[Nfbmt] real i.d.

[d m gina]

After all of that babble I am not sure where Montana stands.
Are they saying one might need a pass port? Something like that for a 
second ID?

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> Current Status of States/Territories

> The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 20, 2013 a
> phased enforcement plan for the REAL ID Act (the Act), as passed by Congress,

> that will implement the Act in a measured, fair, and responsible way.



> Enforcement

> If a state or territory does not receive a new extension Federal agencies may
> not accept licenses and identification cards issued by these states and
> territories

> beginning January 30, 2017.



> Noncompliant States/Territories

> The following states remain noncompliant and have not been granted a renewed
> extension and will be subject to REAL ID enforcement following a short grace

> period. Starting January 30, 2017, Federal agencies and nuclear power plants
> may not accept for official purposes driver's licenses and state IDs from

> a noncompliant state/territory without an extension.



> list of 6 items

> .Kentucky

> .Maine

> .Montana

> .Oklahoma

> .Pennsylvania

> .S. Carolina

> list end



> Real ID Public FAQs | Homeland Security

>    Official website of the Department of Homeland Security

> REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions



> The following are frequently asked questions about the REAL ID program that
> would be useful to the public.



> Q: What is REAL ID?

> Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's
> recommendation that the Federal Government "set standards for the issuance of

> sources of identification, such as driver's licenses." The Act established
> minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and
> identification

> cards and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting for official purposes
> licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these
> standards.

> States have made considerable progress in meeting this key recommendation of
> the 9/11 Commission and every state has a more secure driver's license today

> than before the passage of the Act.



> Q: What do I need to do if I am visiting a federal facility or a military
> base?

> Starting October 10, 2015, visitors seeking access to military bases and
> almost all Federal facilities using their state-issued driver's licenses or
> identification

> cards must present proper identification issued by REAL ID compliant states
> or a state that has received an extension. When planning a visit to a Federal

> facility or military base, visitors should contact the facility to determine
> what identification will be accepted.



> Q; Will a federal agency accept my Enhanced Driver's License?

> Yes. State Enhanced Driver's Licenses (EDLs) designated as acceptable
> border-crossing documents by DHS under the Western Hemisphere Travel
> Initiative are

> acceptable for official federal purposes such as accessing a Federal facility
> or boarding a commercial aircraft. Individual agency policies may still
> apply.



> Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington are the only states
> that currently issue EDLs. For more information on EDLs, please go to

> www.dhs.gov/enhanced-drivers-licenses-what-are-they.



>  Q: REAL ID does NOT apply to the following:

> list of 6 items

> .Entering Federal facilities that do not require a person to present
> identification

> .Voting or registering to vote

> .Applying for or receiving Federal benefits

> .Being licensed by a state to drive

> .Accessing Health or life preserving services (including hospitals and health
> clinics), law enforcement, or constitutionally protected activities
> (including

> a defendant's access to court proceedings)

> .Participating in law enforcement proceedings or investigations

> list end



> Q: Why is DHS implementing air travel in stages?

> On January 8, 2016, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced the
> following timetable for the implementation of the REAL ID Act for air travel:



> list of 5 items

> .Effective immediately, the Department of Homeland Security will conduct
> outreach to educate the traveling public about the timeline below, and
> continue

> engagements with states to encourage compliance with REAL ID standards.

> .Starting July 15, 2016, TSA, in coordination with airlines and airport
> stakeholders, will begin to issue web-based advisories and notifications to
> the

> traveling public.

> .Starting December 15, 2016, TSA will expand outreach at its airport
> checkpoints through signage, handouts, and other methods.

> .Starting January 22, 2018, passengers with a driver's license issued by a
> state that is still not compliant with the REAL ID Act (and has not been
> granted

> an extension) will need to show an alternative form of acceptable
> identification for domestic air travel to board their flight.

>  Passengers with driver's licenses issued by a state that is compliant with
> REAL ID (or a state that has been issued an extension) will still be able to

> use their driver's licenses or identification cards.

> .Starting October 1, 2020, every air traveler will need a REAL ID-compliant
> license, or another acceptable form of identification, for domestic air
> travel.

> list end



> This timetable recognizes that some states must change their laws to comply
> with the REAL ID Act. It is also designed to provide an opportunity for
> members

> of the public to learn more about the implications of not having a REAL
> ID-compliant license, and so that individuals have an ample opportunity to
> replace

> their pre-REAL ID licenses with new compliant licenses or to obtain another
> acceptable form of identification.



> Q: When will I need to change how I travel domestically?

> Starting January 22, 2018, passengers who have driver's licenses issued by a
> state that is not yet compliant with REAL ID and that has not received an

> extension will need to show an alternative form of acceptable identification
> for domestic air travel. Please see

> TSA's website

> for a list of acceptable forms of identification. Passengers who have
> licenses issued by a state that is compliant or that has an extension to
> become

> compliant with REAL ID requirements may continue to use their licenses as
> usual. For a list of states already in compliance or with an extension visit



> DHS's REAL ID webpage.

