[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 217 (Thursday, November 9, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56679-56687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: X95-41109]




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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

Treasury/ATF .001
     Administrative Record System--Treasury/ATF.
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC 20226. Components of this record system are 
geographically dispersed throughout the Bureau's field offices. A list 
of field offices is available by writing to the Chief, Disclosure 
Branch, Room 8290, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     (1) Present employees of the Bureau of ATF. (2) Former employees 
of the Bureau of ATF. (3) Claimants against the Bureau of ATF.
     (1) Accident Report --non-vehicle; (2) Accident Report-vehicle; 
(3) Fatality reports. (4) Injury reports; (5) Motor vehicle operator's 
records; (6) Chief Counsel and District Counsel memoranda and opinions.
     (1) Federal Claims Collection Act. (2) Federal Property and 
Administration Services Act of 1949, as amended. (3) Federal Tort 
Claims Act. (4) Military Personnel and Civilian Claim Act. (5) 
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. (6) Small Claims Act. (8) 5 
U.S.C. 1302, 3301, 3302.
     A record in this system may be disclosed as a routine use to: (1) 
Employees of government agencies when required or authorized to be 
released by statute, regulations or Executive Order; (2) any third 
party, to the extent necessary, to collect relevant information from 
the third party, provided that the information is needed by the Bureau 
to render a decision in regard to an administrative matter; (3) 
appropriate Federal, state, local or foreign agencies responsible for 
enforcing administrative, civil or criminal laws; hiring or retention 
of an employee; issuance of a security clearance, license, contract, 
grant or other benefit; (4) a court, magistrate or administrative 
tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to 
opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of or in preparation for 
civil discovery, litigation, or settlement negotiations, in response to 
a subpoena, or in connection with criminal law proceedings; (5) unions 
recognized as exclusive bargaining representatives under the Civil 
Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 7111 and 7114; (6) a congressional 
office in response to an inquiry made at the request of the individual 
to whom the record pertains; (7) provide information to the news media 
in accordance with guidelines contained in 28 CFR 50.2 which relate to 
an agency's functions relating to civil and criminal proceedings.
     Active records stored in file folders in security filing cabinets. 
Inactive records stored in file folders at Federal Records Centers.
     Records are retrievable by name of individual.
     Direct access restricted to personnel in Department of the 
Treasury in the performance of their duty. Transmitted to routine users 
on a ``need to know'' basis or where ``a right to access'' is 
established, and to others upon verification of the substance and 
propriety of the request. Stored in lockable metal file cabinets in 
rooms locked during non-duty hours.
     Records are retained in accordance with General Records Schedules 
Numbers 1 through 23 issued by the National Archives and Records 
Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms records 
control schedules numbers 101 and 201 and disposed of by shredding or 
burning.
     Chief, Administrative Program Division, Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco, and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20226.
     Inquiries should be addressed to: Privacy Act Request, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20226. Requests may be delivered personally to Room 
8290, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     Requests for access to records made by mail should be addressed 
to: Privacy Act Request, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     See ``Record access procedures'' above.
     (1) Administrative records. (2) Claimants. (3) Doctors. (4) 
Employee records. (5) Fiscal records. (6) Former employees of the 
Bureau of ATF. (7) Former employers. (8) General Services 
Administration. (9) Individuals who have information relevant to 
claims. (10) Inspections records. (11) Internal Investigation reports. 
(12) Police reports. (13) Present employees of the Bureau of ATF. (14) 
Supervisors. (15) Witnesses. (16) Insurance companies.
     None.
Treasury/ATF .002
     Correspondence Record System--Treasury/ATF.
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20226. Components of this record system are 
geographically dispersed throughout the Bureau's field offices. A list 
of field offices is available by writing to the Chief, Disclosure 
Branch, Room 8290, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20226.

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     (1) Persons who correspond with the Bureau requesting information 
relating to Bureau personnel. (2) Persons who correspond with the 
Bureau requesting information relating to Bureau activities. (3) 
Persons who correspond with the Bureau requesting rulings, 
interpretations, or technical and scientific matters of a general 
nature. (4) Persons who correspond with others and whose correspondence 
is referred to ATF for response. (5) Persons referred to in 
correspondence with the Bureau. (6) Authors and publishers of technical 
and scientific matters relating to Bureau activities.
     Correspondence with individuals who contact the Bureau requesting 
information relating to Bureau personnel and/or activities, Chief 
Counsel and Regional Counsel memoranda and opinions.
     5 U.S.C. 301, Executive Order 11222.
     A record in this system may be disclosed as a routine use to: (1) 
Employees of government agencies when required or authorized to be 
released by statute, regulations or Executive Order; (2) any third 
party, to the extent necessary, to collect relevant information from 
the third party, provided that the information is needed by the Bureau 
to render a decision in regard to an administrative, fiscal or 
personnel matter; (3) appropriate Federal, state, local or foreign 
agencies responsible for enforcing administrative, civil or criminal 
laws; hiring or retention of an employee; issuance of a security 
clearance, license, contract, grant or other benefit; (4) a court, 
magistrate or administrative tribunal in the course of presenting 
evidence, including disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the 
course of or in preparation for civil discovery, litigation, or 
settlement negotiations, in response to a subpoena, or in connection 
with criminal law proceedings; (5) a congressional office in response 
to an inquiry made at the request of the individual to whom the record 
pertains; (6) provide information to the news media in accordance with 
guidelines contained in 28 CFR 50.2 which relate to an agency's 
functions relating to civil and criminal proceedings.
