WEBVTT Chapter 1 00:00:02.133 --> 00:00:04.232 Established in April 2020, Chapter 2 00:00:04.232 --> 00:00:06.299 the eBadge Trusted Worker Program Chapter 3 00:00:06.299 --> 00:00:09.300 is a collaborative effort between Customs and Border Protection Chapter 4 00:00:09.300 --> 00:00:12.300 and the Transportation Security Administration Chapter 5 00:00:12.599 --> 00:00:15.599 to enhance security and vetting procedures at airports. Chapter 6 00:00:21.865 --> 00:00:22.932 The program ensures Chapter 7 00:00:22.932 --> 00:00:26.932 that airport workers requiring access to CBP Customs Security Areas, Chapter 8 00:00:26.966 --> 00:00:30.765 Federal Inspection Service Areas undergo a risk assessment Chapter 9 00:00:30.765 --> 00:00:32.500 and vetting. Chapter 10 00:00:35.633 --> 00:00:38.633 The initiative allows airport workers to simultaneously Chapter 11 00:00:38.665 --> 00:00:42.066 apply for a Security Identification Display Area badge Chapter 12 00:00:42.133 --> 00:00:45.133 and a CBP seal using a single application, Chapter 13 00:00:45.200 --> 00:00:47.765 reducing the administrative burden and duplicate Chapter 14 00:00:47.765 --> 00:00:49.600 enrollment submissions. Chapter 15 00:00:53.700 --> 00:00:57.566 Request for CBP seals are made through the Airport Badging Office, Chapter 16 00:00:57.600 --> 00:00:59.799 where the applicant submits an application Chapter 17 00:00:59.832 --> 00:01:01.732 and supporting documents. Chapter 18 00:01:02.299 --> 00:01:04.200 The Airport Badging Office submits Chapter 19 00:01:04.200 --> 00:01:08.465 electronically both the CBP seal and the SIDA badge application package Chapter 20 00:01:08.465 --> 00:01:12.465 through the airport's designated Aviation Channeler to TSA and CBP. Chapter 21 00:01:16.066 --> 00:01:20.132 CBP officers review the application and supporting documentation Chapter 22 00:01:20.132 --> 00:01:23.132 before making a determination. Chapter 23 00:01:23.900 --> 00:01:26.200 Employees and employers will receive Chapter 24 00:01:26.200 --> 00:01:29.365 direct notification indicating the status of the application. Chapter 25 00:01:31.566 --> 00:01:34.500 Airports are highly encouraged to join the program Chapter 26 00:01:34.500 --> 00:01:38.000 as it expedites SIDA and Seal application processing Chapter 27 00:01:39.165 --> 00:01:41.965 Airports interested in pursuing eBadge integration Chapter 28 00:01:41.965 --> 00:01:45.132 may contact their local CBP office or send inquiries to