[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 204 (Friday, October 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57071-57075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-27577]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Marine Corps
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
AGENCY: U.S. Marine Corps, DoD.
ACTION: Amend records systems.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Marine Corps proposes to amend five systems of
records notices in its inventory of record systems subject to the
Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
DATES: This action will be effective without further notice on November
22, 1999, unless comments are received which result in a contrary
determination.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Head, FOIA and Privacy Act Section,
Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20380-
1775.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. L. Thompson at (703) 614-4008
or DSN 224-4008.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Marine Corps record system notices
for records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a),
as amended, have been published in the Federal Register and are
available from the address above.
The proposed actions are not within the purview of subsection (r)
of the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which would require the
submission of a new or altered system report for each system. The
specific changes to the records systems being amended are set forth
below followed by the notices, as amended, published in their entirety.
Dated: October 18, 1999.
L. M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense
MJA00013
System name:
Bad Checks/Withdrawal of Check Cashing Privileges Lists (August 3,
1993, 58 FR 41254).
Changes:
* * * * *
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Delete entry and replace with `5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental
Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 5041,
Headquarters, Marine Corps; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).'
* * * * *
Storage:
Delete entry and replace with `Paper and electronic files.'
* * * * *
MJA00013
System name:
Bad Checks/Withdrawal of Check Cashing Privileges Lists.
System location:
Each Appropriated and Non-Appropriated Fund Activity having
authority to accept personal checks from authorized patrons. U.S.
Marine Corps official mailing addresses are incorporated into the
Department of the Navy's address directory, published as an appendix to
the Navy's compilation of system of records notices.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
All military personnel, active and retired; their authorized
dependents of deceased military retirees; Marine Corps Exchange
employees.
Categories of records in the system:
File bulletins containing name, rank, Social Security Number and
expiration date of restriction of privileges and related
correspondence.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary
of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, Marine Corps; and E.O. 9397
(SSN).
Purpose(s):
To provide a record of individuals who have issued bad checks at
Appropriated and Nonappropriated Fund Activities having authority to
accept personal checks from authorized patrons. The records are used to
protect activities from unnecessary losses and to initiate
administrative or criminal actions due to bad check offenses.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
The `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of the
Marine Corps compilation apply to this system.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining,
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
Paper and electronic files.
Retrievability:
Alphabetical by name and Social Security Number.
Safeguards:
Access limited. Secured in locked building during nonworking hours.
Retention and disposal:
Destroyed when privileges are restored at the expiration of
specified periods made known to the individual at the time privileges
are revoked.
System manager(s) and address:
Commanding Officer of activity concerned. U.S. Marine Corps
official mailing addresses are incorporated into the Department of the
Navy's address directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's
compilation of system of records notices.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries
to the Commanding Officer of activity concerned. U.S. Marine Corps
official mailing addresses are incorporated into the Department of the
Navy's address directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's
compilation of system of records notices.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
Commanding Officer of activity concerned. U.S. Marine Corps official
mailing addresses are incorporated into the Department of the Navy's
address directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation
of system of records notices.
Contesting record procedures:
The USMC rules for contesting contents and appealing initial agency
determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction
5211.5; Marine Corps Order P5211.2; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained
from the system manager.
Record source categories:
Bad checks returned from the bank; notification from other
commands,
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Federal Bureau of Investigation, Naval Investigative Service or other
state, local or Federal investigative agencies or Treasury Department.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
None.
MMC00003
System name:
Activity Check In/Check Out File (August 3, 1993, 58 FR 41254).
Changes:
* * * * *
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Delete entry and replace with `5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental
Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; and 10 U.S.C. 5041,
Headquarters, Marine Corps.'
* * * * *
Record Source categories:
Delete entry and replace with `Individual and service record.'
* * * * *
MMC00003
System name:
Activity Check In/Check Out File.
System location:
May be located at any U.S. Marine Corps or U.S. Marine Corps
Reserve activity. U.S. Marine Corps official mailing addresses are
incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address directory,
published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of system of records
notices.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
All members of the activity.
Categories of records in the system:
Date reported and verification of check-in/check-out procedure.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5031, Secretary
of the Navy; and 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, Marine Corps.
Purpose(s):
To provide a record of members reporting to or leaving a unit for
use in tracking property belonging to the unit.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
The `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of the
Marine Corps compilation apply to this system.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining,
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
On paper in files or on clipboard.
Retrievability:
Alphabetically by last name.
Safeguards:
Access limited to activity personnel in the performance of their
official duties.
After working hours, the office and building are locked. A guard is
located in the general vicinity.
Retention and disposal:
Retained for 6 months after action has been completed.
System manager(s) and address:
Activity commander. U.S. Marine Corps official mailing addresses
are incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address directory,
published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of system of records
notices.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries
to or visit the activity commander. U.S. Marine Corps official mailing
addresses are incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address
directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of system
of records notices.
