81 FR 8053 - Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988; Report of Matching Program: Corporation for National and Community Service and the Social Security Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 17, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 8053-8054] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03164] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988; Report of Matching Program: Corporation for National and Community Service and the Social Security Administration AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice of computer matching program between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Social Security Administration. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503), OMB Final Guidance Interpreting the Provisions of the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (54 FR 25818, June 19, 1989), and OMB Circular No. A-130, ``Management of Federal Information Resources,'' the Corporation for National and Community Service (``CNCS'') is issuing a public notice of the computer matching program with the Social Security Administration (``SSA''). DATES: CNCS will file a report of the subject computer matching agreement with the Office of Management and Budget and Congress. The matching program will begin April 1, 2016 or 40 days after the date of CNCS's submissions to OMB and Congress, whichever is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months after the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if the conditions specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by the title of the information collection activity, by any of the following methods. (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for National and Community Service, Attention Zachary Jackson, Project Manager, Suite 300, 250 E. Street SW., Washington, DC, 20525. (2) By fax to: (202) 606-3467. (3) By email to: [email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY-TDD) may call (202) 606- 3472 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zachary Jackson, Project Manager, (202) 606-6948, or by email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. General The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100-503), regulates the use of computer matching agreements by Federal agencies when records in a system of records are matched with other Federal, state, or local government records. Among other things, it requires Federal agencies involved in computer matching agreements to publish a notice in the Federal Register regarding the establishment of the matching program. B. Participating Agencies Participants in this computer matching program are the Social Security Administration (source agency) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (recipient agency). C. Purpose of the Match The computer match between CNCS and SSA will enable CNCS to verify the social security numbers of individuals applying to serve in approved national service positions and those designated to receive national service education awards under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) [[Page 8054]] and verify statements made by those individuals regarding their citizenship status. D. Authority for Conducting the Matching Program This agreement is executed in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended by the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (5 U.S.C. 552a), and the regulations and guidance promulgated under the Act. SSA's legal authority to enter into this agreement is section 1106 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306) and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that section (20 CFR part 401). The authority for SSA's disclosure of record information is 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3). Section 146(a)(3) of the NCSA (42 U.S.C. 12602(a)) sets forth the eligibility requirements for an individual to receive an Education Award from the National Service Trust upon successful completion of a term of service in an approved national service position. Section 1711 of the Serve America Act (Pub. L. 111-13) directs CNCS to enter into a data matching agreement to verify statements made by an individual declaring that such individual is in compliance with section 146(a)(3) of the NCSA by comparing information provided by the individual with information relevant to such a declaration in the possession of another Federal agency. In accordance with the study CNCS completed pursuant to section 1711 of the Serve America Act, CNCS determined that a data matching program with SSA is the most effective means to verify an individual's statement that he or she is in compliance with section 146(a)(3) of the NCSA. E. Categories of Records and Individuals Covered by the Matching Program Each individual who is eligible to receive an education award or applies to serve in an approved national service position, including positions in AmeriCorps State and National, AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, and Serve America Fellows, must, at the time of acceptance of an education award or application to serve, certify that the individual meets the citizenship eligibility criteria to serve in the position, i.e., is a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. The Master Files of Social Security Number Holders and SSN Applications SSA/OTSO 60-0058, last published in full on December 29, 2010 (75 FR 82121), as amended on July 5, 2013 (78 FR 40542) and February 13, 2014 (79 FR 8780) maintains records about each individual who has applied for and obtained an SSN. SSA uses information from this system to assign SSNs. The information CNCS provides from the AmeriCorps Member Individual Account; Corporation -8 system of record, published in full on March 5, 1999 (64 FR 10879-10893), as amended on August 1, 2000, (65 FR 46890-46905) and July 25, 2002 (67 FR 48616- 48617) will be matched against this system of records and verification results will be disclosed under the applicable routine use. F. