SYSTEM NAME:

USAF Air Traffic Control (ATC) Certification and Withdrawal Documentation  (June 11, 1997,  62 FR 31793)

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency, headquarters of major commands and at all levels down to and including Air Force installations. Official mailing addresses are published as an appendix to the Air Force's compilation of record systems notices.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:

Air Force active duty military personnel, and Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel assigned ATC duties.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Records on individuals by name and Social Security Number, Air Traffic Control Certificate Numbers (ATCS) military status (active duty, reserve, or air guard), requested action (issue, reissue, or cancellation of certificate), and justification. Contains documentation compiled by requesting unit to justify withdrawal of the ATCS. Includes evaluation by medical authorities; Staff Judge Advocate (legal); Office of Special Investigation results; serious incident reports; and statements by supervisory personnel, co-workers and the individual. Contains copies of officer effectiveness/airman performance (OER/APR) reports and unfavorable information files. Includes headquarters staff evaluation and all files maintained by the system user. Computer reports pertaining to withdrawal of ATCS, Certificates, master roster of ATCS certificate members and Air Traffic Control experience level report.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force: powers and duties; delegation by, as implemented by Air Force Instruction 13-203, Air Traffic Control, and E.O. 9397 (SSN).

PURPOSE(S):

Documentation used to evaluate request for withdrawal of ATCS certification. Permits immediate access to name, Social Security Number, certificate number, date of issuance, and category of service. A master alphanumeric roster is maintained at Headquarters AFCC/DOOF and the units maintain certificate information in the individual's on-the-job training record.

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 DoD 'Blanket Routine Uses' published at the beginning of the Air Force'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:

Maintained in file folders note books/binders and on computer paper printouts and microfiche.

RETRIEVABILITY:

Retrieved by name or Social Security Number.

SAFEGUARDS:

Records are accessed by custodian of the record system and by person(s) responsible for servicing the record system in performance of their official duties who are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know. Records are stored in locked cabinets or rooms. Records are controlled by computer system software.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Individual withdrawal microfiche case files are kept for 6 years after end of the year in which case closed. Official withdrawal book, long, and to by name and Social Security Number will be kept for 20 years. Other computer reports are superseded monthly. Files are destroyed by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating of burning.

Retained for one year after end of year in which the case was closed, transferred to a staging area for one additional year, then destroyed by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating, or burning.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:

Commander, Air Force Flight Standards Agency, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225-5219.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information on themselves should address written inquiries to the Commander, Air Force Flight Standards Agency, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225-5219.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:

Individuals seeking to access records about themselves contained in this system should address written requests to the Commander, Air Force Flight Standards Agency, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225-5219.

CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:

The Air Force rules for accessing records, and for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in Air Force Instruction 37-132; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Information obtained from source documents such as reports, and from medical institutions, trade associations, police and investigating officers, state and local governments, and witnesses.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:

None.

FEDERAL REGISTER HISTORY: