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The following information is intended to assist you with questions and procedures for securing an Airport ID Badge.
A company that will be working with or at Bishop International Airport must submit a completed Authorized Signatory Endorsement letter to badging@bishopairport.org. See Section 2
2. Authorized Signatory
Each company that requests Airport ID Badges must identify one or two responsible company employees as "Authorized Signatory(s)." Only Badge Application Forms signed by an Authorized Signatory will be accepted for processing. Names of individuals authorized to sign Badge Application Forms for a particular company are on file in the Badging Office. Each Badge Application submitted for processing will be checked to ensure that it is authorized by one of the designated individuals.
Only individuals who have completed the SIDA requirements may be an Authorized Signatory. The signature of an Authorized Signatory on a Badge Application Form certifies that the applicant is an employee of the particular company, requires unescorted access, has acceptable forms of identification (section 3), and has properly completed the Application. The Authorized Signatory is also responsible for indicating on the Badge Application if an employee will have a need to escort or drive on the AOA.
Individuals who require unescorted access to the employee Parking Lot, AOA, Sterile or Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) must possess an Airport Photo ID Badge.
All Badge applicants must provide documentation that establishes identity and employment eligibility (section 3).
Badge issuance for a Sterile and SIDA ID Badge is limited to those individuals who have cleared the FBI-based criminal history records check (where applicable), as well as the TSA-based Security Threat Assessment (STA) and have a frequent and reoccurring need for access.
Application for a Badge is made on the appropriate Badge Application Form. This form must be completely filled out, properly signed, and submitted to the Badging Office for processing. The form will be checked by the Badging Office for accuracy including proper signatures and dates. Badge Application Forms are available at the Badging Office, or from the applicant's authorized employer/sponsor. Only the "original copy" of a completed Badge Application Form will be accepted. Do not submit a photocopy; it will not be accepted for processing. Applications will not be processed unless proper forms of identification are submitted.
$50 Badge fee is due upon submission of application unless payment arrangements have been made with your authorized employer/sponsor (see section 10).
All Badge applicants must present two (2) forms of identification or documentation when applying for an Airport ID Badge. At least one ID must have been issued by government authority and at least one must include a photo. The documentation must be able to verify the applicant's identity as well as employment eligibility. Acceptable IDs are listed on the FNT Badge Application.
Example: Passport or Driver's License and Social Security card
Individuals applying for access to the; AOA, Sterile, or Security Identification Display Area (SIDA), must undergo a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) as part of the Badge issuance. Upon submission of your airport identification badge application, the Badging Office will start the STA process. The Airport will not issue an Airport ID Badge to an applicant without an approved STA. Allow five (5) to seven (7) days for the STA to be completed. Upon approval, STA's are valid for 30 days, badges must be issued within the 30 days. STA's over 30 days will have to be resubmitted for re-approval prior to issuance of a badge, and applicable federal processing fees will be re-billed. The FNT ID must be issued within 30 days of the STA date.
All individuals applying for a Sterile or SIDA ID Badge must undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history check as part of the Badge issuance process. Fingerprint results must return clear of any disqualifying offenses before issuance of the Airport ID Badge. Allow one (1) - five (5) days for fingerprint results to be returned.
The Airport will deny the issuance of the Airport ID Badge to any applicant who is currently being charged with or is convicted of one of the TSA disqualifying crimes within the last 5 years. The FNT CHRC Application must be submitted with the Badge Application at the Initial fingerprint appointment.
Fingerprinting is by appointment only in the Badging Office – badging@bishopairport.org
Disqualifying Criminal Offenses: An individual has a disqualifying criminal offense if the individual has been convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of any of the disqualifying crimes listed in 49 CFR part 1542.209 (d) in any jurisdiction during the 15 years before the date of the individual’s application for unescorted access authority, or while the individual has unescorted access authority. The list of disqualifying criminal offenses are listed on the FNT CHRC Application.
Badge applicants must be able to comprehend the Airport's security rules, guidelines, regulations and procedures, and possess the ability to perform the responsibilities associated with unescorted access privileges. To fulfill this requirement, all individuals must undergo security training prior to the issuance of an Airport Photo ID Badge. Training is conducted on-line and will be assigned directly to the applicant by the Badging Office after clearance of the STA and CHRC, if applicable. Once training is complete, applicants must email badging@bishopairport.org to schedule an appointment to receive their FNT ID.
