Federal Register #2026-21093

Farm Credit Administration notice amending the FCA-4 Biographical Files system of records

The Farm Credit Administration is updating its FCA-4 Biographical Files system of records under the Privacy Act. - Government agency: Farm Credit Administration (FCA); the system also covers information about Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) officials. - Purpose: Maintain biographical information used to inform the public about FCA and FCSIC officials. - Records and individuals: The notice updates the categories of individuals and records covered. Records may include biographical sketches, photographs, employment and education information, and other background details. - Notable changes: Revisions address record sources and system purposes, electronic storage, and administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. A routine use is revised to permit certain disclosures through public outlets, including agency websites, social media, and news media. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory Privacy Act notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, quantities, vendors, or OEMs are requested.

Description

The Farm Credit Administration is amending the existing FCA-4—Biographical Files—FCA system of records, which informs the public about FCA and FCSIC officials’ backgrounds. The notice updates the categories of individuals and records maintained, record sources, system purposes, record-storage policies, and security safeguards, and modifies a routine use. The records include biographical sketches and photographs for disclosure to the media and public. Written comments are due November 16, 2026, and the notice is scheduled to become effective November 24, 2026, unless modified after public comments.

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