​SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, (Privacy Act), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA or Agency) is establishing FHFA-26, Public Health Emergency Records System, a system of records under the Privacy Act. This system of records maintains information collected in response to a public health emergency, such as a pandemic or epidemic, from FHFA staff (including political appointees, employees, former employees, detailees, applicants for employment, and interns), contractors, and visitors to FHFA facilities or FHFA-sponsored events, that is necessary to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. FHFA may collect these records in response to a health-related declaration of a national emergency by the President, a public health emergency declared by the Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary or designated federal official, or a public health emergency declared by a state or local authority. Even in the absence of a declaration of a health-related national emergency or public health emergency, FHFA may collect these records if it determines that a significant risk of substantial harm exists to the health of FHFA staff (as defined above), contractors, and visitors to FHFA facilities or FHFA-sponsored events.

DATES: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(4) and (11), this system of records will go into effect without further notice on November 18, 2021, unless otherwise revised pursuant to comments received. New routine uses will go into effect on December 20, 2021. Comments must be received on or before December 20, 2021. FHFA will publish a new notice if the effective date is delayed in order for the Agency to review the comments or if changes are made based on comments received.​