81 FR 19985 - Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS/CBP-014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS) System of Records
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 66 (April 6, 2016)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 66 (April 6, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 6, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 19985-19988] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07893] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of the Secretary [Docket No. DHS-2016-0027] Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS/CBP-014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS) System of Records AGENCY: Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of Privacy Act System of Records. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to update and reissue a current DHS system of records titled, ``DHS/U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)-014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS) System of Records'' (73 FR 77807, December 19, 2008). This system of records allows DHS/CBP to collect and maintain records on individuals subject to regulatory audits of customs brokers, importers, and other parties involved in international trade activities. CBP is updating this system of records notice to reflect changes to its authorities, category of records, and routine uses. Specifically, these changes include expanding the category of records to permit the collection of Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) or Social Security numbers (SSNs), also known as a Federal Taxpayer Identifying Number, and business records associated with the audit from customs brokers, importers, and other parties via merchandise entry documentation. CBP is clarifying the authorities section to include updated and more narrowly tailored authorities to permit the collection of EIN or SSN. CBP is making non-substantive edits to the Routine Uses A-G to align with previously published Departmental Systems of Records Notices (SORNs). Lastly, this notice includes non-substantive changes to simplify the formatting and text of the previously published notice. Additionally, DHS is issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reduce the current exemptions for this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act elsewhere in the Federal Register. The previously issued Final Rule for DHS/CBP-014 RAAS (Aug. 31, 2009, 74 FR 45076) remains in effect until a new Final Rule is issued. This updated system will be included in the DHS inventory of record systems. DATES: Submit comments on or before May 6, 2016. This updated system will be effective May 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number DHS- 2016-0027 by one of the following methods:Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-343-4010. Mail: Karen L. Neuman, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, please visit http://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general questions, please contact: John Connors, (202) 344-1610, Privacy Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Privacy and Diversity Office, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20229. For privacy questions, please contact: Karen L. Neuman, (202) 343-1717, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to update and reissue a current DHS system of records titled, ``DHS/CBP-014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS) System of Records.'' DHS/CBP conducts regulatory audits in support of its oversight of customs brokers licensed by DHS/CBP pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1641 to act as agents for importers in the entry of merchandise and payment of duties and fees. This system of records covers records about importers and other parties engaged in international trade activities that are the subject of a regulatory audit or are identified in and related to the scope of an audit report. As a result of a biennial review of this SORN, DHS/CBP is updating the categories of records to include the collection of EINs or SSNs, also known as Federal Taxpayer Identifying Number, pursuant to 19 CFR 24.5, 19 CFR 149.3, and E.O. 9397, as amended by E.O. 13478. DHS/CBP collects this additional data to align RAAS with information provided by importers through the DHS/CBP Automated Commercial Environment System (ACE) data-source. DHS/CBP is also clarifying the category of records to include business and audit records collected or created as part of the audit process. DHS/CBP is clarifying the authorities section to include updated and more narrowly tailored authorities to permit the collection of EIN or SSN. 19 CFR 24.5 and 19 CFR 149.3 require that DHS/CBP collect Federal Taxpayer Identifying Numbers in association with services resulting in issuance of a bill or refund check upon adjustment of a cash collection or to document entities that are liable for payment of all duties and [[Page 19986]] responsible for meeting all statutory or regulatory requirements incurred as a result of importation. Individuals or entities that do not have a SSN may submit an EIN in lieu of the SSN for merchandise entry purposes. DHS/CBP is making non-substantive edits to the Routine Uses A-G to align with previously published Departmental SORNs. This notice also includes non-substantive changes to simplify the formatting and texts of the previously published notice. Consistent with DHS's information sharing mission, information stored in DHS/CBP-014 RAAS may be shared with other DHS Components that have a need to know the information to carry out their national security, law enforcement, immigration, intelligence, or other homeland security functions. In addition, DHS/CBP may share information with appropriate Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, foreign, or international government agencies consistent with the routine uses set forth in this system of records notice. Additionally, DHS is issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reduce the current exemptions for this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act elsewhere in the Federal Register. The previously issued Final Rule for DHS/CBP-014 RAAS (Aug. 31, 2009; 74 FR 45076) remains in effect until a new Final Rule is issued. This updated system will be included in the DHS inventory of record systems. II. Privacy Act The Privacy Act embodies fair information practice principles in a statutory framework governing the means by which Federal Government agencies collect, maintain, use, and disseminate individuals' records. The Privacy Act applies to information that is maintained in a ``system of records.'' A ``system of records'' is a group of any records under the control of an agency from which information is retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. In the Privacy Act, an individual is defined to encompass U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. As a matter of policy, DHS extends administrative Privacy Act protections to all individuals when systems of records maintain information on U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and visitors. Below is the description of the DHS/CBP-014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS) System of Records. