Related Information
The links below provide more detailed information regarding the directives, policies, and publications which are the foundation of the PIV program.- Homeland Security Presidential Directive12
Policy for a common identification standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, August 2004.
- Federal Information Processing Standard 201
Personal Identification Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, February 2005.
- NIST Special Publication 800-53
Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems, February 2005
- NIST Special Publication 800-73
Interfaces for Personal Identification Verification, April 2005.
- NIST Special Publication 800-76
Biometric Data Specification for Personal Identification Verification.
- NIST Special Publication 800-78
Cryptographic Algorithms and Key Sizes for Personal Identity Verification, April 2005.
- NIST Special Publication 800-79
Guidelines for the Certification and Accreditation of PIV Card Issuing, July 2005.
- Government Smart Card Interagency Advisory Board
Holds meetings to discuss goals for the successful development and implementation of a smart card program.
- E-Authentication: Secure Government Access
Sets standards for a common identity proofing method of individuals and businesses, based on risk of online services used. Its intent is to meet the business needs of the E-Gov initiatives.
- Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-07
Addresses personal identification requirements in the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) 201.
For further information, contact the PIV Card Issuance (PCI) Office:
810 Vermont Ave., Room B11A
Washington D.C.
Phone: (202) 273-9554
Fax: (202) 208-2521
E-mail:PIV_Project_Office@va.gov
Hours of Operation (Monday - Friday):
8:30 am - 12:00 pm (ID card issuance)
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