00-1864. Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY:

Defense Logistics Agency, DoD.

ACTION:

Notice to amend records systems.

SUMMARY:

The Defense Logistics Agency proposes to amend a system of records notice in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

DATES:

The action will be effective on March 2, 2000, unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.

ADDRESSES:

Send comments to the Privacy Act Officer, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: CAAR, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533, Fort Belvior, VA 22060-6221.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Susan Salus at [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Defense Logistics Agency's 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 Defense Logistics Agency proposes to amend one system of records notice in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. The changes to the system of records are not within the purview of subsection (r) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of new or altered systems report. The record system being amended is set forth below, as amended, published in its entirety.

Dated: January 21, 2000.

L.M. Bynum,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.

S200.30 DLA-M

System name:

Reserve Affairs (February 22, 1993, 58 FR 10854).

Changes

System Identifier:

Delete entry and replace with “S200.30 CAI”.

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Authority for maintenance of the system:

Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. Part II, Personnel; 10 U.S.C. 133, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).”

Purpose(s):

Delete entry and replace with “The files are maintained to provide background information on individuals assigned to DLA and to document their assignment. Data is used in preparation of personnel actions such as reassignments, classification actions, promotions, scheduling, and verification of active duty and inactive duty training. The data is also used for management and statistical reports and studies.”

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Retrievability:

Delete entry and replace with “Retrieved by last name and Social Security Number.”

Safeguards:

Records are maintained in area accessible only to DLA personnel who must use the records to perform their duties. The computer files are password protected with access restricted to authorized users. Records are secured in locked or guarded buildings, locked officer, or locked cabinets during nonduty hours.

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Record source categories:

Delete entry and replace with ‘Data is provided by the Military Services and the individual.’

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S200.30 DLA-M

System name:

Reserve Affairs.

System location:

Executive Director, Plans and Operations, Corporate Administration, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221, and the heads of the DLA Primary Level Field Activities (PLFAs). Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to DLA's compilation of systems of records notices.

Categories of individuals covered by the system:

All Ready Reserve, Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine personnel assigned to DLA Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) positions.

Categories of records in the system:

The files contain name, grade, Social Security Number, service, career specialty, position title, date of birth, commission date, promotion date, release date, security clearance, education, home address and civilian occupation of the individuals involved.

Authority for maintenance of the system:

10 U.S.C. Part II, Personnel; 10 U.S.C. 133, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

Purpose(s):

The files are maintained to provide background information on individuals assigned to DLA and to document their assignment. Data is used in preparation of personnel actions such as reassignments, classification actions, promotions, scheduling, and verification of active duty and inactive duty training. The data is also used for management and statistical reports and studies.

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 DLA's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.

Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records:

Storage:

Records are stored in paper and electronic form.

Retrievability:

Retrieved by last name and Social Security Number.

Safeguards:

Records are maintained in area accessible only to DLA personnel who must use the records to perform their duties. The computer files are password protected with access restricted to authorized users. Records are secured in locked or guarded buildings, locked officer, or locked cabinets during nonduty hours.

Retention and disposal:

Records are destroyed 2 years after separation or release from mobilization designation, or after supersession or obsolescence, or after 5 years, as appropriate.

System manager(s) and address:

Executive Director, Plans and Operations, Corporate Administration Military, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221 and the heads of the DLA PLFAs). Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to DLA's compilation of systems of records notices.

Notification procedure:

Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: CAAR, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221, or the Privacy Act Officer of the particular DLA PLFA involved. Official mailing addresses are published as an Appendix to DLA's compilation of systems of records notices.

Record access procedures:

Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Privacy Act Officer, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: CAAR, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221, or the Privacy Act Officer of the particular DLA PLFA involved. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to DLA's compilation of systems of records notices.

Contesting record procedures:

The DLA rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are contained in DLA Regulation 5400.21, 32 CFR part 323, or may be obtained from the Privacy Act Officer, Headquarters, Defense Logistics Agency, ATTN: CAAR, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2533, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221.

Record source categories:

Data is provided by the Military Services and the individual.

Exemptions claimed for the system:

None.