     Active records stored in file folders in security filing cabinets. 
Inactive records stored in file folders at Federal Records Centers.
     Records are retrieved by name, subject matter and date of 
correspondence.
     Transmitted to routine users on a ``need to know'' basis. Stored 
in lockable file cabinets in rooms locked during non-duty hours.
     Records are retained in accordance with General Records Schedules 
numbers 1 through 20 issued by the National Archives and Records 
Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Records 
Control Schedules numbers 101 and 201 and disposed of by shredding or 
burning.
     Executive Assistant- Liaison and Public Information, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20226.
     Inquiries should be addressed to: Privacy Act Request, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, 
DC 20226. Requests may be delivered personally to Room 8290, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20226.
    Requests for access to records made by mail should be addressed to: 
Privacy Act Request, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226. Requests may be 
delivered personally to room 8290, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and 
Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226. Appeals 
may be delivered personally to room 8290, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco 
and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     See ``Record access procedures'' above.
     Persons who correspond with the Bureau on general, technical or 
scientific matters.
     None.
Treasury/ATF .003
     Criminal Investigation Report System--Treasury/ATF.
    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC 20226. Components of this record system are 
geographically dispersed throughout Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and 
Firearms' field offices. A list of field offices is available by 
writing to the Chief, Disclosure Branch, Room 8290, 650 Massachusetts 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     (1) Criminal offenders or alleged criminal offenders acting alone 
or in concert with other individuals and suspects who have been or are 
under investigation for a violation or suspected violation of laws 
enforced by the Bureau. (2) Criminal offenders or alleged criminal 
offenders acting alone or in concert with individuals who have been 
referred to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms by other law 
enforcement agencies, governmental units and the general public. (3) 
Informants. (4) Persons who come to the attention of the Bureau in the 
conduct of criminal investigations. (5) Persons who have been convicted 
of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year and 
who have applied for relief from disabilities under Federal law with 
respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, or possession 
of firearms and explosives and whose disability was incurred by reason 
of such conviction. (6) Victims of crimes. (7) Witnesses.
     (a) Records containing information compiled for the purpose of 
identifying individual criminal offenders and alleged offenders and 
consisting only of identifying data and notations of arrest, the nature 
and disposition of criminal charges, sentencing, confinement, release, 
and parole and probation status; (b) Records containing information 
compiled for the purpose of a criminal investigation, including reports 
of informants and investigators, and associated with an identifiable 
individual; (c) Records containing reports identifiable to an 
individual compiled at various stages of the process of enforcement of 
criminal laws from arrest or indictment through 

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release from supervision; (d) Records compiled and maintained by the 
Bureau as generally described in (a), (b), and (c) above including the 
following: (1) Abandoned property reports. (2) ATF Criminal 
Investigation Reports. (3) ATF referrals to foreign, Federal, state, 
and local law enforcement agencies. (4) Chief and Regional Counsel 
opinions. (5) Contemporaneous investigative notes. (6) Criminal 
investigatory correspondence from and to foreign, Federal, state and 
local law enforcement agencies. (7) Criminal intelligence information 
on individuals suspected to be violating ATF laws and regulations. (8) 
Documentary proof of defendant's criminal record, identity, or lack of 
registration of N.F.A. (as amended) firearm(s). (9) FBI Criminal Record 
Reports. (10) Fingerprints and palmprints. (11) Fugitive arrest 
warrants. (12) Handwriting exemplars. (13) Index cards, violation and 
reputation. (14) Illicit liquor and raw material surveys. (15) 
Laboratory reports of evidence analysis. (16) Memoranda of expected 
testimony of witnesses. (17) Organized crime members violating or 
suspected of violating ATF laws. (18) Parole and pardon reports. (19) 
Personal histories (address, employment, social security number, 
financial background, physical description, etc.). (20) Photographs. 
(21) Purchase of evidence records. (22) Records of electronic 
surveillance by ATF. (23) Records received in response to summons and 
subpoenas. (24) Reliefs from disability. (25) Reports of interview with 
witnesses. (26) Search warrants and affidavits for search warrants. 
(27) Seized property reports. (28) Significant criminals, armed and 
dangerous, firearms, explosives and liquor. (29) Special agent's daily 
activity diary (accessible by date only). (30) State and local law 
enforcement criminal investigative reports. (31) Statements of 
defendants. (32) Statements of witnesses. (33) Summons and subpoenas 
issued pursuant to criminal investigations. (34) Voice prints. (35) 
Wagering tax suspected violators. (36) Warning and demand letters. (37) 
Criminal violation reports (a formal report compiling all or portions 
of the foregoing for prosecutive purposes).
     (1) 26 U.S.C. Chapters 35 and 40; (2) 26 U.S.C. Chapters 51 and 
52; (3) 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53, as amended; (4) 26 U.S.C. Chapters 61 
through 80, as amended; (5) 27 U.S.C. Chapter 8, as amended (Federal 
Alcohol Administration Act); (6) 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40; (7) 18 U.S.C. 
