99-11440. Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 88 (Friday, May 7, 1999)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 24611-24616]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-11440]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
    
    Department of the Air Force
    
    
    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
    
    AGENCY: Department of the Air Force, DoD.
    ACTION: Notice to amend record systems.
    
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    SUMMARY: The Department of the Air Force proposes to amend 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: The amendments will be effective on June 7, 1999, unless 
    comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.
    ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Air Force Access Programs Manager, 
    Headquarters, Air Force Communications and Information Center/ITC, 1250 
    Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1250.
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Anne Rollins at (703) 588-6187.
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Air Force'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 proposed amendments 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 record systems being amended are set forth 
    below followed
    
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    by the notices as amended, published in their entirety.
    
        Dated: May 3, 1999.
    
    L. M. Bynum,
    Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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    System name:
        Student Identification/Locator Card (June 11, 1997, 62 FR 31793).
    
    Changes:
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    System location:
        Delete entry and replace with `United States Air Forces in Europe/
    Professional Military Education (USAFE/PME), (Kisling NCO Academy), 
    Unit 3345, Box 570, APO AE 09021-5570.'
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    System name:
        Student Identification/Locator Card.
    
    System location:
        United States Air Forces in Europe/Professional Military Education 
    (USAFE/PME), (Kisling NCO Academy), Unit 3345, Box 570, APO AE 09021-
    5570.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        All students attending United States Air Force in Europe (USAFE) 
    NCO academies and leadership schools.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Questionnaire including military data such as name, Social Security 
    Number, grade, age, race, education data, personal data, locator data, 
    and evaluation data.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force: Powers and Duties; 
    delegation as implemented by Air Force Instruction 36-2302, 
    Noncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education, USAFE 
    Supplement 1.
    
    Purpose(s):
        Used for student identification, locator purposes, and to evaluate 
    student academic progress.
    
    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' published at the beginning of the Air 
    Force's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system.
        Records are used to verify past attendance and final academic 
    standing/awards.
    
    Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
    and disposing of records in the system:
    Storage:
        Maintained in file folders.
    
    Retrievability:
        Retrieved by name.
    
    Safeguards:
        Records are accessed by custodian of the record system and stored 
    in locked cabinets or rooms.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Destroy 10 years after student completes training by tearing into 
    pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating, or burning.
    
    System manager(s) and address:
        Chief, Information Management, United States Air Forces in Europe/
    Professional Military Education (USAFE/PME), (Kisling NCO Academy), 
    Unit 3345, Box 570, APO AE 09021-5570.
    
    Notification procedure:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
    themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
    to or visit the Commandant at United States Air Forces in Europe/
    Professional Military Education (USAFE/PME), (Kisling NCO Academy), 
    Unit 3345, Box 570, APO AE 09021-5570'
    
    Record access procedures:
        Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
    contained in this system should address written inquiries to or visit 
    the Commandant at United States Air Forces in Europe/Professional 
    Military Education (USAFE/PME), (Kisling NCO Academy), Unit 3345, Box 
    570, APO AE 09021-5570.
    
    Contesting record procedures:
        The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting 
    contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in 
    Air Force Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from 
    the system manager.
    
    Record source categories:
        Individual student.
    
    Exemptions claimed for the system:
        None.
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    System name:
        Master Cadet Personnel Record (Active/Historical) (June 11, 1997, 
    62 FR 31793).
    
    Changes:
    * * * * *
    
    System location:
        United States Air Force Academy, Dean of the Faculty Examinations 
    and Records, HQ USAFA/DFRR, 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 6D106, United 
    States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-6210.
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    Categories of records in the system:
        Delete entry and replace with `(1) Active: Records used in the 
    candidate selection process for the USAF Academy include high school 
    records and college transcripts, College Entrance Examinations Board 
    test scores; admission test scores; personnel data records; personal 
    data to include address; telephone number; Social Security Number; 
    population or ethnic group selections; height; weight; citizenship; 
    statements of reasons for attending the Academy and preparatory school 
    and college records, if applicable; invitation to travel letter; 
    transfer/validation credit information; computer generated products 
    containing academic grade information; parental addresses by state 
    roster and verification of independent studies; computer listings of 
    minority students by population or ethnic group; listings of 
    international cadets; special order assigning cadets to the Cadet Wing; 
    Cadet wing, squadron, and class alpha rosters, and matriculation 
    rosters.
        (2) Historical: Selected special orders (appointment, assignment, 
    awards, separation, etc.); letters and records of resignation/
    separation actions, (if applicable); College Entrance Examination Board 
    test scores; personnel data records, and biographical data; computer 
    generated products reflecting academic grade information; grade and 
    quality point averages; course grade distributions; overall military 
    and academic orders of merit; graduation data; majors awarded; types of 
    degrees conferred; and academic and military honors.'
    * * * *
    
