withholding and tax information, and travel agency 
    contract.
    
    System exempted from certain provisions of the Act:
        None.
    DNFSB-3
    
    System name:
        Drug Testing Program Records--DNFSB.
    
    System classification:
        Unclassified.
    
    System location:
        Primary System: Division of Personnel, Defense Nuclear Facilities 
    Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004-2901. 
    Duplicate Systems: Duplicate systems may exist, in whole or in part, at 
    contractor testing laboratories and collection/evaluation facilities.
    
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    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        DNFSB employees and applicants for employment with the DNFSB.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        These records contain information regarding results of the drug 
    testing program; requests for and results of initial, confirmatory and 
    follow-up testing, if appropriate; additional information supplied by 
    DNFSB employees or employment applicants in challenge to positive test 
    results; information supplied by individuals concerning alleged drug 
    abuse by Board employees or contractors; and written statements or 
    medical evaluations of attending physicians and/or information 
    regarding prescription or nonprescription drugs.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        (1) Executive Order 12564; September 15, 1986.
        (2) Section 503 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1987, 
    Pub. L. 100-71, 101 Stat. 391, 468-471, codified at 5 U.S.C. 7301 note 
    (1987).
    
    Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories 
    of users and the purpose of such uses:
        Information in these records may be used by the DNFSB management:
        (1) To identify substance abusers within the agency;
        (2) To initiate counseling and rehabilitation programs;
        (3) to take personnel actions;
        (4) To take personnel security actions; and
        (5) For statistical purposes.
    
    Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
    and disposing of records in the system:
    Storage:
        Records are maintained on paper in file folders. Additionally, 
    records used for initiating a random drug test are maintained on the 
    Random Employee Selection Automation system. This is a stand-alone 
    system resident on a desktop computer and is password-protected.
    
    Retrievability:
        Records maintained in file folders are indexed and accessed by name 
    and social security number. Records maintained for random drug testing 
    are accessed by using a computer data based which contains employees' 
    names, social security number, and job titles. Employees are then 
    selected from the available pool by the computer, and a listing is 
    given to the Drug Program Coordinator of employees and alternates 
    selected for drug testing.
    
    Safeguards:
        Access to and use of these records is limited to those persons 
    whose official duties require such access, with records maintained and 
    used with the highest regard for personal privacy. Records in the 
    Division of Human Resources are stored in an approved security 
    container under the immediate control of the Director, Division of 
    Human Resources, or designee. Records in laboratory/collection/
    evaluation facilities will be stored under appropriate security 
    measures so that access is limited and controlled.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        (1) Test results, whether negative or positive, and other drug 
    screening records filed in the Division of Human Resources will be 
    retained and retrieved as indicated under the Retrievability category. 
    When an individual terminates employment with the DNFSB, negative test 
    results will be destroyed by shredding, or by other approved disposal 
    methods. Positive test results will be maintained through the 
    conclusion of any administrative or judicial proceedings, at which time 
    they will be destroyed by shredding, or by other approved disposal 
    methods.
        (2) Test results, whether negative or positive, on file in 
    contractor testing laboratories, ordinarily will be maintained for a 
    minimum of two years in the laboratories. Upon instructions provided by 
    the Division of Human Resources, the results will be transferred to the 
    Division of Human Resources when the contract is terminated or whenever 
    an individual, previously subjected to urinalysis by the laboratory, 
    terminates employment with the DNFSB. Records received from the 
    laboratories by the Division of Human Resources will be incorporated 
    into other records in the system, or if the individual has terminated, 
    those records reflecting negative test results will be destroyed by 
    shredding, or by other approved disposal methods. Positive test results 
    will be maintained through the conclusion of any administrative or 
    judicial proceedings, at which time they will be destroyed by 
    shredding, or by other approved disposal methods.
        (3) Negative specimens will be destroyed according to laboratory/
    contractor procedures.
        (4) Positive specimens will be maintained through the conclusion of 
    administrative or judicial proceedings.
    
    System managers and address:
        Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, 
    Suit 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, Attention: Director of Human 
    Resources.
    
    Notifiction procedure:
        Requests by an individual to determine if DNFSB-3 contains 
    information about him/her should be directed to Director of Human 
    Resources, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, 
    NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901. Required identifying 
    information: Complete name, social security number.
    
    Record access procedure:
        Same as Notification procedures above, except individual must show 
    official photo identification, such as driver license or government 
    identification before viewing records.
    
    Contesting record procedure:
        Same as Notification procedures above.
    
    Record source categories:
        DNFSB employees and employment applicants who have been identified 
    for drug testing, who have been tested, or who have admitted abusing 
    drugs prior to being tested; physicians making statements regarding 
    medical evaluations and/or authorized prescriptions for drugs; 
    individuals providing information concerning alleged drug abuse by 
    Board employees or contractors; DNFSB contractors for processing, 
    including but not limited to, specimen collection, laboratories for 
    analysis, and medical evaluations; and DNFSB staff administering the 
    drug testing program to ensure the achievement of a drug-free 
    workplace.
    
    System exempted from certain provisions of the act:
        Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), the Board has exempted portions of 
    this system of records from 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3), (d), (e)(1), 
    (e)(4)(C), (H), and (J), and (f). The exemption is invoked for 
    information in the system of records which would disclose the identity 
    of a person who has supplied information on drug abuse by a Board 
    employee or contractor.
    DNFSB-4
    
    System name:
        Personnel Files.
    