Chapter 44; (8) 18 U.S.C. Chapter 59; (9) 18 U.S.C. App. 1201-1203 
(Title VII of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 
as amended by Title III of the Gun Control Act of 1968); (10) 22 U.S.C. 
section 414, (Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended); (11) 5 U.S.C. 
sections 901 and 903, 5 U.S.C. App. (Reorganization Plan of 1950), 
Treasury Order 221, 5 U.S.C. section 301.
     The purpose of this system is to suppress traffic in illicit 
untaxpaid distilled spirits; to enforce the Federal laws relating to 
the illegal possession and use of firearms, destructive devices, 
explosives, explosive materials; and to assist Federal, state, local 
and foreign law enforcement agencies in reducing crime and violence.
     A record in this system may be disclosed as a routine use to: (1) 
Employees of other government agencies when required or authorized to 
be released by statute, regulations or Executive Order; (2) third 
parties during the course of an investigation to the extent necessary 
to obtain information pertinent to the investigation; (3) appropriate 
Federal, state, local and foreign agencies for the purpose of enforcing 
and investigating administrative, civil or criminal laws relating to 
the hiring or retention of an employee; issuance of security clearance, 
license, contract, grant or other benefit; (4) a court, magistrate, or 
administrative tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including 
disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of or in 
preparation for civil discovery, litigation, or settlement 
negotiations, in response to a subpoena, or in connection with criminal 
law proceedings; (5) INTERPOL and similar criminal intelligence 
gathering organizations for the purpose of identifying and suppressing 
the activities of international and national criminals and terrorists; 
(6) appropriate Federal, state, local or foreign agencies responsible 
for investigating or prosecuting the violations of, or for enforcing or 
implementing, a statute, rule, regulation, order, or license, where the 
disclosing agency becomes aware of an indication of a violation or 
potential violation of civil or criminal law or regulation; (7) 
insurance companies making determinations regarding claims in cases 
that the Bureau has conducted or is conducting an arson investigation; 
(8) a congressional office in response to an inquiry of the individual 
to whom the record pertains; (9) unions recognized as exclusive 
bargaining representatives under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 
5 U.S.C. 7111 and 7114; (10) provide information to the news media in 
accordance with guidelines contained in 28 CFR 50.2 which relate to an 
agency's functions relating to civil and criminal proceedings.
     Active records stored in file folders in security filing cabinets. 
Inactive records stored in file folders at Federal Records Centers. 
Records also stored on magnetic tape and disk at the National Tracing 
Center and at the Science and Technology Branch at Bureau Headquarters. 
Records are stored in on-line mass computer storage at Newington, 
Virginia (Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS)).
     Records are retrievable by name, date of birth, social security 
number, unique identifier, investigation number, serial number of 
firearm, or a combination of any of these; plus date and geographical 
location of incident giving rise to investigation.
     Direct access restricted to personnel in Department of Treasury in 
the performance of their duty. Transmitted to routine users on a ``need 
to know'' basis and to others upon verification of the substance and 
propriety of the request. Stored in lockable file cabinets in rooms 
locked during non-duty hours.
     Records are retained in accordance with General Records Schedules 
numbers 1 through 23 issued by the National Archives and Records 
Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Records 
Control Schedules numbers 101 and 201 and disposed of by shredding or 
burning. Records on tape or on-line mass storage are disposed of by 
degaussing.
     Associate Director (Enforcement), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and 
Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
exempted this system of records from compliance 

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with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(G).
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
determined this system of records to be exempt from compliance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(H).
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
determined this system of records to be exempt from compliance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(H).
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
determined this system of records to be exempt from compliance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(I).
     Exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a (j) and 31 CFR 1.36.
Treasury/ATF .005
     Freedom of Information Requests--Treasury/ATF.
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     Individuals who are requesting information.
     Correspondence pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 
internal processing documents and memoranda, referrals and copies of 
requested records, and Chief Counsel and Regional Counsel memoranda and 
opinions.
     Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552.
     These records and information in these records may be used to: (1) 
Disclose information to other agencies when required for coordination 
of response or referral; (2) disclose information to the Department of 
Justice for defending law suits; (3) provide information to a 
congressional office in response to an inquiry made at the request of 
the individual to whom the record pertains.
     File folders.
     By name of requester(s) and date of request.
     Filed in filing cabinet and released only to individuals with 
legitimate right to review.
     In accordance with the provisions of the Act and Departmental 
records management procedures.
     Chief, Disclosure Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 
650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     See System manager.
     See System manager.
     See System manager.
     Individuals who make Freedom of Information Act requests. Federal 
officials responding to Freedom of Information Act requests and 
documents from official records.
     None.
Treasury/ATF .006
     Internal Security Record System--Treasury/ATF.
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     (1) Present employees of the Bureau of ATF. (2) Former employees 
of the Bureau of ATF. (3) Applicants for employment. (4) Non-Bureau 
employees involved in criminal acts toward Bureau employees and Bureau 
property. (5) Individuals who were interviewed by Internal Affairs 
Special Agents. (6) Contract employees involved in integrity matters.
     (1) Records containing investigative material compiled for law 
enforcement purposes including reports relating to: (a) Conduct of 
employees and contract employees. (b) Integrity of employees. (2) 
Records containing investigative material compiled solely for the 
purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for 
Federal civilian employment or access to classified information 
including reports relating to security clearances of employees.
     18 U.S.C. 201, Executive Order 10450, Executive Order 11222.
     This system is used to assure the Bureau Director, the Department 
of the Treasury, and the public that the Bureau is taking strong and 
vigorous steps to maintain the highest standards of integrity, loyalty, 
conduct, and security among Bureau personnel and contract employees. 
When a criminal investigation results in a compilation of information 
contained in this system, the information so compiled shall be 
transferred to the ATF Criminal Investigation Report System and shall 
become a part of that system for all purposes of the Privacy Act of 
1974.
    A record in this system may be disclosed as a routine use to: (1) 
Employees of other government agencies when required or authorized to 
be released by statute, regulations or Executive Order; (2) third 
parties during the course of an investigation to the extent necessary 
to obtain information pertinent to the investigation; (3) appropriate 
Federal, state, local and foreign agencies for the purpose of enforcing 
and investigating administrative, civil or criminal law relating to the 
hiring or retention of an employee; issuance of a security clearance, 
license, contract, grant or other benefit; (4) a court, magistrate, or 
administrative tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including 
disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of or in 
preparation for civil discovery, litigation, or settlement 
negotiations, in response to a subpoena, or in connection with criminal 
law proceedings; (5) appropriate Federal, State, local or foreign 
agencies responsible for investigating or prosecuting the violations 
of, or for enforcing or implementing, a statute, rule, regulation, 
order, or license, where the disclosing agency becomes aware of an 
indication of a violation or potential violation of civil or criminal 
law or 

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regulation; (6) a congressional office in response to an inquiry made 
at the request of the individual to whom the record pertains; (7) 
unions recognized as exclusive bargaining representatives under the 
Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 7111 and 7114; (8) provide 
information to the news media in accordance with guidelines contained 
in 28 CFR 50.2 which relate to an agency's functions relating to civil 
and criminal proceedings.
     Active records stored in file folders in security filing cabinets 
and computer system (hard disk). Inactive records stored in file 
folders at Federal Records Center.
     Records are retrievable by name.
     Direct access restricted to personnel in Department of the 
Treasury in the performance of their duty. Transmitted to routine users 
on a ``need to know'' basis and to others upon verification of the 
substance and propriety of the request. Stored in lockable metal file 
cabinets in rooms locked during non-duty hours.
     Records are retained in accordance with General Records Schedules 
Numbers 1 through 20 issued by the National Archives and Records 
Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Records 
Control Schedules numbers 101 and 201 and disposed of by shredding or 
burning.
     Assistant Director (Office of Inspection), Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 
20226.
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
determined this system of records to be exempt from compliance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(G).
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
determined this system of records to be exempt from compliance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(H).
     See ``Record access procedures'' above.
     (1) Employees of this Bureau; (2) Internal Investigative report 
forms; (3) Witnesses; (4) Informants; (5) Federal, state and local 
enforcement agencies; (6) Employers; (7) Educational institutions; (8) 
Credit agencies; (9) Neighbors; (10) References; (11) Professional 
Organizations; (12) Other government agencies; (13) Claimants; (14) 
Victims.
     Portions exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a (k) (relating to security 
clearances) and 5 U.S.C. 552a (k)(2) (relating to conduct and 
integrity) and 31 CFR 1.36.
Treasury/ATF .007
     Personnel Record System--Treasury/ATF.
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC 20226. Components of this record system are 
geographically dispersed throughout the Bureau's field offices. A list 
of field offices is available by writing to the Chief, Disclosure 
Branch, Room 8290, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     (1) Present Employees of the Bureau of ATF. (2) Former Employees 
of the Bureau of ATF. (3) Applicants for employment with ATF.
     (1) Allotment and Dues. (2) Annual Tax Reports. (3) Applicants for 
employment. (4) Applications for reassignment. (5) Awards, honors, and 
fellowship records. (6) Classification appeal records. (7) Death claim 
records. (8) Educational history. (9) Employee indebtedness records. 
(10) Employees qualified as Grievance Examiners. (11) Employee 
Suggestions. (12) Employee history. (13) Employee relations case file. 
(14) Equal employment opportunity case file. (15) Health maintenance 
records. (16) Insurance records. (17) Military history. (18) 
Occupational injuries, disabilities, and Worker's Compensation Records. 
(19) Official personnel folder. (20) Outside employment and 
identification numbers, business or professional records. (21) Outside 
employment. (22) Outside financial interests. (23) Overtime and/or 
Premium Pay records. (24) Performance evaluation records. (25) Personal 
history. (26) Position description records. (27) Promotion/Selection 
Certificates Records. (28) Property custody records. (29) Retirement 
records. (30) Records of security clearance. (31) Statement of career 
goals. (32) Supervisory or managerial potential records. (33) Temporary 
assignments and details. (34) Time application reports and records. 
