What is a CHRC? - ANSWERS-Criminal History Records Check.
Who is exempt from completing a CHRC? - ANSWERS-Direct
employees of federal, state, or local government who have already
completed a CHRC.
What is a DAC? - ANSWERS-Designated Aviation Channeler, a
TSA-approved contractor for vetting.
What is the AAAE Clearinghouse? - ANSWERS-A DAC that collects
personally identifiable information for vetting.
How do airports check if applicants have cleared their CHRC? -
ANSWERS-Through TSA's Fingerprint Results Distribution system
(FPRD).
What should the Airport Operator do if an applicant is denied
unescorted access authority? - ANSWERS-Advise the individual of
the disqualification and provide a copy of the FBI record upon
request.
When can an airport decide to badge an applicant who has been
arrested and charged with a disqualifying offense? - ANSWERS-After
the applicant is either convicted or has the charge dismissed.
,Can airports deny an applicant an Airport ID Badge? - ANSWERS-
Yes, airports have the discretion to deny an applicant based on their
rules and regulations.
Why can airports deny an applicant an Airport ID Badge? -
ANSWERS-Possessing a badge is considered a privilege, not a right.
Are there additional local rules or requirements that may disqualify an
applicant from obtaining an ID badge? - ANSWERS-Yes, some
airports have additional local rules or requirements.
What is the ongoing responsibility of an employee once they are
badged? - ANSWERS-To immediately notify the airport operator if
they are convicted of any disqualifying crimes.
What is the FPRD? - ANSWERS-TSA's Fingerprint Results
Distribution system.
What is the purpose of the FPRD? - ANSWERS-To check if
applicants have cleared their CHRC.
What is the purpose of a CHRC? - ANSWERS-To conduct a
background check on applicants.
What is the purpose of a DAC? - ANSWERS-To collect personally
identifiable information for vetting.
,What is the purpose of the AAAE Clearinghouse? - ANSWERS-To
collect personally identifiable information for vetting.
What is the responsibility of the Airport Operator if an applicant is
denied unescorted access authority? - ANSWERS-To advise the
individual of the disqualification and provide a copy of the FBI record
upon request.
What is the responsibility of an employee once they are badged? -
ANSWERS-To immediately notify the airport operator of any
convictions for disqualifying crimes.
Who has the responsibility to notify the airport? - ANSWERS-
Authorized Signatory
What can the ASC use the FBI's criminal record information for? -
ANSWERS-Granting unescorted access authority
Who can the Airport Operator disseminate the results of a CHRC to? -
ANSWERS-Individual, other Airport Operators, Aircraft Operators,
others designated by TSA
How often must the Airport Operator re-issue Airport-Issued ID
media? - ANSWERS-Every two years
, What is RAP Back? - ANSWERS-Records of Arrest and
Prosecutions, an FBI-sponsored program
What happens if a badge holder is convicted of a disqualifying
offense? - ANSWERS-Their airport access privileges are immediately
revoked
What is the purpose of RAP Back? - ANSWERS-To notify the Airport
Operator of badge holder arrests or convictions
What is the role of the Airport Operator in RAP Back? - ANSWERS-
To determine if a badge holder has been convicted of a disqualifying
offense
What is the purpose of the CHRC? - ANSWERS-To determine an
individual's eligibility for unescorted access
Who can the Airport Operator share the CHRC results with? -
ANSWERS-Individual, other Airport Operators, Aircraft Operators,
others designated by TSA
What information is updated during the re-issuance of Airport-Issued
ID media? - ANSWERS-Biographical information included on the
badge application