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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced changes to its records systems under the Privacy Act of 1974. This notice outlines the modification of certain existing records, specifically mentioning new guidelines for handling fees related to representative services. The changes include detailed updates about who can receive fees for services and how they are processed. Public comments on this modification are invited until January 2, 2025, and the new rules will take effect on that date.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced a new system that collects information about individuals who submit public comments on OPM documents published in the Federal Register. This system, known as "OPM/Internal—29, Federal Register Comments," will store and manage comments and any personal information provided by the commenter. Public comments can be submitted via Regulations.gov, and these records are maintained in the Federal Docket Management System. OPM is committed to safeguarding this information and has detailed specific procedures for accessing and contesting records.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced a new system of records called "NLRB Freedom of Information Act Records (NLRB-37)" as part of the Privacy Act of 1974. This system will keep track of requests and appeals made to the NLRB under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It will be used to manage and store these requests and allow the NLRB to meet reporting requirements and manage FOIA-related activities. The NLRB is also rescinding two previous systems, NLRB FOIAonline (NLRB-35) and the Freedom of Information Act Tracking System (FTS) and Associated Agency Files (NLRB-32).

The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice about changes to a system of records called the "Enterprise Data Management and Analytics Platform Services" (EDMAPS). This system collects and analyzes data from various Federal Student Aid sources to assist in managing student aid throughout its lifecycle. The changes include clarifications on legal authorities, updates to the system's purposes, and modifications to categories of records and routine uses of information to help prevent and investigate fraud. The updates are open for public comment until February 3, 2025, before they become official.

The Department of the Treasury has proposed changes to its system of records notice under the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Case Management System. These changes will update the legal authorities and clarify regulations to help CFIUS assess and review foreign investments for national security risks. The amendments add new legal authorities and adjust existing ones, allowing CFIUS to better manage and store information related to foreign investments in the U.S. The modifications are set to take effect on March 8, 2021, unless further adjustments are necessary based on public comments received by that date.

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 Department of Defense is updating its Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database system, which gathers information about sexual assaults involving armed forces members. This update aligns with new requirements, like including cases from the U.S. Space Force, and improving prevention efforts. It also adds routine uses for the data and updates various system sections, including using cloud storage. Comments on the proposed routine uses will be accepted until January 21, 2025.

The Department of the Navy is updating the system of records known as the "Marine Corps Marathon Automated Support System" to the "Marine Corps Marathon Organization Event Records." This update includes expanding the types of events and individuals covered, adding medical treatment information, and integrating standard Department of Defense routine uses. Furthermore, the new system will allow more information sharing outside the Department of Defense and update various sections to improve clarity and accuracy. The changes will take effect upon publication, but comments on the Routine Uses are accepted until January 27, 2025.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule concerning a new Privacy Act system of records called "NIH Police Records" maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Originally scheduled to take effect on February 18, 2025, this rule's start date is now delayed until March 21, 2025. The delay follows a memorandum from President Trump titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," which suggested postponing the implementation of such rules for 60 days to allow for further review. The shift aims to ensure a comprehensive consideration of the rule's impact.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is updating its system for managing personnel records to improve how it handles personal information. This revised system will help with tasks like hiring, pay, and performance management for GAO employees. The notice informs individuals about how their personal information is collected, used, and protected. Comments on this update can be submitted until March 10, 2021.