    System manager(s) and address:
        Delete entry and replace with `Office of the Registrar, Dean of the 
    Faculty Examinations and Records, HQ USAFA/DFRR, 2354 Fairchild Drive, 
    Suite
    
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    6D106, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-6210.'
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    System name:
        Master Cadet Personnel Record (Active/Historical).
    
    System location:
        United States Air Force Academy, Dean of the Faculty Examinations 
    and Records, HQ USAFA/DFRR, 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 6D106, United 
    States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-6210.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        Present and former United States Air Force (USAF) Academy cadets.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        (1) Active: Records used in the candidate selection process for the 
    USAF Academy include high school records and college transcripts, 
    College Entrance Examinations Board test scores; admission test scores; 
    personnel data records; personal data to include address; telephone 
    number; Social Security Number; population or ethnic group selections; 
    height; weight; citizenship; statements of reasons for attending the 
    Academy and preparatory school and college records, if applicable; 
    invitation to travel letter; transfer/validation credit information; 
    computer generated products containing academic grade information; 
    parental addresses by state roster and verification of independent 
    studies; computer listings of minority students by population or ethnic 
    group; listings of international cadets; special order assigning cadets 
    to the Cadet Wing; Cadet wing, squadron, and class alpha rosters, and 
    matriculation rosters.
        (2) Historical: Selected special orders (appointment, assignment, 
    awards, separation, etc.); letters and records of resignation/
    separation actions, (if applicable); College Entrance Examination Board 
    test scores; personnel data records, and biographical data; computer 
    generated products reflecting academic grade information; grade and 
    quality point averages; course grade distributions; overall military 
    and academic orders of merit; graduation data; majors awarded; types of 
    degrees conferred; and academic and military honors.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        10 U.S.C. 9331, Establishment; superintendent; faculty, and E.O. 
    9397 (SSN).
    
    Purpose(s):
        (1) Active: These records form the nucleus of the Master Cadet 
    Personnel Record for candidates selected to attend the Academy. These 
    records are used to record the academic, athletic and military training 
    histories of cadets who attend the Academy. They provide a means of 
    checking the performance of each cadet, recording all grades for 
    completed courses, computing grade point averages, identifying 
    deficiencies, and insuring all requirements for graduation are met. 
    Grade information is used by cadets, Academy instructors, counselors, 
    and advisors in selecting majors, determining academic requirements for 
    specific majors, and scheduling courses. Computer listings are also 
    used by faculty and staff members to readily identify cadets by 
    squadron, class, and population or ethnic group. Academic Review 
    Committees and the Academy Board use these records to evaluate cadet 
    performance and to determine eligibility for continuance at the 
    Academy.
        (2) Historical: These records form a complete history of each cadet 
    who attended the Academy. They record academic, athletic, and military 
    performance of each cadet and to coordinate statistics relating to 
    cadet strength and attrition. Files are reviewed by organizations 
    within the Department of Defense to determine qualifications for 
    assignments; by Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC), 
    recruiting and medical services units to determine qualifications and 
    eligibility for training programs and for military service, and by the 
    Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) to confirm or recreate a military 
    service record.
    
    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:
        Files are disclosed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 
    conducting background investigations for security clearances, and to 
    the Department of Veterans Affairs for determining eligibility for 
    benefits.
        Academic and personnel information is released to nominating 
    officials, and to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) officials on 
    cadets participating in WAC-sponsored intercollegiate athletics.
        The `Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the Air 
    Force'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:
        Maintained in file folders, in computers, on computer output 
    products, and on microfilm.
    
    Retrievability:
        Retrieved by name and Social Security Number.
    
    Safeguards:
        Records are accessed by custodian of the record system, by 
    person(s) responsible for servicing the record system in performance of 
    their official duties, who are properly screened and cleared for need-
    to-know. Records are stored in locked file containers, cabinets, vaults 
    or rooms, and in computerized data storage devices controlled by 
    computer system software.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Temporary documents are destroyed 90 days after disenrollment or 
    graduation. Permanent documents are microfilmed one year after 
    graduation. The microfilm is retained permanently in the office of the 
    Registrar. Paper copy is destroyed after 6 years. Records are destroyed 
    by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating, or burning. 
    Computer records are destroyed by degaussing or overwriting.
    
