The General Services Administration’s Managed Service Office, in charge of implementing HSPD-12 for more than 42 government agencies, released word that for the first year of service, the fee will be $82 per card, instead of the $110 as previously estimated. The price covers the cost of the smart card and one year of maintenance.

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