November 10, 2005 letter to identify Registrars and Issuers in OIEP (with attachments)
As a result of HSPD-12 OIEP Security Services has been tasked with the responsibility to ensure OIEP is in compliance with the identity proofing, registration process and background investigation requirements prescribed in HSPD-12.  At this time, we are required to submit the names of Registrars and Card Issuers for OIEP.  It has been recommended that the current security point of contact at each school be given the responsibility of Registrar and the business manager at the line office be given the responsibility of Issuer.  Following are the basic responsibilities for the Registrar and Issuer:

  Registrar:

        Review and verify the validity of the Personal Identity Verification Credential Request Form

        Complete the I-9 Employment Verification Form

        Capture a facial image and fingerprints of the applicant

  Issuer:

        Verify the identity of the applicant

        Issue the Smart Card to the applicant

OIEP Personnel Security and Suitability Program Standard Operating Procedures now available for download!

SCAN Protocol (December 2005 update) now available for download