Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

Issuing agencies

Abstract

Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), notice is hereby given that the Farm Credit Administration (FCA or Agency) is amending an existing system of records, FCA-4--Biographical Files--FCA. The Biographical Files--FCA system is used to inform the public about the background of FCA and FCSIC officials. The Agency is updating the notice to reflect changes to the categories of individuals and records maintained in the system, the record source categories, and to clarify the system purposes, as well as make changes to the Policies and Practices for Storage of Records and the Administrative, Technical and Physical Safeguards sections. Additionally, a modification to a routine use for the system has been made.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 198 (Thursday, October 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65547-65548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21093]


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FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION


Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.

ACTION: Notice of a modified system of records.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as 
amended (5 U.S.C. 552a), notice is hereby given that the Farm Credit 
Administration (FCA or Agency) is amending an existing system of 
records, FCA-4--Biographical Files--FCA. The Biographical Files--FCA 
system is used to inform the public about the background of FCA and 
FCSIC officials. The Agency is updating the notice to reflect changes 
to the categories of individuals and records maintained in the system, 
the record source categories, and to clarify the system purposes, as 
well as make changes to the Policies and Practices for Storage of 
Records and the Administrative, Technical and Physical Safeguards 
sections. Additionally, a modification to a routine use for the system 
has been made.

DATES: You may send written comments on or before November 16, 2026. 
FCA filed an amended System Report with Congress and the Office of 
Management and Budget on * * *. This notice will become effective 
without further publication on November 24, 2026 unless modified by a 
subsequent notice to incorporate comments received from the public.

ADDRESSES: For accuracy and efficiency, please submit comments by email 
or through FCA's website. We do not accept comments submitted by fax 
because faxes are difficult to process. Also, please do not submit 
comments multiple times; submit your comment only once, using one of 
the following methods:
    <bullet> Send an email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#592b3c3e743a363434193f3a38773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="760413115b15191b1b3610151758111900">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    <bullet> Use the public comment form on our website:
    1. Go to <a href="https://www.fca.gov">https://www.fca.gov</a>.
    2. Click inside the ``I want to . . .'' field near the top of the 
page.
    3. Select ``comment on a pending regulation'' from the dropdown 
menu.
    4. Click ``Go.'' This takes you to the comment form.
    <bullet> Send the comment by mail to the following: Autumn R. 
Agans, Deputy Director, Office of Regulatory Policy, Farm Credit 
Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090.
    We post all comments on the FCA website. We will show your comments 
as submitted, including any supporting information; however, for 
technical reasons, we may omit items such as logos and special 
characters. Personal information that you provide, such as phone 
numbers and addresses, will be publicly available. However, we will 
attempt to remove email addresses to help reduce internet spam.
    To review comments on our website, go to <a href="https://www.fca.gov">https://www.fca.gov</a> and 
follow these steps:
    1. Click inside the ``I want to. . .'' field near the top of the 
page.
    2. Select ``find comments on a pending regulation'' from the 
dropdown menu.
    3. Click ``Go.'' This will take you to a list of regulatory 
projects.
    4. Select the project in which you're interested. If we have 
received comments on that project, you will see a list of links to the 
individual comments.
    You may also review comments at the FCA office in McLean, Virginia. 
Please call us at 703-883-4056 or email us at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5c2e393b713f3331311c3a3f3d723b332a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ae8fffdb7f9f5f7f7dafcf9fbb4fdf5ec">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> to make 
an appointment.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jackie Baker, Privacy Act Officer, 
Farm Credit Administration, McLean, Virginia 22102-5090, (703) 883-
4148, TTY (703) 883-4019.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This publication satisfies the requirement 
of the Privacy Act of 1974 that agencies publish a system of records 
notice in the Federal Register when there is a revision, change, or 
addition to the system of records. The substantive changes and 
modifications to the currently published version of FCA-4--Biographical 
Files--FCA include:
    1. Revising and clarifying the categories of individuals maintained 
in the system.
    2. Revising and clarifying the categories of records maintained in 
the system.
    3. Revising and clarifying the purposes of the system.
    4. Revising and clarifying the record source categories.
    5. Revising the Policies and Practices for Storage of Records and 
the Administrative, Technical, and Physical Safeguards sections to 
reflect the transition from physical to electronic records and updated 
cybersecurity guidance and practices.
    6. Modifying a routine use which allows for disclosure of the 
records to certain public outlets, including agency websites, social 
media, and news media.
    The amended system of records is: FCA-4--Biographical Files--FCA. 
As required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act, as amended, FCA 
sent notice of this proposed system of records to the Office of 
Management and Budget, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. The notice is published in its 
entirety below.
SYSTEM NAME AND NUMBER:
    FCA-4--Biographical Files--FCA.

