If the CHRC is not completed simultaneously with the CHRC (STA) process, what must the credentialing office do after obtaining biographical information?

• A. The credentialing office needs to submit the biographical information for the Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• B. The credentialing office must perform a separate background check.
• C. The credentialing office must submit to the FAA for approval.
• D. The credentialing office must discard the information.

Answer: (A)

When the CHRC isn’t completed at the same time as the Security Threat Assessment, the biographical information still needs to enter the official vetting workflow. The credentialing office must submit that biographical data for the STA so the security review can proceed, even if the criminal-history check is pending. This keeps the credentialing process moving and ensures the individual is evaluated by the appropriate security review. Submitting a separate background check isn’t the proper path, and there’s no step to route this to the FAA for approval, nor should the information be discarded.