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Access Control

Last Updated: | Publication

REAL ID Act of 2005 Implementation: An Interagency Security Committee Guide (2019 Edition)

The REAL ID Act of 2005 Implementation: An Interagency Security Committee Guide outlines guidance for Federal departments and agencies specifically with regards to alternate access control options for individuals who are unable to present a driver’s license or identification card issued by a REAL ID compliant state.

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of TSA for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets hearing titled “Securing Our Skies: Oversight of Aviation Credentials”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Operations Deputy Assistant Administrator Darby LaJoye addresses TSA’s role in airport access control and, in particular, aviation worker credentialing at the Nation’s airports.

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of TSA Acting Administrator for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “A Review of Access Control Measures at Our Nation's Airports, Part II”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Acting Administrator Mel Carraway addresses TSA’s efforts in enhancing airport access control at our Nation’s airports.