Are all Fermilab employees, users and contractors requiring badges subject to the new identification standard?
Yes. Universities Research Association is a government contractor. Q: Does the implementation of the new identification standard address privacy concerns? A: Yes. The Presidential Directive HSPD-12 requires that it “shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the Constitution and applicable laws, including the Privacy Act and other statutes protecting the rights of Americans.” Q: Will new badges be issued to current employees? When will my present badge become non-usable? A: At this time, the format of the Fermilab badge does not change and current employees do not have to get a new badge. The government plans to introduce a new type of badge some time next year, before October 27, 2006. If you currently have a valid badge, you can use your badge until it expires or until Fermilab is required to issue the new type of badge, whatever comes first. Details are still under discussion at the federal government level. Q: My badge expires in January. Will you need to do some sort of back
