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Petrochemical Company Proactively Prepares for Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) Implementation
Published on: April 2009
Industry: Medium & Large Business: Petrochemical
Summary:
In anticipation of U.S. Government Maritime Transportation Security Administration (MTSA) regulations, the Company (as it is referred to throughout this paper) took a proactive approach and engaged ADT to help customize a solution that would integrate into the new government-issued Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card with their current electronic access control system. While not yet fully implemented due to the regulations not having been finalized, ADT is helping the Company to prepare to meet the new expanded requirements as soon as they are issued. Project Scope:
The Company, a large oil refiner, has more than 600 sites with 20,000 card holders who will be affected by the MTSA regulation that will require the TWIC card. ADT currently maintains 25 locations that utilize Software House® C-Cure® access control solution and is developing a solution that will allow the Company to utilize their existing card readers which may result in an estimated $600,000 savings for the Company. Challenge Congress directed the federal government, through MTSA, to issue a biometric security credential to individuals requiring unescorted access to secure areas of facilities and vessels and all mariners holding Coast Guard-issued credentials or qualification documents. As a leading independent oil refiner and marketer the Company was seeking to get a jumpstart in complying with the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulations. These regulations require the Company’s personnel who needed unescorted access to secure areas of MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels to have the appropriate Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) as a way to control access to critical areas such as ports. The Company, which already had a Software House C-Cure access control system, decided to begin testing and implementing a system that would meet the TWIC standards - even as the government is still testing and outlining their requirements. Solution Needs Assessment. Having had an existing relationship with ADT, the Company turned to ADT to help them develop a cost effective solution that would integrate their current Software House C-Cure access control system into an electronic access control system with TWIC cards functionality to help comply with MTSA regulations. TWIC and Access Control Integration. After evaluating the anticipated direction of the MTSA and the Company’s system, ADT determined it could re-engineer the Company’s existing electronic access control system with minimal modifications. The system, a Software House C-Cure solution, is well maintained and is considered one of the top access control systems available – making it more readily adaptable to modifications. Abiding by the MTSA regulations which required that an individual present their access card and it would be checked against a database for verification before granting or denying access, The ADT Advanced Integration team set about configuring an upgrade that would perform as specified. The team implemented a software solution that is used for checking Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and would be the liaison between the onsite reader accepting the TWIC cards, the U.S. Government server which would house the status of the individual, and the Software House access control system. Results By being proactive, anticipating future regulations and involving ADT Advanced Integration Division in the early phase of this project, the Company benefited from time and cost efficiencies. The ADT Advanced Integration engineering team had sufficient time to explore options, and in this case, was able to configure a solution that integrates well with the Company’s current system which could potentially save the Company $600,000. Since deploying this software solution, the Company is currently enrolling TWIC cards into their access control system and once the government implements the new regulations, the Company will be ready to use the cards to grant or deny access. About ADT’s Advanced Integration Division ADT services go beyond the installation of security systems. ADT is SAFETY Act certified for Electronic Security Services from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and through our Advanced Integration Division we have an entire team dedicated to serving the Petrochemical/Chemical market. The team has petrochemical security experience pre-dating 9/11, MTSA and CFATS regulations and has the knowledge to help deliver solutions in support of these regulations. In addition, the employees in this division are Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) certified and can develop and establish total security management plans for perimeter detection systems, video surveillance, and access control. ADT Advanced Integration provides the following services: system consultation, project design, project management and coordination, system installation and commissioning, general construction, system training, and maintenance and service. Plans are implemented with a practical approach to help configure an integrated security solution that is capable and cost-effective. Information in this article is current as of 4-8-2009, the publication date.
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