SYSTEM NAME:

Biosciences and Protection Epidemiological Database  (February 02, 2007,  72 FR 5019)

SYSTEM LOCATION:

Headquarters, Air Force Material Command (AFMC), Biosciences and Protection Division, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory/HEP, 2800 Q Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7947.

CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:

Members of the US Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees who potentially have occupational exposures associated with adverse health outcomes.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:

Name, Social Security Number or service number, Sex, Race, Date of Birth, pay grade, rank, assigned unit identification (UIC), service affiliation (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard) and component (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve); occupational information, including personnel type and occupation, date and extent of involvement in military deployments or related operations, occupationally-related health issues and exposure information, medical treatment information and information on worker's compensation and Veteran's Affairs disabilities. Self-reported information from service members may include demographic information, health outcomes, health-related behaviors, and occupational exposure information. Records of biomechanical and ergonomically evaluations for specific system members or duty locations may be included.

AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:

10 U.S.C. 131, Office of the Secretary of Defense; 10 U.S.C. 136, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness; and E.O. 9397 (SSN)./p>

PURPOSE(S):

Information is collected for purposes of aeromedical and occupational health research for Department of Defense military and civilian employee populations.

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 Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, The National Institutes of Health, National Research Council, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and collaborating academic institutions for purposes of defining health risks associated with military service and in the development of methods to prevent disease, injury, and disability. 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:

Paper records and on electronic storage media.

RETRIEVABILITY:

By individual's name, Social Security Number or service number.

SAFEGUARDS:

Authorized medical personnel and scientists are properly screened and cleared for need-to-know; computer patient records retrievable from remote terminals are protected from unauthorized access or alteration by a data management system requiring a password for access to an authorized subset of data; database management system permits scientists to examine patient records without revealing the unique patient identifiers; records are stored in locked rooms and cabinets; records maintained in computer storage devices are protected by computer system software in accordance with Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force policy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:

Paper, microfilm, and electronic files will be destroyed when no longer needed. Paper and microfilm records are destroyed by tearing into pieces, shredding, pulping, macerating or burning.

SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:

Chief, Biomechanics Branch, Air Force Research Laboratory, Headquarters Air Force Material Command (AFMC), 2800 Q Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7947.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:

Individuals seeking to determine whether this system of records contains information about themselves should address written inquiries to the Chief, Biomechanics Branch, Biosciences and Protection Division, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Headquarters Air Force Material Command (AFMC), 2800 Q Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7947. For written inquiries, individuals should provide their full name, Social Security Number or service number, current address, and telephone number in a notarized document. For personal visits, the hours of operation are 0800-1500. Individuals should provide current and valid photo identification.

RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:

Individuals seeking access to records about themselves should address written inquiries to the Chief, Biomechanics Branch, Biosciences and Protection Division, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Headquarters Air Force Material Command (AFMC), 2800 Q Street, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433-7947. For written inquiries, individuals should provide their full name, Social Security Number or service number, current address, and telephone number in a notarized document. For personal visits, the hours of operation are 0800-1500. Individuals should provide current and valid photo identification.

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 33-332, Privacy Act Program; 32 CFR part 806b; or may be obtained from the system manager.

RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:

Information is obtained from the subject of the record, military personnel records, and other medical records.

EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:

None.

FEDERAL REGISTER HISTORY: