[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 85967-85969]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25071]


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FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

ACTION: Notice of a modified system of records.

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SUMMARY: Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) Center for 
Conflict Resolution Education (CCRE) and Field Operations use this 
system to process conference attendee and participant registration. 
FMCS hosts, co-hosts, sponsors, or co-sponsors conferences designed to 
meet the real-world challenges of labor management relations, conflict 
resolution, mediation, and arbitration. FMCS uses additional vendors to 
register attendees and participants and to promote conferences. FMCS 
uses GovDelivery Communications Cloud to promote events. The notice 
amendment includes administrative updates to refine details published 
under summary, addresses, supplementary information, purpose of the 
system, policies and practices for storage of records, administrative 
safeguards, record access procedures, and the history section. These 
sections are amended to refine previously published information about 
the system of records. The dates, further information contact, system 
name, security classification, system location, system manager, 
authority for maintenance of the system, categories of individuals 
covered by the system, categories of records in the system, record 
source categories, routine uses, policies and practices for retrieval 
of records, policies and procedures for retention and disposal of 
records, contesting records procedures, notification procedures, and 
exemptions promulgated sections remain unchanged. This amended SORN 
deletes and supersedes the SORN published in the Federal Register on 
July 22, 2022.

DATES: This system of records will be effective without further notice 
on November 29, 2024 unless otherwise revised pursuant to comments 
received. Comments must be received on or before November 29, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, identified by FMCS-00012, by any of 
the following methods:
    <bullet> Mail: FMCS, 250 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20427.
    <bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#532136343a20273621136f32733b2136356e" http: fmcs.gov">fmcs.gov</a>">register@fmcs.gov</a>. Include FMCS-00012 on the 
subject line of the message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Warren, Digital Media 
Strategist, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dbb0acbaa9a9beb59be7bafbb3a9bebde6" http: fmcs.gov">fmcs.gov</a>">kwarren@fmcs.gov</a> or call 202-606-5364. NLMC questions, 
email address is <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3c5250515f55525a537c005d1c544e595a01" http: fmcs.gov">fmcs.gov</a>">nlmcinfo@fmcs.gov</a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice amendment includes administrative 
updates to refine details published under summary, addresses, 
supplementary information, purpose of the system, policies and 
practices for storage of records, administrative safeguards, record 
access procedures, and the history section. These sections are amended 
to refine previously published information about the system of records. 
The dates, further information contact, system name, security 
classification, system location, system manager, authority for 
maintenance of the system, categories of individuals covered by the 
system, categories of records in the system, record source categories, 
routine uses, policies and practices for retrieval of records, policies 
and procedures for retention and disposal of records, contesting 
records procedures, notification procedures, and exemptions promulgated 
sections remain unchanged.

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    To further promote the use of mediation, conflict resolution, and 
labor relations management in accordance with FMCS's mission, FMCS 
sponsors and co-sponsors conferences. These conferences educate and 
train members of the public and private sectors. GovDelivery is a web-
based email subscription management application, provided by Granicus, 
that allows members of the public to subscribe to get information from 
the FMCS via email. Subscribers can choose from numerous subscriptions 
offered by FMCS, including, but not limited to, press releases, 
training opportunities, and event-related notifications. Attendees and 
participants may subscribe via a secure web page, to receive FMCS 
emails through a signup page on fmcs.gov.

SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
    FMCS Conference System--FMCS-00012.

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
    Unclassified.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    FMCS, 250 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20427.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S):
    Greg Raelson, Director of Congressional and Public Affairs, email 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4c2b3e2d29203f23220c702d6c243e292a71" http: fmcs.gov">fmcs.gov</a>">graelson@fmcs.gov</a>, call 202-606-8081 or send mail to FMCS, 250 E Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20427, Attn: Greg Raelson. For GovDelivery, call 
800-314-0147 or contact support at https://support.granicus.com/s/contactsupport.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    29 U.S.C. 172; 29 U.S.C. 173 (e); and 29 CFR 1403.

