With the limited time I have left for other things nowadays, I thought this
was too important to not share with all on the list.Specifically for those
living in the US.
The US Department of Homeland Security has today, finalized the Real ID rule
that sets a minimum standard for states to issue a federally mandated ID
card to qualifying residents. This rule may eventually be the reason for
many in US to not be able to get through security lines at aiports for
insatnce, and other federal jurisdictions that require IDs.

Here's a summary of the rule and for those who find it hard to sleep at
night, you can read the Federal Register at:

http://regulations.justia.com/view/100949/


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Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards
Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes; Final Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of the Secretary

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[Docket No. DHS-2006-0030]
RIN 1601-AA37


Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards
Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security is establishing minimum
standards for State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards
that Federal agencies would accept for official purposes on or after
May 11, 2008, in accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005. This rule
establishes standards to meet the minimum requirements of the REAL ID
Act of 2005. These standards involve a number of aspects of the process
used to issue identification documents, including: Information and
security features that must be incorporated into each card; application
information to establish the identity and immigration status of an
applicant before a card can be issued; and physical security standards
for facilities where driver's licenses and applicable identification
cards are produced. This final rule also provides a process for States
to seek an additional extension of the compliance deadline to May 11,
2011, by demonstrating material compliance with the core requirements
of the Act and this rule. Finally, taking into consideration the
operational burdens on State Departments of Motor Vehicles, this rule
extends the enrollment time period to allow States determined by DHS to
be in compliance with the Act to replace all licenses intended for
official purpose with REAL ID-compliant cards by December 1, 2014 for
people born after December 1, 1964, and by December 1, 2017 for those
born on or before December 1, 1964.

DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective March 31, 2008. The
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule
is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 31,
2008.
    Compliance Dates: Extensions: As of May 11, 2008, Federal agencies
cannot accept driver's licenses or identification cards for official
purposes, as defined herein, from States that have not been determined
by DHS to be in compliance with the REAL ID Act unless a State has
requested and obtained an extension of the compliance date from DHS.
States seeking extensions must submit a request for an extension to DHS
no later than March 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2009, any initial
extension will terminate unless a State, no later than October 11,
2009, submits to DHS a request for an additional extension and
certification that the State has achieved the benchmarks set forth in
the Material Compliance Checklist. As of May 11, 2011, driver's
licenses and identification cards will not be accepted from States that
are not in full compliance with the provisions of REAL ID.
    Enrollment: As of December 1, 2014, Federal agencies cannot accept
driver's licenses or identification cards for official purposes, as
defined herein, from any individual born after December 1, 1964, unless
DHS has determined that the issuing State is in compliance with
Subparts A through D of this rule and the card presented by the
individuals meet the standards of this rule. As of December 1, 2017,
Federal agencies will not accept any State-issued driver's licenses and
identification cards for official purposes unless such cards have been
issued by States that have certified to DHS their compliance with
Subparts A through D of this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darrell Williams, REAL ID Program
Office, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, DC 20528 (202)
282-9829.

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