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Minimum Standards for Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards Acceptable by Federal Agencies for Official Purposes; Phased Approach for Card-Based Enforcement

Homeland Security Department, Transportation Security Administration

Abstract

This rule ensures that Federal agencies have appropriate flexibility to implement the card-based enforcement provisions of the REAL ID regulations after the May 7, 2025, enforcement deadline by explicitly permitting agencies to implement these provisions in phases. Under this rule, agencies may implement the card-based enforcement provisions through a phased enforcement plan if they determine it is appropriate upon consideration of relevant factors including security, operational feasibility, and public impact. The rule also requires agencies to coordinate their plans with DHS, make the plans publicly available, and achieve full enforcement by May 5, 2027.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
Effective January 14, 2025.
Effective Date
2025-01-14

CFR References

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration 6 CFR Part 37 [Docket No. TSA-2023-0003] RIN 1652-AA77 ( printed page 3472) AGENCY: Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule ensures that Federal agencies have appropriate flexibility to implement the card-based enforcement provisions of the REAL ID regulations after the May 7, 2025, enforcement deadline by explicitly permitting agencies to implement these provisions in phases. Under this rule, agencies may implement the card-based enforcement provisions through a phased enforcement plan if they determine it is appropriate upon consideration of relevant factors including security, operational feasibility, and public impact. The rule also requires agencies to coordinate their plans with DHS, make the plans publicly available, and achieve full enforcement by May 5, 2027. DATES: Effective January 14, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Petersen, REAL ID Program, Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs, Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598; telephone: (571) 227-2215; email: george.petersen@tsa.dhs.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Availability of Rulemaking Document You can find an electronic copy of this rulemaking using the internet by accessing the Government Publishing Office's web page at https://www.govinfo.gov/​app/​collection/​FR/​

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Citation: 90 FR 3472