ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 29, 2006 —The American Association of Airport Executives announced today that its Transportation Security Clearinghouse (TSC) has released a schedule and cost structure for Service Providers who will use the TSC as the Central Identity Management System (CIMS) for the Registered Traveler Program.   The TSC cost structure and schedule is consistent with the TSA’s recent release of the business model for a national, interoperable Registered Traveler program. The first service provider, Verified Identity Pass, signed an agreement to use TSC services for the program.

The industry designation of the TSC as the CIMS for the RT program is a significant boost toward establishing a nationwide, permanent and interoperable Registered Traveler system as soon as possible.

AAAE President Chip Barclay said he was pleased that the Service Provider industry had centered on using the TSC as the CIMS for the Registered Traveler Program.   “AAAE’s TSC has a proven record of success.  We’ve reduced turnaround times and cost for aviation worker background checks, and we’re looking forward to bringing the same great customer service and industry experience to RT service providers in the most cost-effective manner possible,” Barclay said. “More importantly, a permanent, interoperable and nationwide Registered Traveler program will improve security and efficiency for US air travelers and we’re proud to play such an important role toward this goal.”

“We’re delighted at the pricing, the privacy protection and the service that the TSC has offered,” said Verified Identity Pass founder and CEO Steven Brill. “TSC’s role assures that a cost-efficient, interoperable program supported by the nation’s leading airports will now move forward quickly. The AAAE deserves great credit,” Brill added, “for bringing a terrific combination of policy leadership and nuts and bolts competence to this effort.”