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Primary System-National Security Agency/Central Security Service,
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Decentralized Segments-Each staff, line, contract and field
element as authorized and appropriate.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Individuals who have contributed to the cryptologic archives and
individuals who are significant to the history of signals
intelligence.
Categories of records in the system:
Records include organizational files, correspondence, tape
recorded interviews, forms, documents, reports, films, magnetic
tapes, and media, microforms, photographs, and other related items of
cryptologic archival interest, most of which are 20 or more years old
and have been adjudged to be permanent U.S. Government records not
yet declassified.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Pub. L. 90-620; Pub. L. 81-754; National Security Agency Act of
1959, 50 U.S.C. 402 note (Pub. L. 86-36); 5 U.S.C. 552, E.O. 12333
and E.O. 12958.
Purpose(s):
To provide the history, records management, declassification, and
archival staffs with a means for locating and quantifying materials
that require processing, reference service, review, or evaluation for
transmittal to the National Archives.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including
categories of users and the purposes of such uses:
To enable the historian to locate source materials; permit
systematic review of classified records; and provide a source from
which response to public queries for NSA/CSS records can be more
expeditiously handled and, if possible, declassified.
The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the NSA/
CSS' 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:
Hard copy, microforms, electronic storage media and pictures.
Retrievability:
Generally by subject matter as to that material furnished by an
individual or about an individual significant to the history of
cryptology, by name, or other unique identifier significant to the
subject matter and the individual.
Safeguards:
Secure limited access facilities and within those facilities
containers appropriate to the level of classification of particular
records.
Retention and disposal:
Records are permanent, as determined by disposition schedule
approved by the Archivist of the United States. They are reviewed
periodically for declassification, and records declassified are
transferred to the National Archives.
System manager(s) and address:
Director, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft.
George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written
inquiries to the Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/
Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/Central Security
Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Contesting record procedures:
The NSA/CSS rules for contesting contents and appealing initial
determinations are published at 32 CFR part 322 or may be obtained by
written request addressed to the Chief, Office of Policy, National
Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD
20755-6000.
Record source categories:
Individual contributors and operational administrative files;
other sources as appropriate.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
Parts of this system may be exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1) and
(k)(4), as applicable.
An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated
according to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3),
(c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 322. For additional
information contact the system manager.
#..GNSA 14
#....System name: NSA/CSS Library Patron File Control System.
System location:
National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G.
Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Borrowers of library materials from NSA/CSS libraries.
Categories of records in the system:
File consists of borrower's name, work organization, contracting
sponsor's name, work telephone number, Social Security Number, and
library materials borrowed.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
National Security Agency Act of 1959, 50 U.S.C. 402 note (Pub. L.
86-36); 50 U.S.C. 831-835 (Pub. L. 88-290); 18 U.S.C. 798; and EOs.
9397 and 12333.
Purpose(s):
To track and administer the use of NSA/CSS library materials.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including
categories of users and the purposes of such uses:
The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the NSA/
CSS' 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:
Computer database (floppy or hard drive or magnetic tape) or
paper printout of stored information.
Retrievability:
Records are retrieved by the borrower's name, Social Security
Number, or the title of the library material borrowed.
Safeguards:
Only the library staff has access to the retrieval system and to
the passwords for operating this system. The system is logged off at
the close of business.
Retention and disposal:
Once a borrower has registered with the library, the borrower
remains registered until he/she leaves the Agency. Disposal of
records is accomplished by deletion from the database.
System manager(s) and address:
Director, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft.
George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written
inquiries to the Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/
Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Inquiries should contain full name, Social Security Number, and
mailing address.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/Central Security
Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000. The inquiry should
include the individual's full name, Social Security Number and
mailing address.
Contesting record procedures:
The NSA/CSS rules for contesting contents and appealing initial
determinations are published at 32 CFR part 322 or may be obtained by
written request addressed to the Chief, Office of Policy, National
Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD
20755-6000.
Record source categories:
Contents of the record are obtained from the individual borrower
and library staff.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
Portions of this file may be exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1) and
(k)(4), as applicable.
An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated
according to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3),
(c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 322. For additional
information contact the system manager.
#..GNSA 15
#....System name: NSA/CSS Computer Users Control System.
System location:
National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G.
Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Users of National Security Agency/Central Security Service
computers and software.
