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BILLING CODE 3710-92-M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Meeting of the Chief of Naval Operations

(CNO)Executive Panel AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice of closed meeting. SUMMARY: The CNO Executive Panel will report on the findings and recommendations of the Executive Decision Making Subcommittee to the CNO. The meeting will consist of discussions of the current decision making processes of the U.S. Navy's senior leaders. DATES: The meeting will be held on February 8, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Center for Naval Analysis Corporation Building, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311, Room 1A01. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Lester Brown, CNO Executive Panel, 4825 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311, 703-681-4939. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2), these matters constitute sensitive information that is specifically authorized by Executive Order to be kept secret. Accordingly, the Secretary of the Navy has determined in writing that the public interest requires that all sessions of this meeting be closed to the public because they will be concerned with matters listed in section 552b(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code. Dated: January 22, 2007. M.A. Harvison, Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. E7-1325 Filed 1-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810-FF-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Delete. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is deleting a system of records in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed actions will be effective without further notice on February 28, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Doris Lama at

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: January 22, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. N01000-4 System name: Program 38 Science and Technology Personnel Skills (April 24, 1997, 62 FR 19994). Reason: This system of records is no longer needed. Any necessary information is maintained in the military member's personnel file, N01070-3, entitled “Navy Military Personnel Records System” last published in the **Federal Register** on November 16, 2004, at 69 FR 67128. [FR Doc. E7-1329 Filed 1-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [USN-2007-0008] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Amend System of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on February 28, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Doris Lama at

(202)685-6545. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Navy systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the record system being amended are set forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of subsection

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: January 22, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. N01070-3 System name: Navy Military Personnel Records (November 16, 2004, 69 FR 67128). Changes: System location: In para 1, line 4, after “active duty” add “Navy” and replace “except” with “including”. Also, in line 8 after “1995” change “;” to “.”. Delete second para. In old para 4, last line, replace “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* ” with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* ”. System manager(s) and address: In last line, replace “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* ” with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx.* ” Notification procedure: Delete para 3. In old para 4, lines 8 and 9, change *www.nara.gov/regional/mpr.html* to read *http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/index.html* ” In old para 5, lines 9 and 10, replace “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* ” with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* ”. Replace old para 6 with “The letter should contain first, middle, and last name and the last four of the social security number (and/or enlisted service number/officer file number), rank/rate, designator, military status, address, and signature of the requester.” Record access procedures: In para 2, line 5, delete “except” and replace with “including”. Delete para 3. In old para 4, lines 7-9, change *www.nara.gov/regional/mpr.html* to read *http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/index.html* ” In old para 5, line 9, replace “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* ” with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* ”. Replace old para 6 with “The letter should contain first, middle, and last name and the last four of the social security number (and/or enlisted service number/officer file number), rank/rate, designator, military status, address, and signature of the requester.” N01070-3 System name: Navy Military Personnel Records System System location: Primary locations: Navy Personnel Command (PERS-312), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120 for records of all active duty Navy and reserve members (including Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)); and for records of members that were retired, discharged, or died while in service since 1995. Write to the National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 for records of members that were retired, discharged, or died while in service prior to 1995. Secondary locations: Personnel Offices and Personnel Support Detachments providing administrative support for the local activity where the individual is assigned. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . Categories of individuals covered by the system: All Navy military personnel: officers, enlisted, active, inactive, reserve, fleet reserve, retired, midshipmen, officer candidates, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps personnel. Categories of records in the system: Personnel service jackets and service records, correspondence and records in both automated and non-automated form concerning classification, assignment, distribution, promotion, advancement, performance, recruiting, retention, reenlistment, separation, training, education, morale, personal affairs, benefits, entitlements, discipline and administration of naval personnel. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 42 U.S.C. 10606 as implemented by DoD Instruction 1030.1, Victim and Witness Assistance Procedures; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To assist officials and employees of the Navy in the management, supervision and administration of Navy personnel (officer and enlisted) and the operations of related personnel affairs and functions. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a

(b)of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a (b)(3) as follows: To officials and employees of the National Research Council in Cooperative Studies of the National History of Disease, of Prognosis and of Epidemiology. Each study in which the records of members and former members of the naval service are used must be approved by the Chief of Naval Personnel. To officials and employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, in the performance of their official duties related to eligibility, notification and assistance in obtaining health and medical benefits by members and former members of the Navy. To the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for use in alien admission and naturalization inquiries. To the Office of Personnel Management for verification of military service for benefits, leave, or reduction-in-force purposes, and to establish Civil Service employee tenure and leave accrual rate. To the Director of Selective Service System in the performance of official duties related to registration with the Selective Service System. To the Social Security Administration to obtain or verify Social Security Numbers or to substantiate applicant's credit for social security compensation. To officials and employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the performance of their duties relating to approved research projects, and for processing and adjudicating claims, benefits, and medical care. To officials of the U.S. Coast Guard

