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USCG Enforcement for the Implementation of TWIC. Presented By: MST2 Brian Dove. -. +. Overview. TWIC Verification by You: What you can do to identify TWIC validity. Steps you need to take for verification of a TWIC. How to get the Coast Guard involved.
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USCG Enforcement for the Implementation of TWIC Presented By: MST2 Brian Dove - +
Overview • TWIC Verification by You: • What you can do to identify TWIC validity. • Steps you need to take for verification of a TWIC. • How to get the Coast Guard involved. • TWIC Verification by the Coast Guard: • What we do to verify a valid TWIC. • Coast Guard Enforcement on Your Facility: • USCG enforcement guidance for facilities not in compliance.
TWIC Verification by the Facility Identifying Deficiencies • Suspected Invalid or Fraudulent TWIC • Check TWIC for signs of tampering and authenticity. • Visually compare the TWIC to the individual. • Question the individual, remember you are the FSO and have the authority to do so.
Steps for YOU to Take • Attempt to check person’s identity by using an alternate form of identification. • ASK the individual to remain at the access control point. • Notify the Coast Guard Situational Unit Controller and await further instruction. • Prevent unescorted access at minimum.
What NOT to Do… • DO NOT attempt to restrain the individual or inform them they may not leave. • DO NOT attempt to confiscate the TWIC from the individual.
Suspicious Activity • Examples: • Multiple TWIC cards suspected to be fraudulent presented for access in short period of time. • Individual attempting access multiple times with same suspected fraudulent TWIC. • A single fraudulent or invalid TWIC should be reported to COTP Situation Controller, not NRC.
USCG Contact • All suspicious activity must be reported to the National Response Center (NRC). • Report a single fraudulent or invalid TWIC to the COTP by notifying the Situation Unit Controller. NRC: 1-800-424-8802 Situation Unit Controller: 215-271-4807
TWIC Verification by the Coast Guard • What: • Visual inspection • Handheld readers to verify TWIC information • Match Biometric template on the TWIC with fingerprint of the individual presenting the TWIC and provide access pin number.
Secure Three Factor Authentication TWIC follows the National Security Agencies Secure three factor authentication model Something you know? PIN Something you have? TWIC Credential Something you are? Finger Print Match
After 3… Give It to Me!
TWIC Verification by the Coast Guard • When: • During MTSA Spot Checks, Annual Exams, and Random TWIC Spot Checks. • When notified of a fraudulent or invalid TWIC from the facility.
Coast Guard Enforcement on the Facility • Cooperative relationship - Keep an open line of communication with the Coast Guard. We are here to help! • Types of Enforcement Include: • On-the-spot corrections • Deficiency reports • Letter of Warning • Notice of Violation • Civil Penalties