Notice2023-04783
Voluntary Voting System Guidelines; Request for Comments
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Published
March 9, 2023
Issuing agencies
Election Assistance Commission
Abstract
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is seeking public comments as a key component of its annual review of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG). The public comment period will last for 90 days. This will allow all stakeholders to provide comments concerning the current iteration of the VVSG, presently version 2.0, to the EAC. These public comments will be posted on the EAC website. Substantive comments will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in an annual report detailing proposed changes to the VVSG 2.0. This process is defined in detail in the EAC's VVSG Lifecycle policy: https:// www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/TestingCertification/ VVSG_Lifecycle_Policy_9_22.pdf.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 46 (Thursday, March 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14612-14613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04783]
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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Voluntary Voting System Guidelines; Request for Comments
AGENCY: United States Election Assistance Commission.
ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is seeking
public comments as a key component of its annual review of the
Voluntary Voting
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System Guidelines (VVSG). The public comment period will last for 90
days. This will allow all stakeholders to provide comments concerning
the current iteration of the VVSG, presently version 2.0, to the EAC.
These public comments will be posted on the EAC website. Substantive
comments will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in an annual
report detailing proposed changes to the VVSG 2.0. This process is
defined in detail in the EAC's VVSG Lifecycle policy: <a href="https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/TestingCertification/VVSG_Lifecycle_Policy_9_22.pdf">https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/TestingCertification/VVSG_Lifecycle_Policy_9_22.pdf</a>.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before 5 p.m. EST on June 7,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
Submission of Comments: Comments on updates to VVSG 2.0 should be
submitted electronically via <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> (docket ID:
EAC-2023-0001). Written comments on the proposed information collection
can also be sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd
Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, Attn: Testing &
Certification.
Obtaining a copy of VVSG 2.0: To obtain a copy of the VVSG 2.0
Requirements (1) Download a copy at <a href="https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/TestingCertification/Voluntary_Voting_System_Guidelines_Version_2_0.pdf">https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/TestingCertification/Voluntary_Voting_System_Guidelines_Version_2_0.pdf</a>; or (2) write to the
EAC (including your address and phone number) at U.S. Election
Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC
20001, Attn: Testing & Certification.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Aumayr, phone (301) 960-1216,
email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#601001150d011912200501034e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ccbcadb9a1adb5be8ca9adafe2aba3ba">[email protected]</span></a>; U.S. Election Assistance Commission, 633 3rd
Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Number pending.
On April 5th, 2022, the EAC Commissioners unanimously voted to
adopt the VVSG Lifecycle Policy. The policy creates a transparent and
predictable path for future updates to the VVSG. This was a significant
step in the development of future versions of VVSG and will let the
standards evolve with the needs of election officials and evolving
voting system technology. The VVSG Lifecycle Policy outlines the
process for an annual review of the VVSG standards. The annual reviews
will provide the basis for changes to the requirements as well as when
it is necessary to draft a new VVSG.
The EAC Testing and Certification Program Director will provide an
annual report to the Executive Director at the end of the fiscal year
detailing proposed changes to the VVSG that have been collected over
the prior fiscal year from various stakeholders and via public comment.
This report will be shared with the EAC Technical Guidelines
Development Committee, the EAC Standards Board, and the EAC Board of
Advisors.
Camden Kelliher,
Associate Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-04783 Filed 3-8-23; 8:45 am]
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