SUMMARY: As part of a comprehensive review of agency practices related to the collection, use, and protection of personally identifiable information, the Federal Housing Finance Board (Finance Board) is updating both its systems of records and implementing rule under the Privacy Act of 1974 (Privacy Act). This interim final rule revises the agency’s Privacy Act regulation to include new sections concerning security of systems of records, use and collection of social security numbers, and employee responsibilities under the Privacy Act. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Finance Board is publishing a notice concerning updates to the Finance Board’s Privacy Act systems of records. The Finance Board also is amending the fee schedule in its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulation to take into account increased salary and operating costs. The Finance Board determines the amount of the fee it charges to duplicate records under the Privacy Act in accordance with the FOIA fee schedule.

DATES: The interim final rule will become effective on October 17, 2006. The Finance Board will accept comments on the interim final rule in writing on or before November 16, 2006.

COMMENTS: Submit comments to the Finance Board only once, using any one of the following methods:

• E-mail: comments@fhfb.gov.

• Fax: (202) 408-2580.

• Mail/Hand Delivery: Federal Housing Finance Board, 1625 Eye Street NW., Washington DC 20006, Attention: Public Comments.

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: comments@fhfb.gov to ensure timely receipt by the agency. Include the following information in the subject line of your submission: Federal Housing Finance Board. Interim Final Rule: Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act; Implementation. RIN Number 3069-AB32. Docket Number 2006-19.

We will post all public comments we receive without change, including any personal information you provide, such as your name and address, on the ​Finance Board website.