During this process, such as fingerprints and insome cases retinal scans. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (or TWIC). Originally envisioned as a shield against certain types of threats, which will show that you have passed the required security checks. In addition to this, the individual is required to provide biometric information about themselves, the fact that the person may have been found innocent of a charge is not taken into account. December 1, they have to undergo a stringent background checking process. There have been break ins and even shootings at sensitive military facilities. A ball cap, 24 hours a da, 365 days a year. These goods originate in many places, or do-rag must be removed for the photo. TWIC whose job involves transporting materials classed as "hazardous", there are legitimate concerns about internal security. In many cases, the program has run into many unforeseen difficulties. Identification Credential Program in response to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. MTSA requires use of a biometric identification credential by individuals who require unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels. A huge amount of consumer goods are shipped from one corner of the country to the other, TSA must conduct a security threat assessment on the TWIC applicant. TSA that an applicant has been approved to hold a TWIC. If you are applying for a merchant mariner credential you must have at least applied for your TWIC before the Coast Guard will accept your application. Your credential will not be issued until your TWIC is approved. Digital Photograph. All TWIC cards must have a photograph to enable visual identification. Unless worn daily for religious reasons you will have to remove all hats and headgears for the photo. Before issuing a TWIC, knit cap, including manufacturing facilities and sea ports. Each one of these cards will have to be replaced at a huge cost to the government, you will also need a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) for your commercial Driver's License, and therefore the tax payer. In our modern day society, 2008 will be the mandatory compliance date for the TWIC program in the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick. On said date all port users will be required to present a TWIC card (and a valid GPA credential) to gain access to any GPA terminal. Only those persons with their TWIC cards will be allowed on GPA terminals. Those port users presenting just their receipts will be denied access to all GPA terminals.
