Notice2025-15173
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
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Published
August 11, 2025
Effective
August 11, 2025
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is providing notice to rescind six Privacy Act SORNs. A description of these systems can be found in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 152 (Monday, August 11, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38629-38630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-15173]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Rescindment of system of records notices (SORNs).
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is
providing notice to rescind six Privacy Act SORNs. A description of
these systems can be found in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
DATES: The rescindment of these SORNs is effective August 11, 2025.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by either of the following methods:
* Federal Rulemaking Portal: <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
* Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant to the
Secretary of Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency,
Regulatory Directorate, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Attn: Mailbox 24, Suite
05F16, Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number for this Federal Register document. The general
policy for comments and other submissions from members of the public is
to make these submissions available for public viewing on the internet
at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received without change,
including any personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Rahwa Keleta, Privacy and Civil
Liberties Directorate, Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of
Defense for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency, Department of
Defense, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16, Alexandria,
VA 22350-1700, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a4cbd7c08ac9c789c5c8c1dc8acbc5d0d7c089d4c7c8d08ac9c6dc8ad4c7c8c089d7cbd6cae4c9c5cdc88ac9cdc8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b1dec2d59fdcd29cd0ddd4c99fded0c5c2d59cc1d2ddc59fdcd3c99fc1d2ddd59cc2dec3dff1dcd0d8dd9fdcd8dd">[email protected]</span></a>, (703)
571-0070.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C.
552a, and as part of its ongoing integration and management efforts,
the DoD is removing six Privacy Act SORNs from its inventory. Upon
review of its inventory, DoD determined it no longer needs or uses
these systems of records because the records are covered by other
SORNs; therefore, DoD is retiring the following:
These three systems of records [items (a) through (c)] are being
rescinded because the records are now maintained as part of the DoD-
wide system of records titled DoD-0020, Military Human Resource
Records, published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2024 (89 FR
42459).
(a) The Department of the Air Force system of records F036 SAFLLA,
Presidential Letter of Appreciation Request System (PLARS) (November
18, 2004; 69 FR 67549) was established to process requests for
Presidential Letters of Appreciation for appropriate retirees and to
submit retiree information in support of the requests, to generate
White House memoranda, and to generate reports on the number of
submitted, processed, on-hold, rejected, and archived requests during a
given period.
(b) The Department of the Air Force system of records F044 AFSG F,
Veterinary Personnel Files (June 11, 1997; 62 FR 31793) was established
solely for the purpose of recommending individual for assignment,
extension or advanced training.
(c) The Department of the Air Force system of records F091 AFIA A,
United States Air Force (USAF) Inspection Scheduling System, (June 11,
1997, 62 FR 31793) was established to monitor and schedule USAF
Inspection and Safety Center (AFISC) inspection teams and efforts;
publish official travel orders for safety and inspection personnel, and
count AFISC man-days.
These three systems of records [items (d) through (f)] are being
rescinded because the records are now maintained as part of the Army
system of records titled A0025-2 PMG (DFBA) DoD, Defense Biometric
Identification Records System, published in the Federal Register on
February 17, 2015 (80 FR 8292).
(d) The Department of the Army (DA) system of records A0025-2 SAIS
DoD, Defense Biometric Services (September 22, 2009, 74 FR 48237-48238)
was established to enhance identity management of DoD persons and
streamline business functions through a biometric database and
associated data processing/information service for designated
populations.
(e) The Department of the Army (DA) system of records A0025-2a SAIS
DoD, Defense Biometric Identification Records System (April 17, 2009,
74 FR 17840-17841) was established to control logical and physical
access to DoD and DoD controlled information systems and DoD or DoD
contractor operated, controlled, or secured facilities and to support
the DoD physical and logical security, force protection, identity
management, and information assurance programs, by identifying an
individual or verifying/authenticating the identity of an individual
through the use of biometrics (i.e., measurable physiological or
behavioral characteristics) for purposes of protecting U.S./Coalition/
allied government and/or U.S./Coalition/allied national security areas
of responsibility and information.
(f) The Department of the Army (DA) system of records A0025-2c SAIS
DoD, Department of Defense Detainee Biometric Information Systems
(September 28, 2005; 70 FR 56645-56646) was established to identify an
individual or to verify/authenticate the identity of an individual, who
is detained due to overseas military operations and maritime
interceptions, by using a biometric (i.e., measurable physiological or
behavioral characteristic). Information is used for purposes of
protecting U.S./Coalition/allied government and/or U.S./Coalition/
allied national security areas of responsibility and information.
DoD SORNs have been published in the Federal Register and are
available from the address in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or at the
Privacy and Civil Liberties Directorate website at <a href="https://dpcld.defense.gov">https://dpcld.defense.gov</a>.
II. Privacy Act
Under the Privacy Act, a ``system of records'' is a group of
records under the control of an agency from which information is
retrieved by the name of an individual or by some identifying number,
symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. In
the Privacy Act, an individual is defined as a U.S. citizen or alien
lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) and Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, DoD has provided a report of this SORN
bulk rescindment to OMB and Congress.
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System name No. History
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(a) Presidential Letter of F036 SAFLL A..... November 18, 2004; 69
Appreciation Request System FR 67549.
(PLARS).
(b) Veterinary Personnel Files F044 AFSG F...... June 11, 1997, 62 FR
31793.
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(c) Inspection Scheduling F091 AFIA A...... June 11, 1997, 62 FR
System. 31793.
(d) Defense Biometric Services A0025-2 SAIS DoD. September 22, 2009,
74 FR 48237-48238.
(e) Defense Biometric A0025-2a SAIS DoD April 17, 2009, 74 FR
Identification Records System. 17840-17841.
(f) Department of Defense A0025-2c SAIS DoD September 28, 2005;
Detainee Biometric 70 FR 56645-56646.
Information Systems.
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Dated: August 6, 2025.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2025-15173 Filed 8-8-25; 8:45 am]
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