    System manager(s) and address:
        Office of the Registrar, Dean of the Faculty Examinations and 
    Records, HQ USAFA/DFRR, 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 6D106, United 
    States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-6210.
    
    Notification procedure:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records 
    contains information about themselves should address written inquiries 
    to the Dean of the Faculty Examinations and Records, HQ USAF/DFRR, 2354 
    Fairchild Drive, Suite 6D106, United States Air Force Academy, CO 
    80840-6210.
    
    Record access procedures:
        Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in 
    this system should address written requests to the Dean of the Faculty 
    Examinations and Records, HQ USAF/DFRR, 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 
    6D106, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-6210.
    
    Contesting record procedures:
        The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting 
    contents and
    
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    appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force 
    Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the 
    system manager.
    
    Record source categories:
        Information is obtained from forms the individual fills out during 
    the admissions process; other educational institutions; College 
    Entrance Examination Board and American College Testing scores; Air 
    Force medical examination; individual and personnel records; grades; 
    tests; examinations given at the Academy; high school and college 
    transcripts, and from actions taken by the Academy Board.
    
    Exemptions claimed for the system:
        Evaluation material used to determine potential for promotion in 
    the Military Services may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(7), 
    but only to the extent that the disclosure of such material would 
    reveal the identity of a confidential source.
        An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated in 
    accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) (1), (2), and (3), 
    (c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 806b. For additional 
    information contact the system manager.
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    System name:
        Educational Research Data Base (June 11, 1997, 62 FR 31793).
    
    Changes:
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    System Name:
        Delete entry and replace with `Cadet History Data Base'.
    
    System location:
        Delete entry and replace with `Chief, Institutional Research and 
    Assessment Division, Headquarters, United States Air Force Academy, (HQ 
    USAFA/XPR), 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 300, United States Air Force 
    Academy, CO 80840-5002'.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Add to end of entry `and names of cadets whose parents are general 
    officers'.
    
    Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories 
    of users and the purpose of such uses:
        Delete the third paragraph.
    * * * * *
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    System name:
        Cadet History Data Base.
    
    System location:
        Chief, Institutional Research and Assessment Division, 
    Headquarters, United States Air Force Academy, (HQ USAFA/XPR), 2304 
    Cadet Drive, Suite 300, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5002.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        Current and former USAF Academy cadets.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        High school, college and USAF career information. Including active 
    duty, reserve, and national guard military performance, academic 
    performance, certain medical, disciplinary and personal facts, and test 
    data from interest/personality profiles, and names of cadets whose 
    parents are general officers.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        10 U.S.C. 9331, Establishment; Superintendent; faculty; and E.O. 
    9397 (SSN).
    
    Purpose(s):
        Used by USAF Academy faculty and staff in conducting studies and 
    analysis relating to attitudes, retention, graduate professional 
    performance, and career pattern.
    
    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:
        Information may be furnished to congressional nominating source for 
    the purpose of enhancing the nomination selection process.
        The Association of Graduates may receive information to foster 
    graduates' fellowship and professional development, as well as promote 
    institutional development.
        The `Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the Air 
    Force's compilation of record system notices apply to this system.
    
    Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, 
    and disposing of records in the system:
    Storage:
        Maintained in computers and on computer output products.
    
    Retrievability:
        Retrieved by Social Security Number.
    
    Safeguards:
        Records are accessed by person(s) responsible for servicing the 
    record system in performance of their official duties and by authorized 
    personnel who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. 
    Records are stored in locked rooms and cabinets. Those in computer 
    storage devices are protected by computer system software.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Records are retained until superseded, obsolete, no longer needed 
    for reference, or upon inactivation. Records are destroyed by tearing 
    into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating or burning. Computer 
    records are destroyed by erasing, deleting overwriting or degaussing.
    
    System manager(s) and address:
        Chief, Institutional Research and Assessment Division, 
    Headquarters, United States Air Force Academy (HQ USAFA/XPR), 2304 
    Cadet Drive, Suite 300, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5002.
    
    Notification procedure:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records 
    contains information on themselves should address inquiries to the 
    Chief, Institutional Research and Assessment Division, Headquarters, 
    United States Air Force Academy (HQ USAFA/XPR), 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 
    300, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5002.
    