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program This agreement will be in effect for a period of 18 months, with a provision for a one-time extension for a period not to exceed 12 months. In order to renew this agreement, both CNCS and SSA must certify to their respective Data Integrity Boards that: (1) The matching program will be conducted without change; and (2) the matching program has been conducted in compliance with the original agreement. G. Procedure CNCS will provide SSA with a data file including each applicant's and potential education award recipient's social security number, first and last names, and date of birth. SSA will conduct a match on the identifying information. If the match does not return a result verifying the individual's citizenship status, CNCS will contact the individual or the grant recipient program that selected the individual to verify the results in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a(p) and applicable OMB guidelines. The affected individual will have an opportunity to contest the accuracy of the information provided by SSA. The applicant will have at least 30 days from the date of the notice to provide clear and convincing evidence of the accuracy of the social security number, proof of U.S. citizenship, or both. H. Additional Notice Applicants will be informed at the time of application that information provided on the application is subject to verification through a computer matching program. The application package will contain a privacy certification notice that the applicant must sign authorizing CNCS to verify the information provided. For transferees of education awards, at the time an award is transferred, CNCS will provided individual notice that the SSN is subject to verification through a computer matching program. CNCS will send a privacy notice to the transferee, and in the case of a minor, to the parent or legal guardian. The transferee, parent, or legal guardian must sign the privacy certification authorizing CNCS to verify the information provided. I. Other Information CNCS will furnish a copy of this notice to both Houses of Congress and the Office of Management and Budget. Dated: February 10, 2016. Thomas Hanley, Chief Information Officer. 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available at www.reginfo.gov (this link consumer credit bureau to reflect the Social Security Administration
active on the day following publication participation of the applicant’s spouse, (‘‘SSA’’).
of this notice). Select ‘‘Information if the spouse if permitted to use or DATES: CNCS will file a report of the
Collection Review,’’ under ‘‘Currently contractually liable on the account. subject computer matching agreement
under review, use the dropdown menu Request for Comments: The Bureau with the Office of Management and
‘‘Select Agency’’ and select ‘‘Consumer issued a 60-day Federal Register notice Budget and Congress. The matching
Financial Protection Bureau’’ (recent on November 25th 2015, 80 FR 73734. program will begin April 1, 2016 or 40
submissions to OMB will be at the top Comments were solicited and continue days after the date of CNCS’s
of the list). The same documentation is to be invited on: (a) Whether the submissions to OMB and Congress,
also available at http:// collection of information is necessary whichever is later. The matching
www.regulations.gov. Requests for for the proper performance of the program will continue for 18 months
additional information should be functions of the Bureau, including after the effective date and may be
directed to the Consumer Financial whether the information will have extended for an additional 12 months
Protection Bureau, (Attention: PRA practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the thereafter, if the conditions specified in
Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, Bureau’s estimate of the burden of the 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met.
DC 20552, (202) 435–9575, or email: collection of information, including the
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
PRA@cfpb.gov. Please do not submit validity of the methods and the
comments to this email box. identified by the title of the information
assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance
collection activity, by any of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: the quality, utility, and clarity of the
Title of Collection: Equal Credit following methods.
information to be collected; and (d) (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for
Opportunity Act (Regulation B) 12 CFR Ways to minimize the burden of the National and Community Service,
1002. collection of information on
OMB Control Number: 3170–0013. Attention Zachary Jackson, Project
respondents, including through the use Manager, Suite 300, 250 E. Street SW.,
Type of Review: Extension without of automated collection techniques or
change of an existing information Washington, DC, 20525.
other forms of information technology. (2) By fax to: (202) 606–3467.
collection. Comments submitted in response to this
Affected Public: Private sector. (3) By email to: zjackson@cns.gov.
notice will be summarized and/or Individuals who use a
Estimated Number of Respondents:
included in the request for OMB telecommunications device for the deaf
514,000.
Estimated Total Annual Burden approval. All comments will become a (TTY–TDD) may call (202) 606–3472
Hours: 1,450,250. matter of public record. between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Abstract: The Equal Credit Dated: February 10, 2016. Time, Monday through Friday.
Opportunity Act (ECOA) was enacted to Darrin A. King, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ensure that credit is made available to Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Zachary Jackson, Project Manager, (202)
all creditworthy applicants without Consumer Financial Protection. 606–6948, or by email at zjackson@
discrimination on the basis of sex, [FR Doc. 2016–03246 Filed 2–16–16; 8:45 am] cns.gov.
marital status, race, color, religion, BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
national origin, age, or other prohibited
bases under the ECOA. The ECOA A. General
allows for creditors to collect The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C.