Provide full name, Social Security Number, and military status.
Proof of identity may be established by military identification card or
DD-214 and driver's license.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
activity commander. U.S. Marine Corps official mailing addresses are
incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address directory,
published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of system of records
notices.
Provide full name, Social Security Number, and military status.
Proof of identity may be established by military identification card or
DD-214 and driver's license.
Contesting record procedures:
The USMC rules for contesting contents and appealing initial agency
determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction
5211.5; Marine Corps Order P5211.2; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained
from the system manager.
Record source categories:
Individual and service record.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
None.
MMC00008
System name:
Message Release/Pickup Authorization File (August 3, 1993, 58 FR
41254).
Changes:
* * * * *
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Delete entry and replace with `5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental
Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; and 10 U.S.C. 5041,
Headquarters, Marine Corps.'
* * * * *
Storage:
Delete entry and replace with `Paper and electronic records.'
* * * * *
MMC00008
System name:
Message Release/Pickup Authorization File.
System location:
Marine Corps activities. U.S. Marine Corps official mailing
addresses are incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address
directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of system
of records notices.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
All personnel authorized to release/pickup message traffic.
Categories of records in the system:
OPNAV Form 2160-5 (Message Release/Pickup Authorization).
Authority for maintenance of the system:
5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5031, Secretary
of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, Marine Corps.
Purpose(s):
To provide a record of personnel authorized to release/pickup
messages at command Communication Centers.
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Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
The `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear to the beginning of the
Marine Corps compilation apply to this system.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining,
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
Paper and electronic records.
Retrievability:
Alphabetically by name.
Safeguards:
Located in a secure space within the Command Center, which is
manned on a 24-hour basis.
Retention and disposal:
Retained until individual is replaced or authorization is revoked
by proper authority; then destroyed by burning or shredding.
System manager(s) and address:
Local commanding officers. U.S. Marine Corps official mailing
addresses are incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address
directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of system
of records notices.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries
to the local commanding officer. U.S. Marine Corps official mailing
addresses are incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address
directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of system
of records notices.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the local
commanding officer. U.S. Marine Corps official mailing addresses are
incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address directory,
published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of system of records
notices.
Contesting record procedures:
The USMC rules for contesting contents and appealing initial agency
determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction
5211.5; Marine Corps Order P5211.2; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained
from the system manager.
Record source categories:
Organizations, departments, sections authorized to release/pickup
messages for the command.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
None.
MMN00005
System name:
Marine Corps Education Program (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10630).
Changes:
* * * * *
System location:
Replace last sentence with `U.S. Marine Corps official mailing
addresses are incorporated into the Department of the Navy's address
directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation of
systems of records notices.'
* * * * *
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Delete entry and replace with `5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental
Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; and 10 U.S.C. 5041,
Headquarters, Marine Corps.'
* * * * *
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
Delete paragraphs 2, 3 and 4.
* * * * *
Storage:
Delete entry and replace with `Paper and electronic records.'
* * * * *
MMN00005
System name:
Marine Corps Education Program.
System location:
Primary system - Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico,
VA 22134-5050.
U.S. Marine Corps official mailing address are incorporated into
the Department of the Navy's address directory, published as an
appendix to the Navy's compilation of systems of records notices.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Marine Corps personnel who have submitted written applications for
participation in full-time, tuition assistance, off-duty, PREP, or
other voluntary education programs.
Categories of records in the system:
File contains copies of individual's applications for participation
in an education program; copies of correspondence between the Marine
Corps, the individual and academic records and correspondence; test
results; previous enrollments and disenrollments; and educational
qualification data addressing the individual concerned.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5031, Secretary
of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, Marine Corps; and E.O. 9397
(SSN).
Purpose(s):
To provide a record on individuals for use in educational and
vocational counseling, selection, assignment and management of various
educational and vocational programs attended by Marine Corps personnel.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
Educational Institutions - By officials and employees of those
educational institutions to which the individual applies or which the
Marine Corps contracts with, to provide full-time, off-duty or other
educational programs.
The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Marine
Corp's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining,
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
Paper and electronic records.
Retrievability:
Filed alphabetically by last name; by educational institution,
educational program or unit of assignment. Cross reference by Social
Security Number.
Safeguards:
Records are maintained in limited access working areas and are made
available to persons other than the individual addressed only on a
strict `need-to-know' basis. After duty hours storage areas are locked.
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Retention and disposal:
Records are maintained a maximum of three years and then destroyed.
In instances where individual completed less than three years, with no
incurred service obligation, records are destroyed on program
completion or transfer of individual from command maintaining record.
System manager(s) and address:
Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command,
Quantico, VA 22134-5050.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries
to the Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command,
Quantico, VA 22134-5050.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
commander of the activity to which they are assigned for duty.