    Record access procedures:
        Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in 
    this system should address requests to the Chief, Institutional 
    Research and Assessment Division, Headquarters, United States Air Force 
    Academy (HQ USAFA/XPR), 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 300, United States Air 
    Force Academy, CO 80840-5002.
    
    Contesting record procedures:
        The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting 
    contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in 
    Air Force Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from 
    the system manager.
    
    Record source categories:
        Information obtained from educational institutions, medical 
    institutions, automated system interfaces, Cadet Administrative 
    Management Information System data base, Association of Graduates, and 
    source documents (such as reports).
    
    Exemptions claimed for the system:
        None.
    
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    System name:
        Cadet Awards Files (June 11, 1997, 62 FR 31793).
    
    Changes:
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    System location:
        Delete entry and replace with `Chief, Development and Alumni 
    Programs Division, HQ USAFA/XPA, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 351, United 
    States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5002.'
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        Delete entry and replace with `Relatives of deceased persons who 
    are memorialized through cadet awards, former USAF Academy cadets who 
    have been honorably discharged due to medical disqualification and USAF 
    Academy cadets winning individual cadet awards.'
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Delete entry and replace with `Cadet Awards files by award area, 
    including names of persons memorialized, donor information to include 
    amounts given, and historical data on cadet winners; names, addresses 
    and phone numbers of relatives of deceased persons who are 
    memorialized.'
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    Purpose(s):
        Add to entry `, and to invite relatives to awards ceremonies 
    presented in memory of their deceased next of kin.'
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    System name:
        Cadet Awards Files.
    
    System location:
        Chief, Development and Alumni Programs Division, HQ USAFA/XPA, 2304 
    Cadet Drive, Suite 351, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5002.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        Relatives of deceased persons who are memorialized through cadet 
    awards, former USAF Academy cadets who have been honorably discharged 
    due to medical disqualification and USAF Academy cadets winning 
    individual cadet awards.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Cadet Awards files by award area, including names of persons 
    memorialized, donor information to include amounts given, and 
    historical data on cadet winners; names, addresses and phone numbers of 
    relatives of deceased persons who are memorialized.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        10 U.S.C. Chapter 903, United States Air Force Academy.
    
    Purpose(s):
        For continuing award sponsorship business with donors, which 
    consist of private individuals, patriotic and veteran organizations, 
    and major air command and used by Cadet Awards Council to aid in their 
    selection of individuals to receive annual award presented to disabled 
    former cadets, and to invite relatives to awards ceremonies presented 
    in memory of their deceased next of kin.
    
    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:
        Records may be disclosed to donors.
        The `Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the Air 
    Force'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:
        Maintained in file folders and in computer databases.
    
    Retrievability:
        Retrieved by name.
    
    Safeguards:
        Records are accessed by person(s) responsible for servicing the 
    record system in performance of their official duties. Records are 
    stored in file containers/cabinets. Awards Council Chairman and 
    appointed project officer are only persons reviewing financial 
    statements, when available and applicable.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Records are maintained five years in office area before retiring to 
    base staging area for 45 additional years.
    
    System manager(s) and address:
        Chief, Development and Alumni Programs Division, HQ USAFA/XPA, 2304 
    Cadet Drive, Suite 351, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5002.
    
    Notification procedure:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether information about 
    themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries 
    to the Chief, Development and Alumni Programs Division, HQ USAFA/XPA, 
    2303 Cadet Drive, Suite 351, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-
    5002.
    
    Record access procedures:
        Individuals seeking access to information about themselves 
    contained in this system should address requests to the Chief, 
    Development and Alumni Programs Division, HQ USAFA/XPA, 2304 Cadet 
    Drive, Suite 351, United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840-5002.
    
    Contesting record procedures:
        The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting 
    contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in 
    Air Force Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from 
    the system manager.
    
    Record source categories:
        Information obtained from educational institutions, from individual 
    or next of kin.
    
    Exemptions claimed for the system:
        None.
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    System name:
        Civil Process Case Files (June 11, 1997, 62 FR 31793).
    
    Changes:
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    System location:
        Delete entry and replace with `Office of the Staff Judge Advocate 
    General/International Law (JAI), Headquarters, United States Air Forces 
    in Europe, APO AE 09094-5001.'
    * * * * *
    
    Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories 
    of users and the purposes of such uses:
        Delete second paragraph and replace with `Information may be 
    disclosed to foreign law enforcement or investigatory or administrative 
    authorities, to comply with requirements imposed by, or to claim rights 
    conferred in the international agreements and arrangements regulating 
    the stationing and status in the Federal Republic of Germany of U.S. 
    military and civilian personnel. Information disclosed to courts or 
    authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany may be further disclosed 
    by the Federal Republic of
    
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    Germany to claimants, creditors or their attorneys.'
    * * * * *
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Delete entry and replace with `Paper records are destroyed 2 years 
    after close of calendar year in which last record is filed.'
    * * * * *
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    System name:
        Civil Process Case Files.
    
