TSA Announces Revised TWIC Renewal Policy

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) announced today that the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) renewal policy is being revised to provide a new less-costly and burdensome option for the


Under the revised policy (which becomes effective August 31, 2012), U.S. Citizens who have a TWIC that expires before the end of 2014 will have the option of paying $60 to acquire a 3 year Extended Expiration Date (EED) card, instead of the standard 5-year TWIC card. Additionally, workers who opt for the EED will only have to make one trip to the TWIC Enrollment center (to activate their card).
Please view the Extended Expiration Date TWIC Exemption Notice for additional information.