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Feasibility of a Consolidated Security Credential for Persons Who Transport Hazardous Materials (2011) / Chapter Skim
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... . The majority of the identified security credentials serve as a means for securing these facilities with the ultimate goal of preventing negative consequences associated with misuse of hazardous materials.
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... Additionally, as indicated in the regulatory analysis results, consolidation of security credentials across issuing agencies presents logistical issues such as cross-agency data storage and access. Finally, a determination must be made as to whether one agency issues the consolidated credential or if multiple agencies issue a standardized security credential.
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... Consolidating Background-Check Processes In addition to the potential consolidation of security credentials for persons who transport hazardous materials, this research also evaluated the possibility of consolidating background check processes. The analyses also demonstrated that several security credentials required for HazMat transport have background assessment redundancies that could be evaluated for possible elimination; these include FAST, NEXUS, SENTRI, CDL-HME, MMC, and passport, in addition to the five credentials considered as candidates for consolidation.
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