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TWIC Program Updates and Significant Dates March 2008

Stay informed about the latest updates in the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. Find out about key dates, enrollment statistics, and important regulatory changes. Get access to program help desks and hotlines.

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TWIC Program Updates and Significant Dates March 2008

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  1. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Update March 2008

  2. Significant Dates • 25 Jan 2007 – TWIC Final Rule and MMC SNPRM published • 02 Jul 2007 – NVIC 03-07 published • 13 Jul 2007 – TWIC 1.2 published – FSP amendments due 04SEP07 • 14 Sep 2007 – SBA Guides published • 20 Sept 2007 – Contactless Reader Specification published • 28 Sept 2007 – TWIC 1.5 published – CNMI, additional visas & set final fees • 16 Oct 2007 – First Enrollment Center opened (Wilmington, DE) • 12 Mar 2008 – TWIC 1.6 published – E2 Visa added

  3. Updates • Policy Advisory Council reinstated; 4 decisions published • 01-07 TWIC & Law Enforcement Officials & Other Regulatory Agencies • 02-07 Escorting Aboard U.S.-Flagged Vessels Operating in Foreign Waters • 01-08 Redefining Secure Areas and Acceptable Access Control • 02-08 Federal & Law Enforcement Officials Authority to act as Escorts on Regulated Facilities and Vessels • As of 06 March 2008, approximately • 209,000 workers have pre-enrolled, • 138,000 workers have enrolled, and • 29,000 TWICs have been activated at 82 enrollment centers. • Nationwide compliance date for all USCG credentialed mariners and MTSA regulated vessels remains 25 Sept 2008; facility compliance dates have yet to be published for each COTP zone. • As per the SAFE Port Act, the Pilot Program will be conducted at 5 distinct geographic locations. Sites include: • Ports of LA/LB • The Port of New York/New Jersey & the Staten Island Ferry • Port of Brownsville, TX • Watermark Cruises (Small Passenger Vessel in Annapolis, MD) • Magnolia Marine

  4. Current & Projected TWIC Enrollment Ports(As of 6 MAR 08)

  5. TWIC Program Help Desks & Hotlines • TSA website – WWW.TSA.GOV/TWIC • Enrollment information • Deployment Schedule • Enrollment Contractor – www.twicinformation.com • Phone - 866-DHS-TWIC • USCG website - HOMEPORT.USCG.MIL • Final Rulemakings • NVIC • FAQs • PACs • USCG Helpdesk – • Phone - 877-687-2243 (877-MTSA-AID) • Email – USCG-TWIC-HELPDESK@USCG.MIL

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