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agency attorneys may also be included 

within this system. 

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: 

The Attorney General has exempted 

this system from subsections (c)(3) and 

(4); (d); (e)(1), (2), (3), (4)(G), (H) and (I), 

(5) and (8); (f); (g); and (h) of the Privacy 

Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2), 

(k)(1), (2), and (5). Rules have been 

promulgated in accordance with the 

requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b), (c) and 

(e) and have been published in the 

Federal Register. These exemptions 

apply only to the extent that 

information in the system is subject to 

exemption pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 

552a(j)(2), (k)(1), (2) or (5). A 

determination as to exemption shall be 

made at the time a request for access or 

amendment is received. 

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BILLING CODE 4410–AW–P 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

[AAG/A Order No. 013–2007] 

National Security Division; Privacy Act 

of 1974; System of Records 

AGENCY: National Security Division, 

Department of Justice. 

ACTION: Notice of new system of records. 

SUMMARY: This system of records, 

formerly entitled CRM–017, 

‘‘Registration and Propaganda Files 

Under the Foreign Agents Registration 

Act of 1938, as amended,’’ was last 

published in the Federal Register on 

May 11, 1988 (53 FR 16794). It is being 

revised and renamed as a new system of 

records under the newly created 

National Security Division (NSD) in the 

Department of Justice: JUSTICE/NSD–

002,’’Registration and Informational 

Material Files Under the Foreign Agents 

Registration Act of 1938.’’ The 

Department hereby removes, on the 

effective date of this notice, the former 

notice of CRM–017. 

DATES: In accordance with the 

requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and 

(11), the public is given a 30-day period 

in which to comment. The Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) which 

has oversight responsibility under the 

Act, has 40 days in which to conclude 

its review of the system. Therefore, 

please submit any comments by June 18, 

2007. 

ADDRESSES: The public, OMB, and the 

Congress are invited to submit any 

comments to Mary E. Cahill, 

Management and Planning Staff, Justice 

Management Division, Department of 

Justice, Washington, DC 20530 (Room 

1400, National Place Building), 

facsimile number 202–307–1853. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Heather Hunt, (202) 514–1216. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

National Security Division (NSD) was 

created by section 506 of the USA 

PATRIOT Improvement and 

Reauthorization Act of 2005, by 

consolidating the resources of the 

Justice Department’s three primary 

national security components: The 

Office of Intelligence Policy and Review 

and the Criminal Division’s 

Counterterrorism and Counterespionage 

Sections. On March 7, 2007, the NSD 

published in the Federal Register, at 72 

FR 10064, a final rule to amend title 28 

of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 

to reflect the establishment of the NSD 

and its mission and functions. The rule 

also made necessary amendments to the 

CFR to effect the changes necessary in 

the functions of the former Office of 

Intelligence and Policy Review and 

functions of the Criminal Division that 

are transferring to NSD. 

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), 

the Department has provided a report to 

OMB and the Congress. 

Dated: April 27, 2007. 

Lee J. Lofthus, 

Assistant Attorney General for 

Administration. 

JUSTICE/NSD–002 

SYSTEM NAME: 

Registration and Informational 

Material Files Under the Foreign Agents 

Registration Act of 1938. 

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: 

Sensitive but Unclassified. 

SYSTEM LOCATION: 

U.S. Department of Justice; National 

Security Division; 950 Pennsylvania 

Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20530. 

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE

SYSTEM: 

Persons who have registered under 

the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 

1938, as amended, (FARA), 22 U.S.C. 

611 et seq., and persons referenced in 

correspondence or other files related to 

FARA. 

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: 

(1) Automated alphabetical indices 

which include summary data such as 

registrant names, file numbers, dates of 

registration, and a synopsis of activities 

performed for a given foreign principal; 

and (2) file folders which contain copies 

of all registration statements and 

statements concerning the distribution 

of informational materials furnished 

under FARA. 

Other records related to subject 

matters described in this system may 

include related correspondence, 

inspection and/or investigative reports, 

and/or statements of any agent of a 

foreign principal whose activities have 

ceased to be of a character which 

requires registration under FARA. 

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 

This system is established and 

maintained pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 611 et 

seq. The system is also maintained to 

implement the provisions of 28 CFR 

0.72 and 28 CFR Part 5. 

PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM: 

The system is maintained to enable 

the Registration Unit, Counterespionage 

Section, National Security Division, to 

implement the various provisions of the 

Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, 

as amended, 22 U.S.C. 611 et seq. The 

system provides for the public 

examination of the registration 

statements filed by foreign agents 

engaged in activities for or on behalf of 

foreign governments, foreign political 

parties, or other foreign principals. 

Public examination helps to insure that 

the U.S. Government and the people of 

the United States are informed of the 

source of information and the identity of 

persons attempting to influence U.S. 

public opinion, policy, and laws. 

As prescribed by 22 U.S.C. 616(a), (b), 

and (c), the records in this system that 

are public records are open to public 

examination and inspection and copies 

of the same shall be furnished to every 

applicant at fees prescribed by 28 CFR 

5.601. One copy of every registration 

statement filed under FARA and one 

copy of every amendment or 

supplement thereto filed under FARA 

shall be forwarded to the Secretary of 

State for such comment and use as the 

Secretary of State may determine to be 

appropriate from the point of view of 

the foreign relations of the United 

States. 

Public information obtained under 

FARA, including the names of 

registrants, copies of registration 

statements, or parts thereof, copies of 

informational materials, or other 

documents or information filed under 

FARA, may be furnished to departments 

and agencies in the executive branch 

and committees of the Congress. 

Other records related to the subject 

matters described in this system that are 

not available for public examination 

may be disclosed as follows. 

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND

THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: 

To a Member of Congress or staff 

acting upon the Member’s behalf when 


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the Member or staff requests the 

information on behalf of, and at the 

request of, the individual who is the 

subject of the record. 

To contractors, grantees, experts, 

consultants, students, and others 

performing or working on a contract, 

service, grant, cooperative agreement, or 

other assignment for the Federal 

Government, when necessary to 

accomplish an agency function related 

to this system of records. 

Where a record, either alone or in 

conjunction with other information, 

indicates a violation or potential 

violation of law—criminal, civil, or 

regulatory in nature—the relevant 

records may be referred to the 

appropriate federal, state, local, tribal, 

or foreign law enforcement authority or 

other appropriate entity charged with 

the responsibility for investigating or 

prosecuting such violation or charged 

with enforcing or implementing such 

law. 

To appropriate officials and 

employees of a federal agency or entity 

which requires information relevant to a 

decision concerning the hiring, 

appointment, or retention of an 

employee; the issuance, renewal, 

suspension, or revocation of a security 

clearance; the execution of a security or 

suitability investigation; the letting of a 

contract; or the issuance of a grant or 

benefit. 

A record may be disclosed to 

designated officers and employees of 

state, local (including the District of 

Columbia), or tribal law enforcement or 

detention agencies in connection with 

the hiring or continued employment of 

an employee or contractor, where the 

employee or contractor would occupy or 

occupies a position of public trust as a 

law enforcement officer or detention 

officer having direct contact with the 

public or with prisoners or detainees, to 

the extent that the information is 

relevant and necessary to the recipient 

agency’s decision. 

In an appropriate proceeding before a 

court, or administrative or adjudicative 

body, when the Department of Justice 

determines that the records are arguably 

relevant to the proceeding; or in an 

appropriate proceeding before an 

administrative or adjudicative body 

when the adjudicator determines the 

records to be relevant to the proceeding. 

To an actual or potential party to 

litigation or the party’s authorized 

representative for the purpose of 

negotiation or discussion of such 

matters as settlement, plea bargaining, 

or in informal discovery proceedings. 

To the news media and the public, 

including disclosures pursuant to 28 

CFR 50.2, unless it is determined that 

release of the specific information in the 

context of a particular case would 

constitute an unwarranted invasion of 

personal privacy. 

To Federal, state, local, tribal, foreign, 

or international licensing agencies or 

associations which require information 

concerning the suitability or eligibility 

of an individual for a license or permit. 

To the National Archives and Records 

Administration for purposes of records 

management inspections conducted 

under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 

and 2906. 

To a former employee of the 

Department for purposes of: Responding 

to an official inquiry by a federal, state, 

or local government entity or 

professional licensing authority, in 

accordance with applicable Department 

regulations; or facilitating 

communications with a former 

employee that may be necessary for 

personnel-related or other official 

purposes where the Department requires 

information and/or consultation 

assistance from the former employee 

regarding a matter within that person’s 

former area of responsibility. 

