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            <NAME>Office of the Secretary</NAME>
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            <NAME>Department of War</NAME>
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<p>This rule proposes to exempt certain portions of Researcher Vetting and Security system of records notices from 5 U.S.C. 552a(c)(3); (d)(1), (2), (3), and (4); C(1), C(4)(G), (H), and (I); and (f) of the Privacy Act, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(1), (k)(2) and (k)(5). The exemptions aim to prevent disclosure of classified national security information, investigatory material compiled for law enforcement purposes, and employment suitability determinations. Certain requirements of the Privacy Act may interfere with the effective execution of these activities.</p>
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        <RIN_STATUS>First Time Published in The Unified Agenda</RIN_STATUS>
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            <CFR>32 CFR 310</CFR>
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            <LEGAL_AUTHORITY>5 U.S.C. 552a</LEGAL_AUTHORITY>
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        <FEDERALISM>No</FEDERALISM>
        <ENERGY_AFFECTED>No</ENERGY_AFFECTED>
        <PRINT_PAPER>No</PRINT_PAPER>
        <INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>No</INTERNATIONAL_INTEREST>
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                <FIRST_NAME>Rahwa</FIRST_NAME>
                <LAST_NAME>Keleta</LAST_NAME>
                <TITLE>Division Chief, Privacy and Civil Liberties Division </TITLE>
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                    <CODE>0790</CODE>
                    <NAME>Office of the Secretary</NAME>
                    <ACRONYM>OS</ACRONYM>
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                <PHONE>703 571-0070</PHONE>
                <EMAIL>osd.mc-alex.oatsd-pclt.mbx.pcld-sorn@mail.mil</EMAIL>
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                    <STREET_ADDRESS>4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 05F16,</STREET_ADDRESS>
                    <CITY>Alexandria</CITY>
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