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interest existed with this employment

arrangement, the Chairman of the Board

approved a waiver of this potential

conflict and published a Notice in the

Federal Register. Upon the expiration of

the two year appointment on September

30, 1994, Dr. Pearlstein returned to BNL

and entered a gradual retirement

program which allows employees to

work on a part-time basis until they

decide to end their association with the

Laboratory completely.

Based on a continued need for his

unique expertise, the Board has decided

to establish a contract directly with Dr.

Pearlstein. Specifically, Dr. Pearlstein

will be asked to provide technical

assistance in criticality safety and other

related fields including nuclear and

reactor physics, and accelerator

production of tritium. The proposed

effort, which will require his support on

an intermittent basis, will include his

participation in the review of safety

analysis reports, DOE facility visits,

presentation of lectures on criticality

and related technical subjects to the

staff, the development of specialized

nuclear information or data bases for

Board applications, and assisting the

staff in monitoring DOE performance on

specific issues or Board

Recommendations. The Board has also

recognized that the proposed

contractual relationship with Dr.

Pearlstein will result in a potential

conflict of interest situation due to his

simultaneous relationship with BNL, a

DOE National Laboratory, and the

Board. However, while the Board avoids

these situations wherever possible, it

believes that the need for Dr.

Pearlstein’s services coupled with the

low probability that a direct conflict of

interest or biased work product will

result from this engagement, justifies

this proposed acquisition and waiver

based on the following.

First, Dr. Pearlstein possesses

outstanding credentials in this technical

area and has extensive direct experience

through his numerous years at BNL.

There is presently no one else on the

Board’s technical staff who has a broad

and extensive background in evaluating

nuclear physics data, particularly in the

area of nuclear applications as Dr.

Pearlstein possesses. He has extensive

experience with examining physics data

and evaluating its integrity, and has the

ability to synthesize scientific data from

multiple sources to find solutions to

complex and novel problems. Dr.

Pearlstein’s expertise is important in

facilitating the accomplishment of the

Board’s mission, particularly in the area

of nuclear physics. Additionally, during

his two year appointment with the

Board, Dr. Pearlstein developed a

unique and intimate understanding of

the Board’s mission, internal operations,

and the major technical issues being

addressed by the staff. Consequently,

while there are other individuals with

similar technical backgrounds, Dr.

Pearstein’s blend of experience gained

through his long association with BNL,

and most recent work as a member of

the Board’s staff, makes him a unique

source of technical support to the Board.

Through this combination of

experience, Dr. Pearlstein can provide

immediate support to the Board on a

variety of complex technical issues

which require prompt resolution,

without the need for the extensive and

time consuming preparatory efforts

others would require.

Second, the Board does not believe

that a direct conflict between Dr.

Pearlstein’s technical work for the Board

and BNL will develop for the following

reasons. BNL is a multi-program, DOE

Laboratory whose missions include

scientific and medical research, energy

technology development, and associated

support functions. These activities are

mostly related to DOE’s non-defense

mission and have little relationship

with the defense nuclear facilities or

oversight responsibilities of the Board.

Further, Dr. Pearlstein has advised the

Board that he will be assigned to BNL’s

Engineering Research and Applications

Division in the Department of Advanced

Technology which is involved in work

ranging from structural analysis to

radiological engineering. Therefore,

based on the significant differences in

technical efforts and missions between

the Board and BNL, no direct conflict

with the proposed effort is anticipated

or with Dr. Pearlstein’s ability to

provide the Board with impartial,

objective work products.

Finally, as the Board is required

under its OCI Regulations, where

reasonably possible, to initiate measures

which attempt to mitigate an OCI, the

Board will stay abreast of Dr.

Pearlstein’s technical work at BNL to

insure no problems arise during contract

performance. Also, the efforts of Dr.

Pearlstein will be overseen by

experienced technical staff of the Board

to ensure that all of his resultant work

products are impartial and contain full

support for any findings and

recommendations issued thereunder.