(USCG)for the purpose of creating service records for current USCG members that had prior service with the Navy. To officials and employees of Navy Relief and the American Red Cross in the performance of their duties relating to the assistance of the members and their dependents and relatives, or related to assistance previously furnished such individuals, without regard to whether the individual assisted or his/her sponsor continues to be a member of the Navy. Access will be limited to those portions of the member's record required to effectively assist the member. To duly appointed Family Ombudsmen in the performance of their duties related to the assistance of the members and their families. To state and local agencies in the performance of their official duties related to verification of status for determination of eligibility for Veterans Bonuses and other benefits and entitlements. To officials and employees of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives in the performance of their official duties related to the verification of the active duty naval service of Members of Congress. Access is limited to those portions of the member's record required to verify service time. To provide information and support to victims and witnesses in compliance with the Victim and Witness Assistance Program, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, and the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990. Information as to current military addresses and assignments may be provided to military banking facilities who provide banking services overseas and who are reimbursed by the Government for certain checking and loan losses. For personnel separated, discharged or retired from the Armed Forces information as to last known residential or home of record address may be provided to the military banking facility upon certification by a banking facility officer that the facility has a returned or dishonored check negotiated by the individual or the individual has defaulted on a loan and that if restitution is not made by the individual the United States Government will be liable for the losses the facility may incur. To federal, state, local, and foreign (within Status of Forces agreements) law enforcement agencies or their authorized representatives in connection with litigation, law enforcement, or other matters under the jurisdiction of such agencies. Information relating to professional qualifications of chaplains may be provided to civilian certification boards and committees, including, but not limited to, state and federal licensing authorities and ecclesiastical endorsing organizations. To governmental entities or private organizations under government contract to perform random analytical research into specific aspects of military personnel management and administrative procedures. To Federal agencies, their contractors and grantees, and to private organizations, such as the National Academy of Sciences, for the purposes of conducting personnel and/or health-related research in the interest of the Federal government and the public. When not considered mandatory, the names and other identifying data will be eliminated from records used for such research studies. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of system of record notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Automated records may be stored on magnetic tapes, disc, and drums. Manual records may be stored in paper file folders, microfiche or microfilm. Retrievability: Automated records may be retrieved by name and Social Security Number. Manual records may be retrieved by name, Social Security Number, enlisted service number, or officer file number. Safeguards: Computer facilities and terminals are located in restricted areas accessible only to authorized persons that are properly screened, cleared and trained. Manual records and computer printouts are available only to authorized personnel having a need-to-know. Retention and disposal: Those documents that are designated as temporary in the prescribing regulations remain in the record until their obsolescence, or the member is separated from the Navy, then are removed and provided to the individual. Those documents designated as permanent are submitted to Navy Personnel Command at predetermined times to form a single personnel record in the Electronic Military Personnel Records System (EMPRS), and remain in EMPRS permanently. Permanent records are transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration 62 years after the completion of the service member's obligated service. System manager(s) and address: Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-312), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3130; Commanding Officers, Officers in Charge, and Heads of Department of the Navy activities. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx.* Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves should address written inquiries to: For permanent records of all active duty and reserve members (except Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)), former members discharged, deceased, or retired since 1995, should be addressed to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-312), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120; Inquiries regarding records of former members discharged, deceased, or retired before 1995 should be addressed to the Director, National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100. You may access their Web site at *http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/miitary-personnel/index.html* to obtain guidance on how to access records; Inquiries regarding field service records of current members should be addressed to the Personnel Office or Personnel Support Detachment providing administrative support to the local activity to which the individual is assigned. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx.* The letter should contain first, middle, and last name and the last four of the social security number (and/or enlisted service number/officer file number), rank/rate, designator, military status, address, and signature of the requester. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to Commander, Navy Personnel Command (PERS-312), 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120 for records of all active duty and reserve members (including Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)); Director, National Personnel Records Center, Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 for records of former members discharged, deceased, or retired before 1995. Visit their Web site at *http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/index.html* to download SF180 to request records through regular mail or to file an electronic request for records; The Personnel Office or Personnel Support Detachment providing administrative support to the local activity to which the individual is assigned for field service records of current members. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx.* The letter should contain first, middle, and last name and the last four of the social security number (and/or enlisted service number/officer file number), rank/rate, designator, military status, address, and signature of the requester. Current members, active and reserve, may visit the Navy Personnel Command, Records Review Room, Bldg 109, Millington, TN for assistance with records located in that building; or the individual may visit the local activity to which attached for access to locally maintained records. Proof of identification will consist of Military Identification Card for persons having such cards, or other picture-bearing identification. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Correspondence; educational institutions; federal, state, and local court documents; civilian and military investigatory reports; general correspondence concerning the individual; official records of professional qualifications; Navy Relief and American Red Cross requests for verification of status. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-1330 Filed 1-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [USN-2007-0007] Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD. ACTION: Notice to Amend Systems of Records. SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy is amending five systems of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended. DATES: This proposed action will be effective without further notice on February 28, 2007 unless comments are received which result in a contrary determination. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Department of the Navy, PA/FOIA Policy Branch, Chief of Naval Operations (DNS-36), 2000 Navy Pentagon, Washington, DC 20350-2000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Doris Lama at

