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MVT-139

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Testing Lab
Impacted Device/System

All EMS Versions:
 - MicroVote EMS 4.0
 - MicroVote EMS 4.0-B
 - MicroVote EMS 4.1
 - MicroVote EMS 4.2
 - MicroVote EMS 4.3-A
 - MicroVote EMS 4.4
 - MicroVote EMS 4.41

Date Approved by EAC
08/14/2024
Short Description of Changes

This ECN documents the addition of an alternate component to all MicroVote EMS versions. Previously certified Seiko printer DPU3445 is end-of-life. Seiko printer DPU-S445 is the replacement model. Per MicroVote, the Seiko DPU-S445 has been successfully used to print tally tapes internally.

Additional Documentation

ESS-1184

Friday, August 02, 2024
Testing Lab
Impacted Device/System

Expressvote XL with EVS 6.0.0.0, EVS 6.0.2.0, EVS 6.0.2.1, EVS 6.0.3.0, EVS 6.0.4.0, EVS 6.0.4.3, EVS 6.0.6.0, EVS 6.1.0.0, EVS 6.1.1.0, EVS 6.2.0.0, EVS 6.3.0.0 and 6.4.0.0.

Date Approved by EAC
08/02/2024
Short Description of Changes

Change Bin Floor Insert Assembly

Additional Documentation
Press Releases

The EAC Celebrates National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Inspiring New Generation of Election Workers

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announced today, August 1, 2024, is designated National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. This national day of action was established by the EAC in 2020 to raise awareness of the importance of poll workers, inspire greater civic engagement, and supplement state and local election officials’ recruitment efforts across the country. Last year, election offices in 40 states and Washington DC joined elected officials, private companies, nonprofit organizations, and others in this effort.  
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Public Meeting

Closing the Accessibility Gap: Voting in 2024 and Beyond

On August 28, join the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) for "Closing the Accessibility Gap: Voting in 2024 and Beyond" in the agency’s hearing room.

Start Time
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 1:00 PM
End Time
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 4:00 PM

Yes, the EAC supplanting guidance applies to direct grant recipients and all subawards. It is the prime recipient’s responsibility to provide monitoring and technical assistance to subgrantees and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

HAVA funds should be used to supplement state and local funds and activities. HAVA funds may not be used to replace or supplant state or local funds resulting in an overall decrease in the state or local program budget for HAVA related activities. The EAC has comprehensive supplanting guidance and a video walkthrough located here.

Press Releases

The EAC Releases Communications Training Series for Election Officials

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) released “Communications 101 for Election Officials,” a free, on-demand video training series covering tools and strategies election officials can use to communicate with voters and other stakeholders.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

HRT-01658

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Manufacturer
Testing Lab
Impacted Device/System

Verity Touch Writer, Verity Print and Verity workstations using Verity Voting 2.7

Date Approved by EAC
06/27/2024
Short Description of Changes

Add Brother HL-EX415DW COTS Printer to replace Brother HL-L6400DWVS COTS which is end of life.

Additional Documentation
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