Accordingly, on the basis of the

determination described above and

pursuant to the applicable provisions of

10 CFR 1706, the Chairman of the Board

granted a waiver of any conflicts of

interests (and the pertinent provisions

of the OCI Regulations) with the Board’s

contract with Dr. Sol Pearlstein that

might arise out of his existing

relationship with BNL.

Dated: January 9, 1995.

Kenneth M. Pusateri,

General Manager.

[FR Doc. 95–804 Filed 1–11–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6820–KD–M

Privacy Act; Systems of Records

AGENCY: Defense Nuclear Facilities

Safety Board.

ACTION: Annual notice of systems of

records.

SUMMARY: Each Federal agency is

required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5

U.S.C. 552a, to publish annually a

description of the systems of records it

maintains containing personal

information. In this notice the Board

provides the required information on

five previously-noticed systems of

records.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Robert M. Andersen, General Counsel,

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board,

625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 700,

Washington, DC 20004–2901, (202) 208–

6387.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board

currently maintains five systems of

records under the Privacy Act. Each

system is described below.

DNFSG–1

SYSTEM NAME:

Personnel Security Files.

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:

Unclassified materials.

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW,

Washington, DC 20004–2901.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE

SYSTEM:

Employees and applicants for

employment with DNFSB and DNFSB

contractors; consultants; other

individuals requiring access to

classified materials and facilities.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Personnel security folders and

requests for security clearances, Forms

SF 86, 86A, 87, 312, and DOE Forms

5631.18, 5631.29, 5631.20, and 5631.21.

In addition, records containing the

following information:

(1) Security clearance request

information;

(2) Records of security education and

foreign travel lectures;

(3) Records of any security

infractions;
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(4) Names of individuals visiting

DNFSB;

(5) Employee identification files

(including photographs) maintained for

access purposes.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

National Defense Authorization Act,

Fiscal Year 1989 (amended the Atomic

Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et

seq.) by adding new Chapter 21—

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board).

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND

THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:

DNFSB—to determine which

individuals should have access to

classified material and to be able to

transfer clearances to other facilities for

visitor control purposes.

DOE—to determine eligibility for

security clearances.

Other Federal and State agencies—to

determine eligibility for security

clearances.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,

RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND

DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

STORAGE:

Paper records, magnetic disk, and

computer printouts.

RETRIEVABILITY:

By name, social security number, and

numeric code.

SAFEGUARDS:

Access is limited to employees having

a need to know. Record are stored in

locked file cabinets in a controlled

access area.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Records retention and disposal

authorities are contained in the

‘‘General Records Schedules’’ published

by National Archives and Records

Administration, Washington, DC.

Records within DNFSB are destroyed by

shredding, burning, or burial in a

sanitary landfill, as appropriate.

SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite

700, Washington, DC 20004–2901.

Attention: Security Management Officer.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Requests by an individual to

determine if DNFSB–1 contains

information about him/her should be

directed to the Privacy Act Officer,

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board,

625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 700,

Washington, DC 20004–2901. Required

identifying information: Complete

name, social security number, and date

of birth.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURE:

Same as Notification procedure above,

except individual must show official

photo identification, such as driver’s

license, passport, or government

identification before viewing records.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURE:

Same as Record Access procedure.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Subject individuals, Questionnaire for

Sensitive Positions (SF–86), agency

files, official visitor logs, contractors,

and DOE Personnel Security Branch.

SYSTEM EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS

OF THE ACT:

None.

DNFSB–2

SYSTEM NAME:

Administrative and Travel Files.

SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION:

Unclassified.

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board, 625 Indiana Ave., NW,

Washington, DC 20004–2901.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE

SYSTEM:

Employees and applicants for

employment with DNFSB, including

DNFSB contractors and consultants.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Records containing the following

information:

(1) Time and attendance;

(2) Payroll actions and deduction

information requests;

(3) Authorizations for overtime and

night differential;

(4) Credit cards and telephone calling

cards issued to individuals;

(5) Destination, itinerary, mode and

purpose of travel;

(6) Date(s) of travel and all expenses;

(7) Passport number;

(8) Requests for advance of funds, and

voucher with receipts;

(9) Travel authorizations;

(10) Name, address, social security

number and birth date;

(11) Employee parking permits;

(12) Employee public transit subsidy

applications and vouchers.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

National Defense Authorization Act,

Fiscal Year 1989 (amended the Atomic

Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et

seq.) by adding new Chapter 21—

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board).

