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HAZMAT Threat Assessment Program
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January 28, 2005
St. Pete Beach, FL
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Background
TSA requires that truck drivers seeking to apply for, renew, or transfer an HME on their state-issued CDL undergo a security threat assessment, which includes a fingerprint-based FBI criminal history records check, an intelligence-related check, and immigration status verification.
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Background
USA PATRIOT Act - Enacted by Congress following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Prohibits states from issuing a Hazardous Materials
Endorsement (HME) on a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) without first determining whether or not an individual seeking to transport hazardous materials (HAZMAT) poses a security risk.
The Hazmat Threat Assessment Program was implemented by TSA to meet requirements of USA PATRIOT Act.
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Overview
Intelligence & Immigration
Related Checks
Criminal History Records Check
Security Threat Assessment
(CHRC)
Fingerprint-Based
(IRC)
Name-Based
(STA)
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Overview Hazmat Threat Assessment Program (HTAP)
Phase I – Summer 2004; TSA completed, with assistance from CBP, named-based checks on all 2.7 million Hazmat drivers.
DHS Secretary Ridge directed fingerprint-based criminal history record checks were to begin no later than January 31, 2005.
December 27, 2004; Deadline for states to declare option of using the TSA Agent or conducting collection of fingerprints, applicant information, and fees themselves.
January 14, 2005 – Final fee rule published; fee-funded program. Phase II – January 31, 2005; FBI fingerprint-based CHRC,
intelligence name check, and immigration status check for new HME applicants.
Phase III – May 31, 2005; Full participation to include new HME applicants, transfers, and renewals.
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States Not Using TSA AgentHI
AK
OH
WA
CA
TX
AR
IL
PA
VA
MI
GAAL
OR
MT
ID
NVUT
WY
KS
OK
MN
IA
LA
TN
KY
IN
NC
SC
FL
AZNM
CO
NE
SD
ND
WI
MO
NY
MS
WV
MENHVT
MA
RI
CT
NJ
DE
DC
MD
States Using TSA Agent
State Declarations
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State Declarations (including D.C.)
34
17
State TSA Agent
State Declarations
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Percent of Driver Population using TSA Agent
61%
39%
State TSA Agent
State Declarations
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States Using TSA Agent Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado – NFF
Alabama
Connecticut
DC
Delaware
Georgia
New Jersey – NFF
North Carolina – NFF
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma – NFF
Oregon – NFF
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Hawaii
Idaho
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Montana – NFF
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
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States Not Using TSA Agent Florida – NFF
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Mississippi
New Mexico
New York
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
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Information Collection Fee ($38)
TSA Agent (HAZPRINT) State
TSA Threat Assessment Fee
($34)
FBI Fee ($22)
Information Collection Fee (State
Determined)
TSA Threat Assessment Fee
($34)
FBI Fee ($24)
Fee Structure
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Fee Structure TSA Agent:
(1) Information Collection and Transmission Fee: $38
(2) Threat Assessment Fee: $34
(3) FBI Fee: $22
Total fee: $94.
States not Using TSA Agent: (1) Threat Assessment Fee: $34
(2) FBI Fee of $24 (provides $2 handling fee/surcharge by the state)
(3) State fees of collecting and transmitting fingerprints and applicant may vary from state to state.
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Other—along with partners, other possible locations and options available
Law Enforcement—provide some live scans in State police locations or local law enforcement, as requested
Truck Stops—as approved by TSA, utilize these sites upon negotiation with truck stop owners after IOC
Trucking Companies—upon request, IBT will accommodate large companies by going on their site(s) and printing
Examination Management Services, Inc. Sites (EMSI)—anticipate most IOC fixed units housed at EMSI sites
IBT andHAZPRINT
Collection and Processing
Services
HAZPRINT Collection SitesIntegrated Biometric Technology, Inc.
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Appeal
Applicant submits appeal request and supporting documentation
If received within 30 days after Date of Service, OTVC reviews appeal request
Contract Adjudicator makes initial appeal assessment
Federal Adjudicator reviews appeal assessment
Appeal sent to appropriate official of TSA for signature
Favorable adjudication, TSA issues “Determination of No Threat Assessment” to applicant and State
Unfavorable adjudication, “Appeal Denied” sent to applicant from TSA. IDTA becomes FDTA; State and Employer notified
Process Complete
Appeal Process
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Waiver
Applicant submits waiver request and supporting documentation
OTVC reviews information in Document Management System (DMS)
Contract Adjudicator makes initial assessment
Federal Adjudicator reviews assessment
Federal Adjudicator sends to Hazmat Program/OCC for review and obtain signature of Assistant Administrator
Favorable adjudication, TSA issues “Determination of No Threat Assessment” to applicant
Unfavorable, TSA generates “Waiver Denied” letter
Process Complete
Waiver Process