On January 11, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security issued an Administrative Rule implementing Real ID and setting minimum standards with regard to Real ID.

A single volume, searchable pdf, of the rules and standards can be read or downloaded here

A single volume, searchable transcript of the January 11, 2008 statement and press conference of DHS Secretary Chertoff, introducing the new rule and standards, can be downloaded here

An mp3 audio of the January 11, 2008 Statement of DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff can be downloaded here (18.09 minutes)

An mp3 audio of the January 11, 2008 question portion of the Press Conference of DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff can be downloaded here (24.5 minutes)

Henry J. Boitel
Biometric Bits - The Key to Identity Management Information
http://www.biometricbits.com/