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S. 1214 (107th)

Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002

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Introduced

20 July 2001

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Became Public Law No: 107-295.

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Summary

Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Port Security Task Force to help coordinate programs to enhance the security and safety of U.S. seaports against crime and terrorism. Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to develop standards and procedures for conducting seaport vulnerability assessments. Directs the Commandant and the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to jointly initiate a rulemaking proceeding to prescribe regulations to protect the public from threats of crime or terrorism originating from vessels in maritime transportation originating or terminating in a U.S. seaport. Requires each port authority and marine terminal authority for which a port security vulnerability assessment has been done to establish, subject to approval of the Captain-of-the-Port, a maritime transportation security program. Directs the U.S. Coast Guard to establish seaport security committees to: (1) review seaport security vulnerability assessments; and (2) conduct an exercise periodically to verify the effectiveness of each seaport authority and marine terminal security plan. Sets forth requirements calling for: (1) the development of voluntary security guidance to serve as a benchmark for the review of security plans; (2) the adoption of such guidance and development of seaport security standards by other countries; and (3) the development of standards for the training and certification of maritime security professionals. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to authorize the Secretary to make loan guarantees and provide grants for seaport security infrastructure improvements for eligible U.S. seaports. Reauthorizes specified tonnage duties.

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