Department of Energy Reestablishes Privacy Act System of Records for Nuclear Emergency Readiness (DOE-21 ARMS)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing a formal notice, as mandated by the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circulars A-108 and A-130, to reestablish a previously existing system of records designated DOE-21, known as the Asset Readiness Management System (ARMS). This action reinstates the system under updated federal data governance requirements rather than creating an entirely new program. ARMS is operated by DOE's Office of Nuclear Incident Response and serves as the primary tool for tracking and quantifying the readiness status of personnel and equipment used in federal emergency responses involving nuclear or radiological incidents. The system enables coordinated deployment decisions across the federal government during such emergencies. The Privacy Act requires federal agencies to publicly notify citizens whenever they create or reestablish systems that collect, maintain, and use personally identifiable information (PII). This notice signals that ARMS may contain personal records on DOE employees, contractors, or other personnel assigned to nuclear incident response roles. No changes to underlying emergency response procedures are indicated by this notice; it is primarily a data transparency and compliance measure ensuring the public is aware of the existence and purpose of this federal records system.

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