Transportation Worker Identification Credential

What is Maritime TWIC? TWIC is a biometric identification credential Issuance based on a security threat assessment conducted by TSA For “unescorted” access to secure areas of USCG MTSA regulated (3,000) Facilities and (10,000) vessels. Enforced by USCG Designed to be a multimodal Transportation Credential Follow-on rulemakings Based on Authority of MTSA, ATSA, Patriot Act, SEA

Merchant Mariners (MMDs) TSA/USCG TWIC Maritime Population Estimate Total = ~750,000 DRAFT 05APR06 Barges 30,000 Shipyards 55,000 Includes only workers requiring regular unescorted access to MTSA-regulated facilities (~3100) involved in the loading, unloading, transport, and handling of cargo. Estimate based on population survey of more than 40 U.S. ports, as well as subject matter expert interviews Survey and extrapolation performed by TSA and USCG Merchant Mariners (MMDs) 205,000 Liquid Bulk Refining/Processing 80,000 MODU/Offshore 30,000 Land-Based Cruise 15,000 Contractors/Other 60,000 Port Truck Drivers 110,000 Vessel Ops./ Port Support 40,000 Site Mgmt./ Admin. 60,000 Longshoremen 55,000 Rail 10,000

Proposed Rule Amends: 33 CFR Parts 101, 103, 104, 105 and 106 (USCG MTSA Regs) 46 CFR Parts 10, 11, 12, (USCG Mariner Credentialing Regs) 49 CFR Parts 1515, 1570 and 1572 (TSA Hazardous Materials Endorsement Vetting Regs)

Facility & Vessel Requirements Define Secure Area Facility, vessel, & OCS owners/operators responsibility to only allow unescorted access to secure areas to persons who hold a TWIC 1-1 match of identity “Reoccurring Unescorted Access” for small vessel crew Owners/operators will be responsible to ensure TWICs are valid Check TSA ”Hotlist” requirements vary by MARSEC Level

Facility & Vessel Requirements Install Biometric readers at access points. performance based Security Plan updates – TWIC Addendum submitted w/in 6 months Approved by COTP/MSC Operating under plan w/in 12-18 months (depends on TWIC availability) Inspection authority and enforcement resides with USCG LEOs

TWIC Vetting Standards Security Threat Assessment Criminal history Terrorist Databases Immigration status U.S. citizen Lawful permanent resident Certain others with unrestricted employment authorization (i.e FAST) Mental capacity From requirement in Safe Explosives Act Based on adjudicated lack of mental capacity or commitment to mental institution

TWIC Process TSA contractors will enroll persons at locations around the country Applicant pre-enrolls on-line, visits enrollment office to submit fingerprints& identity documents, and pays fee TSA conducts a check of terrorist, immigration, and criminal history databases TSA adjudicates results If denied, TSA notifies, applicant, employer, FMSC TSA provides all denied applicants w/ Appeal provisions Waiver process if applicant does not meet the criminal standards Cards produced at Federally-managed facility Applicant returns to enrollment center to pick up card, prove identity using biometric

TWIC Standards: Criminal history Will request comments in NPRM (a) Permanent disqualifying criminal offenses. (1) Espionage. (2) Sedition. (3) Treason. (4) A crime listed in 18 U.S.C. Chapter 113B—Terrorism (5) A crime involving a TSI (transportation security incident) (6) Improper transportation of a hazardous material (7) Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, manufacture, purchase,…or dealing in an explosive or explosive device. (8) Murder. (9) Conspiracy or attempt to commit the crimes in this paragraph (a). (10) Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. 1961,

TWIC Standards: Criminal history (b) Interim disqualifying criminal offenses. within 7 years, or released from incarceration within the 5 years Includes Wants & warrants associated with crimes (1) Assault with intent to murder. (2) Kidnapping or hostage taking. (3) Rape or aggravated sexual abuse. (4) Unlawful possession, use, sale, manufacture, purchase, distribution, ….or dealing in a firearm or other weapon. (5) Extortion. (6) Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, including identity fraud. (7) Bribery. (8) Smuggling. (9) Immigration violations. (10) Lesser Violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, (11) Robbery. (12) Distribution, possession w/intent to distribute, or importation of a controlled substance. (13) Arson. (14) Conspiracy