Real ID regulations moving slowly, two governors say

BY Wade-Hahn Chan

Published on Sept. 17, 2007

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DHS estimates the 10-year implementation cost for all states could reach $14 billion, with about $1 billion in upfront fees.

The department plans to issue $34 million in grants over the next year to help states implement the program. However, the governors were not happy with using grants for Real ID.