(202)685-6545. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of the Navy systems of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, have been published in the **Federal Register** and are available from the address above. The specific changes to the records systems being amended are set forth below followed by the notice, as amended, published in its entirety. The proposed amendments are not within the purview of subsection

(r)of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended, which requires the submission of a new or altered system report. Dated: January 22, 2007. C.R. Choate, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. N01000-2 System name: Naval Discharge Review Board Proceedings (April 14, 1999, 64 FR 18410). Changes: System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with “Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, 720 Kennon Street SE, Room 309, Washington, DC 20374-5023.” Notification procedure: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington, DC 20374-5023. The signed request should contain name and social security number and docket number if known.” Record access procedures: Delete entry and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington, DC 20374-5023. The signed request should contain name and social security number and docket number if known.” N01000-2 System name: Naval Discharge Review Board Proceedings (April 14, 1999, 64 FR 18410). System location: Naval Discharge Review Board, Washington Navy Yard, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington, DC 20374-5023. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Former Navy and Marine Corps personnel who have submitted applications for review of discharge or dismissal pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1553, or whose discharge or dismissal has been or is being reviewed by the Naval Discharge Review Board, on its own motion, or pursuant to an application by a deceased former member's next of kin. Categories of records in the system: The file contains the former member's application for review of discharge or dismissal, any supporting documents submitted therewith, copies of correspondence between the former member or his counsel and the Naval Discharge Review Board and other correspondence concerning the case, and a summarized record of proceedings before the Board. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 1553, Review of discharge or dismissal and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): Selected information is used to defend the Department of the Navy in civil suits filed against it in the State and/or Federal courts system. This information will permit officials and employees of the Board to consider former member's applications for review of discharge or dismissal and any subsequent application by the member; to answer inquiries on behalf of or from the former member or counsel regarding the action taken in the former member's case. The file is used by members of the Board for Correction of Naval Records when reviewing any subsequent application by the former member for a correction of records relative to the former member's discharge or dismissal. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: The file is used by counsel for the former member, and by accredited representatives of veterans' organizations recognized by the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs under 38 U.S.C. 3402 and duly designated by the former member as his or her representative before the Naval Discharge Review Board. Officials of the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys offices assigned to the particular case. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records in file folders; microfiche; plastic recording disks; recording cassettes; and computerized database. Retrievability: Name, docket number, and/or Social Security Number. Safeguards: Computerized database is password protected and access is limited. The office is locked at the close of business. The office is located in a building on a military installation which has 24-hour gate sentries and 24-hour roving patrols. Retention and disposal: Files are transferred to the Washington Federal Records Center, 4205 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20409 when case is closed and then destroyed after 15 years. System manager(s) and address: Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington, DC 20374-5023. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington, DC 20374-5023. The signed request should contain name and social security number and docket number if known. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington, DC 20374-5023. The signed request should contain name and social security number and docket number if known. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Information contained in the files is obtained from the former member or those acting on the former member's behalf, from military personnel and medical records, and from records of law enforcement investigations. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. N01000-5 System name: Naval Clemency and Parole Board Files (August 30, 2000, 65 FR 52718). Changes: Authority for maintenance of the system: Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. 874(a), 952-954; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 42 U.S.C. 10601 *et seq.* ; Victim's Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 as implemented by DoD Instruction 1030.2, Victim and Witness Assistance Procedures, SECNAVINST 5815.3J, Department of the Navy Clemency and Parole Systems; and E.O. 9397 (SSN).” System manager(s) and address: Delete entry and replace with “Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023.” Notification procedure: Delete first paragraph and replace with “Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023.” Record access procedures: Delete first paragraph and replace with “Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023.” N01000-5 System name: Naval Clemency and Parole Board Files. System location: Naval Clemency and Parole Board, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 308, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Members or former members of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard whose cases have been or are being considered by the Naval Clemency and Parole Board. Categories of records in the system: The file contains individual applications for clemency and/or parole, reports and recommendations thereon indicating progress in confinement or while awaiting completion of appellate review if not confined, or on parole; correspondence between the individual or his counsel and the Naval Clemency and Parole Board or other Navy offices; other correspondence concerning the case; the court-martial order and staff Judge Advocate's review; records of trial; and a summarized record of the proceedings of the Board. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 874(a), 952-954; 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 42 U.S.C. 10601 *et seq.* ; Victim's Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 as implemented by DoD Instruction 1030.2, Victim and Witness Assistance Procedures, SECNAVINST 5815.3J, Department of the Navy Clemency and Parole Systems; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): The file is used in conjunction with periodic review of the member's or former member's case to determine whether or not clemency or parole is warranted. The file is referred to in answering inquiries from the member or former member or their counsel. The file is referred to by the Naval Discharge Review Board and the Board for Correction of Naval Records in conjunction with their subsequent review of applications from members or former members. The file is also used by counsel in connection with representation of members or former members before the Naval Clemency and Parole Board. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To victims and witnesses of a crime for purposes of providing information regarding the investigation and disposition of an offense (Victim's Rights and Restitution Act of 1990). The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems of records notices apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper records and computerized database. Retrievability: Name and Social Security Number. Safeguards: Files are kept within the Naval Clemency and Parole Board administration office. Access during business hours is controlled by Board personnel. The office is locked at the close of business. Computerized database is password protected. Retention and disposal: Files are transferred to the Washington National Records Center, 4205 Suitland Road, Suitland, MD 20409 one year after discharge of individual from the naval service. Files are destroyed after 25 years after cut-off. System manager(s) and address: Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023. Requests should contain full name and Social Security Number and must be signed. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Director, Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards, Department of the Navy, 720 Kennon Street SE., Room 309, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5023. Requests should contain full name and Social Security Number and must be signed. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Information contained in the file is obtained from the member or former member or from those acting in their behalf, from confinement facilities, from military commands and offices, from personnel service records and medical records, and from civilian law enforcement agencies or individuals. Exemptions claimed for the system: Parts of this system may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j)(2) if the information is compiled and maintained by a component of the agency which performs as its principle function any activity pertaining to the enforcement of criminal laws. An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in accordance with requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and 3,

