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MERPAC TWIC Update: Key Information for Transportation Workers

Stay informed on the latest updates regarding the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program, including participation locations, rulemaking progress, security features, documentation availability, contact information, and more. Get the essential details to ensure compliance with port security regulations.

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MERPAC TWIC Update: Key Information for Transportation Workers

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  1. Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC)Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)UpdateSeptember 12, 2007LCDR Jon MaiorineCommandant (CG-3PCP-2)

  2. TWIC Pilot Program • SAFE Port Act of 2006 requires testing at 5 distinct locations throughout the U.S. • The following ports/facilities are set to participate: • Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach • New York/ New Jersey Port Authority, including Staten Island Ferry • Port of Brownsville, TX • Watermark Cruises (passenger vessels in Annapolis, MD) • Applies Port Security Grant Program funding

  3. TWIC 2 Rulemaking • MERPAC’s input will be included in a future TWIC 2 NPRM • USCG plans to develop a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) • Will include data from the Pilot Program • Will include input from Advisory Committees

  4. Other TWIC-Related Updates • TSA and Lockheed Martin will soon announce additional enrollment centers based on USCG and industry input • TWIC Security features have been posted on secure side of Homeport (for USCG, security officers, owners/operators, AMSC members) • Several documents are available on public side of Homeport including: • TWIC NVIC • TWIC NVIC Powerpoint Presentation • General Overview Powerpoint Presentation

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

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