It is the responsibility of each individual to renew his or her Badge. Airport ID Badges are issued with an expiration date on the applicant’s birthday that is no more than 24 months from the date of issuance. Applicants must complete the on-line renewal training in their assignment folder on antndigicast.com. If you do not see the assigned training send an email to badging@bishopairport.org. After completing your on-line renewal training fill out a Badge Renewal Form, this form is available in the Badging Office, or from the applicant’s authorized employer/sponsor. Only the "original copy" of a completed Badge Renewal Application Form will be accepted. Do not submit a photocopy; it will not be accepted for processing. Applications for renewal must be presented with the proper forms of identification (section 3) and must be signed by the applicant’s Authorized Signatory. ID badges may be renewed within sixty (60) days before the badge expiration date. Applicants reporting AFTER THEIR EXPIRATION DATE are required to restart the badging process as a new applicant, applicable fees will apply.
Fee to Badge Holder: $25
Fee to Employer: $25
The payment of all fees associated with the FNT ID Card must be accomplished by one of the following methods:
Note: A returned check due to insufficient funds or lack of payment on a guarantee agreement will result in the deactivation of the FNT ID Card. Replacement will be at the next highest replacement fee rate. The Initial Badge process will be required to receive a new FNT ID. Applicable fees will apply.
Badges are the property of Bishop International Airport. Failure to return an FNT ID is a violation of the Airport Security Program and may result in civil penalties. It is the responsibility of each Authorized Signatory to maintain accountability of all FNT ID Badges issued to their employees or sponsored badge holders.
Badges must be retrieved and returned to the Badging Office or Police Office 24 hours a day when an individual no longer requires unescorted access due to:
Badges must be returned within two (2) days or 48 hours of the separation attached to the completed FNT Airport ID Badge Separation Form.
Note: Contractor Badges are valid only for the construction project for which they were issued. Upon completion of the project, all Badges must be returned.
In cases when an ID Badge is not retrieved from the individual at the time of separation, the Badging Office must be notified immediately. Failure to notify the Airport about any ID Badge that you can no longer account for is a violation of the Airport Security Plan.
Upon coordination of construction projects at FNT, the general contractor will assign an Authorized Signatory for management of badging requirements for the project through the Badging Office. This will include all badging requirements set forth in sections 1 – 11, and as stipulated in the contract with the Bishop International Airport Authority. All construction employees will be required to comply with badging procedures for specific area of access.
Applications for an FNT AOA Access Control Card are available in the Badging Office located within the Police Office on the main floor east of the escalator. New hangar lease tenants must bring their signed airport contract when applying for their first badge. Each tenant is responsible for all badges issued to their hangar. Each badge application must have the sponsoring tenant’s signature authorizing access to their hangar prior to submission to the Badging Office. The initial badge is $50 and is due at the time of application submission, there is no charge for renewals.
Badge payments are accepted in the Bishop International Airport Authority Administration office between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed Holidays. (They accept Cash or check to “Bishop International Airport Authority”). All accessory and replacement fees must be paid upon receipt of the item.
ID badges may be renewed within sixty (60) days before the badge expiration date. Applicants reporting after their expiration date are required to restart the badging process as a new applicant, applicable fees will apply (see section 10 Badging Office Fee Schedule).
The FNT AOA ID Card is issued with an expiration date on your birthday no more than two years from the initial date of issuance. A cardholder must renew the ID badge within 60 days prior to the expiration date. The expiration date is printed on the front of each badge. The badge is not valid and will not provide access beyond midnight of the day prior to the expiration date. Applicants reporting after their expiration date are required to restart the badging process as a new applicant, applicable fees will apply (see section 10 Badging Office Fee Schedule).
When coming in for renewal please bring your airport ID and two pieces of acceptable ID (see section 4 Acceptable Forms of Identification). AOA Renewal applicants must complete the recurrent training located in their assignment folder on-line at antndigicast.com prior to contacting the Badging Office at badging@bishopairport.org to schedule an appointment for their renewal AOA ID.
The Transportation Security Administration requires the Airport to regularly audit ID Badge records to ensure accuracy and accountability. Audits (either "paper" or "physical") will be conducted annually with all FNT ID Badge holders. Companies will be required to review the list, ensuring that all individuals are still employed by them, still require Airport access, and are in possession of their FNT ID Badge. When requested by the Badging Office the Authorized Signatory (including the AOA lease holder) must provide a list of all Badges associated with their organization or lease. Failure to complete audits as requested will result in the suspension of the Airport ID Badge. Any FNT ID Badge not listed on an audit will be terminated and collected by the Badging Office. Individuals that still have a need for an FNT ID Badge will be required to complete the Initial Badging Process.
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