Section 880-RICR-00-00-2.7 - Port Access2.7.1Access by PersonsA. Access - Access to QDC terminal property is restricted in accordance with the United State Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security laws regarding "Maritime Security", incorporated above at § 2.4(A) of this Part. The marine facilities and associated properties of the QDC are not public thoroughfares and all persons entering thereon do so at their own risk. Access to the public is limited unless authorized by the Facility Security Officer (FSO) under the approved Facility Security Plan. Personnel authorized to enter the terminal will be required to meet and verify identification with on-site security. The QDC reserves the right to refuse admittance to the port/pier area and to require the removal from the premises of any person for any reason whatsoever.B. Security Rules - The FSO shall establish rules for terminal access under the QDC Facility Security Plan.C. Visitors - Family, friends and acquaintances of passengers or crew will not be permitted access to the vessel without the express permission of the FSO.D. Denial of Access - The QDC reserves the right to revoke or deny access to the Port of Davisville, or any other facility operated by QDC, for any person or company who violates these rules and regulations or if the FSO deems it necessary for safety, security or other appropriate reasons. Upon refusal to leave QDC property, a person who is denied access may be prosecuted as a trespasser. E. Contractors - Outside contract personnel who seek access into the restricted area on a regular basis must have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), as outlined in § 2.7.2 of this part.F. Appeal of Denial of Access - Appeal of the denial of access may be made to the Port Director whose decision shall be final.G. Passenger and Crew Lists - A copy of the passenger and crew list for every vessel shall be provided by the vessel to the FSO for use by security personnel.2.7.2Identification CardsA. Port of Davisville Identification Card - Anyone seeking admission into the Restricted Area of the port (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2) must have a Port of Davisville Identification card (Port ID) with them. A person seeking admission as a Temporary Visitor will be issued a temporary port ID upon producing a government issued, picture-bearing identification. This identification will be retained at the guard station until the temporary identification is returned. This card must be presented to the Security Guard, Pier Master or FSO upon request. A Temporary Visitor must have a TWIC escort with them at all times.B. TWIC - Port of Davisville requires anyone who is a regular user of the Restricted Area to maintain a TWIC card if they are eligible. A regular user is defined as someone seeking entrance more than 10 times in a calendar year. Exception to this rule may be granted by the FSO. Failure to obtain a TWIC by a regular user of the Port of Davisville will result in the denial of admission. A record of dates of Non-TWIC admissions is maintained by the Port of Davisville as proof of this claim.C. Employee Certification - Any business entity that requires its employee(s) or contractor(s) to access the "Restricted Area" of the port (Terminals 1 and 2) must notify the FSO in advance. If the FSO authorizes such business entity to access the restricted areas, the entity must have a manager sign all employee or contractor's Port Identification card applications to confirm their employment status. These cards are provided without cost and remain the property of the QDC. Applications for Port IDs are provided by the Port of Davisville Operations office (tel: 401-294-2639) during regular business hours. When an employee or contractor is terminated, the company's affirming manager is required to notify the FSO (tel: 401-294-2639) to cancel the card's ACTIVE EMPLOYEE status. Employees possessing a TWIC card must provide it at the time the Port ID is issued (see §2.7.2(B) of this Part). A copy of this identification will be retained by the Port of Davisville upon expiration of a TWIC card; the employee must present the new TWIC card for reissuance of an updated Port ID.D. Port ID's - Port ID's are limited to ONE per person. False claims of loss or theft may result in denial of admission by the FSO.E. Escort Policy - Anyone seeking access to the "Restricted Area" of the port (Terminals 1 and 2) must have a TWIC card or be accompanied by a TWIC card holder. This escort status must be acknowledged by the TWIC holder at the point of gate entry where an Escort Record is maintained by the guard. F. Commercial Contractors - All outside maintenance contracted by leases, vessels, vessel owners, or agents must receive clearance through the QDC prior to entering into any work at Port of Davisville. All contractors must operate in compliance with § 2.7.1 of this Part, and provide escorts with a federally issued TWIC and terminal badge as required.2.7.3Vehicle Access and Parking PolicyA. Pier Parking Permits - Persons or vehicles entering pier areas must display a pier permit issued by the FSO or his/her designee.B. Parking Regulations - The designation of parking areas, parking rules and regulations, including parking fees, shall be at the sole determination of the FSO. It shall be unlawful to park vehicles in other than approved parking areas. All persons violating this restriction shall have the vehicles towed away at the sole expense and risk of owner or operator of vehicle. C. Parking Areas - Parking for badge holders will be in designated areas on QDC property only. Such areas will be determined by the FSO.D. Vehicle Warning Lights/Alarms - Maintenance vehicles working on piers or in terminal yards, when moving or stationary in working areas, shall display an operating overhead warning light. All maintenance vehicles shall be equipped with backup alarms.E. Vehicle Access to Vessel - Access to a berthed vessel by taxi, van, bus or other vehicle shall not be granted by the vessel without permission of the FSO or designee.F. Searches - All vehicles and persons permitted to travel on piers may be searched by port security personnel prior to being permitted into the terminal. G. Stores - Vessels or persons receiving stores shall be responsible for delivery inspections at the terminal, or when deliveries are made from outside the terminal to the delivery docks or vessels. H. Vehicle Escort - Vehicles requiring access to the pier shall be escorted to a point deemed appropriate by the FSO. Such point shall be clear of gangway access, bollards, leads of lines, building doors and pedestrian flow.I. Licenses - Drivers of vehicles authorized to enter the terminal shall present their photo license, delivery order or manifest, and shall receive a vehicle pass. Drivers shall be instructed as to the terminal's traffic pattern and be monitored when transiting to their delivery or pick up location.J. Seat Belts - Seat belts will be worn by all personnel on QDC property at all times when vehicles are in motion.K. Vehicle Access During Cargo Operations - No vehicles will be allowed in cargo handling areas during cargo operations. All vehicles entering QDC restricted areas are subject to screening.L. Pier Passes - All vehicles entering the restricted area must possess a valid pier pass and drivers enter at their own risks.880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-2.7