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Source: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2001_register&docid=01-19823-filed

    [Federal Register: August 8, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 153)]
    [Notices]
    [Page 41570-41571]
    From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
    [DOCID:fr08au01-57]

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    DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

    National Reconnaissance Office, DoD

    Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

    AGENCY: National Reconnaissance Office, DoD.

    ACTION: Notice to add a system of records.

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    SUMMARY: The National Reconnaissance Office is adding a system of
    records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the
    Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

    DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on
    September 7, 2001 unless comments are received which result in a
    contrary determination.

    ADDRESSES: National Reconnaissance Office, 14675 Lee Road Chantilly, VA
    20151-1715.

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Barbara Freimann at (703) 808-
    5029.

    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Reconnaissance Office systems
    of records notices 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 system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the
    Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on July 19, 2001, to the
    House Committee on Government Reform, the Senate Committee on
    Governmental Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
    pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130,
    `Federal Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About
    Individuals,' dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427).

    L.M. Bynum,
    Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
    QNRO-10

    SYSTEM NAME:
        Inspector General Investigative Records.

    SYSTEM LOCATION:
        Office of the Inspector General, National Reconnaissance Office,
    14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715.

    CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
        Persons who are interviewed by or provide information to the
    National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Office of Inspector General, and
    persons involved with or who have knowledge about a matter being
    investigated or reviewed by the Office of the Inspector General. These
    persons include NRO civilian and military personnel assigned or
    detailed to the NRO, persons with a contractual relationship with the
    NRO or who perform work under NRO contracts.

    CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
        Reports of investigations, reports of interviews, signed
    statements, correspondence, government forms, internal NRO memoranda.

    AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
        National Security Act of 1947, as amended, 50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.; 5
    U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; NRO Directive 22-3A; E.O. 12333;
    E.O. 12958; E.O. 12968; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

    PURPOSE(S):
    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:
        To appropriate officials within the Intelligence Community (Central
    Intelligence Agency, other Federal departments, agencies, inspectors
    generals and elements thereof) to the extent that the records concern
    NRO funds, personnel, property programs, operations, or contracts or
    when relevant to the official responsibilities of those organizations
    and entities; regarding personnel matters; and to evaluate current and
    proposed programs policies and activities, selected assignments and
    requests for awards or promotions.
        To Federal, state, local, foreign or international agencies, or to
    an individual or organization, when necessary to elicit information
    relevant to an NRO Inspector General investigation, inquiry, decision
    or recommendation.
        To the Department of Justice or any other agency responsible for
    representing NRO interests in connection with a judicial,
    administrative, or other proceeding.
        To the Department of Justice or other Intelligence Community
    Inspector General or agency to the extent necessary to obtain
    information or advice on any matter relevant to an Office of Inspector
    General investigation;
        To the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, and the
    Intelligence Oversight Board, and any successor organizations, when
    requested by those entities, or when the Inspector General determines
    that disclosure will assist in the performance of their oversight
    functions; and
        The DoD ``Blanket Routines Uses'' published at the beginning of the
    NRO 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 files and automated information system, maintained in
    computers and computer output products

    RETRIVABILITY:
        Name or Social Security Number.

    SAFEGUARDS:
        Records are stored in a secure, gated facility, guard, badge, and
    password access protected. Access to and use of these records are
    limited to the Inspector General staff whose official duties require
    such access.

    RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
        Records are permanently maintained by NRO.

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    SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
        Inspector General, National Reconnaissance Office, 14675 Lee Road,
    Chantilly, VA 20151-1715.

    NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
        Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records
    contains information about themselves should address written inquiries
    to the National Reconnaissance Office, Information Access and Release
    Center, 14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715.
        Request should include the individual's full name and any aliases
    or nicknames, address, Social Security Number, current citizenship
    status, date and place of birth, and other information identifiable
    from the record.
        In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an
    unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the
    following format:
        If executed without the United States: `I declare (or certify,
    verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United
    States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
    (date). (Signature)'.
        If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions,
    or commonwealths: `I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under
    penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
    (date). (Signature)'.

    RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
        Individuals seeking to access information about themselves
    contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
    National Reconnaissance Office, Information Access and Release Center,
    14675 Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715.
        Request should include the individual's full name, and any aliases
    or nicknames, address, Social Security Number, current citizenship
    status, date and place of birth, and other information identifiable
    from the record.
        In addition, the requester must provide a notarized statement or an
    unsworn declaration made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1746, in the
    following format:
        If executed without the United States: `I declare (or certify,
    verify, or state) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United
    States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
    (date). (Signature)'.
        If executed within the United States, its territories, possessions,
    or commonwealths: `I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under
    penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on
    (date). (Signature)'.

    CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
        The NRO rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and
    appealing initial agency determinations are published in NRO Directive
    110-3A and NRO Instruction 110-5A; 32 CFR part 326; or may be obtained
    from the Privacy Act Coordinator, National Reconnaissance Office, 14675
    Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151-1715.

    RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
        Information is supplied by the individual, parties other than the
    individual, as well as by personal records and documentation; subjects
    and suspects of NRO investigations; interview of witnesses, victims,
    and confidential sources. All types of records and information
    maintained by all levels of government, private industry, and non-
    profit organizations reviewed during the course of the investigation or
    furnished the NRO; and any other type of record deemed necessary to
    complete the NRO investigation.

    EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
        Parts of this system may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2)
    if the information is compiled and maintained by a component of the
    agency which performs as its principle function any activity pertaining
    to the enforcement of criminal laws.
        Investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, other
    than material within the scope of subsection (j)(2), may be exempt
    pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2). However, if an individual is denied
    any right, privilege, or benefit for which he would otherwise be
    entitled by Federal law or for which he would otherwise be eligible, as
    a result of the maintenance of such information, the individual will be
    provided access to such information except to the extent that
    disclosure would reveal the identity of a confidential source.
        Investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of
    determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal
    civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access to
    classified information may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5),
    but only to the extent that 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 326. For additional
    information contact the system manager.

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