(35) Training record. (36) U.S. Savings Bond participation records. 
(37) Upward mobility applications. (38) Vehicle accidents. (39) 
Withholding tax records. (40) Work schedule records. (41) Chief Counsel 
and Regional Counsel memoranda and opinions.
     (1) 5 U.S.C. Chapter 29, Subchapter II. (2) 5 U.S.C. Chapters 31 
and 33. (3) 5 U.S.C. Chapter 43. (4) 5 U.S.C. Chapter 45. (5) 5 U.S.C. 
Chapter 51. (6) 5 U.S.C. Chapter 55, subchapter III. (7) 5 U.S.C. 
Chapter 61. (8) 5 U.S.C. Chapter 75. (9) 5 U.S.C. Chapter 83. (10) 5 
U.S.C. Section 301. (11) 5 U.S.C. 4503. (12) 5 U.S.C. Section 5101 - 
5115. (13) 5 U.S.C. Section 7151 - 7154. (14) 5 U.S.C. Section 7901. 
(15) Public Law 92 - 261 (Equal Employment Act of 1972). (16) Pub. L. 
93 - 579. (Federal Employees Compensation Act). (17) Occupational 
Safety and Health Act of 1970. (18) Executive Order 10561. (19) 
Executive Order 11222. (20) Executive Order 11478. (21) Executive Order 
11491.
     A record in this system may be disclosed as a routine use to: (1) 
Employees of government agencies when required or authorized to be 
released by statute, regulations or Executive Order; (2) any third 
party, to the extent necessary, to collect relevant information from 
the third party, provided that the information is needed by the Bureau 
to render a decision in regard to a personal matter; (3) appropriate 
Federal, state, local or foreign agencies responsible for enforcing 
administrative, civil, or criminal laws; hiring or retention of an 
employee; issuance of a security clearance, license, contract, grant or 
other benefit; (4) a court, magistrate, or administrative tribunal in 
the course of presenting evidence, including disclosures to opposing 
counsel or witnesses in the course of or in preparation for civil 
discovery, litigation, or settlement negotiations, in response to a 
subpoena, or in connection with criminal law proceedings; (5) unions 
recognized as exclusive bargaining representatives under the Civil 
Service Reform Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. 7111 and 7114; (6) a 

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congressional office in response to an inquiry made at the request of 
the individual to whom the record pertains; (8) provide information to 
the news media in accordance with guidelines contained in 28 CFR 50.2 
which relate to an agency's functions relating to civil and criminal 
proceedings.
     Active records stored in file folders in security filing cabinets. 
Inactive records stored in file folders at Federal Records Centers. 
Records also stored on magnetic tape at the IRS Data Center, Detroit, 
MI. Records are stored in on-line mass computer storage at San Diego, 
CA (Treasury Enforcement Communications System).
     Records are retrievable by name, date of birth, social security 
number, employee identification number, or a combination of any of 
these four.
     Direct access restricted to personnel in Department of Treasury in 
the performance of their duty. Transmitted to routine users on a ``need 
to know'' basis or where ``a right to access'' is established, and to 
others upon verification of the substance and propriety of the request. 
Stored in lockable file cabinets in rooms locked during non-duty hours.
     Records are retained in accordance with General Records Schedules 
numbers 1 through 23 issued by the National Archives and Records 
Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Records 
Control Schedules numbers 101 and 201 and disposed of by shredding, 
burning or by degaussing.
     Assistant Director (Management)/Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20226.
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
exempted this system of records from compliance with the provisions of 
5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(G).
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
exempted this system of records from compliance with the provisions of 
5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(H).
     See ``Record access procedures'' above.
     (1) Administrative Records. (2) Applicants for employment with the 
Bureau. (3) Acquaintances. (4) Business and professional associates. 
(5) Creditors. (6) Criminal records. (7) Educational Institutions 
attended. (8) Employee records. (9) Equal Employment Opportunity 
Commission. (10) Financial institutions. (11) Fiscal records. (12) 
Former employees. (13) Former employers. (14) Inspection records. (15) 
Internal investigation reports. (16) Internal Revenue Service. (17) 
Military records. (18) Outside employers. (19) Physicians. (20) Police 
reports. (21) Position classification specialists. (22) Psychiatrists. 
(23) References. (24) Supervisors. (25) Training officers. (26) Unions, 
accredited. (27) Office of Personnel Management. (28) Witnesses.
     Exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a (k) and 31 CFR 1.36.
Treasury/ATF .008
     Regulatory Enforcement Record System--Treasury/ATF.
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC 20226. Components of this system of records are also 
geographically dispersed throughout ATF's district and field offices. A 
list of field offices is available by writing to the Chief, Disclosure 
Branch, Room 8290, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     (1) Individuals who have been issued permits or licenses, have 
filed applications with ATF, or have registered with ATF as: (a) 
Brewers; (b) Claimants for refund, abatement, credit, allowance or 
drawback of excise or special occupational taxes; (c) Collectors of 
firearms or ammunition; (d) Importers of firearms or ammunition, and 
(e) Users of explosive materials.
