The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating a records system called the Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS), which tracks their activities related to stopping illegal trade. This update, effective February 10, 2025, will exempt the system from some parts of the Privacy Act, especially those related to accessing certain records, as these may pertain to law enforcement and investigations. This document details the proposed changes to SNICAS, the rationale behind these exemptions, and confirms that no public comments were received opposing this modification.
Simple Explanation
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is changing a system called SNICAS, which helps them catch illegal trading of plants and animals. They're making some data secret so it doesn't get in the way of their work, like if they were investigating something.