(c)and

(e)and published in 32 CFR part 701, subpart G. For additional information contact the system manager. 12930-1 System name: Human Resources Group Personnel Records (September 20, 1993, 58 FR 48852). Changes: System name: At beginning of entry add “NEXCOM”. Purpose(s): Delete entry and replace with “To determine suitability for employment, transfer, promotion or retention; to verify employment; to track travel performed and verify employee received proper remuneration for the travel performed; to process appraisals and salary increases; to provide a unique identification number that can be extracted into other systems with employee credentials (i.e., name, title, supervisor, department) for Information Technology systems account access and user provisioning purposes; to recognize accomplishments and contributions made by employees, and to administer and adjudicate discipline, grievances, complaints, appeals, litigation, and program evaluations.” N12930-1 System name: NEXCOM Human Resources Group Personnel Records. System location: Navy Exchange Service Command, 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724 and at all Navy Exchanges. Mailing addresses for Navy Exchanges are available from the Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command, 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Civilian employees, former civilian employees, and applicants for employment with the Navy Exchange Service Command and Navy Exchanges located worldwide. Employees who are paid from nonappropriated funds are regular full time, regular part-time, temporary full time, temporary part-time and intermittent. Categories of records in the system: Personnel jackets, including but not limited to Personnel Information Questionnaire, Personnel Action; Certification of Medical Examination Indoctrination Checklist; Election forms for all life, health, and retirement programs, applicant participation data for each program; notice of excessive absence and tardiness and warnings; disciplinary actions; certified record of court attendance; certified copy of completed military orders for any annual duty tours with recognized reserve organizations; employee job description; tuition assistance records; examination papers and tests, if any; evidence of date of birth, where required; official letters of commendation; cash register overage/shortage records; report of hearings and recommendations relative to employee's grievances; official work performance rating; designation beneficiary for unpaid compensation; reference check records; applicant files; employee profiles; personnel security information (including copies of National Agency Check