    System location:
        Office of the Staff Judge Advocate General/International Law (JAI), 
    Headquarters, United States Air Forces in Europe, APO AE 09094-5001.
    
    Categories of individuals covered by the system:
        Military members and civilian employees and their dependents upon 
    whom service is made of documents issued by German courts, customs and 
    taxing agencies, and other administrative agencies.
    
    Categories of records in the system:
        Documents from German authorities regarding payment orders, 
    execution orders, demands for payment of indebtedness, notifications to 
    establish civil liability, customs and tax demands, assessing fines and 
    penalties, demands for court costs or for costs for administrative 
    proceedings summons and subpoenas, paternity notices, complaints, 
    judgments, briefs, final and interlocutory orders, orders of 
    confiscation, notices, and other judicial or administrative writs; 
    correspondence between United States (US) Government authorities and 
    the Federal Republic of Germany; identifying data on individuals 
    concerned; and similar relevant documents and reports.
    
    Authority for maintenance of the system:
        10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; powers and duties, 
    delegation by; Agreement to Supplement the Agreement between the 
    Parties to the North Atlantic Treaty regarding the Status of their 
    Forces with respect to Foreign Forces stationed in the Federal Republic 
    of Germany (NATO SOFA Supplementary Agreement); 1 United States Treaty 
    531; Treaties and Other International Acts Series 5351, and 48 United 
    Nations Treaties Series 262, Article 32; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).
    
    Purpose(s):
        To ensure that military members and civilian employees' obligations 
    under the NATO SOFA Supplementary Agreement are honored and the rights 
    of these personnel are protected by making legal assistance available.
    
    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:
        Information may be disclosed to foreign law enforcement or 
    investigatory or administrative authorities, to comply with 
    requirements imposed by, or to claim rights conferred in the 
    international agreements and arrangements regulating the stationing and 
    status in the Federal Republic of Germany of U.S. military and civilian 
    personnel. Information disclosed to courts or authorities of the 
    Federal Republic of Germany may be further disclosed by the Federal 
    Republic of Germany to claimants, creditors or their attorneys.
        The `Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the Air 
    Force'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 records in steel filing cabinets.
    
    Retrievability:
        By individual's surname.
    
    Safeguards:
        All information is maintained in areas accessible only to 
    designated individuals having official need therefor in the performance 
    of their duties. Records are housed in buildings protected by military 
    police or security guards.
    
    Retention and disposal:
        Paper records are destroyed 2 years after close of calendar year in 
    which last record is filed.
    
    System manager(s) and address:
        Office of the Staff Judge Advocate General/International Law JAI), 
    Headquarters, United States Air Forces in Europe, APO AE 09094-5001.
    
    Notification procedure:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether this record system 
    contains information on themselves may write to or visit the Office of 
    the Staff Judge Advocate General/International Law (JAI), Headquarters, 
    United States Air Forces in Europe, APO AE 09094-5001.
        Individuals should furnish their full name, rank/grade, Social 
    Security Number, sufficient details to permit locating the records, and 
    signature.
    
    Record access procedures:
        Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in 
    this record system may write to or visit the Office of the Staff Judge 
    Advocate General/International Law (JAI), Headquarters, United States 
    Air Forces in Europe, APO AE 09094-5001.
        Individuals should furnish their full name, rank/grade, Social 
    Security Number, sufficient details to permit locating the records, and 
    signature.
    
    Contesting record procedures:
        The Air Force rules for accessing records, for contesting contents 
    and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force 
    Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the 
    system manager.
    
    Record source categories:
        The individual to whom the record pertains, German authorities and 
    Air Force records and reports.
    
    Exemptions claimed for the system:
        None.
    [FR Doc. 99-11440 Filed 5-6-99; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 5001-10-F
    
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
6/7/1999
Published:
05/07/1999
Department:
Air Force Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice to amend record systems.
Document Number:
99-11440
Dates:
The amendments will be effective on June 7, 1999, unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.
Pages:
24611-24616 (6 pages)
PDF File:
99-11440.pdf