SECURITY CLASSIFICATION:
    Unclassified.

SYSTEM LOCATION:
    Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, Farm Credit 
Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090.

SYSTEM MANAGER:
    Director, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, Farm Credit 
Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
    12 U.S.C. 2243, 2252.

PURPOSES OF THE SYSTEM:
    FCA uses information in this system of records to inform the public 
about the background of FCA and FCSIC officials. Information may also 
be used, with the consent of persons to whom the information pertains, 
in support of public affairs initiatives, such as recruitment and 
retention initiatives.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
    Current and former FCA and FCSIC employees and Board members.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
    This system contains biographical sketches and photographs for 
disclosure to the media and the public. Information includes, but is 
not limited to: (a) name and biographical information such as place of 
birth or hometown; (b) employment information such as official title(s) 
or position(s), previous positions or titles held or previous 
employers, work history and experience; (c) photographs, video images, 
and voice recordings; (d) education, including degrees held, areas of 
study, and schools attended; (e) military experience, if applicable; 
(f) civic duties and previous awards; and (g) hobbies and personal 
interests.

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RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
    FCA and FCSIC employees on whom the record is maintained.

ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES 
OF USERS AND PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
    See the ``General Statement of Routine Uses'' (64FR 8175).
    The information collected in the system will be used in a manner 
that is compatible with the purposes for which the information has been 
collected and, in addition to the applicable general routine uses, may 
be disclosed for the following purposes:
    (1) We may disclose certain information in this system of records 
to the public by (a) posting copies of such records on the FCA's or 
FCSIC's websites, authorized social media outlets, by other electronic 
or non-electronic means; (b) to the news media; or (c) to audiences 
attending a particular event, conference, or meeting when the 
biographies of speakers are used as background in introductions or 
other informational material. Such disclosures would be limited to 
those for which there exists a legitimate public interest in the 
disclosure of the information, the disclosure would not constitute an 
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, or when explicit consent is 
granted by the person to whom the disclosed information pertains.

Disclosure to consumer reporting agencies:
    None.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORAGE OF RECORDS:
    Records are maintained electronically in a computerized database.

POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR RETRIEVAL OF RECORDS:
    Records are retrieved by name.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RETENTION AND DISPOSAL OF RECORDS:
    Records are retained in accordance with the National Archives and 
Records Administration's General Records Schedule requirements, and 
with the FCA Comprehensive Records Schedule.

ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL SAFEGUARDS:
    FCA implements multiple layers of security to ensure access to 
records is limited to those with need-to-know in support of their 
official duties. Computerized records are safeguarded through use of 
user roles, passwords, firewalls, encryption, and other information 
technology security measures.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
    To obtain a record, contact: Privacy Act Officer, Farm Credit 
Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-5090, as 
provided in 12 CFR part 603.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
    Direct requests for amendments to a record to: Privacy Act Officer, 
Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 22102-
5090, as provided in 12 CFR part 603.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
    Address inquiries about this system of records to: Privacy Act 
Officer, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA 22102-5090.

EXEMPTIONS PROMULGATED FOR THE SYSTEM:
    None.

HISTORY:
    Federal Register Vol. 64, No. 100/Tuesday, May 25, 1999, page 
21875.
    Vol. 70, No. 183/Thursday, September 22, 2005, page 55621.
    Vol. 85, No. 148/Friday, July 31, 2020, page 46098.

Ashley Waldron,
Secretary to the Board, Farm Credit Administration.
[FR Doc. 2026-21093 Filed 10-14-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6705-01-P


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