To such recipients and under such 

circumstances and procedures as are 

mandated by federal statute or treaty. 

To complainants and/or victims to the 

extent necessary to provide such 

persons with information and 

explanations concerning the progress 

and/or results of the investigation or 

case arising from the matters of which 

they complained and/or of which they 

were a victim. 

To appropriate agencies, entities, and 

persons when (1) The Department 

suspects or has confirmed that the 

security or confidentiality of 

information in the system of records has 

been compromised; (2) the Department 

has determined that as a result of the 

suspected or confirmed compromise 

there is a risk of harm to economic or 

property interests, identity theft or 

fraud, or harm to the security or 

integrity of this system or other systems 

or programs (whether maintained by the 

Department or another agency or entity) 

that rely upon the compromised 

information; and (3) the disclosure 

made to such agencies, entities, and 

persons is reasonably necessary to assist 

in connection with the Department’s 

efforts to respond to the suspected or 

confirmed compromise and prevent, 

minimize, or remedy such harm. 

To any person or entity that the 

Registration Unit, Counterespionage 

Section, National Security Division has 

reason to believe possesses information 

regarding a matter within the 

jurisdiction of the Registration Unit, 

Counterespionage Section, National 

Security Division, to the extent deemed 

to be necessary by the Registration Unit, 

Counterespionage Section, National 

Security Division in order to elicit such 

information or cooperation from the 

recipient for use in the performance of 

an authorized activity. 

DISCLOSURE TO CONSUMER REPORTING

AGENCIES: 

Not applicable 

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, 

RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND

DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: 

STORAGE: 

Records in this system are stored on 

paper, and/or in electronic form. 

Records are stored in accordance with 

applicable executive orders, statutes, 

and agency implementing regulations. 

Paper records contained in this system 

are stored manually on index cards and 

in file jackets; selected summary data, 

e.g., name and address of registrant, 

name of foreign principal, description of 

activities, and amount of money 

received, are stored on magnetic disks. 

RETRIEVABILITY: 

Information and summary data is 

retrieved by registrant name. Summary 

data includes: Name and address of 

registrant, name of foreign principal, 

description of activities, amount of 

money received, and promotional 

material disseminated. 

SAFEGUARDS: 

Some records in this system have 

been designated as public records by 22 

U.S.C. 616. All other records in this 

system are safeguarded in accordance 

with applicable laws, rules, and 

policies, including the Department’s 

automated systems security and access 

policies. Records and technical 

equipment are maintained in a secured 

area with restricted access. The required 

use of password protection 

identification features and other system 

protection methods also restrict access. 

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL: 

Records are retained and disposed of 

in accordance with a schedule approved 

by the National Archives and Records 

Administration. 

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS: 

Chief, Foreign Agents Registration 

Unit, Counterespionage Section, 

National Security Division, U.S. 

Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania 

Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20530. 

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE: 

Same as the Above. 


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RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES: 

A request for access to a record from 

this system shall be made pursuant to 

the provisions of 28 CFR 5.600 and 

5.601. 

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES: 

Individuals desiring to contest or 

amend information maintained in the 

system should direct their request to the 

System Manager listed above, stating 

clearly and concisely what information 

is being contested, the reasons for 

contesting it, and the proposed 

amendment to the information sought. 

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES: 

The source of information contained 

in this system is the registrant. 

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM: 

None. 

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BILLING CODE 4410–14–P 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

[AAG/A Order No. 014–2007] 

National Security Division; Privacy Act 

of 1974; System of Records 

AGENCY: National Security Division, 

Department of Justice. 

ACTION: Notice of New System of 

Records. 

SUMMARY: This system of records, 

formerly designated CRM–018, 

‘‘Registration Files of Individuals Who 

Have Knowledge of, or Have Received 

Instruction or Assignment in, 

Espionage, Counterespionage, or 

Sabotage Service or Tactics of a Foreign 

Government or of a Foreign Political 

Party,’’ was last published in the 

Federal Register on December 11, 1987 

(52 FR 47197). It is being revised and 

redesignated as a new system of records 

with the same name, under the newly 

created National Security Division 

(NSD) in the Department of Justice, 

designated JUSTICE/NSD–003. The 

Department hereby removes, on the 

effective date of this notice, the former 

notice of CRM–018. 