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), DHS has provided a report of this system of records to the Office of Management and Budget and to Congress. SYSTEM OF RECORDS: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)-014. SYSTEM NAME: DHS/CBP-014 Regulatory Audit Archive System (RAAS). Security classification: Unclassified. SYSTEM LOCATION: Records are maintained in the Regulatory Audit Management Information System (RAMIS) located at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Headquarters in Washington, DC and field offices. CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM: Categories of individuals covered by this system include importers and other parties engaged in international trade activities that are the subject of a regulatory audit or are identified in and related to the scope of an audit report. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: Categories of individuals covered by this system include: Individual's name, including names of officers of customs broker firms or other business entities engaged in international trade and identified as a subject of an audit or related to the scope of an audit; Importer of Record (IR) Number; Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. DUN numbers; Business records associated with the audit; Email address; Phone number; Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security number (SSN), also known as Federal Taxpayer Identifying Number; Audit reports of subject accounts and records; Correspondence with the subject of the audits and related parties: Congressional inquiries concerning customs brokers or other audit subjects and disposition made of such inquiries; and License and permit numbers and dates issued and district or port covered. AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 6 U.S.C. 115(a)(1) and 213(b)(2); 19 U.S.C. ch. 4; 19 U.S.C. 1508, 1509, 1592, and 1641; 19 CFR parts 24.5, 111, 143, 149.3, 163; 31 U.S.C. 3729; and E.O. 9397, as amended by E.O. 13478. PURPOSE(s): The purpose of this system is to collect and maintain records on the regulatory audits of customs brokers, licensed by CBP pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1641, to act as agents for importers in the entry of merchandise and payment of duties and fees, and other persons or business entities engaged in international trade. 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, all or a portion of the records or information contained in this system may be disclosed outside DHS as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: A. To the Department of Justice (DOJ), including Offices of the U.S. Attorneys, or other Federal agency conducting litigation or in proceedings before any court, adjudicative, or administrative body, when it is relevant or necessary to the litigation and one of the following is a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation: 1. DHS or any Component thereof; 2. Any employee or former employee of DHS in his/her official capacity; 3. Any employee or former employee of DHS in his/her individual capacity when DOJ or DHS has agreed to represent the employee; or 4. The United States or any agency thereof. B. To a congressional office from the record of an individual in response to an inquiry from that congressional office made at the request of the individual to whom the record pertains. C. To the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) or General Services Administration pursuant to records management inspections being conducted under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. D. To an agency or organization for the purpose of performing audit or oversight operations as authorized by law, but only such information as is necessary and relevant to such audit or oversight function. E. To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when: 1. DHS suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; 2. DHS has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise, there is a risk of identity theft or fraud, harm to economic or property interests, harm to an individual, or harm to the security or [[Page 19987]] integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by DHS or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and 3. The disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with DHS's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. F. To contractors and their agents, grantees, experts, consultants, and others performing or working on a contract, service, grant, cooperative agreement, or other assignment for DHS, when necessary to accomplish an agency function related to this system of records. Individuals provided information under this routine use are subject to the same Privacy Act requirements and limitations on disclosure as are applicable to DHS officers and employees. G. To an appropriate Federal, State, tribal, local, international, or foreign law enforcement agency or other appropriate authority charged with investigating or prosecuting a violation or enforcing or implementing a law, rule, regulation, or order, when a record, either on its face or in conjunction with other information, indicates a violation or potential violation of law, which includes criminal, civil, or regulatory violations and such disclosure is proper and consistent with the official duties of the person making the disclosure. H. To an appropriate Federal, State, local, tribal, foreign, or international agency, if the information is relevant and necessary to a requesting agency's decision concerning the hiring or retention of an individual, or issuance of a security clearance, license, contract, grant, or other benefit, or if the information is relevant and necessary to a DHS decision concerning the hiring or retention of an employee, the issuance of a security clearance, the reporting of an investigation of an employee, the letting of a contract, or the issuance of a license, grant or other benefit and disclosure is appropriate to the proper performance of the official duties of the person making the request. I. To a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of