     Records containing investigative material compiled for law 
enforcement purposes which may consist of the following: (1) Abstracts 
of offers in compromise. (2) Administrative law judge decisions. (3) 
Assessment records: (a) Notices of proposed assessments. (b) notices of 
shortages or losses. (c) notices to IRS to assess taxes. (d) 
recommendation for assessments. (4) Claim records: (a) claims. (b) 
letters of claim rejection. (c) sample reports. (d) supporting data. 
(e) vouchers and schedules of payment. (5) Comments on proposed 
rulemakings. (6) Complaints from third parties. (7) Correspondence 
concerning records in this system and related matters. (8) Financial 
statements. (9) Inspection and investigation reports. (10) Joint 
demands on principals and sureties for payment of excise tax 
liabilities. (11) Letters of reprimand. (12) Lists of permittees and 
licensees. (13) Lists of officers, directors and principal 
stockholders. (14) Mailing lists and addressograph plates. (15) Notices 
of delinquent reports. (16) Offers in compromise. (17) Operation 
records: (a) operating reports. (b) reports of required inventories. 
(c) reports of thefts or losses of firearms - who maintains records. 
(d) reports of thefts of explosive materials - who maintains records. 
(e) transaction records. (f) transaction reports. (18) Orders of 
revocation, suspension or annulment of permits or licenses. (19) 
District and Chief Counsel opinions and memoranda. (20) Reports of 
violations. (21) Permit status records. (22) Qualifying records: (a) 
access authorizations. (b) advertisement records. (c) applications. (d) 
bonds. (e) business histories. (f) criminal records. (g) diagrams of 
premises. (h) educational histories. (I) employment histories. (j) 
environmental records. (k) financial data. (l) formula approvals. (m) 
label approvals. (n) licenses. (o) notices. (p) permits. (q) personal 
references. (r) plant profiles. (s) plant capacities. (t) plats and 
plans. (u) registrations. (v) sample reports. (w) signature 
authorities. (x) special permissions and authorizations. (y) statements 
of process. (23) Show cause orders. (24) Tax records: (a) control cards 
relating to periodic payment and prepayment of taxes. (b) excise and 
special tax returns. (c) notices of tax discrepancy or adjustment.
     (1) 26 U.S.C. 5172. (2) 26 U.S.C. 5271 (b)(1). (3) 26 U.S.C. 5356. 
(4) 26 U.S.C. 5401. (5) 26 U.S.C. 5417. (6) 26 U.S.C. 5502 (b). (7) 26 
U.S.C. 5511 (3). (8) 26 U.S.C. 5521 (a). (9) 26 U.S.C. 5179 (a). (10) 
22 U.S.C. 204 (c). (11) 26 U.S.C. 5105. (12) 26 U.S.C. 5275. (13) 26 
U.S.C. 5301 (b). (14) 26 U.S.C. 5132. (15) 26 U.S.C. 5042 (a)(2). (16) 
26 U.S.C. 7011. (17) 26 U.S.C. 5712. (18) 18 U.S.C. 923 (a). (19) 18 
U.S.C. 923 (b). (20) 18 U.S.C. 843 (a). (21) 22 U.S.C. 414. (22) 26 

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U.S.C. 4401 (a). (23) 26 U.S.C. 6001. (24) 26 U.S.C. 6011 (a). (25) 26 
U.S.C. 5001. (26) 26 U.S.C. 5021 - 5023. (27) 26 U.S.C. 5041. (28) 26 
U.S.C. 5051. (29) 26 U.S.C. 6201. (30) 26 U.S.C. 5008. (31) 26 U.S.C. 
5044. (32) 26 U.S.C. 5056. (33) 26 U.S.C. 5705. (34) 26 U.S.C. 6423 
(b). (35) 26 U.S.C. 5009 (a). (36) 26 U.S.C. 5006 (a). (37) 26 U.S.C. 
5055. (38) 26 U.S.C. 5062 (c). (39) 26 U.S.C. 5106. (40) 26 U.S.C. 5131 
(c). (41) 26 U.S.C. 5064. (42) 26 U.S.C. 7122. (43) 27 U.S.C. 207. (44) 
18 U.S.C. 843 (d). (45) 18 U.S.C. 923 (f). (46) 27 U.S.C. 204 (e). (47) 
26 U.S.C. 5312 (a). (48) 26 U.S.C. 5042 (a)(3). (49) Reorganization Act 
of 1949, 5 U.S.C. Sections 901 et seq.; Revenue Act of 1951, Section 
616; Treasury Department Order 221 (37 F.R. 11696, dated June 19, 
1972). (50) 5 U.S.C. 301. (51) 26 U.S.C. 5181.
     The purpose of this system is to determine suitability, 
eligibility or qualifications of individuals who are engaged or propose 
to engage in activities regulated by ATF; achieve compliance with laws 
under ATF's jurisdiction; assure full collection of revenue due from 
legal industries; eliminate commercial bribery, consumer deception and 
other improper trade practices in the distilled spirits, beer and wine 
industries; interact with Federal, state and local governmental 
agencies in the resolution of problems relating to industrial 
development, revenue protection, public health, ecology, and other 
areas of joint jurisdictional concern. When a criminal investigation 
results a compilation of information contained in this system of 
records, the information shall be transferred to the Treasury ATF - 
Criminal Investigation Report System and shall become part of that 
system for all purposes of the Privacy Act of 1974.
