Notice2023-25058
Request for Comment: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program Manual
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Published
November 14, 2023
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Election Assistance Commission
Abstract
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is publishing the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP) Manual v1.0 for public comment. The intent of this Manual is to assist in the facilitation of Program activities and to serve as a guide for manufacturers and voting system test laboratories that select to participate in the Program. Participation in this program is voluntary.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 14, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78010-78011]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25058]
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ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Request for Comment: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation
Program Manual
AGENCY: U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
ACTION: Notice, request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is publishing
the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP) Manual
v1.0 for public comment. The intent of this Manual is to assist in the
facilitation of Program activities and to serve as a guide for
manufacturers and voting system test laboratories that select to
participate in the Program. Participation in this program is voluntary.
DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. eastern on Thursday,
December 14, 2023.
ADDRESSES: To view the Manual v1.0, see: <a href="https://www.eac.gov/voting-equipment/Election_Supporting_Technology_Evaluation_Program">https://www.eac.gov/voting-equipment/Election_Supporting_Technology_Evaluation_Program</a>. Comments
on the proposed ESTEP Manual v1.0 should be submitted electronically
via <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> (docket IDs: EAC-2023-0004). Written
comments on the proposed document can also be sent to the U.S. Election
Assistance Commission, 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC
20001, Attn: Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Beatrice, Election
Technology Specialist, Election Supporting Technology Evaluation
Program, Washington, DC, (202)-748-2298. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e58096918095a5808486cb828a93"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cbaeb8bfaebb8baeaaa8e5aca4bd">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Purpose: Under the authority of the Help America Vote Act of 2002
(HAVA), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) developed the
Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP). This Program
establishes a protocol for testing critical election-supporting
technologies to ensure their conformance with baseline Federal
standards for security and accessibility. While participation in this
Program is voluntary, EAC certification benefits the public and wider
election technology field by supporting State and local election
officials, increasing quality control and quality assurance of
election-supporting technologies, and increasing voter confidence in
the use of these systems.
This Manual establishes the minimum requirements for participation
in this Program. If election-supporting technology manufacturers decide
to participate, then they must conform to the Program Manual's
procedural requirements.
Public Comments: Please note that comments submitted in response to
this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal
information, you should be aware that your submitted comments,
including your personal information, will be available for public
review.
Respondents: Election Supporting Technology Manufacturers, Voting
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System Test Laboratories, State and Local Election Officials.
Camden Kelliher,
Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-25058 Filed 11-13-23; 8:45 am]
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