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From page 15... ... By 2007, the NEXUS program was extended to include air transportation, although the intent of the program was relatively unchanged. In 2007, the SIDA badge vetting process was changed to include the TSA security threat assessment prior to issuing a badge (as opposed to the original process of the airport issuing the badge before providing TSA with the information to perform the security threat assessment) Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... Identified credentials related to hazmat transportation workers. Name Acronym Issuing Agency Mode Transportation Worker Identification Credential eniraMASTCIWT Merchant Mariner License MML United States Coast Guard (USCG) Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... of the credential-holder. This research effort was tasked with evaluating security credentials for persons who transport hazardous materials. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... Attribute Elements Once the credential is obtained, there are distinctive attributes on, or within, each credential that are used by both security personnel and others to authenticate the identity and intentions of the credential-holder. These attributes were gathered by examining actual photo renderings, or textual descriptions, of credentials. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Chapter 113B -- Terrorism or conspiracy to commit such a crime; – A crime involving a transportation security incident; – Improper transportation of a hazardous material; – Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, manufacture, purchase, receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, import, export, storage of or dealing in an explosive or explosive device; – Murder; – Threat or maliciously conveying false information knowing the same to be false, concerning the deliverance, placement, or detonation of an explosive or other lethal device in or against a place of public use, state or government facility, a public transportation system, or an infrastructure facility; – Certain Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act violations (in which the predicate act is one of the permanently disqualifying crimes) Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... • Permanently Disqualifying Criminal Offenses -- Applicants are permanently disqualified from holding an HME on a state-issued CDL if convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity for any of the following crimes: 20 noitamrofnIygolonhceTlaitnederC TWIC Smart Card • Dual interface integrated circuit chip (ICC) • Magnetic strip • Bar code Photograph Fingerprints Personal ID number Meets FIPS 201-1 & ANSI 322 Standards Durability tests performed: -Flexure -U/V exposure -Humidity -Surface abrasion -Fading -Laundry test sserdda,emaNedocrabD-3EMH-LDC Endorsements, restrictions Birth date, expiration date ID number Sex, eye color, height There may be some variance due to issuing state. Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... 5124 or a comparable state law; – Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, manufacture, purchase, receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, import, export, storage of or dealing in an explosive or explosive device; – Murder; 21 Crime1 Minimum Maximum Assessment Periods for Officer and Rating Endorsements Year(s) Years Crimes against Persons Homicide (intentional) Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... • Interim Disqualifying Criminal Offenses -- If convicted or found not guilty by reason of insanity within the previous 7 years, or released from prison in the last 5 years, for any of the following crimes: – Unlawful entry into a seaport; – Assault with intent to murder; – Kidnapping or hostage-taking; – Rape or aggravated sexual abuse; – Unlawful possession, use, sale, manufacture, purchase, distribution, receipt, transfer, shipping, transporting, delivery, import, export of or dealing in a firearm or other weapon; – Extortion; – Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, including identity fraud; – Bribery; – Smuggling; – Immigration violations; – Violations of the RICO Act under 18 U.S.C. 1961, or a comparable state law, other than any permanent disqualifying offenses; – Robbery; – Distribution of, intent to distribute, or importation of a controlled substance; – Arson; or – Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of these crimes. Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... , spouse, and/or other immediate family members from a foreign country to the United States; The applicant has previously been denied a passport under this section or 22 CFR 51.61, or the department has revoked the applicant's passport or issued a limited passport for direct return to the United States under 22 CFR 51.62, and the applicant has not shown that there has been a change in circumstances since the denial, revocation, or issuance of a limited passport that warrants issuance of a passport; or The secretary determines that the applicant's activities abroad are causing, or are likely to cause, serious damage to the national security or the foreign policy of the United States. – The department may refuse to issue a passport in a case in which the department is informed by an appropriate foreign government authority or international organization that the applicant is the subject of a warrant of arrest for a felony. Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... The demographic data included the respondents' age, sex, experience transporting hazardous materials, role in the transportation process, transportation mode, and credentials. The majority of respondents (95.3%; 304 respondents) Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... Figure 3-5 provides a summary of the credentials held. Respondents were asked what other credentials were required for their jobs. Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... 26 Figure 3-5. Credentials held by respondents. Read the entire page →
From page 27... ... Figure 3-7. Credentials held by air mode respondents. Read the entire page →
From page 28... ... 28 15 38 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 M ar in e R es po ns e C ou nt 2 2 4 4 3 0 0 1 Credential 9 Figure 3-9. Credentials held by marine respondents. Read the entire page →
From page 29... ... , – Criminal history check (1 respondent) , and – Non-specified (1 respondent) Read the entire page →
From page 30... ... opposed to having them taken at a local facility. Specific comments included the following: • "I pay a large fee to [state name redacted] Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... For instance, the cost to acquire a TWIC can be reduced if the applicant already possesses several qualifying credentials that required a security threat assessment. Should an applicant exercise that option, the expiration date will be 5 years from the issue date of the qualifying credential, rather than 5 years from the issuance of the TWIC. Read the entire page →
From page 32... ... Thus, at least some of the costs associated with each credential cover the fingerprinting fee. Additionally, the requirements for criminal history record checks, criminal background checks, or security threat assessments for each of the credentials contribute to the total cost of the credential. Read the entire page →
