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Proposed TWIC Rule Creates Three Risk Groups

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

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After a number of delays that sowed doubts in some quarters about the long-term viability of the program, the Coast Guard has issued a proposed rule making for the electronic reader component of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program that creates three risk groups for maritime vessels and ports. The creation of the risk groups reflects the risk-based approach to security that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is increasingly implementing. Regulated facilities and vessels deemed the highest risk…

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