> DHS continually updates this list as more states come into compliance or
> obtain extensions.



> Starting October 1, 2020, every air traveler will need to present a REAL
> ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification for
> domestic

> air travel. A REAL ID compliant license is one that meets, and is issued by a
> state that complies with, the REAL ID Act's security standards.



> Travelers can check

> DHS's REAL ID webpage

> at any time to learn if your state is compliant and can check with your
> state's agency that issues driver's licenses about how to acquire a compliant

> license. The earlier your state becomes compliant, the more likely you will
> be able to acquire a compliant license as part of the normal renewal cycle.



> Q: How will the public be notified of these changes for air travel?

> On January 8, 2016, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced the
> timetable for the final phase of implementation to the REAL ID Act to inform
> the traveling

> public of changes that will be made for identification for domestic air
> travel effective January 22, 2018. DHS will conduct outreach to educate the
> traveling

> public about the timeline, and continue engagements with states to encourage
> compliance with REAL ID standards.



> Starting July 15, 2016, TSA, in coordination with airlines and airport
> stakeholders, will begin to issue web-based advisories and notifications to
> the

> traveling public.



> Starting December 15, 2016, TSA will expand outreach at its airport
> checkpoints through signage, handouts, and other methods.



> Q: Will minors need to have driver's licenses to fly domestically?

> TSA does not require children under 18 to provide identification when
> traveling with a companion within the United States. The companion will need
> acceptable

> identification.



> Q: Is a passport my only other option if my state is not compliant?

> No. TSA currently accepts several other forms of identity documents and will
> continue to do so. For more information on acceptable forms of identification

> for boarding aircraft, please see

> TSA's website.



> Q: Is DHS trying to build a national database with all of our information?

> No. REAL ID is a national set of standards, not a national identification
> card.  REAL ID does not create a federal database of driver license
> information.

> Each jurisdiction continues to issue its own unique license, maintains its
> own records, and controls who gets access to those records and under what
> circumstances.

> The purpose of REAL ID is to make our identity documents more consistent and
> secure.



> Q: Why is DHS announcing this now? Deadlines have been changed numerous
> times, so why can't this wait?

> Since 2013, in accordance with the phased enforcement plan announced by DHS,
> federal agencies have begun implementation at federal facilities and military

> bases. The Department has not previously announced a schedule for
> implementation for air travel.  The time has come to complete implementation
> of the law,

> in support of the overall goal of ensuring the safety and security of the
> public.



> Q: Can states still receive extensions from DHS?

> Yes. DHS is continuing to provide extensions, as warranted. Extensions are
> granted for a maximum of one year and may be renewed if a state demonstrates

> continued progress towards compliance. Extensions are not a long-term
> alternative to a state becoming compliant. All states must become
> compliant-both

> in terms of the law, but also to prevent the burden of additional
> documentation from falling on their residents.



> Q: What happens to travelers who show up without a compliant license? Will
> TSA turn them away?

> DHS has been working with states for years around REAL ID compliance and have
> provided technical assistance, grants and other support to them.  We are

> also providing more than two years advance notice of implementation with
> respect to domestic air travel to allow ample time for all states to achieve
> compliance,

> or for potential air travelers to acquire an alternate form of ID if their
> state does not comply with REAL ID.



> Starting January 22, 2018, travelers who do not have a license from a
> compliant state or a state that has been granted an extension (

> a complete list of non-compliant states/ territories can be found here)

> will be asked to provide alternate

> acceptable identification.

> If the traveler cannot provide an acceptable form of identification, they
> will not be permitted through the security checkpoint.



> Starting October 1, 2020, every traveler will need to present a REAL
> ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification for
> domestic air

> travel.



> Q: Why are some states still not compliant? Isn't this law?

> REAL ID is a mandate on Federal agencies, restricting the circumstances under
> which they may accept state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards

> for official purposes.  Participation by states is voluntary, although
> Federal agencies are prohibited from accepting driver's licenses or
> identification

> cards from noncompliant states for official purposes (e.g., boarding
> aircraft, accessing federal facilities, and entering nuclear power plants).



> Q:  How does REAL ID implementation impact states that provide driver's
> licenses and IDs to certain non-citizens/undocumented immigrants?

> REAL ID allows compliant states to issue driver's licenses and identification
> cards where the identity of the applicant cannot be assured or for whom
> lawful

> presence is not determined.  In fact, some states currently issue such
> noncompliant cards to undocumented individuals. These cards must clearly
> state on

> their face (and in the machine readable zone) that it is not acceptable for
> official purposes and must use a unique design or color to differentiate them

> from compliant cards.  DHS cautions against assuming that possession of a
> noncompliant card indicates the holder is an undocumented individual, given
> that

> several states issue noncompliant licenses for reasons unrelated to lawful
> presence.



> Last Published Date: October 26, 2016

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