civil discovery, litigation, or settlement negotiations or in connection with criminal law proceedings or in response to a subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction. J. To the news media and the public, with the approval of the Chief Privacy Officer in consultation with counsel, when there exists a legitimate public interest in the disclosure of the information, when disclosure is necessary to preserve confidence in the integrity of DHS, or when disclosure is necessary to demonstrate the accountability of DHS's officers, employees, or individuals covered by the system, except to the extent the Chief Privacy Officer determines that release of the specific information in the context of a particular case would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Disclosure to consumer reporting agencies: None. POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE: DHS/CBP stores records in this system electronically or on paper in secure facilities in a locked drawer behind a locked door. The records may be stored on magnetic disc, tape, and digital media. RETRIEVABILITY: DHS/CBP may retrieve records by name or other (alphanumeric) personal identifier. SAFEGUARDS: DHS/CBP safeguards records in this system according in accordance with applicable rules and policies, including all applicable DHS automated systems security and access policies. DHS/CBP has imposed strict controls to minimize the risk of compromising the information that is being stored. Access to the computer system containing the records in this system is limited to those individuals who have a need to know the information for the performance of their official duties and who have appropriate clearances or permissions. RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: DHS/CBP maintains regulatory audit records in accordance with N1- 36-86-1 approved by NARA on November 9, 1989. CBP maintains regulatory reports and company findings on-site for one year and then transfers the records to the Federal Records Center (FRC), which destroys the records after ten (10) years. CBP maintains regulatory audit subject records on-site for one year and transfers the files to the FRC, which destroys the records after three years. SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS: Executive Director, Regulatory Audit, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1717 H Street--6th Floor, Washington, DC 20229. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: Individuals seeking notification of and access to any record contained in this system of records, or seeking to contest its content, may submit a request in writing to the DHS Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer or CBP's FOIA Officer, whose contact information can be found at http://www.dhs.gov/foia under ``Contacts.'' If an individual believes more than one Component maintains Privacy Act records concerning him or her, the individual may submit the request to the Chief Privacy Officer and Chief Freedom of Information Act Officer, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive SW., Building 410, STOP-0655, Washington, DC 20528. When seeking records about yourself from this system of records or any other Departmental system of records, your request must conform with the Privacy Act regulations set forth in 6 CFR part 5. You must first verify your identity, meaning that you must provide your full name, current address, and date and place of birth. You must sign your request, and your signature must either be notarized or submitted under 28 U.S.C. 1746, a law that permits statements to be made under penalty of perjury as a substitute for notarization. While no specific form is required, you may obtain forms for this purpose from the Chief Privacy Officer and Chief Freedom of Information Act Office at http://www.dhs.gov/foia or 1-866-431-0486. In addition, you should: Explain why you believe the Department would have information on you; Identify which Component(s) of the Department you believe may have the information about you; Specify when you believe the records would have been created; and Provide any other information that will help the FOIA staff determine which DHS Component agency may have responsive records. If your request is seeking records pertaining to another living individual, you must include a statement from that individual certifying his/her agreement for you to access his or her records. Without the above information, the Component(s) may not be able to conduct an effective search, and your request may be denied due to lack of specificity or lack of compliance with applicable regulations. RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: See ``Notification procedure'' above. [[Page 19988]] CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: See ``Notification procedure'' above. RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: The information contained in this system of records originates in connection with customs broker audits and audits of other persons engaged in international commerce conducted by the regulatory audit staffs. The audits may be supplemented with information furnished by the Office of the Chief Counsel or its field offices, Office of International Trade--Regulations and Rulings, and the Office of Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These audits include examination of records pertaining to brokers and importers (including their clients), and other persons engaged in international trade activities. EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: DHS/CBP is not requesting an exemption with respect to information maintained in the system as it relates to data submitted by or on behalf of a subject of an audit. Information in the system may be shared pursuant to the exceptions under the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a(b)) and the above routine uses. The Privacy Act requires DHS to maintain an accounting of the disclosures made pursuant to all routines uses. Disclosing the fact that a law enforcement or intelligence agency has sought particular records may affect ongoing law enforcement activity. Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2), DHS will claim exemption from sec. (c)(3) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, as is necessary and appropriate to protect this information. Dated: March 22, 2016. Karen L. Neuman, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security. [FR Doc. 2016-07893 Filed 4-5-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-14-P
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(‘‘stripped’’ down 4He nuclei) and high system of records titled, ‘‘DHS/U.S. personal information provided.
