This memorandum documents changes to the Non-ID Processing (NID) operation since the release of Version 2.0, NID Detailed Operational Plan (DOP) on June 25, 2018. These changes fall into two major categories: general changes to the Business Process Model (BPM) diagrams and changes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic have not been reflected on the BPM because they do not represent the ideal operational design. Both types of changes are summarized below.
The term confirmed geocode in this document refers to geocodes that meet at least one of the following criteria:
Unconfirmed geocodes do not meet either of these criteria.
Changes to the BPM diagrams:
COVID-19 Pandemic Related Changes:
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A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:
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