Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay

Port Security Grants Program

Visit the TSA Port Security Grants web page for more information

National Maritime Security Advisory Council (NMSAC) TWIC Working Group

TSA TWIC FAQ Link
NMSAC Maritime Group Contact List (Excel)
NMSAC Government Group Contact List (Excel)
NMSAC Security Group Contact List (Excel)


07/30/08  NMSAC Recommendations to DHS on TWIC


03/28/08 TWIC Reader Hardware & Card Application Specification version 1.1


11/08/07 TWIC Privacy Key Presentation


11/06/07 TWIC Card Data Elements


07/23/07 NMSAC Response to USCG Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Biometric Reader Requirements Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Advisory Committee Questionnaire

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06/26/07 National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC) Task Statement: Transportation Worker Identification Credential Biometric Reader Requirements - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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03/30/07 Working Group Member Comments to TWIC Docket

03/30/07 AAPA Comments on TWIC Readers
03/25/07 APL TWIC Comments
03/16/07 Deister Electronics USA, Inc. Comments
03/28/07 Maritime Exchange Comments on TWIC Readers


02/28/07 TWG Recommendations to NMSAC (PDF)

Draft Specs

02/16/07 Smart Card Reader (PDF)
02/16/07 Smart Card Reader (Word doc)
02/16/07 Smart Card Application (PDF)
02/16/07 Smart Card Application (Word doc)
02/14/07 Second Draft Security Team White Paper on Contactless Biometric Data Protection (PDF)
02/14/07 Second Draft Security Team White Paper on Contactless Biometric Data Protection (Word doc)
02/06/07 Security Team White Paper on Contactless Biometric Data Protection (PDF)
02/06/07 Security Team White Paper on Contactless Biometric Data Protection (Word doc)

Maritime Operating Requirements

02/14/07 Minority Report to Maritime Operating Requirements (PDF)
01/31/07 Final Maritime Operating Requirements (PDF)
01/31/07 Final Maritime Operating Requirements (Word doc)
01/18/07 NAWE Comments on Encryption (PDF)

IBIA Biometric Survey Responses

02/20/07 Use of Biometrics by Hong Kong Immigration Department (PDF)
02/20/07 Use of Biometrics by Hong Kong Immigration Department (Word doc)
02/8/07 Use of Biometrics for Theme Park Access (Word doc)

Open Items

01/10/07 Open Items Full Document (PDF)
01/10/07 Open Items Full Document (Word doc)


12/19/06 Facility Access Control System Survey

The Facility Access Control System survey includes responses compiled from both Port Authorities and Private Terminal Operators from the membership of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) and National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE).
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12/08/06 Cryptography Presentation
Full Presentation


11/21/06 IBIA Suggested Discussion Points for NMSAC Working Group
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11/13/06 National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC) Task Statement TWIC Contactless Specification

On October 13, 2006, the SAFE Port Act, which contained specific provisions for the TWIC program, became law. It requires, among other things, that the Department of Homeland Security conduct a TWIC pilot program in five distinct locations to test the business processes, technology, and operational impacts required to deploy TWIC readers. The pilot is required to begin no later than April, 2007. The results of this pilot will inform the second TWIC rulemaking, which is intended to incorporate contactless card reader capability to meet the demands of TWIC application in the maritime environment.
Full Task Statement (PDF)
Full Task Statement (Word doc)