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND

THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:

Treasury Department—To collect

withheld taxes, print payroll checks,

and issue savings bonds.

Internal Revenue Service—To process

Federal income tax.

State and Local Governments—To

process state and local income tax.

Office of Personnel Management—

Retirement records and benefits.

Social Security Administration—

Social Security records and benefits.

Department of Labor—To process

Workmen’s Compensation claims.

Department of Defense—Military

Retired Pay Offices—To adjust Military

retirement.

Savings Institutions—To credit

accounts for savings made through

payroll deductions.

Health Insurance Carriers—To process

insurance claims.

General Accounting Office—Audit—

To verify accuracy and legality of

disbursement.

Veterans Administration—To evaluate

veteran’s benefits to which the

individual may be entitled.

States’ Department of Employment

Security—To determine entitlement to

unemployment compensation or other

state benefits.

Travel Agencies—To process travel

itineraries.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STRONG,

RETRIEVING ACCESSING RETAINING, AND

DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

STORAGE:

Paper records, magnetic disk, and

computer printouts.

RETRIEVABILITY:

By name, social security number,

travel dates, and alphanumeric code.

SAFEGUARDS:

Access is limited to employees having

a need to know. Records are stored in

locked file cabinets in a controlled

access area in accordance with Board

directives and Federal guidelines.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Records retention and disposal

authorities are contained in the

‘‘General Records Schedules’’ published

by National Archives and Records

Administration, Washington, D.C.

Records within DNFSB are destroyed by

shredding, burning, or burial in a

sanitary landfill, as appropriate.

SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite

700, Washington, DC 20004–2901,

Attention: Chief Administrative Officer.
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NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Requests by an individual to

determine if DNFSB–2 contains

information about him/her should be

directed to the Privacy Act Officer,

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board,

625 Indiana Avenue NW., Suite 700,

Washington, DC 20004–2901. Required

identifying information: Complete

name, social security number, and date

of birth.

RECORDS ACCESS PROCEDURE:

Same as Notification procedures

above, except individual must show

official photo identification, such as

driver’s license, passport, or government

identification before viewing records.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURE:

Same as Record Access procedure.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Subject individuals, timekeepers,

official personnel records, GSA for

accounting and payroll, OPM for official

personnel records, IRS and State

officials for withholding and tax

information, and travel agency contract.

SYSTEM EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS

OF THE ACT:

None.

DNFSB–3

SYSTEM NAME:

Drug Testing Program Records—

DNFSB.

SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION:

Unclassified.

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Primary System: Division of

Personnel, Defense Nuclear Facilities

Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW,

Washington, DC 20004–2901. Duplicate

Systems: Duplicate systems may exist,

in whole or in part, as contractor testing

laboratories and collection/evaluation

facilities.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE

SYSTEM:

DNFSB employees and applicants for

employment with the DNFSB.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

These records contain information

regarding results of the drug testing

program; requests for and results of

initial, confirmatory and follow-up

testing, if appropriate; additional

information supplied by DNFSB

employees or employment applicants in

challenge to positive test results;

information supplied by individuals

concerning alleged drug abuse by Board

employees or contractors; and written

statements or medical evaluations of

attending physicians and/or information

regarding prescription or

nonprescription drugs.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

(1) Executive Order 12564; September

15, 1986.

(2) Section 503 of the Supplemental

Appropriations Act of 1987, Pub. L.

100–71, 101 Stat. 391, 468–471, codified

at 5 U.S.C. section 7301 note (1987).

