Local agency, public utility, or mutual water company: personnel access: Personal Identity Verification-Interoperable.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill creates a system for local agencies, public utilities, and mutual water companies to obtain ‘PIV-I’ cards, which are essentially identification cards, to facilitate access to critical infrastructure during and after natural disasters or other emergencies. These cards would conform to federal Personal Identity Verification standards and would be managed by the Office of Emergency Services. The bill also amends existing law to allow officers to close areas to unauthorized personnel and to ensure access for individuals with valid PIV-I or local agency identification cards, unless unsafe.
Key provisions
- Requires the Office of Emergency Services to issue PIV-I cards to qualifying agencies.
- Specifies that PIV-I cards must meet federal Personal Identity Verification standards.
- Mandates a process for applying for and renewing PIV-I cards, including a signed representative and certification.
- Authorizes a fee for PIV-I cards, not to exceed reasonable costs.
- Allows access to closed areas for individuals with valid PIV-I or local agency identification cards under certain conditions.
- Updates existing law regarding the closure of areas during emergencies.
- Establishes a five-year validity period for PIV-I cards.
- Requires agencies to destroy PIV-I cards upon employee termination or job change.
Who is affected
- Local agencies
- Public utilities
- Mutual water companies
- Emergency services personnel
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