(NAC)and Naval Criminal Investigative Service

(NCIS)reports); Certificate of Standards of Conduct and Fraud, Waste and Abuse training; travel requests, travel allowance and claims record; transportation agreements; employee affidavits; privilege card application, work assignments, work performance capability, counseling records, work-related records, training records including courses, type and completion dates; and related data. Labor and Employee Relations Records include notices of excessive absence, tardiness and warnings; disciplinary actions; unsatisfactory work performance evaluations; grievances, appeals, complaint and appeal records; reports of potential grievances and appeals; congressional correspondence; investigative reports and summaries of personnel administrative actions. Employee Benefits Records include data relating to Quality Salary Increase, Superior Accomplishment Recognition Awards, beneficial suggestions and similar awards; and personnel listings of the aforementioned services. Election forms for all life, health, and retirement programs and claims made for those programs. Authority for maintenance of the system: 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations; 29 U.S.C. 201; 29 U.S.C. 633a; 29 U.S.C. 791 and 794a; Pub. L. 93-259, Equal Employment Act of 1972; and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To determine suitability for employment, transfer, promotion or retention; to verify employment; to track travel performed and verify employee received proper remuneration for the travel performed; to process appraisals and salary increases; to provide a unique identification number that can be extracted into other systems with employee credentials (i.e., name, title, supervisor, department) for Information Technology systems account access and user provisioning purposes; to recognize accomplishments and contributions made by employees, and to administer and adjudicate discipline, grievances, complaints, appeals, litigation, and program evaluations. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To appeals officers and complaints examiners of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the purpose of conducting hearings in connection with employees appeals from adverse actions and formal discrimination complaints. To a federal agency in response to its request in connection with the hiring or retention of an employee, the issuance of a security clearance, the conducting of a security or suitability investigation of an individual, the classifying of jobs, the letting of a contract or the issuance of a license, grant or other benefit by the requesting agency, to the extent that the information is relevant and necessary. To the National Archives and Records Administration

(GSA)in records management inspection conducted under authority of 5 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906. In response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending judicial or administrative proceeding. To officials of labor organizations recognized under the Civil Service Reform Act when relevant and necessary to their duties of exclusive representation concerning personnel policies, practices and matters affecting working conditions. The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems notices also apply to this system. Note: Records of identity, diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of any client/patient, irrespective of whether or when he/she ceases to be a client/patient, maintained in connection with the performance of any alcohol or drug abuse prevention and treatment function conducted, requested, or directly or indirectly assisted by any department or agency of the United States, shall, except as provided herein, be confidential and be disclosed only for the purposes and under the circumstances expressly authorized in 42 U.S.C. 290dd-2. These statutes take precedence over the Privacy Act of 1974 in regard to accessibility of such records except to the individual to whom the record pertains. The DoD `Blanket Routine Uses' do not apply to these records. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: The media in which these records are maintained vary, but include: File folders; magnetic tapes; automated minicomputer database, disks and diskettes (hard drive); rolodex files; cardex files; ledgers; and printed reports. Retrievability: Name and/or Social Security Number; employee payroll number. Safeguards: Locked desks in supervisor's office and also, locked cabinets in locked offices supervised by appropriate personnel; periodic system backup and microcomputer records to data cartridge, microcomputer power supply locks and/or hard drive locks; security guards. Retention and disposal: Current employee records remain on file at the local Navy Exchange personnel office. Records on former employees are retained for one year and then forwarded to the Director, National Personnel Records Center, (Civilian Personnel Records), 111 Winnebago Street, St. Louis, MO 63118, for retention of permanent papers and destruction of temporary papers. Applicant files are retained for six months and then destroyed. System manager(s) and address: *Policy Official:* Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command, 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724. *Master Record Holder:* Manager, Staffing and Career Management, HRG-3, Navy Exchange Service Command, 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724. *Record Holder:* Manager at the local Navy Exchange. Mailing Addresses are available from the Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command, 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves should address written inquiries to the Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command, 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724, or to the manager of the local Navy Exchange where employed. The request should contain full name, Social Security Number, activity where last employed or where last application for employment was filed. A list of other offices the requester may visit will be provided after initial contact is made at the office listed above. At the time of a personal visit, requester must provide proof of identity containing the requester's signature. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command, 3280 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-5724, or to the manager of the local Navy Exchange where employed. The request should contain full name, Social Security Number, activity where last employed or where last application for employment was filed. A list of other offices the requester may visit will be provided after initial contact is made at the office listed above. At the time of a personal visit, requester must provide proof of identity containing the requester's signature. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: The individual to whom the record pertains; current and previous supervisors/employers; other records of the activity concerned; counseling records and comparable papers; educational institutions; applicants; applicant's previous employees; current and previous associates of the employee named by the employee as references; other records of activity investigators; witnesses; correspondents; investigative results and information provided by appropriate investigative agencies of the Federal Government. Exemptions claimed for the system: Investigatory material compiled solely for the purpose of determining suitability, eligibility, or qualifications for federal civilian employment, military service, federal contracts, or access to classified information may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(5), but only to the extent that such material would reveal the identity of a confidential source. Testing or examination material used solely to determine individual qualifications for appointment or promotion in the federal or military service, if the disclosure would compromise the objectivity or fairness of the test or examination process may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(6), if the disclosure would compromise the objectivity or fairness of the test or examination process. An exemption rule for this system has been promulgated in accordance with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3),

