The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has requested an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) Program. The program ensures that individuals who need access to secure areas in the transportation sector, including mariners with U.S. Coast Guard credentials, undergo security threat assessments through the submission of biographic and biometric data. Comments on this request can be submitted until May 29, 2025, and the TSA is inviting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements to the data collection process. The TSA also offers different fee structures depending on prior checks and renewable options, and seeks to gather customer satisfaction through optional surveys.
Simple Explanation
TSA wants to keep checking that people who work in busy places like docks are safe, and they need permission to do this from another government office. They're asking people if they think this is important and if they have ideas for making it better!