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Institution-Specific Personal Information Banks

Certification of Diving Personnel
Description: This bank contains information received from divers and other diving personnel seeking certification by the Board, as well as information regarding such certification and related correspondence. Certain applications are supported by medical certificates.
Class of Individuals: Individuals seeking certification as divers or other diving personnel.
Purpose: To provide a record of the qualifications and experience of divers and other diving personnel for purposes of certification and to record such certifications.
Consistent Uses: Information may be shared with other agencies or authorities that certify diving personnel in other jurisdictions.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained in an individual's file until he or she reaches the age of 70 and is thereafter destroyed, provided that at least two years have elapsed since the last administrative action.
RDA Number: The Board has initiated discussions with National Archives to establish retention and disposal standards for its Personal Information Banks.
Related Record Number: CNP EAD 075
TBS Registration: 004347
Bank Number: CNP PPU 020