(c)and

(e)and published in 32 CFR part 701, subpart G. For additional information, contact the system manager. N01752-3 System name: Child Sexual Abuse

(CSA)Case Management System (May 11, 1999, 64 FR 25312). Changes: System location: Navy Installations Command (N9113), 2713 Mitscher Road SW., Ste 300, Anacostia Annex, DC 20373-5802. Authority for maintenance of the system: Delete entry and replace with “10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; E.O. 9397 (SSN); and OPNAV Instruction 1752.2A, Family Advocacy Program.” Retention and disposal: Delete entry and replace with “Paper records closed before 1 January 1998 will be maintained on site for a period of four years, after which they will be retired to the National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 and held for a period of 50 years. All paper records closed on or after 1 January 1998, will be maintained on site for a period of five years, after which they will be destroyed, with only the electronic records being maintained for 50 years.” N01752-3 System name: Child Sexual Abuse

(CSA)Case Management System. System location: Navy Installations Command (N9113), 2713 Mitscher Road SW., Ste 300, Anacostia Annex, DC 20373-5802. Categories of individuals covered by the system: Navy active duty personnel alleged to have committed or been involved with Child Sexual Abuse

(CSA)cases. Categories of records in the system: Alleged offender's name, Social Security Number, date of birth, rank, military address, year(s) of alleged incident, expiration of active obligated service, projected rotation date, number of victims, notes, case determination, case number, subsequent reviews. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; E.O. 9397 (SSN); and OPNAV Instruction 1752.2A, Family Advocacy Program. Purpose(s): To maintain copies of all reported Child Sexual Abuse

(CSA)cases and maintain a computerized database of alleged CSA offenders for use in tracking the individual, collecting statistics, conducting research studies, complying with Child Protective Service requirements at state and local levels, and assisting in the development of CSA program policy issues. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To Federal, state, or local government agencies when it is deemed appropriate to utilize civilian resources in the counseling and treatment of individuals or families involved in abuse or neglect; or when it is deemed appropriate or necessary to refer a case to civilian authorities for civil or criminal law enforcement. To officials and employees of Federal, state, and local governments and agencies when required by law and/or regulation in furtherance of local communicable disease control, family abuse prevention programs, preventive medicine and safety programs, and other public health and welfare programs. To officials and employees of local and state governments and agencies in the performance of their official duties relating to professional certification, licensing, and accreditation of health case providers. To law enforcement officials to protect the life and welfare of third parties. This release will be limited to necessary information. Consultation with the hospital or regional judge advocate is advised. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems notices also apply to this system. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Paper and automated records. Retrievability: Name and Social Security Number. Safeguards: These files are highly sensitive and must be protected from unauthorized disclosure. While records may be maintained in various kinds of filing equipment, specific emphasis is given to ensuring that the equipment areas are monitored or have controlled access. Information maintained on the computer is password protected. Computer terminals are located in supervised areas with an access controlled system. Retention and disposal: Paper records closed before 1 January 1998 will be maintained on site for a period of four years, after which they will be retired to the National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100 and held for a period of 50 years. All paper records closed on or after 1 January 1998, will be maintained on site for a period of five years, after which they will be destroyed, with only the electronic records being maintained for 50 years. System manager(s) and address: Commander Navy Installations Command (N9113), 2713 Mitscher Road SW., Suite 300, Anacostia Annex, DC 20373-5802. Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system should address written inquiries to the Commander Navy Installations Command (N9113), 2713 Mitscher Road SW., Suite 300, Anacostia Annex, DC 20373-5802. Request should contain full name and Social Security Number of the individual and be signed. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves contained in this system of records should address written inquiries to the Commander Navy Installations Command (N9113), 2713 Mitscher Road SW., Suite 300, Anacostia Annex, DC 20373-5802. Request should contain full name and Social Security Number of the individual and be signed. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701, or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: Family advocacy files. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. N07200-1 System name: Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Debtors List (June 5, 2006, 71 FR 32332). Changes: System Location: Delete “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* ” and replace with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* ”. System manager(s) and address: In first paragraph, after “Installations” add “Command”. Also, delete “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* ” and replace with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* ”. Notification procedure: Delete “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* ” and replace with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* ”. Record access procedures: Delete “ *http://neds.daps.dla.mil/sndl.htm* ” and replace with “ *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* ”. N07200-1 System name: Navy Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Debtors List. System location: Local Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Offices/Visitors Quarters/Civilian Fund Business Offices that fall under the Commanding Officer of an installation. Official mailing addresses are published in *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . Categories of individuals covered by the system: Individuals who owe money to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation

(MWR)facilities. Categories of records in the system: Copy of application, dunning notices, DD Form 139s, correspondence from responsible MWR Business Office, Bad Check System (including: Returned Check Ledger; Returned Check Report; copies of returned checks; bank advice relative to the returned check(s); correspondence relative to attempt by Navy MWR to locate the patron and/or obtain payment; a printed report of names of those persons who have not made full restitution promptly, or who have had one or more checks returned through their own fault or negligence); Accounts Receivable Ledger, detailed by patron; and Treasury Offset Program

(TOP)accounts. Authority for maintenance of the system: 10 U.S.C. 5013, Secretary of the Navy; 31 FR 285.11, Administrative Wage Garnishment; Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966 (Pub. L. 89-508) and Debt Collection Act of 1982 (Pub. L. 97-365); and E.O. 9397 (SSN). Purpose(s): To maintain an automated tracking and accounting system for individuals indebted to the Department of the Navy's Morale, Welfare and Recreation

(MWR)facilities for the purpose of collecting debts. Records in this system are subject to use in approved computer matching programs authorized under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, for debt collection purposes. Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses: In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act, these records or information contained therein may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows: To a commercial credit reporting agency for the purpose of either adding to a credit history file or obtaining a credit history file for use in the administration of debt collection. To a debt collection agency for the purpose of collection services to recover indebtedness owed to the Department of the Navy. To the Internal Revenue Service

(IRS)to obtain the mailing address of a taxpayer for the purpose of locating such taxpayer to collect or to compromise a Federal claim by Navy against the taxpayer pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 6103(m)(2) and in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3711, 3217, and 3718. To any State and local governmental agency that employs the services of others and that pays their wages or salaries, where the employee owes a delinquent non-tax debt to the United States for the purpose of garnishment. To the Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, for the purpose of collecting delinquent debts owed to the U.S. Government via administrative offset. Note: Redisclosure of a mailing address from the IRS may be made only for the purpose of debt collection, including to a debt collection agency in order to facilitate the collection or compromise of a Federal claim under the Debt Collection Act of 1982, except that a mailing address to a consumer reporting agency is for the limited purpose of obtaining a commercial credit report on the particular taxpayer. Any such address information obtained from the IRS will not be used or shared for any other Navy purpose or disclosed to another Federal, State or local agency which seeks to locate the same individual for its own debt collection purpose. The DoD ‘Blanket Routine Uses’ that appear at the beginning of the Navy's compilation of systems notices also apply to this system. Disclosure to consumer reporting agencies: Disclosures pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(12) may be made from this system to “consumer reporting agencies” as defined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681a(f) or the Federal Claims Collection Act of 1966, 31 U.S.C. 3701(a)(3). The purpose of the disclosure is to aid in the collection of outstanding debts owed to the Federal Government; typically, to provide an incentive for debtors to repay delinquent Federal Government debts by making these debts part of their credit records. The disclosure is limited to information necessary to establish the identity of the individual, including name, address, and taxpayer identification number (Social Security Number); the amount, status, and history of the claim; and the agency or program under which the claim arose. Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing, retaining, and disposing of records in the system: Storage: Mainframe magnetic tapes, disk drives, printed reports, file folders, and PC hard and floppy disks. Retrievability: Name and Social Security Number. Safeguards: Information is stored in locked file cabinets, supervised office space, supervised computer tape library that is accessible only through the data center, entry to which is controlled by a “cardpad” security system, for which only authorized personnel are given the access code. PC entry into the system may only be made through individual passwords. System manager(s) and address: Policy official: Commander, Navy Installations (Finance Department) Millington Detachment, 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-6500. *Record holder:* Local Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Offices/Visitors Quarters/Civilian Fund Business Offices that fall under the Commanding Officer of an installation. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . Notification procedure: Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves should address written inquiries to the local Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office/Visitors Quarters/Civilian Fund Business Office at the installation where they obtained services or to the System Manager. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . In the initial inquiry, the requester must provide full name, Social Security Number, date of transaction, and the activity where they had their dealings. A list of other offices the requester may visit will be provided after initial contact is made at the office listed above. At the time of a personal visit, requesters must provide proof of identity containing the requester's signature. Record access procedures: Individuals seeking access to records about themselves should address written inquiries to the local Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office/Visitors Quarters/Civilian Fund Business Office at the installation where they obtained services or to the System Manager. Official mailing addresses are published in the Standard Navy Distribution List that is available at *http://doni.daps.dla.mil/sndl.aspx* . In the initial inquiry, the requester must provide full name, Social Security Number, date of transaction, and the activity where they had their dealings. A list of other offices the requester may visit will be provided after initial contact is made at the office listed above. At the time of a personal visit, requesters must provide proof of identity containing the requester's signature. Contesting record procedures: The Navy's rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5211.5; 32 CFR part 701; or may be obtained from the system manager. Record source categories: The individual; the bank involved; activity records; Internal Revenue Service; credit bureaus; the Defense Manpower Data Center; and the Department of the Treasury. Exemptions claimed for the system: None. [FR Doc. E7-1333 Filed 1-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD Sunshine Act; Meeting Pursuant to the provisions of the “Government in the Sunshine Act” (5 U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's (Board) public hearing and meeting described below. The Board will conduct a public hearing and meeting pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2286b and invites any interested persons or groups to present any comments, technical information, or data concerning safety issues related to the matters to be considered. Time and Date of Meeting: 9 a.m., March 22, 2007. Place: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Public Hearing Room, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20004-2001. Additionally, as a part of the Board's E-Government initiative, the meeting will be presented live through Internet video streaming. A link to the presentation will be available on the Board's Web site ( *http://www.dnfsb.gov* ). Status: Open. While the Government in the Sunshine Act does not require that the scheduled discussion be conducted in a meeting, the Board has determined that an open meeting in this specific case furthers the public interests underlying both the Sunshine Act and the Board's enabling legislation. Matters to be Considered: This public hearing and meeting is the third in a series concerning the Department of Energy's

