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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is updating its Privacy Act System of Records, specifically the DOE-26 Official Travel Records, to meet new requirements and better protect personal information. Changes include updating system locations, removing old system sites, and adding new routine uses to improve response to data breaches. The notice also updates information on safeguarding records, which can be stored in secure cloud-based environments, and describes procedures for individuals to access or contest their records. These modifications aim to enhance privacy protections and ensure compliance with federal policies.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is creating a new system of records called the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974. The program offers discounts on broadband internet services and devices to eligible households, aiming to help those affected by COVID-19 or in financial need. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will manage the program, which will store various personal details about the participants, such as names, addresses, and eligibility status. The program will share this information with authorized entities for management, verification, and fraud prevention purposes.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced its decision to discontinue the Application Submission and Processing System (ASAP). The ASAP project, designed to handle multifamily housing insurance applications, was halted and never became operational. Since the system is no longer necessary, HUD has deleted all personal information used during its development in compliance with their data retention policies. This action is effective immediately upon publication.

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 Social Security Administration (SSA) announces a new matching program with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in line with the Privacy Act provisions. This program aims to identify Medicare enrollees aged 90 and above with inactive records for at least three years to verify their ongoing eligibility for Social Security benefits. The program will also help detect and analyze potential fraud. SSA will use this information to assess and ensure the rightful distribution of benefits and refer any suspected fraud cases to the Office of the Inspector General for investigation.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has issued a notice about its systems of records, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974. This update outlines changes in record systems and introduces new routine uses for the stored data, aiming to ensure that individuals can request information with accuracy and precision. The document also details various systems related to grants, personnel, finances, and complaint case files, specifying how these records are stored, accessed, and maintained. The changes reflect the adoption of electronic technology and administrative updates within the agency.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new system of records called the Environmental Protection Agency's Acquisition System (EAS). This system is designed to help with contract management and procurement processes by tracking actions like initiation, modification, and awards. It includes the personal information of EPA employees involved in these processes, such as names and contact details, and is protected by strong security measures. The proposed system is in line with the Privacy Act of 1974, and the public can comment on it until March 25, 2021.

The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) is proposing a new system of records called the PRAC Data Warehouse System (PDWS), which falls under the Privacy Act of 1974. This system is meant to help the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) oversight the funds aimed at Coronavirus response, ensuring transparency, and detecting any fraudulent or wasteful activities. The records will include information about individuals and entities involved in the distribution or receipt of these funds. This proposal will take effect on February 26, 2021, unless significant objections lead to a change.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) plans to remove the National Park Service's (NPS) Privacy Act system of records known as INTERIOR/NPS-5, Retirement Record, from its inventory. This action is because these records are now covered under a broader DOI system, INTERIOR/DOI-85, which handles payroll, attendance, retirement, and leave records. The change aims to streamline record-keeping with no negative impact on individuals, as the necessary information will remain protected under the existing DOI system. Comments on this change are open until December 18, 2024, and can be submitted through various channels, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal and email.