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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is modifying a FEMA system of records related to flood mapping and hazard mitigation planning, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. These changes involve updates to record locations, authorities, purposes, and categories of individuals and records. The primary goal is to improve how FEMA manages flood maps and hazard mitigation, involving public officials, property owners, and other stakeholders. Comments on these modifications can be submitted until February 10, 2021.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) plans to eliminate the "CFPB.003 Non-Depository Institution Supervision Database" system of records. This system's records have been incorporated into the modified "CFPB.002 Supervision and Examination Records" to create a single system for supervisory information. The change aligns with the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget guidelines, streamlining records management. Public comments on this proposal are accepted until February 3, 2025, with the rescindment set to take effect on February 12, 2025, barring any contrary comments.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating an existing system of records, named Federal Advisory Committee/Subgroup Member, Subscriber/Registrant, and Guest Speaker Records. This update includes adding records about guest speakers at advisory committee meetings and changing the system's name. New routine uses for the records have been established, such as sharing limited information about guest speakers’ qualifications and financial interests. The update aims to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with federal advisory committee regulations. Comments on the new and revised policies are invited until January 27, 2025.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is introducing a new system of records to be managed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within its Administration for Children and Families. This system, titled ORR Unaccompanied Children Bureau Child Abuse or Neglect Investigation Records and Central Registry, aims to document cases related to child abuse or neglect at ORR facilities and maintain a registry to vet individuals who may work with unaccompanied children. The information stored will be used for investigations and to ensure that those with a history of abuse or neglect are not allowed to work or volunteer in positions involving direct contact with children under ORR care. Importantly, the data recorded will not be shared for immigration enforcement purposes without prior written consent from the individual concerned.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to start a program with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) called the Taxpayer Address Request (TAR), where the IRS will provide taxpayer mailing addresses to the DOJ. This information will help the DOJ locate people who owe debts to the United States to begin legal actions or collect the debts. The program is set to start on January 30, 2025, and will last for 18 months. The authority for this program comes from the Privacy Act of 1974, along with specific regulations that allow the IRS to share this information with the DOJ.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is modifying its existing Privacy Act system of records, named DOE-14 Report of Compensation, to comply with new formatting requirements and to ensure proper coverage of business processes and Privacy Act information. Key changes include updates to system locations and managers, revisions to categories of covered individuals and records, and modifications to policies for record storage, retrieval, and disposal. The update also involves removing magnetic tape and paper records and adopting cloud-based storage solutions while enhancing security measures. The document outlines procedures for record access, contesting record procedures, and routine uses of records, ensuring compliance with relevant federal privacy laws and guidelines.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) are starting a new computer matching program with the Department of Veterans Affairs to verify eligibility for the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). These programs provide discounted broadband and voice services to low-income consumers. The program will check if applicants or subscribers are receiving Veterans Pension or Survivors Pension benefits, which qualify them for these discounts. This matching program, expected to reduce fraud and improve service, will begin on April 11, 2025, and last 18 months.