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND

THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:

Information in these records may be

used by the DNFSB management:

(1) To identify substance abusers

within the agency;

(2) To initiate counselling and

rehabilitation programs;

(3) To take personnel actions;

(4) To take personnel security actions;

and

(5) For statistical purposes.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,

RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND

DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

STORAGE:

Records are maintained on paper in

file folders. Additionally, records used

for initiating a random drug test are

maintained on the Random Employee

Selection Automation System. This is a

stand-alone system resident on an IBM

PS/2 computer and is passwordprotected.

RETRIEVABILITY:

Records maintained in file folders are

indexed and accessed by name and

social security number. Records

maintained for random drug testing are

accessed by using a computer data base

which contains employees’ names,

social security numbers, and job titles.

Employees are then selected from the

available pool by the computer, and a

list is given to the Drug Program

Coordinator of employees and alternates

selected for drug testing.

SAFEGUARDS:

Access to and use of these records is

limited to those persons whose official

duties require such access, with records

maintained and used with the highest

regard for personal privacy. Records in

the Division of Personnel are stored in

an approved security container under

the immediate control of the Director,

Division of Personnel, or designee.

Records in laboratory/collection/

evaluation facilities will be stored under

appropriate security measures so that

access is limited and controlled.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

(1) Test results, whether negative or

positive, and other drug screening

records filed in the Division of

Personnel will be retained and retrieved

as indicated under the Retrievability

category. When an individual

terminates employment with the

DNFSB, negative test results will be

destroyed by shredding, or by other

approved disposal methods. Positive

test results will be maintained through

the conclusion of any administrative or

judicial proceedings, at which time they

will be destroyed by shredding, or by

other approved disposal methods.

(2) Test results, whether negative or

positive, on file in contractor testing

laboratories, ordinarily will be

maintained for a minimum of two years

in the laborators. Upon instructions

provided by the Division of Personnel,

the results will be transferred to the

Division of Personnel when the contract

is terminated or whenever an

individual, previously subjected to

urinalysis by the laboratory, terminates

employment with the DNFSB. Records

received from the laboratories by the

Division of Personnel will be

incorporated into other records in the

system, or if the individual has

terminated, those records reflecting

negative test results will be destroyed by

shredding, or by other approved

disposal methods. Positive test results

will be maintained through the

conclusion of any administrative or

judicial proceedings, at which time they

will be destroyed by shredding, or by

other approved disposal methods.

(3) Negative specimens will be

destroyed according to laboratory/

contractor procedures.

(4) Positive specimens will be

maintained through the conclusion of

administrative or judicial proceedings.

SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite

700, Washington, DC 20004–2901,

Attention: Director of Personnel.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Requests by an individual to

determine if DNFSB–3 contains

information about him/her should be

directed to Director of Personnel,

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board,

625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 700,

Washington, DC 20004–2901. Required

identifying information: Complete

name, social security number.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURE:

Same as Notification procedures

above, except individual must show

official photo identification, such as

driver license or government

identification before viewing records.
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CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURE:

Same as Notification procedures

above.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

DNFSB employees and employment

applicants who have been identified for

drug testing, who have been tested, or

who have admitted abusing drugs prior

to being tested; physicians making

statements regarding medical

evaluations and/or authorized

prescriptions for drugs; individuals

providing information concerning

alleged drug abuse by Board employees

or contractors; DNFSB contractors for

processing, including but not limited to,

specimen collection, laboratories for

analysis, and medical evaluations; and

DNFSB staff administering the drug

testing program to ensure the

achievement of a drug-free workplace.

SYSTEM EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS

OF THE ACT:

Pursuant to 5 U.S.c. 552a(k)(5), the

Board has exempted portions of this

system of records from 5 U.S.C.

552a(c)(3), (d), (e)(1), (e)(4)(C), (H), and

(J), and (f). The exemption is invoked for

information in the system of records

which would disclose the identity of a

person who has supplied information

on drug abuse by a Board employee or

contractor.

DNFSB–4

SYSTEM NAME:

Personnel Files.

SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION:

Unclassified.