energy lithium-7 (7Li) nuclei. Both the Customs and Border Protection (CBP)– Docket: For access to the docket to
emitted alpha particles and the lithium 014 Regulatory Audit Archive System read background documents or
ions are close proximity reactions, i.e., (RAAS) System of Records’’ (73 FR comments received, please visit http://
at a range of approximately 5–9 mm; the 77807, December 19, 2008). This system www.regulations.gov.
diameter of a target cell. The energies of records allows DHS/CBP to collect FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
produced in this ionization and radio- and maintain records on individuals general questions, please contact: John
decay is cytotoxic and thus exploited as subject to regulatory audits of customs Connors, (202) 344–1610, Privacy
the basis for cancer radiotherapy. The brokers, importers, and other parties Officer, U.S. Customs and Border
success of BNCT is dependent on the involved in international trade Protection, Privacy and Diversity Office,
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of 10B to the tumor site with only small of records notice to reflect changes to its Washington, DC 20229. For privacy
amounts localized in the surrounding authorities, category of records, and questions, please contact: Karen L.
normal tissues thus sparing normal routine uses. Specifically, these changes Neuman, (202) 343–1717, Chief Privacy
tissue from the nuclear capture and include expanding the category of Officer, Privacy Office, Department of
fission reactions. records to permit the collection of Homeland Security, Washington, DC
The prospective exclusive license will Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) 20528.
be royalty bearing and will comply with or Social Security numbers (SSNs), also
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. known as a Federal Taxpayer
209 and 37 CFR 404.7. The prospective Identifying Number, and business I. Background
exclusive license may be granted unless, records associated with the audit from In accordance with the Privacy Act of
within fifteen (15) days from the date of customs brokers, importers, and other 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Department of
this published notice, NIH receives parties via merchandise entry Homeland Security (DHS)/U.S. Customs
written evidence and argument that documentation. CBP is clarifying the and Border Protection (CBP) proposes to
establishes that the grant of the license authorities section to include updated update and reissue a current DHS
would not be consistent with the and more narrowly tailored authorities system of records titled, ‘‘DHS/CBP–014
requirements of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 to permit the collection of EIN or SSN. Regulatory Audit Archive System
CFR 404.7. CBP is making non-substantive edits to (RAAS) System of Records.’’
Properly filed competing applications the Routine Uses A–G to align with DHS/CBP conducts regulatory audits
for a license filed in response to this previously published Departmental in support of its oversight of customs
notice will be treated as objections to Systems of Records Notices (SORNs). brokers licensed by DHS/CBP pursuant
the contemplated license. Comments Lastly, this notice includes non- to 19 U.S.C. 1641 to act as agents for
and objections submitted in response to substantive changes to simplify the importers in the entry of merchandise
this notice will not be made available formatting and text of the previously and payment of duties and fees. This
for public inspection, and, to the extent published notice. system of records covers records about
permitted by law, will not be released Additionally, DHS is issuing a Notice importers and other parties engaged in
under the Freedom of Information Act, of Proposed Rulemaking to reduce the international trade activities that are the
5 U.S.C. 552. current exemptions for this system of subject of a regulatory audit or are
Dated: April 1, 2016. records from certain provisions of the identified in and related to the scope of
Michael Shmilovich, Privacy Act elsewhere in the Federal an audit report.
