[Federal Register: September 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 183)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION
Privacy Act of 1974; Altering a System of Records
AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.
ACTION: Notice of altering a system of records maintained on
individuals; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as
amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), notice is hereby given that the Farm Credit
Administration (FCA) is publishing an amended system notice pertaining
to personnel security files. The system notice provides information on
the existence and character of the system of records. This amended
system notice reflects minor changes in the Agency's organization and
filing, and clearly identifies the record sources for this system of
records.
DATES: Written comments should be received by October 24, 2005. This
notice will become effective without further publication on November 7,
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2005, unless modified by a subsequent notice to incorporate comments
received from the public.
ADDRESSES: Mail written comments to Debra Buccolo, Privacy Act Officer,
Farm Credit Administration, McLean, Virginia 22102-5090. You may send
comments by e-mail to dbuccolo@fca.gov. Copies of all communications
received will be available for examination by interested parties in the
offices of the FCA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Debra Buccolo, Privacy Act Officer, Farm Credit Administration,
McLean, Virginia 22102-5090, (703) 883-4022, TTY (703) 883-4020,
Or
Jane Virga, Office of General Counsel, Farm Credit Administration,
McLean, Virginia, 22102-5090, (703) 883-4071, TTY (703) 883-4020.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This publication satisfies the requirement
of the Privacy Act of 1974 that an agency publish a system notice in
the Federal Register when there is a revision, change, or addition to
the system of records. The FCA did not file a System Report with
Congress and the Office of Management and Budget because the changes
were minor. There were no significant changes to this system of
records. The amended system notice reflects minor changes in the
Agency's organization and filing, and clearly identifies the record
sources for this system of records.
The amended system of records is: FCA-9, Personnel Security Files.
The notice is published in its entirety below.
FCA-9
SYSTEM NAME:
Personnel Security Files--FCA.
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
None.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA
22102-5090.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Current and former FCA employees.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
This system contains case files compiled during background
investigations of employees in sensitive positions. It may include: (a)
Security forms (e.g., SF 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust
Positions); (b) investigative reports that may include a credit check,
a check of police records, and interviews with neighbors, former
supervisors, and coworkers; (c) a determination of suitability for
employment or for a security clearance by FCA's security officer; and
(d) issuance of clearance statement.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
12 U.S.C. 2243, 2252; Executive orders 10450 and 10577.
PURPOSE(S):
We use information in this system of records to determine
suitability for employment and to issue a clearance.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES
OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
See the ``General Statement of Routine Uses.''
DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES:
None.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING,
AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: STORAGE:
We maintain records in file folders.
RETRIEVABILITY:
We retrieve records by name.
SAFEGUARDS:
We maintain records in a locked safe in an area that is secured
after business hours. Only the Personnel Security Officer and Alternate
Personnel Security Officer have access to the records.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Files are retained in accordance with the National Archives and
Records Administration General Records Schedule requirements for
personnel security records.
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Personnel Security Officer, Office of the Chief Administrative
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA
22102-5090.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Address inquiries about this system of records to: Privacy Act
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA
22102-5090.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
To obtain a record, contact: Privacy Act Officer, Farm Credit
Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090, as
provided in 12 CFR part 603.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
Direct requests for amendments to a record to: Privacy Act Officer,
Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-
5090, as provided in 12 CFR part 603.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Information in this system of records comes from: (1) The
individual to whom the record applies; (2) Office of Personnel
Management's investigative files maintained by the Investigations
Service; (3) employment information maintained by the FCA; and (4)
external and internal investigative inquiries by Federal law
enforcement agencies.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
Information in this system of records about a confidential source's
identity is subject to a specific exemption, 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), to
ensure accurate information on employment suitability.
Dated: September 16, 2005.
Jeanette C. Brinkley,
Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.
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