TWIC- Final Rulings, Working Documents - General Regulatory /Compliance Information Overview In accordance with the requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), TWIC will serve as an identification card for all personnel requiring unescorted access to MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels. Currently an estimated 1 million individuals have obtained a TWIC. This includes the Coast Guard-credentialed merchant marines, facility employees, longshoremen and truck drivers.
It is important to view all links below.
| Rulings: | Description |
| Federal Register Notice - January 16, 2009 |
USCG - Phased cancellation of Notice of acceptable ID credentials ( Published April 28, 2006) |
| Federal Register Notice - March 12, 2008 | TSA - Amendment (adding E-2 Visa as eligible) | | Federal Register Notice - November 13, 2007 | TSA - Port Enrollment Dates | | Federal Register Notice - November 6, 2007 | TSA - Port Enrollment Dates | | Enrollment Port Brief Presentation - October 18, 2007 (PDF) | Transportation Security Administration (TSA) | | Biometric Reader - March 30, 2007 (PDF) | APL Response to Docket USCG-2007-27415 | | Final Rule Corrections - February 7, 2007 (PDF) | Department of Homeland Security Corrections | | Final Rule - January 25, 2007 (PDF) | Department of Homeland Security Final Ruling | Privacy Impact Assessment - December 29, 2006
| Department of Homeland Security Privacy Policy | | Guidance for Implementation of TWIC in Maritime Sector - July 2, 2007 (PDF) | United States Coast Guard - Final NVIC | | TWIC Working Group Documents |
National Martime Security Advisory Council (NMSAC) TWG Working Documents |
| TWIC Final Recommendations | National Maritime Security Advisory Council |
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