2021-02699: Collection of Biometric Data From Aliens Upon Entry to and Departure From the United States; Re-Opening of Comment Period
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on November 19, 2020, concerning collection of facial images and other biometrics from aliens entering and departing the United States. Based on comments received on the NPRM, CBP has decided to re-open the comment period for an additional 30 days.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 2 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
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