PROPOSED RULES
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 07-10-015.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Enhanced driver's license and identicard, establishes the requirements, fees, standards, and procedures for the application, issuance, and denial of enhanced driver's licenses and identicards that may be used for purposes of facilitating the crossing of the border between Washington state and British Columbia.
Hearing Location(s): Highways-Licenses Building, Conference Room 413, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA (check in at counter on first floor), on September 25, 2007, at 3:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: September 26, 2007.
Submit Written Comments to: Clark J. Holloway, P.O. Box 9030, Olympia, WA 98507-9030, e-mail cholloway@dol.wa.gov, fax (360) 586-8351, by September 24, 2007.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Clark J. Holloway by September 24, 2007, TTY (360) 664-0116.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Creates a new chapter in TITLE 308 WAC, chapter 308-105 WAC, pertaining to enhanced driver's licenses and identicards. Creates a new section in chapter 308-105 WAC to define unique terms. Creates a new section in chapter 308-105 WAC to specify requirements for application for an enhanced driver's license or identicard. Creates a new section in chapter 308-105 WAC to provide for due process in the event an application for an enhanced driver's license or identicard is denied. Creates a new section in chapter 308-105 WAC to specify the fee for an enhanced driver's license or identicard. Amends WAC 308-104-018 to permit a license or identicard applicant's address of record to be updated from information filed by a contractor who verifies or supplies correct addresses obtained from a public official or governmental agency. Amends WAC 308-104-019 to specify that an enhanced driver's license or identicard is not eligible for renewal by electronic commerce.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Rules necessary to implement section 1, chapter 7, Laws of 2007.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 46.01.110 and section 1, chapter 7, Laws of 2007.
Statute Being Implemented: Section 1, chapter 7, Laws of 2007.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of licensing, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Clark J. Holloway, Highways-Licenses Building, Olympia, Washington, (360) 902-3846; Implementation and Enforcement: Becky Loomis, Highways-Licenses Building, Olympia, Washington, (360) 902-4088.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. A small business economic impact statement is not required pursuant to RCW 19.85.025(3).
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this proposed rule under the provisions of RCW 34.05.328 (5)(a)(i).
August 21, 2007
Becky Loomis
Assistant Director
ENHANCED DRIVER'S LICENSE AND IDENTICARD
(1) "Enhanced driver's license" means a driver's license that is issued under RCW 46.20.___ (Section 1, Chapter 7, Laws of 2007).
(2) "Enhanced identicard" means an identicard that is issued under RCW 46.20.___ (Section 1, Chapter 7, Laws of 2007).
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(2) An applicant for an enhanced identicard must be eligible for a standard identicard under chapter 46.20 RCW, provide the information required by RCW 46.20.117 and WAC 308-104-014, and establish his or her identity as provided by RCW 46.20.035 and WAC 308-104-040.
(3) An applicant for an enhanced driver's license or identicard must sign a declaration acknowledging that his or her photograph will be used as a facial recognition biometric identifier, and that he or she understands that the biometric identifier will be used in a one-to-many biometric matching system for purposes of verifying the identity of the applicant.
(4) An applicant for an enhanced driver's license or identicard must sign a declaration acknowledging that he or she has been notified that the enhanced driver's license or identicard contains a radio frequency identification chip, that he or she has been given an opportunity to receive information on the type of information the chip contains and how it may be used, and that tampering with or deactivating the chip will invalidate the enhanced driver's license or identicard for purposes of border crossing.
(5) An applicant for an enhanced driver's license or identicard must provide the department with satisfactory proof of United States citizenship. United States citizenship may be established by providing at least one of the following pieces of documentation:
(a) A United States passport that is valid or has been expired for no more than five years;
(b) Certified state birth certificate;
(c) Certificate of naturalization;
(d) Certificate of citizenship; or
(e) Department of state consular report of birth abroad.
(6) An applicant for an enhanced driver's license or identicard must provide the department with satisfactory proof of residency in the state of Washington.
(7) An enhanced driver's license or identicard will not be issued to an applicant who is unable to provide the department with satisfactory proof required under this section.
