|
CAA-185
CFATS
DIESEL FUELS
EXSTARS
Fall Protection
GD-GACT
MTSA
NAAQS
REACH
RFS
RICE
SPCC
TWIC Cards
2008 Comments
2007 Comments
2006 Comments
TWIC Readers
State & Regional Issues
Archives
Government Links
|
Updates, Comments & Other Reports
November 2006
The May 22, 2006
TWIC provisions have been divided into two
separate regulatory projects. The first rule establishes the requirements for
the enrollment and card issuance phase of the TWIC program. The second rule will
include requirements for purchasing and installing TWIC access control
technologies. It is unclear what type of testing, if any, will be done prior to
implementation. A public comment period will follow publication of the proposed
rule in the Federal Register, which is expected sometime in 2007.
October 2006
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a
report advising the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to
address problems with the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
program prior to program implementation. The GAO report stated that major
problems during the TWIC testing period resulted from (1) inefficient enrollment
and issuing procedures; (2) limited information on the use of TWIC access
control technologies; and (3) lack of understanding what impact the TWIC program
might have on the flow of maritime commerce.
June 2006
The comment period for the May 22, 2006 proposed rule ended on June 6, 2006.
Common concerns included high costs, card reader specifications and
requirements, definition of disqualifying crimes, ability to work while awaiting
issuance of a TWIC, program effectiveness in meeting MTSA objectives, and
others. Comments were received from members of both the oil and natural gas
industry and the chemical manufacturing industry.
|
