U.S. State Dept. link new passport rules

For those who prefer going straight to the source, here's the link:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/c...bpmc_2225.html

In a nutshell,
# December 31, 2005 – Passport or other accepted document required for
all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and
South America.
# December 31, 2006 – Passport or other accepted document required for
all air and sea travel to or from Mexico and Canada.
# December 31, 2007 – Passport or other accepted document required for
all air, sea and land border crossings.

"Other accepted document" no longer includes driver's license + birth
certificate.

On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:59:23 -0700, How B
wrote:

For those who prefer going straight to the source, here's the link:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/c...bpmc_2225.html

Hi Everyone,

Keep in mind that this is "proposed rule making will allow these
affected publics to voice concern and provide ideas for alternate
documents".


Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:59:23 -0700, How B
wrote:

For those who prefer going straight to the source, here's the link:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/c...bpmc_2225.html

Hi Everyone,

Keep in mind that this is "proposed rule making will allow these
affected publics to voice concern and provide ideas for alternate
documents".


Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

I went to the site that How B provided and I saw nothing about a
proposed requirement. The new initiative was entitled "New
Requirements..." Also, I did not see anywhere on the site where the
public could comment or voice concern. The only thing I saw proposed
was the "Proposed Timeline for Implementation..."

What am I missing?

John

I went to the site that How B provided and I saw nothing about a
proposed requirement. The new initiative was entitled "New
Requirements..." Also, I did not see anywhere on the site where the
public could comment or voice concern. The only thing I saw proposed
was the "Proposed Timeline for Implementation..."

What am I missing?

John

On 6 Apr 2005 17:49:41 -0700, wrote:

I went to the site that How B provided and I saw nothing about a
proposed requirement. The new initiative was entitled "New
Requirements..." Also, I did not see anywhere on the site where the
public could comment or voice concern. The only thing I saw proposed
was the "Proposed Timeline for Implementation..."

What am I missing?

John

Hi John,

Here is the last paragraph in it's entirety:
How will the new travel initiative requirements impact travel at the
land borders?

The Departments of State and Homeland Security understand that the
greatest potential change will occur at the land borders. The new
statute specifically mandates that the concerns of border communities
be considered. We recognize the implications this might have for
industry, business and the general public, as well as our neighboring
countries, and they are important partners in this initiative. The
advanced notice of proposed rule making will allow these affected
publics to voice concern and provide ideas for alternate documents.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

And keep in mind that some TA's are trying to downplay this so that they
will not lose bookings when people find out that they will need to pay for
passports next year. Yeah, it's only a proposal but anyone that doesn't
believe it is going to get rubber-stamped and made into law is not thinking
straight or has a financial agenda.
Jim


"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:59:23 -0700, How B
wrote:

For those who prefer going straight to the source, here's the link:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/c...bpmc_2225.html

Hi Everyone,

Keep in mind that this is "proposed rule making will allow these
affected publics to voice concern and provide ideas for alternate
documents".


Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

And keep in mind that some TA's are trying to downplay this so that they
will not lose bookings when people find out that they will need to pay for
passports next year. Yeah, it's only a proposal but anyone that doesn't
believe it is going to get rubber-stamped and made into law is not thinking
straight or has a financial agenda.
Jim


"Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 11:59:23 -0700, How B
wrote:

For those who prefer going straight to the source, here's the link:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/c...bpmc_2225.html

Hi Everyone,

Keep in mind that this is "proposed rule making will allow these
affected publics to voice concern and provide ideas for alternate
documents".


Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com

In article , Jim
wrote:

And keep in mind that some TA's are trying to downplay this so that they
will not lose bookings when people find out that they will need to pay for
passports next year. Yeah, it's only a proposal but anyone that doesn't
believe it is going to get rubber-stamped and made into law is not thinking
straight or has a financial agenda.

Uh huh.

Hey maybe the whole cruise industry will collapse because people are
too cheap to get passports. Maybe should we expect big price drops next
year because of this.

--
Charles

In article , Jim
wrote:

And keep in mind that some TA's are trying to downplay this so that they
will not lose bookings when people find out that they will need to pay for
passports next year. Yeah, it's only a proposal but anyone that doesn't
believe it is going to get rubber-stamped and made into law is not thinking
straight or has a financial agenda.

Uh huh.

Hey maybe the whole cruise industry will collapse because people are
too cheap to get passports. Maybe should we expect big price drops next
year because of this.

--
Charles