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(2) Within twenty days of receipt of a request for a formal hearing, the department shall notify the requester in writing of the time and location of the hearing.
(3) The hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the director. The director may delegate the authority to render final decisions to the hearing officer.
(4) The scope of the hearing shall be limited to the following issues:
(a) Has the applicant provided the necessary documentation and information;
(b) Has the applicant established his or her identity;
(c) Has the applicant established that he or she is a United States citizen; and
(d) Has the applicant established that he or she maintains permanent residency in the state of Washington?
(5) The person shall have the burden of proving that he or she has established the requirements listed in subsection (4) of this section.
(6) Upon conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make written findings on the matter under consideration and shall sustain, modify, or reverse the department's denial of the application for an enhanced driver's license or identicard. The department shall notify the person of the hearing officer's decision and of the person's right to request an appeal in the superior court in the county of his or her residence in writing either by personal service or by first class mail sent to the last address of record.
(7) A person denied an enhanced driver's license or identicard under subsection (6) of this section shall have the right within thirty days after receiving notice of the decision following a formal hearing to file a notice of appeal in the superior court in the county of his residence. The hearing on the appeal hereunder shall be de novo.
(8) If the person does not request a formal hearing within the time specified in subsection (1) of this section, or fails to appear for the hearing, said person shall have waived his or her right to any further administrative remedies, including the right to appeal, and the case shall be remanded to the department and the department's previous decision denying the enhanced driver's license or identicard shall be affirmed.
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(a) The verbal request of the driver or identicard holder, where the department has satisfied itself as to the identity of the person making the request; or
(b) Receipt of written documentation or electronic communication concerning the driver or identicard holder, where such documentation or communication includes an address that differs from the one maintained by department and is:
(i) Signed by the driver or identicard holder;
(ii) Filed at the request of the driver or identicard
holder; ((or))
(iii) Filed by a public official or governmental agency; or
(iv) Filed by a contractor who verifies or supplies correct addresses obtained from a public official or governmental agency.
(2) This section shall not be construed as relieving the driver or identicard holder of the responsibility to notify the department of a change of address as required by RCW 46.20.205. Failure by the department to change a driver's or identicard holder's address of record, where the driver or identicard holder has not notified the department of the change of address with the form identified in RCW 46.20.205, shall not limit the effectiveness of any notice mailed to the driver or identicard holder at the address of record as previously established by the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110 and 46.20.205. 96-20-089, § 308-104-018, filed 10/1/96, effective 11/1/96.]
(1) The department may send an authorization notice to a person whose valid driver's license is about to expire if the person:
(a) Is eligible to renew his or her driver's license by electronic commerce under the provisions of RCW 46.20.120 (3)(b) or (4)(b);
(b) Has previously been issued a digital driver's license;
(c) Is at least twenty-four and not more than sixty-five years of age;
(d) Has a valid Social Security number on file with the department;
(e) Has a valid mailing address on his or her driving record as maintained by the department;
(f) Does not have a commercial driver's license, enhanced driver's license or identicard, instruction permit, or agricultural permit;
(g) Has not paid a fee owed to the department with a check that has been dishonored;
(h) Has not failed to appear, respond, or comply with the terms of or in response to a traffic citation or notice of traffic infraction; and
(i) Does not have any actions pending against his or her driver's license or driving privileges.
(2) A person applying for driver's license renewal by electronic commerce must:
(a) Certify that within the last six months he or she has not had a loss of consciousness or control that could impair his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle safely;
(b) Make the necessary certification under WAC 308-104-010(2); and
(c) Complete the required application and pay all applicable fees.
(3) The department may send an authorization notice to a person whose valid identicard is about to expire if the person:
(a) Is eligible to renew his or her identicard by electronic commerce under the provisions of RCW 46.20.117 (3)(b);
(b) Is at least twenty-four years of age; and
(c) Has previously been issued a digital identicard.
(4) A person applying for identicard renewal by electronic commerce must complete the required application and pay all applicable fees.
(5) The department may specify the means and establish procedures by which a person may make an application under this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 04-20-012, § 308-104-019, filed 9/24/04, effective 10/25/04.]