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND
information for self-testing against these 552a), as amended by the Computer
COMMUNITY SERVICE
criteria, while not allowing creditors to Matching and Privacy Protection Act of
use this information in making credit Computer Matching and Privacy 1988 (Pub. L. 100–503), regulates the
decisions of applicants. For certain Protection Act of 1988; Report of use of computer matching agreements
mortgage applications, the ECOA Matching Program: Corporation for by Federal agencies when records in a
requires creditors to ask for some of the National and Community Service and system of records are matched with
prohibited information for monitoring the Social Security Administration other Federal, state, or local government
purposes. In addition, for certain records. Among other things, it requires
mortgage applications, creditors are AGENCY: Corporation for National and Federal agencies involved in computer
required to send a copy of any appraisal Community Service. matching agreements to publish a notice
or written valuation used in the ACTION: Notice of computer matching in the Federal Register regarding the
application process to the applicant in program between the Corporation for establishment of the matching program.
a timely fashion. National and Community Service and
The ECOA also prescribes creditors to the Social Security Administration. B. Participating Agencies
inform applicants of decisions made on Participants in this computer
credit applications. In particular, where SUMMARY: In accordance with the matching program are the Social
creditors make adverse actions on credit Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as Security Administration (source agency)
applications or existing accounts, amended by the Computer Matching and the Corporation for National and
creditors must inform consumers as to and Privacy Protection Act of 1988 (Pub. Community Service (recipient agency).
why the adverse action was taken, such L. 100–503), OMB Final Guidance
that credit applicants can challenge Interpreting the Provisions of the C. Purpose of the Match
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errors on their accounts or learn how to Computer Matching and Privacy The computer match between CNCS
become more creditworthy. Creditors Protection Act of 1988 (54 FR 25818, and SSA will enable CNCS to verify the
must retain all application information June 19, 1989), and OMB Circular No. social security numbers of individuals
for 25 months, including notices sent A–130, ‘‘Management of Federal applying to serve in approved national
and any information related to adverse Information Resources,’’ the Corporation service positions and those designated
actions. for National and Community Service to receive national service education
Finally, the ECOA requires creditors (‘‘CNCS’’) is issuing a public notice of awards under the National and
who furnish applicant information to a the computer matching program with Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA)
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and verify statements made by those FR 40542) and February 13, 2014 (79 FR through a computer matching program.
individuals regarding their citizenship 8780) maintains records about each CNCS will send a privacy notice to the
status. individual who has applied for and transferee, and in the case of a minor,
obtained an SSN. SSA uses information to the parent or legal guardian. The
D. Authority for Conducting the
from this system to assign SSNs. The transferee, parent, or legal guardian
Matching Program
information CNCS provides from the must sign the privacy certification
This agreement is executed in AmeriCorps Member Individual authorizing CNCS to verify the
compliance with the Privacy Act of Account; Corporation -8 system of information provided.
1974, as amended by the Computer record, published in full on March 5,
Matching and Privacy Protection Act of I. Other Information
1999 (64 FR 10879–10893), as amended
1988 (5 U.S.C. 552a), and the on August 1, 2000, (65 FR 46890–46905) CNCS will furnish a copy of this
regulations and guidance promulgated and July 25, 2002 (67 FR 48616–48617) notice to both Houses of Congress and
under the Act. will be matched against this system of the Office of Management and Budget.
SSA’s legal authority to enter into this records and verification results will be Dated: February 10, 2016.
agreement is section 1106 of the Social disclosed under the applicable routine Thomas Hanley,
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1306) and the use.
regulations promulgated pursuant to Chief Information Officer.
that section (20 CFR part 401). The F. Inclusive Dates of the Matching [FR Doc. 2016–03164 Filed 2–16–16; 8:45 am]
authority for SSA’s disclosure of record Program BILLING CODE 6050–28–P
information is 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3). This agreement will be in effect for a
Section 146(a)(3) of the NCSA (42 period of 18 months, with a provision
U.S.C. 12602(a)) sets forth the eligibility CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND
for a one-time extension for a period not
requirements for an individual to COMMUNITY SERVICE
to exceed 12 months. In order to renew
receive an Education Award from the this agreement, both CNCS and SSA Proposed Information Collection;
National Service Trust upon successful must certify to their respective Data Comment Request
completion of a term of service in an Integrity Boards that: (1) The matching
approved national service position. program will be conducted without AGENCY: Corporation for National and
Section 1711 of the Serve America Act change; and (2) the matching program Community Service.
