Federal Register #2026-06994

DOE Notice: Modification to DOE-41 Legal Files Privacy Act System of Records

This notice announces a modification to the Department of Energy's (DOE) DOE-41 Legal Files Privacy Act System of Records. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Energy (DOE) - Multiple DOE offices, field offices, and national laboratories across the United States - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or award notice - No products or services are being requested or procured - Notable Requirements and Details: - The modification updates the system to comply with new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) formatting requirements - Enhances Privacy Act coverage for legal files, including claims, litigation, criminal violations, and patents - Updates system locations, routine uses, and administrative safeguards - Incorporates use of secure, government-approved cloud services for records storage - Applies enhanced privacy and security safeguards - System locations include DOE headquarters, Bonneville Power Administration, Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center, Idaho Operations Office, Office of Science (Chicago and Oak Ridge), National Energy Technology Laboratory (Pittsburgh, Morgantown, Albany), NNSA General Counsel (Washington, DC and Albuquerque), Hanford Field Office, Savannah River Operations Office, Southeastern Power Administration, Southwestern Power Administration, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Project Management Office, and Western Area Power Administration

Description

The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing a notice of modification to an existing Privacy Act System of Records, specifically DOE-41 Legal Files which includes claims, litigation, criminal violations, patents, and other legal matters. The modification aligns the system with new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) formatting requirements and enhances Privacy Act coverage of business processes and information. The system is used to settle claims, prepare for litigation, and resolve matters involving the agency. The notice includes updates on system locations, routine uses, and administrative changes, with a public comment period ending May 11, 2026.

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