What are they?
The purpose of the Voluntary Electronic Poll Book Certification Requirements (VEPBCR) is to provide a set of specifications against which e-poll books can be tested to determine if they meet baseline standards for functionality, security, and accessibility. This document was produced by the EAC’s Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP) working in conjunction with the National Institute of Information Technology (NIST) and Mandiant, to aid in developing requirements for making accessible, accurate, and secure elections possible.
EAC staff must annually review the VEPBCR for proposed revisions. Determinations must be sent to the EAC’s Executive Director (or a person operating in that capacity) to begin the review process required to ensure the timely adoption of revisions. Under the direction of the Executive Director, EAC staff, in consultation with stakeholders, may make minor technical changes to the requirements in a timely manner. EAC staff is responsible for updating the test assertions and issuing ESTEP-specific Requests for Interpretation (RFIs) or Notices of Clarification (NOC), as needed, to ensure efficiency in the process.
While the EAC is required to develop and maintain these standards, adherence to the VEPBR is voluntary except in select states that require it by law.
VEPBCR Version 1.0
- VEPBCR 1.0 (Final) - Coming Soon
- VEPBCR 1.0 Test Readiness Review & Testing Matrix (Excel)
- VEPBCR 1.0 Public Comments
- VEPBCR 1.0 Federal Register Notice for Public Comment
- VEPBCR 1.0 (Draft) - November 14, 2023
VEPBCR Version 0.9
- VEPBCR 0.9 (Pilot Program) - January 19, 2023
VEPBCR Lifecycle Policy
- VEPBCR Lifecycle Policy (Final) - Coming Soon
- VEPBCR Lifecycle Policy Public Comments - Coming Soon
- VEPBCR Lifecycle Policy Federal Register Notice for Public Comment - Coming Soon
- VEPBCR Lifecycle Policy (Draft) - Coming Soon