Senior Licensing and Patent Manager, Office Register. The previously issued Final As a result of a biennial review of this
of Technology Transfer and Development, Rule for DHS/CBP–014 RAAS (Aug. 31, SORN, DHS/CBP is updating the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. 2009, 74 FR 45076) remains in effect categories of records to include the
[FR Doc. 2016–07864 Filed 4–5–16; 8:45 am] until a new Final Rule is issued. This collection of EINs or SSNs, also known
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updated system will be included in the as Federal Taxpayer Identifying
DHS inventory of record systems. Number, pursuant to 19 CFR 24.5, 19
DATES: Submit comments on or before CFR 149.3, and E.O. 9397, as amended
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND May 6, 2016. This updated system will by E.O. 13478. DHS/CBP collects this
SECURITY be effective May 6, 2016. additional data to align RAAS with
information provided by importers
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
Office of the Secretary through the DHS/CBP Automated
identified by docket number DHS–
Commercial Environment System (ACE)
[Docket No. DHS–2016–0027] 2016–0027 by one of the following
data-source. DHS/CBP is also clarifying
methods:
the category of records to include
Privacy Act of 1974; Department of • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http:// business and audit records collected or
Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Border Protection, DHS/CBP–014 created as part of the audit process.
instructions for submitting comments. DHS/CBP is clarifying the authorities
Regulatory Audit Archive System • Fax: 202–343–4010. section to include updated and more
(RAAS) System of Records • Mail: Karen L. Neuman, Chief narrowly tailored authorities to permit
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AGENCY: Privacy Office, Department of Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, the collection of EIN or SSN. 19 CFR
Homeland Security. Department of Homeland Security, 24.5 and 19 CFR 149.3 require that
ACTION: Notice of Privacy Act System of
Washington, DC 20528. DHS/CBP collect Federal Taxpayer
Records. Instructions: All submissions received Identifying Numbers in association with
must include the agency name and services resulting in issuance of a bill or
SUMMARY: In accordance with the docket number for this rulemaking. All refund check upon adjustment of a cash
Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of comments received will be posted collection or to document entities that
Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to without change to http:// are liable for payment of all duties and
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CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to Privacy Office, Department of Homeland
See ‘‘Notification procedure’’ above. update and reissue a current Security, Washington, DC 20528.
Department-wide system of records SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
titled, ‘‘Department of Homeland
The information contained in this Security (DHS)/ALL–030 Use of the I. Background
system of records originates in Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) In accordance with the Privacy Act of
connection with customs broker audits System of Records,’’ 76 FR 39408, July 1974, the Department of Homeland
and audits of other persons engaged in 6, 2011. This system of records allows Security (DHS) proposes to update and
international commerce conducted by DHS to maintain a synchronized copy of reissue a current Department-wide
the regulatory audit staffs. The audits the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) system of records titled, ‘‘Department of
may be supplemented with information Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Homeland Security (DHS)/ALL–030 Use
furnished by the Office of the Chief Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), of the Terrorist Screening Database
Counsel or its field offices, Office of which includes categories of individuals (TSDB) System of Records,’’ 76 FR
International Trade—Regulations and covered by DOJ/FBI–019, ‘‘Terrorist 39408, July 6, 2011. This system of
Rulings, and the Office of Investigations, Screening Records Center System,’’ 72 records allows DHS to maintain a
U.S. Immigration and Customs FR 77846 (Dec. 14, 2011). DHS synchronized copy of the Department of
Enforcement. These audits include maintains a synchronized copy to Justice’s (DOJ) Federal Bureau of
examination of records pertaining to automate and simplify the transmission Investigation’s (FBI) Terrorist Screening
brokers and importers (including their of information in the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), which includes
clients), and other persons engaged in Database to DHS and its Components. categories of individuals covered by
international trade activities. With this updated notice, DHS is DOJ/FBI–019, ‘‘Terrorist Screening
reducing the number of claimed Records Center System,’’ 72 FR 77846
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
exemptions, pursuant to a concurrently (Dec. 14, 2011). DHS maintains a
DHS/CBP is not requesting an synchronized copy to automate and
exemption with respect to information published Final Rule elsewhere in the
Federal Register. A detailed description simplify the transmission of information
maintained in the system as it relates to in the Terrorist Screening Database to
data submitted by or on behalf of a of the recent changes to the DHS/ALL–
030 Use of the Terrorist Screening DHS and its Components. With this
subject of an audit. Information in the updated notice, DHS is reducing the
system may be shared pursuant to the Database (TSDB) System of Records is
published elsewhere in the Federal number of claimed exemptions,
exceptions under the Privacy Act (5 pursuant to a concurrently published
U.S.C. 552a(b)) and the above routine Register at 81 FR 3811 (Jan. 22, 2016).