Categories of records in the system:
The user's name, Social Security Number, an assigned
identification (I.D.) code, organization, work phone number, terminal
identification, system name, programs accessed or attempted to
access, data files used, date and time logged onto and off the
system.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
National Security Agency Act of 1959, 50 U.S.C. 402 note (Pub. L.
86-36); 50 U.S.C. 831-835, (Pub. L. 88-290); 18 U.S.C. 798; and EOs
9397 and 12333.
Purpose(s):
To administer and monitor use of NSA/CSS computers, software, and
data bases.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including
categories of users and the purposes of such uses:
The `Blanket Routine Uses' set forth at the beginning of the NSA/
CSS' 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:
Computer data base (floppy or hard drive or magnetic tape) or
paper printout of stored information.
Retrievability:
Records are retrieved by the user's name, Social Security Number,
or assigned identification (I.D.) code.
Safeguards:
Records are kept in a secured and guarded area. Only authorized
individuals have access to the retrieval system and to the passwords
for operating the system.
Retention and disposal:
Records are retained in the computer system as long as the
individual has access to the materials. Computer records are disposed
of by deleting the information from the data base; paper records may
be disposed of by destruction.
System manager(s) and address:
Director, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft.
George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written
inquiries to the Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/
Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Inquiries should contain the individual's full name, Social
Security Number, and mailing address.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/Central Security
Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Inquiries should contain the individual's full name, Social
Security Number and mailing address.
Contesting record procedures:
The NSA/CSS rules for contesting contents and appealing initial
determinations are published at 32 CFR part 322 or may be obtained by
written request addressed to the Chief, Office of Policy, National
Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD
20755-6000.
Record source categories:
Contents of the record are obtained from the individual about
whom the record pertains, from administrative personnel and computer
system administrators, and a self-generated computer program.
Exemptions claimed for the system:
Portions of this file may be exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a
(k)(1) and (k)(2), as applicable.
An exemption rule for this record system has been promulgated
according to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(1), (2), and (3),
(c) and (e) and published in 32 CFR part 322. For additional
information contact the system manager.
#..GNSA 16
#....System name: NSA/CSS Drug Testing Program.
System location:
National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft. George G.
Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
NSA/CSS applicants for employment and employees tested for the
use of illegal drugs.
Categories of records in the system:
The user's name, Social Security Number, an assigned
identification (I.D.) code, organization, work phone number, and
records relating to the selection, notification, and testing of
covered individuals as well as urine specimens and drug test results
and other related information.
Authority for maintenance of the system:
5 U.S.C. 7301 and 7361; E.O. 12564, Drug-Free Federal Workplace
and 9397.
Purpose(s):
The system is used to maintain NSA/CSS Drug Program Coordinator
records on the selection, notification, and testing (i.e., urine
specimens, drug test results, chain of custody records, etc.) of
employees and applicants for employment for illegal drug use.
Records contained in this system are also used by the employee's
Medical Review Official; the administrator of any Employee Assistance
Program in which the employee is receiving counseling or treatment or
is otherwise participating; and supervisory or management officials
within the employee's Agency having authority to take adverse
personnel action against such employee.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including
categories of users and the purposes of such uses:
In order to comply with provisions of 5 U.S.C. 7301, NSA/CSS'
`Blanket Routine Uses' do not apply to this system of records.
To a court of competent jurisdiction where required by the United
States Government to defend against any challenge against any adverse
personnel action.
Policies and practices for storing, retrieving, accessing,
retaining, and disposing of records in the system:
Storage:
Computer database (floppy or hard drive or magnetic tape) or
paper printout of stored information, microfilm or microfiche.
Retrievability:
Records are retrieved by the user's name, Social Security Number,
or assigned identification (I.D.) code.
Safeguards:
For paper computer printouts and microfilm/microfiche-secured
limited access facilities, within those facilities secure limited
access rooms and within those rooms lockable containers. Access to
information is limited to those individuals specifically authorized
and granted access by the Deputy Director for Administration. For
records on the computer system, access is controlled by a password
and limited to authorized personnel only.
Retention and disposal:
Records are retained for two years and then destroyed by
shredding, burning or erasure in the case of magnetic media.
System manager(s) and address:
Director, National Security Agency/Central Security Service, Ft.
George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
Notification procedure:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about
themselves is contained in this system should address written
inquiries to the Chief, Office of Policy, National Security Agency/
Central Security Service, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000.
The inquiry should contain the individual's full name, Social
Security Number and mailing address.
Record access procedures:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves
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