DATES: In accordance with the 

requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and 

(11), the public is given a 30-day period 

in which to comment. The Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) which 

has oversight responsibility under the 

Act, has 40 days in which to conclude 

its review of the system. Therefore, 

please submit any comments by June 18, 

2007. 

ADDRESSES: The public, OMB, and the 

Congress are invited to submit any 

comments to Mary E. Cahill, 

Management and Planning Staff, Justice 

Management Division, Department of 

Justice, Washington, DC 20530 (Room 

1400, National Place Building), 

facsimile number 202–307–1853. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Robert E. Wallace, (202) 514–1187. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The 

National Security Division (NSD) was 

created by section 506 of the USA 

PATRIOT Improvement and 

Reauthorization Act of 2005, by 

consolidating the resources of the 

Justice Department’s three primary 

national security components: The 

Office of Intelligence Policy and Review 

and the Criminal Division’s 

Counterterrorism and Counterespionage 

Sections. On March 7, 2007, the NSD 

published in the Federal Register, at 72 

FR 10064, a final rule to amend title 28 

of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 

to reflect the establishment of the NSD 

and its mission and functions. The rule 

also made necessary amendments to the 

CFR to effect the changes necessary in 

the functions of the former Office of 

Intelligence and Policy Review and 

functions of the Criminal Division that 

are transferring to NSD. 

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a (r), 

the Department has provided a report to 

OMB and the Congress. 

Dated: April 27, 2007. 

Lee J. Lofthus, 

Assistant Attorney General for 

Administration. 

JUSTICE/NSD–003 

SYSTEM NAME: 

Registration Files of Individuals Who 

Have Knowledge of, or Have Received 

Instruction or Assignment in, 

Espionage, Counterespionage, or 

Sabotage Service or Tactics of a Foreign 

Government or of a Foreign Political 

Party. 

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: 

Unclassified. 

SYSTEM LOCATION: 

U.S. Department of Justice; National 

Security Division; 950 Pennsylvania 

Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20530. 

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE

SYSTEM: 

Persons who have registered under 50 

U.S.C. 851 et seq. as having knowledge 

of, or having received instruction in, 

espionage, counterespionage, or 

sabotage service or tactics of a foreign 

government or of a foreign political 

party. 

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM: 

The system contains the statement of 

the registrant and other documents 

required to be filed under 50 U.S.C. 851. 

The system is a public record except 

that certain statements may be 

withdrawn from public examination 

pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 853 and 28 CFR 

12.40 by the Attorney General having 

due regard for national security and the 

public interest. 

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM: 

This system is established and 

maintained pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 851 et 

seq. The system is also maintained to 

implement the provisions codified in 28 

CFR part 12. 

PURPOSE(S): 

The system is maintained to enable 

the Registration Unit, Counterespionage 

Section, National Security Division, to 

implement the various provisions of 

Title 50, United States Code, Section 

851. The system provides for the public 

examination of the registration 

statements filed by certain persons who 

have knowledge of or have received 

instruction or assignment in the 

espionage, counterespionage, or 

sabotage service or tactics of a foreign 

government or foreign political party. 

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND

THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES: 

As prescribed by 50 U.S.C. 853, a 

portion of the records in this system are 

public records and may be disclosed to 

any individual, organization, or 

government agency; non public records, 

i.e. records withdrawn by the Attorney 

General from public examinations may 

be disclosed as follows: 

To a Member of Congress or staff 

acting upon the Member’s behalf when 

the Member or staff requests the 

information on behalf of, and at the 

request of, the individual who is the 

subject of the record. 

To contractors, grantees, experts, 

consultants, students, and others 

performing or working on a contract, 

service, grant, cooperative agreement, or 

other assignment for the Federal 

Government, when necessary to 

accomplish an agency function related 

to this system of records. 

Where a record, either alone or in 

conjunction with other information, 

indicates a violation or potential 

violation of law—criminal, civil, or 

regulatory in nature—the relevant 

records may be referred to the 

appropriate federal, state, local, tribal, 

or foreign law enforcement authority or 

other appropriate entity charged with 

the responsibility for investigating or 

prosecuting such violation or charged 

with enforcing or implementing such 

law. 


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