; and (ii) verifying the entry and exit of individuals to and from the United States. (4) Rule of construction The collection of biometric information under paragraph (1) shall not limit the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to collect biometric information from any individual arriving to or departing from the United States. 1306. Pilot program for electronic field processing (a) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, he Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish a pilot program in at least 5 of the 10 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field offices or regions with the largest removal caseloads to allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to use handheld or vehicle-mounted computers to electronically— (1) process and serve charging documents, including notices to appear, while in the field; (2) process and place detainers while in the field; (3) collect biometric data for the purpose of identifying an alien and establishing both immigration status and criminal history while in the field; (4) enter any required data, including personal information about the alien subject and the reason for issuing the document; (5) apply the electronic signature of the issuing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer or agent; (6) apply or capture the electronic signature of the alien on any charging document or notice, including any electronic signature captured to acknowledge service of such documents or notices; (7) set the date on which the alien is required to appear before an immigration judge, in the case of notices to appear; (8) print any documents the alien subject may be required to sign, along with additional copies of documents to be served on the alien