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Federal Register | Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act of 1974; Implementati
SUMMARY: This document amends the Department of the Treasury's regulations on the disclosure of records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and its regulations concerning the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act). It also amends the appendices to these subparts setting forth the administrative procedures by which the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program ("SIGTARP") will process requests for records made under the FOIA, and setting forth the administrative procedures by which SIGTARP will implement the Privacy Act. In addition, the document revises the list of Treasury offices and bureaus found in this part.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Underwood, Privacy Act Officer, Department of the Treasury, phone number 202-622-0874 ordale.underwood@do.treas.gov.
These regulations are being published as a final rule because the amendments do not impose any requirements on any member of the public and do not alter the procedures relating to the way in which the Departmental Offices currently handle FOIA and PA obligations. These amendments are the most efficient means for the Treasury Department to implement its internal requirements for complying with the FOIA and the Privacy Act. Accordingly, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) and (d)(3), the Department of the Treasury finds good cause that prior notice and other public procedure with respect to this rule are impracticable and unnecessary and finds good cause for making this rule effective on the date of publication in theFederal Register.
Part 1 of Title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 1—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read as follows: Authority:
5 U.S.C. 301 and 31 U.S.C. 321. Subpart A also is issued under 5 U.S.C. 552, as amended. Subpart C also is issued under 5 U.S.C. 552a.
Subpart A—Freedom of Information Act 2. In § 1.1 revise paragraph (a) to read as follows:
3. Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 1 is amended as follows: a. In the third paragraph, remove the word “Assistant” from the second sentence. b. In paragraph 4.(i), add the phrase “Special Inspector General for Troubled Assets Relief Program,” after the words “Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration,” and before the words “Treasurer of the United States,” c. In paragraph 4.(ii), by removing “Deputy Assistant Secretary (Administration),” and add in its place “Deputy Assistant Secretary for Privacy and Treasury Records.” d. In paragraph 4. (iii) remove the word “Assistant”. Subpart C—Privacy Act 4. In § 1.20, revise the section heading, introductory text, and paragraphs (a) through (j) to read as follows:
The regulations in this subpart are issued to implement the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). The regulations apply to all records which are contained in systems of records maintained by the Department of the Treasury and which are retrieved by an individual's name or personal identifier. They do not relate to those personnel records of Government employees, which are under the jurisdiction of the Office of Personnel Management to the extent such records are subject to regulations issued by such OPM. The regulations apply to all components of the Department of the Treasury. Any reference in this subpart to the Department or its officials, employees, or records shall be deemed to refer also to the components or their officials, employees, or records. The regulations set forth the requirements applicable to Department of the Treasury employees maintaining, collecting, using or disseminatingrecords pertaining to individuals. They also set forth the procedures by which individuals may request notification of whether the Department of the Treasury maintains or has disclosed a record pertaining to them or may seek access to such records maintained in any nonexempt system of records, request correction of such records, appeal any initial adverse determination of any request for amendment, or may seek an accounting of disclosures of such records. For the convenience of interested persons, the components of the Department of the Treasury may reprint these regulations in their entirety (less any appendices not applicable to the component in question) in those titles of the Code of Federal Regulations which normally contain regulations applicable to such components. In connection with such republication, and at other appropriate times, components may issue supplementary regulations applicable only to the component in question, which are consistent with these regulations. In the event of any actual or apparent inconsistency, these Departmental regulations shall govern. Persons interested in the records of a particular component should, therefore, also consult the Code of Federal Regulations for any rules or regulations promulgated specifically with respect to that component (see Appendices to this subpart for cross references). The head of each component is hereby also authorized to substitute other appropriate officials for those designated and correct addresses specified in the appendix to this subpart applicable to the component. The components of the Department of the Treasury for the purposes of this subpart are the following offices and bureaus:
§ 1.36 [Amended]
5. In § 1.36, paragraph (g)(1)(viii) is amended by removing “IRS 42.012-Combined Case Control File” from the table. 6. Appendix A to Subpart C of Part 1 is amended by: Departmental Offices: a. In the second paragraph, by adding “Director, Disclosure Services” after the words “Privacy Act Request, DO” and before the words “Department of the Treasury,” and by removing the last sentence. b. In the third paragraph, by adding “Director, Disclosure Services” after “DO,” and before the words “Department of the Treasury” in the last sentence of the paragraph. c. In the fourth paragraph, by adding “Special Inspector General for Troubled Assets Relief Program,” after “General Counsel,” and before the words “or Assistant Secretary,” and by adding “Director, Disclosure Services” after the words “Privacy Act Amendment Request,” and before the words “Department of the Treasury,” and by removing the last sentence. Dated: December 24, 2009. Melissa Hartman, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Privacy and Treasury Records.