Just came across this for anybody remotely interested! The future is now (just not widely distributed yet!!)
Department of State Begins Issuance of an Electronic Passport
February 17, 2006
The Department of State is phasing-in the issuance of the new Electronic Passport (e-passport) to better facilitate international travel for U.S. citizens and enhance border security. On December 30, 2005, the Department began limited production of the first-ever U.S. e-passports. As part of a pilot program, we are now issuing diplomatic passports and soon official passports in electronic format. The e-passport integrates the latest concepts in electronic document protection and readability.
Department of State Begins Issuance of an Electronic Passport
February 17, 2006
The Department of State is phasing-in the issuance of the new Electronic Passport (e-passport) to better facilitate international travel for U.S. citizens and enhance border security. On December 30, 2005, the Department began limited production of the first-ever U.S. e-passports. As part of a pilot program, we are now issuing diplomatic passports and soon official passports in electronic format. The e-passport integrates the latest concepts in electronic document protection and readability.
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