PURPOSE(S) OF THE SYSTEM:
    The purpose of the system is for collecting, processing, and 
maintaining participant's or attendee's basic contact information for 
FMCS conferences. The basic information is required to determine the 
participant's or attendee's region or geographical location and to have 
adequate preparation for the conference. This information is also used 
to assess the best allocation of FMCS resources. The system gives a 
detailed structure of the conference including the conference program, 
keynote sessions, list of invited speakers with their background 
information, timetables for the conference meetings, venues of the 
conference, conference sponsors, and conference fees. The system is 
made up of interrelated components to perform to task, for example a 
computer system and IT system (multiple computers joined by a network). 
The system also includes GovDelivery which handles digital subscription 
management and deliver opt-in email and other messaging to FMCS 
audiences. Audiences include, but are not limited to, citizens who are 
interested in receiving news and updates from the FMCS, seek to 
register for FMCS events and conferences, and who opt to receive 
targeted communications or specific topics related to conflict 
management.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    The categories of individuals in this system include: the public 
(as attendees or participants), conference speakers, and Federal 
employees who register on the FMCS website for participation in 
selected training workshops, webinars, training sessions, and 
conference sessions hosted by FMCS.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    The categories of records maintained in the system include:
    (1) List of conference programs, including event location, time, 
date, conference events and agendas;
    (2) Information pertaining to registration including names, 
registration fees, conference description, and professional 
affiliation;
    (3) Attendee's information or participant information including 
first name, last name, email address, title, office, employer/
organization, address, room #/mail code, city, state, zip/postal code, 
country, and telephone and fax number; and
    (4) Information concerning the basis for and supporting 
documentation regarding the conference.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    The information pertaining to this system is primarily collected 
via website from individuals requesting to register for an event 
sponsored by FMCS. The sources of information include attendees, 
speakers, exhibitors, officials, education professionals, FMCS 
employees, and guests.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 
552a(b) of the Privacy Act, all or a portion of the records or 
information contained in this system may be disclosed to authorized 
entities, as is determined to be relevant and necessary, outside the 
FMCS as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
    (a) To disclose pertinent information to the appropriate Federal, 
State, or local agency responsible for investigating, prosecuting, 
enforcing, or implementing a statute, rule regulation or order where 
the record, either alone or in conjunction with other information 
creates an indication of a violation or potential violation of civil or 
criminal laws or regulations.
    (b) To disclose information to the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA) for use in its records management inspections; to 
the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for oversight purposes; to 
the Department of Justice (DOJ) to obtain that department's advice 
regarding disclosure obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 
(FOIA); or to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to obtain that 
office's advice regarding obligations under the Privacy Act.
    (c) To disclose information to the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA) or the General Services Administration in records 
management inspections conducted under authority of 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 
2906.
    (d) To a former employee of the Agency for purposes of responding 
to an official inquiry by a federal, state, or local government entity 
or professional licensing authority, in accordance with applicable 
Agency regulations; or facilitating communications with a former 
employee that may be necessary for personnel-related or other official 
purposes where the Agency requires information and/or consultation 
assistance from the former employee regarding a matter within that 
person's former area of responsibility.
    (e) To disclose information to contractors, grantees, experts, 
consultants, detailees, and other non-Government employees performing 
or working on a contract, service, or other assignment for the Federal 
Government when necessary to accompany an agency function related to 
this system of records.
    (f) To officials of labor organizations recognized under 5 U.S.C. 
Chapter 71 upon receipt of a formal request and in accordance with the 
conditions of 5 U.S.C. 7114 when relevant and necessary to their duties 
of exclusive representation concerning personnel policies, practices, 
and matters affecting working conditions.
    (g) To disclose information to a Member of Congress or a 
congressional office in response to an inquiry made on behalf of, and 
at the request of, an individual who is the subject of the record.
    (h) In an appropriate proceeding before a court, grand jury, or

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administrative or adjudicative body or official, when FMCS or other 
Agency representing FMCS determines the records are relevant and 
necessary 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.
    (i) To the Department of Justice, including Offices of the U.S. 
Attorneys; another Federal agency conducting litigation or in 
proceedings before any court, adjudicative, or administrative body; 
another party in litigation before a court, adjudicative, or 
administrative body; or to a court, adjudicative, or administrative 
body. Such disclosure is permitted only when it is relevant and 
necessary to the litigation or proceeding, and one of the following is 
a party to the litigation or has an interest in such litigation:
    (1) FMCS, or any component thereof;
    (2) Any employee or former employee of FMCS in their official 
capacity;
    (3) Any employee or former employee of FMCS in their capacity where 
the Department of Justice or FMCS has agreed to represent the employee;
    (4) The United States, a Federal agency, or another party in 
litigation before a court, adjudicative, or administrative body, upon 
the FMCS General Counsel's approval, pursuant to 5 CFR part 295 or 
otherwise.
    (j) To any federal agency, organization, or person for the purposes 
of performing audit or oversight operations related to the operation of 
this system of records as authorized by law, but only information 
necessary and relevant to such audit or oversight function.
    (k) To disclose information to appropriate agencies, entities, and 
persons when: (1) FMCS suspects or has confirmed that there has been a 
breach of the system of records; (2) FMCS has determined that as a 
result of the suspected or confirmed breach there is a risk of harm to 
individuals, FMCS (including its information systems, programs, and 
operations), the Federal Government, or national security; and (3) the 
disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably 
necessary to assist in connection with FMCS's efforts to respond to the 
suspected or confirmed breach or to prevent, minimize, or remedy such 
harm.
    (l) To disclose information to another Federal agency or Federal 
entity, when FMCS determines that information from this system of 
records is reasonably necessary to assist the recipient agency or 
entity in (1) responding to a suspected or confirmed breach or (2) 
preventing, minimizing, or remedying the risk of harm to individuals, 
the recipient agency or entity (including its information systems, 
programs, and operations), the Federal Government, or national 
security, resulting from a suspected or confirmed breach.
    (m) To disclose to professional affiliations, licensing entities, 
and employers to verify attendance and course completion.
    (n) To disclose, in a limited capacity, to vendor(s) to provide 
requested accommodations associated with conference attendance or 
participation.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    These records are maintained in electronic form only accessible to 
authorized personnel. Electronic records are stored on the agency's 
internal servers with restricted access to only authorized personnel 
and designated officials as determined by agency officials. GovDelivery 
is a hosted subscription system, and all records are maintained by the 
hosting company.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
    The records are retrieved by the name or other programming 
identifier assigned to an individual in the electronic database system. 
Records may also be retrieved by the title of the conference and entity 
associated with the attendee's or participant's registration.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETENTION OF DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    All records are retained and disposed of in accordance with General 
Records Schedule 6.4, issued by the National Archives and Records 
Administration, and FMCS. Records are destroyed when three years old or 
when they are no longer needed for business use.

ADMINSTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
    Regarding the Conference system, records are maintained in a 
Microsoft Azure Storage Blob with a Windows File System shared folder 
with permissions set to only allow those with designated access by 
membership thru a Windows Azure group membership. Group access and 
modification is controlled by IT which uses a privileged administrator 
account. Array is physically located in a locked computer room with 
limited badge access. GovDelivery is a remote hosted subscription 
system accessed by username/password maintained by the host company and 
created by the user of the systems. FMCS administrators maintain 
accounts/access and content for the hosted spaces. GovDelivery is a 
FedRAMP authorized vendor and use government accepted procedures for 
keeping data safe.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    Attendees and participants may access the GovDelivery system via 
links placed on client web pages or in system-generated emails. 
GovDelivery subscribers have access to their own personal data in the 
system. Individuals must provide the following information for their 
records to be located and identified: (1) Full name, (2) Address, and 
(3) A reasonably identifying description of the record content 
requested. Requests can be submitted via fmcs.gov/foia/, via email to 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3d4d4f544b5c5e447d015c1d554f585b00" http: fmcs.gov">fmcs.gov</a>">privacy@fmcs.gov</a>, or via mail to FMCS, Privacy Office, 250 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20427. See 29 CFR 1410.3, Individual access requests.

CONTESTING RECORDS PROCEDURES:
    See 29 CFR 1410.6, Requests for correction or amendment of records, 
on how to contest the content of any records. Privacy Act requests to 
amend or correct records may be submitted to the Privacy Office at 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90e0e2f9e6f1f3e9d0acf1b0f8e2f5f6ad" http: fmcs.gov">fmcs.gov</a>">privacy@fmcs.gov</a> or Privacy Officer at FMCS, Privacy Office, 250 E 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20427. Also, see https://www.fmcs.gov/privacy-policy/.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES:
    See 29 CFR 1410.3(a), Individual access requests.

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.

HISTORY:
    This amended SORN deletes and supersedes the SORN published in the 
Federal Register on July 22, 2022, at 87 FR 43853.

    Dated: October 24, 2024.
Anna Davis,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2024-25071 Filed 10-28-24; 8:45 am]
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