     A record in this system may be disclosed as a routine use to: (1) 
Employees of other governmental agencies when required or authorized to 
be released by statute, regulations or Executive Order; (2) any third 
party to the extent necessary to collect or verify information 
pertinent to the Bureau's decision to grant, deny or revoke a license 
or permit; to initiate or complete an investigation of violations or 
alleged violations of laws and regulations administered by the Bureau; 
(3) appropriate Federal, state, local or foreign agencies for the 
purpose of enforcing administrative, civil or criminal laws; hiring or 
retention of an employee; issuance of a security clearance, license, 
contract, grant or other benefit; (4) a court, magistrate, or 
administrative tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including 
disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of or in 
preparation for civil discovery, litigation, or settlement 
negotiations, in response to a subpoena, or in connection with criminal 
law proceedings; (5) INTERPOL and similar national and international 
intelligence gathering organizations for the purpose of identifying 
international and national criminals involved in consumer fraud, 
revenue evasion or crimes; (6) foreign governments in accordance with 
formal or informal international agreements; (7) appropriate Federal, 
State, local or foreign agencies responsible for investigating or 
prosecuting the violations of, or for enforcing or implementing, a 
statute, rule, regulation, order, or license, where the disclosing 
agency becomes aware of an indication of a violation or potential 
violation of civil or criminal law or regulation; (8) a congressional 
office in response to an inquiry made at the request of the individual 
to whom the record pertains; (10) provide information to the news media 
in accordance with guidelines contained in 28 CFR 50.2 which relate to 
an agency's functions relating to civil and criminal proceedings.
     Active records stored in file folders in filing cabinets; card 
forms in card filing cabinets; and on magnetic tapes or microfiche at 
ATF Headquarters, or Department of the Treasury.
     Records are retrievable by name, permit or license number, by 
document locator number, or by employer Identification Number (EIN).
     Direct access restricted to personnel in the Department of 
Treasury in the performance of their duty. Transmitted to routine users 
on a ``need to know'' basis and others upon verification of the 
substance and propriety of the request. Stored in file cabinets in 
rooms locked during non-duty hours.
     Records are retained in accordance with General Records Schedules 
numbers 1 through 20 issued by the National Archives and Records 
Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Records 
Control Schedules numbers 101 and 201 and disposed of by shredding, 
burning or by degaussing.
     Deputy Associate Director (Regulatory Enforcement), Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20226.
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
determined this system of records to be exempt from compliance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(G).
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
determined this system of records to be exempt from compliance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(H).
     See ``Record access procedures'' above.
     (1) Acquaintances. (2) Bureau Personnel. (3) Business and 
Professional Associates. (4) Creditors. (5) Criminal Records. (6) 
Financial Institutions. (7) Former Employers. (8) Internal Revenue 
Service. (9) Military Records. (10) Physicians. (11) Psychiatrists. 
(12) References. (13) Police Reports. (14) Witnesses. (15) Federal Law 
Enforcement Agencies. (16) State Law Enforcement Agencies. (17) Local 
Law Enforcement Agencies. (18) State Regulatory Agencies. (19) Federal 
Regulatory Agencies. (20) Local Regulatory Agencies. (21) Chief 
Counsel's Opinions. (22) Regional Counsel's Opinions. (23) Chief 
Counsel's Memoranda. (24) Regional Counsel's Memoranda. (25) Field 
Investigation Reports. (26) Third Parties.
     Exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a (k)(2) and 31 CFR 1.36.
Treasury/ATF .009
     Technical and Scientific Services Record System--Treasury/ATF.
     Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, 
NW, Washington, DC 20226. Components of this record system are 
geographically dispersed throughout Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and 
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offices is available by writing to the Chief, Disclosure Branch, Room 
8290, 650 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20226.
     (1) Applicants to register firearms under the National Firearms 
Act. (2) Applicants for Surplus Military Firearms under the Director of 
Civilian Marksmanship Program. (3) Importers of implements of war as 
defined under the Mutual Security Act of 1954 and the Arms Export 
Control Act of 1976. (4) Licensed importers registered under the Mutual 
Security Act of 1954 and the Arms Export Control Act of 1976. (5) 
Manufacturers of National Firearms Act who are exempt from payment of 
Special (Occupational) tax provisions. (6) Non-Bureau chemists 
certified to make analysis of alcoholic beverages. (7) Persons involved 
in explosives tagging and detection program. (8) Registered owners of 
National Firearms Act firearms. (9) Special (Occupational) taxpayers as 
defined under Title II of the Gun Control Act of 1968. (10) Victims of 
explosives. (11) Individuals involved in Government funded research 
projects.