U.S. Marine Corps official mailing addresses are incorporated into
the Department of the Navy's address directory, published as an
appendix to the Navy's compilation of systems of records notices.
Requests from individuals who have made written application for the
Special Education Program (SEP), Advanced Degree Program (ADP), Funded
Legal Education Program (FLEP), College Degree Program (CDP), Marine
Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP), Navy Enlisted
Scientific Education Program (NESEP), Staff NCO Degree Completion
Program (SNCODCP), or Marine Associate Degree Completion Program
(MADCOP) should be addressed to the Commanding General, Marine Corps
Combat Development Command, Quantico, VA 22134-5050. Telephone (703)
640-2399.
Written requests for information should contain name of the
individual, current address and telephone number, and the academic
program originally requested or in which participated.
For personal visits, the individual should provide personal
identification.
Contesting record procedures:
The USMC rules for contesting contents and appealing initial agency
determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction
5211.5; Marine Corps Order P5211.2; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained
from the system manager.
Record source categories:
Application and related documents including correspondence from the
individual requesting an education program; correspondence originating
in the Educational Services Branch or other Headquarters Marine Corps
staff agencies; academic transcripts from educational institutions; and
educational selection board results.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
None.
MMN00009
System Name
Military Police Information System (February 22, 1993, 58 FR
10630).
Changes:
* * * * *
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Delete entry and replace with `5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental
Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 5041,
Headquarters, Marine Corps; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).'
* * * * *
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
Delete paragraphs 2 through 6.
Storage:
Delete entry and replace with `Paper and electronic records.'
* * * * *
Retention and disposal:
Delete entry and replace with `Records are maintained at varying
times depending on the type of information. The retention varies from
two to six years, and then is destroyed.'
MMN00009
System name:
Military Police Information System (MILPINS).
System location:
Decentralized segments exists at commands within area of
jurisdiction.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Files contain information concerning both military and civilian
personnel who have come in contact with the military police as victims,
suspects, or witnesses to incidents, complaints reported to the Provost
Marshal. Files also contain data on military personnel living in base
sponsored housing, or who have registered weapons or pets aboard the
base. Military personnel and civilians who have registered motor
vehicles are also included.
Categories of records in the system:
Incidents/complaints reported to the installation Provost Marshal
and all subjects listed on Field Interviews/Reports by the military
police. The individual's name, description, Social Security Number,
address, offense charges, location of offenses/incident, date, time,
blotter entry number, military police report number, and disposition of
case are maintained. Housing information includes phone number,
building number, address, and dependent information. Pet registration
information includes species, sex, breed, color, name and inoculation
dates. Weapon registration information includes brand name, caliber,
type, and model. Motor vehicle information includes year, make, model,
color, license number, insurance company, and decal information. Work
section information includes phone number, division code, building
number, building key access, and recall information. Personnel
information includes date of birth, sex, race, age, and date
transferred.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary
of the Navy; 10 U.S.C. 5041, Headquarters, Marine Corps; and E.O. 9397
(SSN).
Purpose(s):
To provide a rapid means for military police to access reports for
proper disposition of cases. The system also provides historical record
of all reports on individuals who have come in contact with the
military police as victims, suspects or witnesses to incidents.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories
of users and the purposes of such uses:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C.
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained
therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the Marine
Corp's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining,
and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
Paper and electronic records.
Retrievability:
Filed by full name or Social Security Number.
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Safeguards:
Records are maintained in areas accessible only to authorized
personnel that are properly screened, cleared and trained. Passwords
are required to access those programs which produce printed output.
Access to the computer is controlled via a centralized security office
and printouts many only be receipted for by designated personnel. All
index cards and printouts are filed in locked security cabinets.
Retention and disposal:
Records are maintained at varying times depending on the type of
information. The retention varies from two to six years, and then are
destroyed.
System manager(s) and address:
Installation Provost Marshal of activity concerned. U.S. Marine
Corps official mailing addresses are incorporated into the Department
of the Navy's address directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's
compilation of systems of records notices.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries
to the Provost Marshal of activity concerned. U.S. Marine Corps
official mailing addresses are incorporated into the Department of the
Navy's address directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's
compilation of systems of records notices.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
Provost Marshal of activity concerned. U.S. Marine Corps official
mailing addresses are incorporated into the Department of the Navy's
address directory, published as an appendix to the Navy's compilation
of systems of records notices.
Written requests for information should contain the full name of
the individual, Social Security Number, date and place of birth.
For visits, the individual should report to Provost Marshal of the
respective installations.
Contesting record procedures:
The USMC rules for contesting contents and appealing initial agency
determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction
5211.5; Marine Corps Order P5211.2; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained
from the system manager.
Record source categories:
Military Police Blotters and Field Interview Card.
Exemption claimed for the system:
None.
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