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

board, 625 Indiana Ave., NW,

Washington, DC 20004–2901.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE

SYSTEM:

Employees and applicants for

employment with the DNFSB, including

DNFSB contractors and consultants.

CATEGORIES OF RECORD IN THE SYSTEM:

Records concerning the following

information:

(1) Name, social security number, sex,

date of birth, home address, grade level,

and occupational code.

(2) Official Personnel Folders (SF–66),

Service Record Cards (SF–7), and SF–

171.

(3) Records on suggestions, awards,

and bonuses.

(4) Training requests, authorization

data, and training course evaluations.

(5) Employee appraisals, appeals,

grievances, and complaints.

(6) Employee disciplinary actions.

(7) Employee retirement records.

(8) Records on employment transfer.

(9) Applications for employment with

the DNFSB.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

National Defense Authorization Act,

Fiscal Year 1989 (amended the Atomic

Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et

seq.) by adding new Chapter 21—

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board).

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND

THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:

GSA—Maintains official personnel

records for DNFSB.

Office of Personnel Management—

Transfer and retirement records and

benefits, and collection of anonymous

statistical reports.

Social Security Administration—

Social Security records and benefits.

Federal, State, or Local government

agencies—For the purpose of

investigating individuals in connection

with, security clearances, and

administrative or judicial proceedings.

Private Organizations—For the

purpose of verifying employees’

employment status with the DNFSB.

POLICES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,

RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND

DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

STORAGE:

Paper records, magnetic disk, and

computer printouts.

RETRIEVABILITY:

By name and social security number.

SAFEGUARDS:

Access is limited to employees having

a need-to-know. Records are stored in

locked file cabinets in a controlled

access area in accordance with Board

directives and Federal guidelines.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Records retention and disposal

authorities are contained in the

‘‘General Records Schedules’’ published

by National Archives and Records

Administration, Washington, D.C.

Records within DNFSB are destroyed by

shredding or burning, as appropriate.

SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite

700, Washington, DC 20004–2901,

Attention: Director of Personnel.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Requests by an individual to

determine if DNFSB–4 contains

information about him/her should be

directed to Director of Personnel,

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board,

625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 700,

Washington, DC 20004–2901. Required

identifying information: Complete

name, social security number, and date

of birth.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURE:

Same as Notification procedures

above, except individual must show

official photo identification, such as

driver license or government

identification before viewing records.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURE:

Same as Notification procedures

above.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Subject individuals, official personnel

records, GSA, OPM for official

personnel records, State employment

agencies, educational institutions, and

supervisors.

SYSTEM EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS

OF THE ACT:

None.

DNFSB–5

SYSTEM NAME:

Personnel Radiation Exposure Files.

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:

Unclassified materials.

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW,

Washington, DC 20004–2901.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE

SYSTEM:

DNFSB employees, contractors, and

consultants.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Personnel folders containing radiation

exposure and whole body count,

including any records of mandatory

training associated with site work or

visits.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

National Defense Authorization Act,

Fiscal Year 1989 (amended the Atomic

Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et

seq.) by adding new Chapter 21—

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board).

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE

SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND

THE PURPOSE OF SUCH USES:

DNFSB—to monitor radiation

exposure of its employees and

contractors.

DOE—to monitor radiation exposure

of visitors to the various DOE facilities

in the United States.
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Other Federal and State Health

Institutions—To monitor radiation

exposure of DNFSB personnel.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING,

RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND

DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

STORAGE:

Paper records, magnetic disk, and

computer printouts.

RETRIEVABILITY:

By name, social security number, and

numeric code.

SAFEGUARDS:

Access is limited to employees having

a need to know. Records are stored in

locked file cabinets in a controlled

access area.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Records retention and disposal

authorities are contained in the

‘‘General Records Schedules’’ published

by National Archives and Records

Administration, Washington, D.C.

Records within DNFSB are destroyed by

shredding, burning, or burial in a

sanitary landfill, as appropriate.