    System classification:
        Unclassified.
    
    System location:
        Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indian Ave., NW, 
    Washington, DC 20004-2901.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        Employees and applicants for employment with the DNFSB, including 
    DNFSB contractors and consultants.
    
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    Categories of records in the system:
        Records concerning the following information:
        (1) Name, social security number, sex, date of birth, home address, 
    grade level, and occupational code
        (2) Official Personnel Folders (SF-66), Service Record Cards (SF-
    7), and SF-171
        (3) Records on suggestions, awards, and bonuses
        (4) Training requests, authorization data, and training course 
    evaluations
        (5) Employee appraisals, appeals, grievances, and complaints
        (6) Employee disciplinary actions
        (7) Employee retirement records
        (8) Records on employment transfer
        (9) Applications for employment with the DNFSB
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 (amended the 
    Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) by adding new 
    Chapter 21--Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board).
    
    Routine uses of records maintained in the system including categories 
    of users and the purpose of such uses:
        GSA--Maintains official personnel records for DNFSB.
        Office of Personnel Management--Transfer and retirement records and 
    benefits, and collection of anonymous statistical reports.
        Social Security Administration--Social Security records and 
    benefits.
        Federal, State, or Local government agencies--For the purpose of 
    investigating individuals in connection with, security clearances, and 
    administrative or judicial proceedings.
        Private Organizations--For the purpose of verifying employees' 
    employment status with the DNFSB.
    
    Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
    and disposing of records in the system:
    Storage:
        Paper records, magnetic disk, and computer printouts.
    
    Retrievability:
        By name and social security number.
    
    Safeguards:
        Access is limited to employees having a need-to-know. Records are 
    stored in locked file cabinets in a controlled access area in 
    accordance with Board directives and Federal guidelines.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Records retention and disposal authorities are contained in the 
    ``General Records Schedules'' published by National Archives and 
    Records Administration, Washington, DC. Records within DNFSB are 
    destroyed by shredding or burning, as appropriate.
    
    System manager(s) and address:
        Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, 
    Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901, Attention: Director of Human 
    Resources.
    
    Notification procedure:
        Requests by an individual to determine if DNFSB-4 contains 
    information about him/her should be directed to Director of Human 
    Resources, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, 
    NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901. Required identifying 
    information: Complete name, social security number, and date of birth.
    
    Record access procedure:
        Same as Notification procedures above, except individual must show 
    official photo identification, such as driver license or government 
    identification before viewing records.
    
    Contesting record procedure:
        Same as Notification procedures above.
    
    Record source categories:
        Subject individuals, official personnel records, GSA, OPM for 
    official personnel records, State employment agencies, educational 
    institutions, and supervisors.
    
    System exempted from certain provisions of the act:
        None.
    DNFSB-5
    
    Systen name:
        Personnel Radiation Exposure Files.
    
    Security classification:
        Unclassified materials.
    
    System location:
        Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, 
    Washington, DC 20004-2901.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        DNFSB employees, contractors, and consultants.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Personnel folders containing radiation exposure and whole body 
    count, including any records of mandatory training associated with site 
    work or visits.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989 (amended the 
    Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) by adding new 
    Chapter 21--Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board).
    
    Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories 
    of users and the purpose of such uses:
        DNFSB--to monitor radiation exposure of its employees and 
    contractors.
        DOE--to monitor radiation exposure of visitors to the various DOE 
    facilities in the United States.
        Other Federal and State Health Institutions--To monitor radiation 
    exposure of DNFSB personnel.
    
    Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
    and disposing of records in the system:
    Storage:
        Paper records, magnetic disk, and computer printouts.
    
    Retrievability:
        By name, social security number, and numeric code.
    
    Safeguards:
        Access is limited to employees having a need to know. Records are 
    stored in locked file cabinets in a controlled access area.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Records retention and disposal authorities are contained in the 
    ``General Records Schedules'' published by National Archives and 
    Records Administration, Washington, DC. Records within DNFSB are 
    destroyed by shredding, burning, or burial in a sanitary landfill, as 
    appropriate.
    
    System manager(s) and address:
        Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, 
    Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901. Attention: Security Management 
    Officer.
    
    Notification Procedure:
        Requests by an individual to determine if DNFSB-5 contains 
    information about him/her should be directed to the Privacy Act 
    Officer, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, 
    NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901. Required identifying 
    information: Complete name, social security number, and date of birth.
    
    Record access procedure:
        Same as Notification procedure above, except individual must show 
    official photo identification, such as driver's license, passport, or 
    government identification before viewing records.
    
    Contesting record procedure:
        Same as Record Access procedure.
    
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    Record source categories:
        Subject individuals, previous employee records, DOE contractors' 
    film badges, whole body counts, bioassays and dosimetry badges.
    
    System exempted from certain provisions of the act:
        None.
    
        Dated: January 21, 1997.
    John T. Conway,
    Chairman.
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Document Information

Published:
01/27/1997
Department:
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Annual notice of systems of records.
Document Number:
97-1943
Pages:
3876-3880 (5 pages)
PDF File:
97-1943.pdf