1 Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) What you should know LT Fran Smith CWO Alan Guedesse

2 What is TWIC A common identification credential for all persons requiring unescorted access to secure area of MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels, and all mariners holding Coast Guard issued credentials.

3 DHS Agency Responsibilities  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Responsibilities TWIC enrollment TWIC enrollment Security threat assessment and adjudication Security threat assessment and adjudication Card production/issuance Card production/issuance Appeal/waiver for TWIC denials Appeal/waiver for TWIC denials Technology/TSA system management Technology/TSA system management

4 DHS Agency Responsibilities USCG Responsibilities Enforce use of TWIC at MTSA regulated vessels, facilities and OCS facilities Enforce use of TWIC at MTSA regulated vessels, facilities and OCS facilities Develop and distribute field and industry guidance (NVICs, SBA Guides) Develop and distribute field and industry guidance (NVICs, SBA Guides) Conduct biometric checks as part of facility and vessel compliance inspections Conduct biometric checks as part of facility and vessel compliance inspections

5 Do you need a TWIC? Do you require unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA regulated facilities? Facility and vessel owners/operators are required to notify employees of their responsibility to possess a TWIC based on their need to have unescorted access to secure areas of vessels and facilities. Owners/operators are encouraged to provide this same information to personnel who are not facility or vessel employees (e.g. contractors, truck drivers). Facility and vessel owners/operators are required to notify employees of their responsibility to possess a TWIC based on their need to have unescorted access to secure areas of vessels and facilities. Owners/operators are encouraged to provide this same information to personnel who are not facility or vessel employees (e.g. contractors, truck drivers).

6 How do I get a TWIC?

7 TWIC Security Threat Assessment The assessment includes checks against criminal history records, terrorist watch lists and immigration databases.

8 TWIC Security Threat Assessment The background checks for a TWIC are the same as the background checks conducted for a Hazardous Material Endorsement, with the same eligibility requirements, share a consistent waivers and appeals process and leverage the same fingerprint-based criminal history records check.

9 TWIC Enrollment Category Estimated Fee Level Standard TWIC Enrollment $ Hazmat/Mariner/FAST TWIC Enrollment $ Lost/Damaged Card Replacement $ Does not include FBI’s Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and TSA’s related adjudication costs 2 Does not include FBI’s CHRC, TSA’s threat assessment, and estimated enrollment costs. How much will TWIC cost me?

10 When must I have a TWIC? Phased implementation by Captain of the Port Zone all areas no later than April 15, 2009.

11 Where is the nearest TWIC Enrollment Center ? Peoria: 2914 W. Willow Knolls Dr. Peoria, IL Chicago/Calumet: Dixon Building Suite South Greenwood Chicago, IL Joliet: Three Rivers Safety Council Suite TWIC 1615 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL St. Louis/Grafton: Suite st St. Granite City, IL 62040

12 TWIC Program Information  TSA website –  Enrollment information, FAQs, Deployment Schedule  Enrollment Contractor –  Phone DHS-TWIC  USCG website - HOMEPORT.USCG.MIL  Final Rulemaking, Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC), FAQs  USCG Helpdesk –  Phone (877-MTSA-AID)  –