SYSTEM MANAGER AND ADDRESS:

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety

Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite

700, Washington, DC 20004–2901.

Attention: Security Management Officer.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Requests by an individual to

determine if DNFSB–5 contains

information about him/her should be

directed to the Privacy Act Officer,

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board,

625 Indiana Avenue, NW, Suite 700,

Washington, DC 20004–2901. Required

identifying information: Complete

name, social security number, and date

of birth.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURE:

Same as Notification procedure above,

except individual must show official

photo identification, such as driver’s

license, passport, or government

identification before viewing records.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURE:

Same as Record Access procedure.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Subject individuals, previous

employee records, DOE contractors’ film

badges, whole body counts, bioassays

and dosimetry badges.

SYSTEM EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS

OF THE ACT:

None.

Dated: January 9, 1995.

John T. Conway,

Chairman.

[FR Doc. 95–803 Filed 1–11–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6820–KD–M

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented

Education Program—National

Research and Development Center

AGENCY: Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice of proposed priority,

selection criteria, and post-award

requirements.

SUMMARY: The Secretary proposes a

priority, selection criteria, and postaward requirements for an award to

support a national research and

development center to study the

education of gifted and talented

children and youth. The work of the

center is intended to increase

knowledge related to improving

educational practices so that the

nation’s most gifted and talented

children and youth may better

contribute to the national welfare.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before February 27, 1995.

ADDRESSES: All comments concerning

this proposed priority should be

addressed to Judith Anderson, U.S.

Department of Education, 555 New

Jersey Avenue NW., Room 611b,

Washington, DC 20208–5573.

Comments may also be sent through the

internet to ‘‘Javits–Center@ed.gov.’’

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Judith Anderson. Telephone: (202) 219–

2079. Individuals who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD) may call the Federal Information

Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339

between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern time,

Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Secretary seeks to improve the

education of gifted and talented

children and youth and to use the

methods and materials developed in

gifted and talented education programs

to improve education for all children.

This is an integral part of advancing the

National Education Goals and GOALS

2000, which require that all students

must attain high standards of academic

excellence. Gifted and talented

education programs and methods can

contribute to systemic reform, in which

schoolwide efforts are used to

coordinate high standards, assessments,

challenging curricula, and teacher

preparation to improve the education of

all students. The Secretary also believes

that the educational needs of gifted and

talented students from populations

historically underserved by gifted

education programs deserve particular

attention.

Under the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and

Talented Students Education Act of

1994 (Javits Act) as authorized by the

Elementary and Secondary Education

Act of 1965 as amended, the Secretary

seeks to provide support for a national

research and development center

designed to conduct sound and coherent

education research programs on

methods and techniques for gifted and

talented education. A deliberate,

sustained, and coordinated initiative

must be undertaken to carry out

research and development activities

related to improving the education of

gifted and talented students.

The Secretary plans to make the

award under this competition as a

cooperative agreement. Applicants for

the award must be institutions of higher

education, State educational agencies,

or a combination of these entities. The

Secretary believes that this center can

strengthen its capacity to accomplish

the work of its mission by involving

partners such as historically black

colleges and universities, community

colleges, or state and local education

research organizations. As described in

the Javits Act, the purpose of the center

is to increase the understanding of how

to improve the education of gifted and

talented students, including those who

may not be identified or served through

traditional assessment methods and

programs, such as economically

disadvantaged individuals, individuals

of limited-English proficiency, and

individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, the Secretary believes that

the experience and knowledge gained in

developing and implementing programs

for gifted and talented students can and

should be used as a basis to develop

rich and challenging curricula for all

students, and to design instructional

strategies and other means to improve

all students’ education. Finally, the

Secretary believes that educators should

consider the schoolwide impact of

gifted and talented programs.

Proposed Priority

Under 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3) the

Secretary proposes to give an absolute

preference to applications that meet the

following priority. The Secretary

proposes to fund only applications that

meet this absolute priority:

Each project must propose plans to

establish a national research and

development center that—

• Conducts research and

development activities concerning the