Biometric Visa Program Transition to Ten Fingerscans, 25351 [E7-8604]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 86 / Friday, May 4, 2007 / Notices thereunder.11 At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule change, the Commission may summarily abrogate such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. IV. Solicitation of Comments Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods: cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Electronic Comments • Use the Commission’s Internet comment form (https://www.sec.gov/ rules/sro.shtml); or • Send e-mail to rulecomments@sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–CBOE–2007–22 on the subject line. Paper Comments • Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. 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Visa applicants subject to the Biometric Visa Program will be required to provide ten fingerscans with their first visa application following the transition. When will this change take place? The Department plans to begin deployment of the ten fingerscan system to all visa issuing consular posts abroad beginning in April 2007, with completion scheduled for the end of 2007. Dated: April 2, 2007. Maura Harty, Assistant Secretary, Consular Affairs, Department of State. BILLING CODE 1505–01–D DEPARTMENT OF STATE [FR Doc. E7–8604 Filed 5–3–07; 8:45 am] [Public Notice 5778] BILLING CODE 4710–06–P Biometric Visa Program Transition to Ten Fingerscans State Department. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Acker, Legislation and Regulations Division, Visa Services, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520–0106, (202) 663–1205 or e-mail ackerrl@state.gov. SUMMARY: This public notice announces the change in the standard for fingerscans of the Biometric Visa Program from two fingerscans to ten fingerscans. The establishment of the Biometric Visa Program was announced to the public in December 2004 as a response to the requirements established by the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002. When the program began, available technology only allowed for efficient capture and comparisons of two fingerscans. Now, improvements in technology allow the Program to incorporate a ten fingerscan standard. Why is the Department planning to take ten fingerscans from visa applicants? The Biometric Visa Program works closely with the US–VISIT Program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Both programs currently require aliens to submit two fingerscans as part of their respective application procedures. In consultation with DHS and the Department of Justice, the Department is instituting the ten fingerscan standard to improve our ability to detect and thwart persons ineligible for visas by raising the accuracy rate in matching fingerscans. 12 17 Jkt 220001 25351 PO 00000 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12). Frm 00110 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Fund Availability Under the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for applications for assistance under the Capital Grant component of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. This notice contains information concerning the program, funding priorities, application process, and amount of funding available. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 86 (Friday, May 4, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 25351]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-8604]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice 5778]


Biometric Visa Program Transition to Ten Fingerscans

AGENCY: State Department.

ACTION: Notice.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Acker, Legislation and Regulations 
Division, Visa Services, Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-
0106, (202) 663-1205 or e-mail ackerrl@state.gov.
SUMMARY: This public notice announces the change in the standard for 
fingerscans of the Biometric Visa Program from two fingerscans to ten 
fingerscans. The establishment of the Biometric Visa Program was 
announced to the public in December 2004 as a response to the 
requirements established by the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry 
Reform Act of 2002. When the program began, available technology only 
allowed for efficient capture and comparisons of two fingerscans. Now, 
improvements in technology allow the Program to incorporate a ten 
fingerscan standard.

Why is the Department planning to take ten fingerscans from visa 
applicants?

    The Biometric Visa Program works closely with the US-VISIT Program 
of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Both programs currently 
require aliens to submit two fingerscans as part of their respective 
application procedures. In consultation with DHS and the Department of 
Justice, the Department is instituting the ten fingerscan standard to 
improve our ability to detect and thwart persons ineligible for visas 
by raising the accuracy rate in matching fingerscans.

Will this change affect all visa applicants?

    Visa applicants subject to the Biometric Visa Program will be 
required to provide ten fingerscans with their first visa application 
following the transition.

When will this change take place?

    The Department plans to begin deployment of the ten fingerscan 
system to all visa issuing consular posts abroad beginning in April 
2007, with completion scheduled for the end of 2007.

    Dated: April 2, 2007.
Maura Harty,
Assistant Secretary, Consular Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. E7-8604 Filed 5-3-07; 8:45 am]
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