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prosecution of participants in such fraud, or abuse; (2) improving the efficiency, quality, and accuracy of existing data collected by the Department; (3) conducting data modeling for indications of fraud, waste, and abuse, and internal control weaknesses concerning Department programs and operations, the results of which may be used in the conduct of audits, investigations, inspections, or other activities as necessary to promote economy and efficiency and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in Department programs and operations; and (4) coordinating relationships with other Federal, State, local, or foreign agencies or other public authorities responsible for assisting in the investigation, prosecution, oversight, or enforcement of violations of administrative, civil, or criminal law or regulations.

2. On page 61410, first column, under the heading ‘‘Routine Uses of Records Maintained in the System, including Categories of Users and the Purposes for Such Uses’’, the paragraph labeled ‘‘(1) Disclosure for Use by Other Law Enforcement Agencies’’, is revised to read as follows:

‘‘(1) Disclosure for Use by Other Law Enforcement Agencies. The Department may disclose information from this system of records as a routine use to any Federal, State, local, foreign agency, or other public authority responsible for enforcing, investigating, prosecuting, overseeing, or assisting in the enforcement, investigation, prosecution, or oversight of, violations of administrative, civil, or criminal law or regulation if that information is relevant to any enforcement, regulatory, investigative, prosecutorial, or oversight responsibility of the Department or of the receiving entity.’’

3. On page 61411, first column, under the heading ‘‘Routine Uses of Records Maintained in the System, including Categories of Users and the Purposes for Such Uses’’, the paragraph labeled

‘‘Disclosure to the President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency (PCIE)’’, is revised to read as follows:

‘‘(12) Disclosure to the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). The Department may disclose records as a routine use to members and employees of the CIGIE, or any successor entity, for the preparation of reports to the President and Congress on the activities of the Inspectors General.’’

4. On page 61411, 2nd column, under the heading labeled ‘‘Safeguards’’, paragraphs 1 and 2 are revised to read as follows:

‘‘Access to data in ODAS is restricted to authorized users and is recorded in an access log. All physical access to the Department’s site where this system of records is maintained is controlled and monitored by security personnel who check each individual entering the building for his or her employee or visitor badge. All data maintained in the system of records are kept on a secured and restricted private network and stored in a combination locked computer laboratory. ODAS is housed within a secure and controlled computer lab. Physical access to the lab is by authorized OIG personnel only. The general public does not have access to ODAS.

All information stored in this system is secured by using database encryption technology and is resistant to tampering and circumvention by unauthorized users. Access to data by all users will be monitored using both automated and manual controls. The information is accessed by users either on a ‘‘need to know’’ and intended systems usage basis or pursuant to a published routine use and consistent with the purposes of the system.

5. On page 61411, 3rd column, under the heading ‘‘SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS’’, the paragraph is revised to read as follows:

SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:

Director, Computer Assisted Assessment Techniques, Information Technology Audits and Computer Crimes Investigations, Department of Education, Office of Inspector General, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., PCP, Washington, DC 20202–1510.
[FR Doc. 2012–11617 Filed 5–11–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Science, Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Open Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register

. **DATES :**  Wednesday, June 6, 2012—8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 7, 2012—8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

**ADDRESSES :**  Hilton Hotel, 620 Perry Parkway, Gaithersburg, Maryland
20877.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Dr. David Thomassen, Designated Federal Officer, BERAC, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, SC–23/Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585–1290. Phone 301–903–9817; fax (301) 903–5051 or email: david.thomassen@science.doe.gov. The most current information concerning this meeting can be found on the Web site: http://science.energy.gov/ber/ berac/meetings/.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

Purpose of the Meeting: To provide advice on a continuing basis to the Director, Office of Science of the Department of Energy, on the many complex scientific and technical issues that arise in the development and implementation of the Biological and Environmental Research Program. Tentative Agenda Topics

• Update from the Office of Biological and Environmental Research

• Update/highlights from the Biological Systems Science and Climate and Environmental Sciences Divisions

• Committee discussion of charge on the development and use of new tools

• Science talks

• New Business

• Public Comment Public Participation: The day and a half meeting is open to the public. If you would like to file a written statement with the Committee, you may do so either before or after the meeting. If you would like to make oral statements regarding any of the items on the agenda, you should contact David Thomassen at the address or telephone number listed above. You must make your request for an oral statement at least five business days before the meeting. Reasonable provision will be made to include the scheduled oral statements on the agenda. The Chairperson of the Committee will conduct the meeting to facilitate the orderly conduct of business. Public comment will follow the 10-minute rule.

Minutes: The minutes of this meeting will be available for public review and copying within 45 days at the BERAC Web site: http://science.energy.gov/ber/ berac/meetings/berac-minutes/.

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 8, 2012. LaTanya R. Butler, Acting Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–11633 Filed 5–11–12; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Environmental Management Site Specific Advisory Board, Hanford** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Energy.

**ACTION :**  Notice of Open Meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental