Employee Conduct Investigations.
Unclassified.
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Administration and Management,
U.S. Department of Labor, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22203.
Any MSHA employee against whom any allegation of serious misconduct,
illegal acts, conflict of interest, etc. has been made.
Name, organization, allegation and other pertinent information relating
to the individual involved, as well as the investigative report associated with
the case, including interviews and other data.
5 U.S.C. 301, 7301, Executive Order 11222.
The primary use of the records is to determine facts and circumstances
relative to allegations.
None, except for those universal routine uses listed in the General
Prefatory Statement to this document.
None.
Manual records are maintained in manila folders which are stored in
locked file cabinets. Computer records are maintained in a password controlled,
computerized tracking system.
By name or by file number.
Maintained in locked file cabinets and password controlled computer
system.
Records are retained for four years following the date either: (a) They
are referred to the OIG; (b) they are transferred to OPM/GOVT-3 Records of
Adverse Actions and Actions Based on Unacceptable Performance; or (c) it is
determined that the allegation was without sufficient merit to warrant further
action, after which they are destroyed by burning.
Director of Administration and Management, MSHA, 4015 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Virginia 22203.
Inquiries regarding the existence of records should be addressed to the
System Manager. A written, signed request stating that the requestor seeks
information concerning records pertaining to him/her is required.
To see records, an individual must provide the request in writing to
the System Manager. It must be as specific as possible and the following
information must be furnished:
a. Full name.
b. Date of birth.
c. Signature.
Individuals requesting amendment to the record should contact the
System Manager and furnish the following information:
a. Full name.
b. Date of birth.
c. Signature.
Individual employees and officials of MSHA and any others alleging
misconduct.
In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(k)(2), investigatory material in this
system of records compiled for law enforcement purposes is exempt from
subsections (c)(3); (d); (e)(1); (e)(4)(g), (h), and (i); and (f) of 5 U.S.C.
552a, provided however, that if any individual is denied any right, privilege,
or benefit that he or she would otherwise be entitled to by Federal law, or for
which he or she would otherwise be eligible, as a result of the maintenance of
these records, such material shall be provided to the individual, except to the
extent that the disclosure of such material would reveal the identity of a
source who furnished information to the Government under an express promise
that the identity of the source would be held in confidence, or prior to
January 1, 1975, under an implied promise that the identity of the source would
be held in confidence.
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