(Pub. L. 111–13) directs CNCS to enter has been conducted in compliance with ACTION: Notice.
into a data matching agreement to verify the original agreement.
statements made by an individual SUMMARY: The Corporation for National
declaring that such individual is in G. Procedure and Community Service (CNCS), as part
compliance with section 146(a)(3) of the CNCS will provide SSA with a data of its continuing effort to reduce
NCSA by comparing information file including each applicant’s and paperwork and respondent burden,
provided by the individual with potential education award recipient’s conducts a pre-clearance consultation
information relevant to such a social security number, first and last program to provide the general public
declaration in the possession of another names, and date of birth. SSA will and federal agencies with an
Federal agency. In accordance with the conduct a match on the identifying opportunity to comment on proposed
study CNCS completed pursuant to information. If the match does not and/or continuing collections of
section 1711 of the Serve America Act, return a result verifying the individual’s information in accordance with the
CNCS determined that a data matching citizenship status, CNCS will contact Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
program with SSA is the most effective the individual or the grant recipient (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This
means to verify an individual’s program that selected the individual to program helps to ensure that requested
statement that he or she is in verify the results in accordance with the data can be provided in the desired
compliance with section 146(a)(3) of the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a(p) and format, reporting burden (time and
NCSA. applicable OMB guidelines. The financial resources) is minimized,
affected individual will have an collection instruments are clearly
E. Categories of Records and understood, and the impact of collection
opportunity to contest the accuracy of
Individuals Covered by the Matching requirement on respondents can be
the information provided by SSA. The
Program properly assessed.
applicant will have at least 30 days from
Each individual who is eligible to the date of the notice to provide clear Currently, CNCS is soliciting
receive an education award or applies to and convincing evidence of the comments concerning its proposed
serve in an approved national service accuracy of the social security number, renewal of the President’s Volunteer
position, including positions in proof of U.S. citizenship, or both. Service Awards (PVSA), parts A, B, C,
AmeriCorps State and National, D, E and F. This information will be
AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, H. Additional Notice provided by certifying organizations
and Serve America Fellows, must, at the Applicants will be informed at the which will include non-profits, schools,
time of acceptance of an education time of application that information universities, businesses and faith based
award or application to serve, certify provided on the application is subject to organizations. This is a voluntary
that the individual meets the citizenship verification through a computer submission in order to place an order
eligibility criteria to serve in the matching program. The application for an award.
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position, i.e., is a citizen, national, or package will contain a privacy Copies of the information collection
lawful permanent resident of the United certification notice that the applicant request can be obtained by contacting
States. must sign authorizing CNCS to verify the office listed in the ADDRESSES
The Master Files of Social Security the information provided. section of this Notice.
Number Holders and SSN Applications For transferees of education awards, DATES: Written comments must be
SSA/OTSO 60–0058, last published in at the time an award is transferred, submitted to the individual and office
full on December 29, 2010 (75 FR CNCS will provided individual notice listed in the ADDRESSES section by April
82121), as amended on July 5, 2013 (78 that the SSN is subject to verification 18, 2016.
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| Action | Notice of computer matching program between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Social Security Administration. | |
| Dates | CNCS will file a report of the subject computer matching agreement with the Office of Management and Budget and Congress. The matching program will begin April 1, 2016 or 40 days after the date of CNCS's submissions to OMB and Congress, whichever is later. The matching program will continue for 18 months after the effective date and may be extended for an additional 12 months thereafter, if the conditions specified in 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(D) have been met. | |
| Contact | Zachary Jackson, Project Manager, (202) 606-6948, or by email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 8053 |
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