In order to allow better recording and reporting, the Office of Human Resources Management is currently developing standardized, scannable evaluation forms for all training events, which will be recorded in a single database.” The Office of Human Resources Management agreed with this recommendation.

As regards the control of dock workers, the dockside agencies must request the Directorate for the Maritime Territory for access by sending the relevant payroll information via electronic mail and, once authorization has been given, dock workers must use their passes with a scannable bar code so that the entry stations can authorize their access.

With regard to identity and travel documents, mention should be made of the advances in security features now incorporated in new passports and federal identity cards in order to avoid forgeries and also the incorporation into such documents of information in scannable form.

In 2005 Congress under the pretense of immigration control and the so-called "War on Terrorism" passed the Real ID Act, under which, it is projected, by May 2008 you will be required to carry around a federal identification card which includes on it a scannable bar code with your personal information.