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    1. Access & Identity
    2. Biometrics

    DHS to Conduct US-VISIT Pilot Program at Seattle Airport

    May 20, 2005
    Program will require foreign visitors to undergo biometric 'checkout' procedures before departing

    Source PR Newswire via NewsEdge Corporation

    U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will announce that, beginning tomorrow, foreign visitors departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will be required to follow checkout procedures before departing on their flights. Visitors will be asked to provide their two index fingerscans and hold for a photo as a part of a pilot program to test and evaluate an automated biometric exit process.

    What: Remarks by Robert Mocny, US-VISIT Deputy Director Photo opportunity of US-VISIT exit procedures: A demonstration and explanation of exit procedures. When: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:00 a.m. PDT Where: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, South Security Checkpoint (Media report to uniformed Customs and Border Protection Officer by no later than 9:30 a.m. PDT.)

    Members of the media who would like to attend this event must present a valid press credential and government-issued identification to be escorted through TSA security. Please arrive at the South Security Checkpoint no later than 9:30 a.m. PDT for check-in.