DHS is issuing a new Final Rule Final Rule elsewhere in the Federal
uses. The Privacy Act requires DHS to Register. A detailed description of the
maintain an accounting of the concurrently with this notice. The
existing Final Rule for Privacy Act recent changes to the categories of
disclosures made pursuant to all individuals in the DHS/ALL–030 Use of
routines uses. Disclosing the fact that a exemptions will continue to apply until
the new Final Rule is published. This the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB)
law enforcement or intelligence agency System of Records is published
has sought particular records may affect updated system will be included in
elsewhere in the Federal Register at 81
ongoing law enforcement activity. DHS’s inventory of record systems.
FR 3811 (Jan. 22, 2016).
Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. DATES: Submit comments on or before DHS is issuing a new Final Rule
552a(k)(2), DHS will claim exemption May 6, 2016. This updated system will concurrently with this notice. The
from sec. (c)(3) of the Privacy Act of be effective May 6, 2016. existing Final Rule for Privacy Act
1974, as amended, as is necessary and ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, exemptions, 75 FR 55335 (Dec. 29,
appropriate to protect this information. identified by docket number DHS– 2011) will continue to apply until the
Dated: March 22, 2016. 2016–0024 by one of the following new Final Rule is published. This
Karen L. Neuman, methods: updated system will be included in
Chief Privacy Officer, Department of • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: DHS’s inventory of record systems.
Homeland Security. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the II. Privacy Act
[FR Doc. 2016–07893 Filed 4–5–16; 8:45 am] instructions for submitting comments.
The Privacy Act embodies fair
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information practice principles in a
• Mail: Karen L. Neuman, Chief statutory framework governing the
Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, means by which Federal Government
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Department of Homeland Security, agencies collect, maintain, use, and
SECURITY Washington, DC 20528–0655. disseminate individuals’ records. The
Instructions: All submissions received Privacy Act applies to information that
Office of the Secretary must include the agency name and is maintained in a ‘‘system of records.’’
[Docket No. DHS–2016–0024] docket number for this rulemaking. All A ‘‘system of records’’ is a group of any
comments received will be posted records under the control of an agency
Privacy Act of 1974: Department of without change to http:// from which information is retrieved by
Homeland Security/ALL–030 Use of the www.regulations.gov, including any the name of an individual or by some
Terrorist Screening Database System personal information provided. identifying number, symbol, or other
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
of Records Docket: For access to the docket to identifying particular assigned to the
read background documents or individual. In the Privacy Act, an
AGENCY: Privacy Office, Department of
comments received, please visit http:// individual is defined to encompass U.S.
Homeland Security.
www.regulations.gov. citizens and lawful permanent
ACTION: Notice of Privacy Act System of
Records. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For residents. As a matter of policy, DHS
general questions and privacy issues extends administrative Privacy Act
SUMMARY: In accordance with the please contact: Karen L. Neuman (202– protections to all individuals when
Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of 343–1717), Chief Privacy Officer, systems of records maintain information
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| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of Privacy Act System of Records. | |
| Dates | Submit comments on or before May 6, 2016. This updated system will be effective May 6, 2016. | |
| Contact | For general questions, please contact: John Connors, (202) 344-1610, Privacy Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Privacy and Diversity Office, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20229. For privacy questions, please contact: Karen L. Neuman, (202) 343-1717, Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 19985 |
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