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Consolidation Options Analysis transportation. Therefore, Option 4 was designed to evaluate
the impact of this credential on the overall consolidation
Each of the existing security credentials within the current process. It is important to note that the CDL-HME as a whole
transportation system has a unique purpose and has been is a vastly different type of credential; however, for purposes
developed with that specific purpose in mind. The combina- of inquiry and comparison, the security portion of the HME
tion of credentials requires that the consolidation still functions could be viewed as equivalent to the TWIC because of the many
for its intended purpose. Therefore, the research team broke similarities between the two credentials.
down each current credential (and acquisition/application Following the development of the consolidation options, a
process) into the very elements constituting the credentials list of required attributes and requirements to obtain were
(see Table 3-2, Table 3-4, Table C-1, Table C-2, and Table C-3).
developed for each credential containing the unique sets
This allowed for an evaluation of basic credential "building
of elements established by the credentials comprising each
blocks." The research team then combined candidate cre-
option. This set of elements specific to each option was then
dentials in various options (shown in Table 3-14), which
used to evaluate applicability for use by HazMat transportation
resulted in new combinations of elements.
workers in all modes. Table 3-15 contains the unique elements
The options were developed through dialogue with the
required of the applicant to obtain the credentials within a
TAG, results of the online survey instrument, and as a result of
given option. This comparison provides the unique list of
the Phase I analysis. Option 1 consisted solely of the TWIC due
requirements necessary of a consolidated credential to replace
to suggestions that the TWIC should be considered as a stand-
the credentials comprising each option.
alone solution for consolidating security credentials for trans-
In all, there are 40 elements that make up the unique
portation workers. The results of the Phase 1 analysis showed
requirements to obtain for a consolidated credential to replace
the TWIC to be potentially limited as to its applicability in all
Option 2. This assumes all elements currently existing and per-
modes. Potential limitations were due to the assumption that
taining to the individual credentials would be necessary in a
each credential's identified elements are necessary for it to func-
consolidated system. This list of elements provides a template
tion as a security credential. When a comparison was made, it
for a consolidated credential with regard to the pieces of infor-
was determined that the TWIC had very few elements in com-
mation to be collected from the applicant. In Table 3-16, the
mon with other credentials. The results of this comparison
unique list of attributes is shown with the corresponding nota-
were presented accordingly in the elemental matrices. Option 2
tions of applicability for each option.
(TWIC, MMD, SIDA, USPS, CAC) was simply the combina-
There are 24 unique attributes applicable to consolidation;
tion of all credentials that appeared to show promise for suc-
of course, each is accounted for in Option 2, which is com-
cessful consolidation based on the Phase I analysis. This
prised of all candidate credentials. There is certainly variation
combination of all credentials deemed feasible for consolida-
in the applicable attributes per option; however, Options 2 and
tion provided the upper bounding of required elements and
4 are exactly the same. The sole difference between these two
functionality. Therefore, Option 2 captured each unique ele-
options is the lack of the USPS credential in Option 4, which
ment and the associated background checks necessary for a
consolidated credential replacing five credentials, and covering did not include a single unique attribute beyond those already
all four transportation modes. Option 3 (TWIC, MMD) was accounted for in the other candidate credentials within
chosen to evaluate the consolidation of two credentials cur- Options 2 and 4. Again, this complete list of unique attributes
rently being used within the marine mode. An evaluation of provides the minimum standard for a consolidated credential
this combination of credentials could determine if there is replacing each existing credential within Option 2. Finally,
more potential for success within a given mode, or regardless Table 3-17 includes the unique background checks for each
of mode. Option 4 (TWIC, SIDA, CAC, MMD) comprised all option and corresponding notations of applicability.
of the elements of Option 2 except the USPS credential. The All but Option 1 contain all four background check processes
results of the research indicated that the USPS was held quite noted. This similarity among security credentials provides a
infrequently, and does not have a significant role in HazMat logical starting point for consolidation. As evidenced by the
data, little-to-no change is required to the background check
process should consolidation of the candidate credentials occur.
Table 3-14. Credential combinations
It is important to note that although the processes are the same
evaluated as consolidation options.
(in most cases), the disqualifying offenses are not. Therefore,
this logical beginning is not without required compromise.
Credential Options Evaluated
TWIC O pt i o n 1
Should consolidation occur, the disqualifying offenses would
TWIC, MMD, SIDA, USPS, CAC Option 2 need to be standardized. This process could raise all appli-
TWIC, MMD Option 3 cants to the highest standard, theoretically increasing secu-
TWIC, SIDA, CAC, MMD Option 4 rity systemwide. However, this would most certainly restrict
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Table 3-15. Unique requirements to Table 3-16. Unique attributes
obtain for consolidation. for consolidation.
Option 1 2 3 4 Option 1 2 3 4
Address Access Level
Address History Address
Aliases
Authorization Agency
Character References
Bar Code
Citizenship Information
Citizenship
Copy of Driver's License
Date of Birth
Date of Birth
Date of Expiration
Drug Testing
Date of Issue
Education History
Dual Interface ICC
E-Mail Address
Employer
Employer Fax Number
Endorsements
Employer's Address
Eye Color
Employer's Name
Full Name
Employer's Phone Number
Hair Color
Employment History
Height
Eye Color
If Found
Fax Number
Issuing Location/Branch
Fingerprinting
Magnetic Strip
Full Name
Photograph
Hair Color
Signature
Hearing Test
Social Security Number
Height
Tamper-Resistant Features
Medical/Physical Examination
Unique Serial Number
Military Service
Weight
National Driver Register Check
Next of Kin
Next of Kin E-Mail Address
Next of Kin Phone Number based on risk analysis, labor requirements, and job function.
Occupation It is impractical to establish tiers that could allow credential-
Phone Number
holders to perform part, but not all, of their required job
Place of Birth
function.
Preferred Notification Method
Race
The options were evaluated to determine the strongest pos-
Previous Screening within 12 sibility for success in consolidation. To that end, Option 2 as a
months consolidated credential would provide the broadest applicabil-
Security Threat Assessment ity. (This is expected because it is comprised of the most can-
Sex didate credentials.) However, the process of consolidation
Social Security Number
must consider more than just the broadest applicability with
Sponsoring Agency Information
regard to credential elements and processes. It must also con-
Vision Test
Weight
sider the cost of change. Each option (except Option 1) would
require the consolidation of credentials issued by different
agencies. The consolidation of personnel, facilities, and back-
the applicant pool and dramatically reduce the labor force.
Conversely, the standard could be set to the least common
Table 3-17. Unique background check elements
denominator, potentially lowering overall security, but for consolidation.
increasing the applicant pool sufficiently to handle labor
demand. Realistically, this process would result in some sort Option 1 2 3 4
of middle ground. Fingerprint-Based Criminal Records Check
It is also possible that the variation in disqualifying offenses Name-Based Relevant Database Check
could be used to develop a tiered consolidated credential. The Drug Test
tiers would need to be defined by appropriate stakeholders National Driver Register Check