(DOE)and National Nuclear Security Administration's

(NNSA)incorporation of safety into the design and construction of new DOE defense nuclear facilities and into modification of existing facilities. The Board is responsible, pursuant to its statutory charter, to review and evaluate the content and implementation of standards relating to the design and construction of such facilities. This public hearing and meeting is a continuation of the Board's interest in integrating safety early into the design process. During the Board's initial public hearing on this subject, on December 7, 2005, the Board focused on the adequacy of DOE's existing directives related to the design of new facilities. In preparation for that hearing, DOE outlined its expectations for integrating safety into design and established a framework for achieving needed improvements. During the second public hearing on July 19, 2006, the Board further explored integration of safety into design and the progress being made in implementing DOE's safety in design initiatives. This third public hearing and meeting will consider early issue identification, communication of Board issues to DOE, issue management, and early resolution and closure of design related safety issues. The hearing will also address the implementation status of DOE Order 413.3 and DOE Standard (STD)-1189, the revision of DOE Manual 413.3-1, and lessons learned with respect to incorporating safety in design at two major Federal projects: the Waste Treatment Plant

(WTP)project and the Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement

(CMRR)project. This hearing and meeting is intended to further assist the Board and DOE in their collective efforts to evaluate any needed improvements in the timeliness of issue resolution. The Board again expects to hear presentations from both DOE and NNSA senior management officials concerning integration of safety into design. The Board may also collect any other information relevant to health or safety of the workers and the public, with respect to safety in design, that may warrant Board action. The public hearing portion of this proceeding is authorized by 42 U.S.C. 2286b. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Brian Grosner, General Manager, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana Avenue, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004-2901,

(800)788-4016. This is a toll-free number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to speak at the hearing may be submitted in writing or by telephone. The Board asks that commentators describe the nature and scope of their oral presentation. Those who contact the Board prior to close of business on March 21, 2007, will be scheduled for time slots, beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m. The Board will post a schedule for those speakers who have contacted the Board before the hearing. The posting will be made at the entrance to the Public Hearing Room at the start of the 9 a.m. hearing and meeting. Anyone who wishes to comment or provide technical information or data may do so in writing, either in lieu of, or in addition to, making an oral presentation. The Board Members may question presenters to the extent deemed appropriate. Documents will be accepted at the hearing and meeting or may be sent to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's Washington, DC, office. The Board will hold the record open until April 21, 2007, for the receipt of additional materials. A transcript of the hearing and meeting will be made available by the Board for inspection by the public at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board's Washington office and at DOE's public reading room at the DOE Federal Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. The Board provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing and meeting, or need this notice in another format ( *e.g.* braille, large print), please notify Brian Grosner, General Manager, at the toll-free contact number listed above. Determination of requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The Board specifically reserves its right to further schedule and otherwise regulate the course of the meeting and hearing, to recess, reconvene, postpone, or adjourn the meeting and hearing, conduct further reviews, and otherwise exercise its power under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. Dated: January 24, 2007. A.J. Eggenberger, Chairman. [FR Doc. 07-385 Filed 1-25-07; 12:19 pm]

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