OMB Memorandum M-05-24: Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 – Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors
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From: Executive Office of the President | The Office of Management and Budget
M-05-24
August 5, 2005
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF ALL DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
FROM: Joshua B. Bolten, Director
SUBJECT: Implementation of Home land Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 – Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors
On August 27, 2004, the President signed HSPD-12 “Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (the Directive). The Directive requires the development and agency implementation of a mandatory, government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification for Federal employees and contractors. As required by the Directive, the Department of Commerce issued Federal Information Processing Standard 201 (the Standard). This memorandum provides implementing instructions for the Directive and the Standard.
Inconsistent agency approaches to facility security and computer security are inefficient and costly, and increase risks to the Federal government. Successful implementation of the Directive and the Standard will in crease the security of your Federal facilities and information systems. As noted in the attached guidance, this standard identification applies to your employees and contractors who work at your facilities or have access to your information systems. Following implementation, Federal departments and agencies will be able to recognize and accept this common identification standard.
It is important to note the use of standard identification does not replace your existing law or OMB policy responsibilities; including the laws and policies governing personnel security, acquisition, and information technology security law.
If you have questions about this guidance, contact Jeanette Thornton, Policy Analyst, Information Policy and Technology Branch, Office of Management and Budget. Phone (202) 395-3562, fax (202) 395-5167, or e-mail: eauth@omb.eop.gov.
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