From page 33... ... . Regulatory Analysis The events of September 11, 2001, brought about renewed concerns regarding security and safety in the transport of hazardous materials across all modes. Read the entire page →
From page 34... ... SWOT Analysis Consolidated Credential Approach The research team analyzed the feasibility of a consolidated credential using a SWOT analysis. The SWOT analysis for this project consisted of determining a proposed consolidation process, which was subsequently analyzed from two perspectives: security and cost-effectiveness. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... • The CMVSA established minimum nationwide standards that must be met when a CDL is issued. Commercial drivers who carry hazardous materials must acquire a Class A, B, or C license and obtain an HME endorsement, which includes a HazMat knowledge test and a TSA HazMat Driver Threat Assessment, or an X endorsement, which is a combination of tank vehicle and HME endorsements. Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... • The SIDA credential provides visual identification of persons in the secure areas. Program • The SIDA badge is issued by the local airport after it forwards the required information to the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... • To obtain a SIDA badge, the individual must have a TSA threat assessment, proof of citizenship or immigration status, criminal history check, fingerprints, and personal identification information. • The NEXUS card uses iris recognition biometric technology for persons who arrive in the United States by air. Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... Program • The Department of Defense began issuing its CAC in October 2006 as a standard ID card that has extensive data storage on an embedded integrated circuit chip that permits rapid authentication and enhanced security for all physical and logical access. • All personnel enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... • Assumptions with differences to current processes – The application process would require a standardized application collecting the same data from each applicant regardless of mode, – Each applicant would be vetted to the same level, requiring a full threat assessment (background check, criminal history check, etc.) for each applicant, – Each issuing agency would issue the same standardized security credential applicable to all modes and would provide a credential-holder with the ability to access multiple facilities without additional security credentials, and – Tiered access to secure areas would be granted using administrative and technical controls established by those individual facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 40... ... Credential abuse or misuse is certainly a threat; however, there is the potential to combat this issue using administrative controls on a need-to-access basis. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis from a security perspective, the research team concluded that the intent of several security credentials (i.e., U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 41... ... The most apparent and potentially significant opportunity for consolidation is the elimination of redundancies from the perspective of a credential-holder. The elimination of multiple applications and the associated fees, the reduction in time requirements associated with filling out and submitting multiple applications, and the elimination of numerous trips to facilities (for application, fingerprinting, and receiving the credential) Read the entire page →
From page 42... ... For the non-consolidated credential approach, the same applicant will need to apply multiple times to gain access to certain facilities. Although some portion of each application may be unique, the security threat assessment portion will not be distinctive. Read the entire page →
From page 43... ... Option 1 consisted solely of the TWIC due to suggestions that the TWIC should be considered as a standalone solution for consolidating security credentials for transportation workers. The results of the Phase 1 analysis showed the TWIC to be potentially limited as to its applicability in all modes. Read the entire page →
From page 44... ... Unique requirements to obtain for consolidation. Option 1 2 3 4 Address Address History Aliases Character References Citizenship Information Copy of Driver's License Date of Birth Drug Testing Education History E-Mail Address Employer Fax Number Employer's Address Employer's Name Employer's Phone Number Employment History Eye Color Fax Number Fingerprinting Full Name Hair Color Hearing Test Height Medical/Physical Examination Military Service National Driver Register Check Next of Kin Next of Kin E-Mail Address Next of Kin Phone Number Occupation Phone Number Place of Birth Preferred Notification Method Race Previous Screening within 12 months Security Threat Assessment Sex Social Security Number Sponsoring Agency Information Vision Test Weight Option 1 2 3 4 Access Level Address Authorization Agency Bar Code Citizenship Date of Birth Date of Expiration Date of Issue Dual Interface ICC Employer Endorsements Eye Color Full Name Hair Color Height If Found Issuing Location/Branch Magnetic Strip Photograph Signature Social Security Number Tamper-Resistant Features Unique Serial Number Weight Table 3-16. Read the entire page →
From page 45... ... In addition to understanding the costs associated with potential consolidation it is important to understand the effect that consolidation could have on existing stakeholders, and the likelihood for successful adoption and use. In order to inform this discussion, it was necessary to evaluate policy impetus as it relates to the process of consolidating security credentials for persons who transport hazardous materials. Read the entire page →
From page 46... ... Credential Organizational Oversight Institutional or Technical Predominant Basis FAST Canada Border Service Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency Technical -- charged with enforcing customs and border policies Local Ports Local Authority Institutional -- develops and implements policies beneficial to the operation of the local concern MMC U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 47... ... Department of Homeland Security Supply-chain members including commodity shippers, truck drivers Local Ports Local Authority Individuals seeking access to ports including longshoremen, truck drivers, port employees, vessel crews, outer continental shelf facility workers, merchant mariners MMC U.S. Coast Guard Crewmembers of U.S. Read the entire page →
From page 48... ... Credential Credentialing Agency and Affiliated Agencies Stated Credential Cost FAST Canada Border Service Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency $50.00 00.001$drauGtsaoC.S.UCMM 00.001$drauGtsaoC.S.UDMM NEXUS U.S. Read the entire page →

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... By 2007, the NEXUS program was extended to include air transportation, although the intent of the program was relatively unchanged. In 2007, the SIDA badge vetting process was changed to include the TSA security threat assessment prior to issuing a badge (as opposed to the original process of the airport issuing the badge before providing TSA with the information to perform the security threat assessment)