Coast Guard Releases and Seeks Comment on PAC 01-11, “Voluntary Use of TWIC Readers”

On March 15, 2011, the Coast Guard published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the release of and seeking comment on Policy Advisory Council Decision 01-11, “Voluntary Use of TWIC Readers.” PAC 01-11 “…provides guidance for using the Transportation Security Identification Credential (TWIC) readers as part of a Vessel Security Plan or Facility Security Plan.” Interested parties may submit comments by May 16, 2011 at http://www.regulations.gov.