     (1) Alterations of registered National Firearms Act firearms. (2) 
Applications for surplus military firearms. (3) Applications to 
register firearms and destructive devices under the National Firearms 
Act. (4) Applications to import articles on the United States Munitions 
list. (5) Blueprints. (6) Certifications of payment of Special 
(occupational) tax payments. (7) Changes of address for owner of 
firearms registered under the National Firearms Act. (8) Claims for 
erroneous Special (Occupational) taxes payments. (9) Descriptions of 
Inventions. (10) Delinquency notices regarding proof of importation of 
National Firearms Act Firearms. (11) Explosive reports. (12) Non-Bureau 
chemists' statements of qualification. (13) Patent information. (14) 
Registrations of firearms and destructive devices under the National 
Firearms Act. (15) Registration of war trophy firearms. (16) Requests 
and authorizations for temporary movement and/or temporary storage of 
National Firearms Act firearms. (17) Technical and scientific data. 
(18) Transaction records concerning National Firearms Act firearms. 
(19) Trade secrets. (20) United States Government contracts to 
manufacturers of National Firearms Act firearms. (21) Chief Counsel and 
Regional Counsel memoranda and opinions.
     (1) 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40; (2) 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44; (3) 18 U.S.C. 
Section 3056; (4) 26 U.S.C. Sections 6001 (a), 5001, 5008, 5009 (a), 
5006 (a), 5021 - 5023, 5041, 5042 (a)(2), 5051, 5053, 5056, 5062 (c), 
5705, 6201, 6423 (b), 5105, 5106, 5131(c), 5132, 5172, 5172 (b)(1), 
5275, 5301 (b), 5356, 5401, 5417, 5502 (b), 5511 (3), 5521 (a), 5179 
(a), 5712, 7011; (5) 27 U.S.C. Sections 204 (c); (6) 26 U.S.C. Chapter 
35; (7) Executive Order 10973, as amended by Executive Order 11432.
     The purpose of this system is to provide technical and scientific 
support and expertise to Criminal and Regulatory Enforcement activities 
of the Bureau; to other Federal, state, local and foreign law 
enforcement agencies; and to industries involved in activities 
regulated by the Bureau. When a criminal investigation results in a 
compilation of information contained in this system, the information so 
compiled shall be transferred to the ATF Criminal Investigation Report 
System and shall become a part of that system for all purposes of the 
Privacy Act of 1974.
     A record in this system may be disclosed as a routine use to: (1) 
Employees of other governmental agencies when required or authorized to 
be released by statute, regulations or Executive Order; (2) any third 
party to the extent necessary to collect or verify information 
pertinent to the Bureau's decision to grant, deny or revoke a license 
or permit; to initiate or complete an investigation of violations or 
alleged violations of laws and regulations administered by the Bureau; 
(3) appropriate Federal, state, local or foreign agencies, for the 
purpose of enforcing administrative, civil, criminal laws; hiring or 
retention of an employee; issuance of a security clearance, license, 
contract, grant or other benefit; (4) a court, magistrate, or 
administrative tribunal in the course of presenting evidence, including 
disclosures to opposing counsel or witnesses in the course of civil 
discovery, litigation, or settlement negotiations, in response to a 
subpoena, or in connection with criminal law proceedings; (5) INTERPOL 
and similar national and international intelligence gathering 
organizations for the purpose of identifying international and national 
criminals involved in consumer fraud, revenue evasion or crimes; (6) 
foreign governments in accordance with formal or informal international 
agreements; (7) appropriate Federal, state, local or foreign agencies 
responsible for investigating or prosecuting the violations of, or for 
enforcing or implementing, a statute, rule, regulation, order, or 
license, where the disclosing agency becomes aware of an indication of 
a violation or potential violation of civil or criminal law or 
regulation; (8) insurance companies making determinations regarding 
claims in cases that the Bureau has conducted or is conducting in an 
arson investigation; (9) a congressional office in response to an 
inquiry made at the request of the individual to whom the record 
pertains; (10) provide information to the news media in accordance with 
guidelines contained in 28 CFR 50.2 which relate to an agency's 
functions relating to civil and criminal proceedings.
     Active records stored in file folders in filing cabinets; on 3 x 5 
and 5 x 8 cards stored in card file cabinets; on microfilm reels; 
magnetic tape reels and discs.
     Records are retrievable by name, by unique identifier, control 
number, serial number of National Firearms Act firearms.
     Stored in file cabinets locked during non-duty hours.
     Records are retained in accordance with General Records Schedules 
numbers 1 through 20 issued by the National Archives and Records 
Administration, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Records 
Control Schedules numbers 101 and 201 and disposed of by shredding or 
burning. Records stored on tape discs or on-line mass storage are 
disposed of by degaussing.
     Deputy Associate Director (Regulatory Enforcement Programs), 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, 
Washington, DC 20226.
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
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compliance with the provisions of U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(G).
     The Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has 
determined this system of records to be exempt from compliance with the 
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a (e)(4)(H).
     See ``Record access procedures'' above.
     (1) Individuals. (2) Companies. (3) Corporations. (4) Firearms 
Licensees. (5) Explosive Licensees. (6) Explosive Permittees. (7) 
Bureau personnel. (8) Federal law enforcement agencies. (9) State law 
enforcement agencies. (10) Local law enforcement agencies. (11) Foreign 
law enforcement agencies. (12) Federal Regulatory agencies. (13) State 
Regulatory agencies. (14) Local Regulatory agencies. (15) Non-Bureau 
Chemists.
     Exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a (k)(2) and 31 CFR 1.36.
Billing code: 4810-31-F