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6 U.S.C. § 983 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 983. Inspection technology and training
(a) In general
The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate representatives of other Federal agencies, may provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the Container Security Initiative.
(b) Acquisition and training
Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may—
(1) lease, loan, provide, or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the Secretary prescribes, including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment; and
(2) provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment.
(Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 233(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1917; Pub. L. 115–254, div. J, § 1816(e)(1), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3541.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–254, which directed the general amendment of “section 233 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 983)”, was executed by generally amending section 233(a) of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006, which comprises this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:
“(1) In general.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate representatives of other Federal agencies, may provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the Container Security Initiative.
“(2) Acquisition and training.—Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may—
“(A) lease, loan, provide, or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the Secretary prescribes, including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment; and
“(B) provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment.”
6 U.S.C. § 1001 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1001. Designation of liaison office of Department of State
The Secretary of State shall designate a liaison office within the Department of State to assist the Secretary, as appropriate, in negotiating cargo security-related international agreements.
(Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 301(b), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1920.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Rule of Construction
text: Nothing in this section to be construed to affect the authorities, functions, or capabilities of the Coast Guard to perform its missions or the requirement under section 468 of this title that those authorities, functions, and capabilities be maintained intact, see section 301(c) of Pub. L. 109–347, set out as a note under section 239 of this title.
6 U.S.C. § 1003 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1003. Research, development, test, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security
(a) In general
The Secretary shall—
(1) direct research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security;
(2) coordinate with public and private sector entities to develop and test technologies, and process innovations in furtherance of these objectives; and
(3) evaluate such technologies.
(b) Coordination
The Secretary, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, the Assistant Secretary for Policy, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection,1 the Chief Financial Officer, and the heads of other appropriate offices or entities of the Department, shall ensure that—
(1) research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts funded by the Department in furtherance of maritime and cargo security are coordinated within the Department and with other appropriate Federal agencies to avoid duplication of efforts; and
(2) the results of such efforts are shared throughout the Department and with other Federal, State, and local agencies, as appropriate.
(Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 303, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1921.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Reference to the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection deemed to be a reference to the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, see section 2(b)(1)(B) of Pub. L. 115–387, set out as a note under section 591 of this title.
6 U.S.C. § 1111 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1111. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter, the following terms apply:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(2) Department
The term “Department” means the Department of Homeland Security.
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(4) State
The term “State” means any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
(5) Terrorism
The term “terrorism” has the meaning that term has in section 101 of this title.
(6) United States
The term “United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XIII, § 1301, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 389.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title XIII of Pub. L. 110–53, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 389, which enacted this subchapter and amended section 70105 of Title 46, Shipping, and sections 114 and 46301 of Title 49, Transportation. For complete classification of title XIII to the Code, see Tables.
6 U.S.C. § 1114 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1114. Surface transportation security technology information sharing
(a) In general
(1) Information sharing
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, shall establish a program to provide appropriate information that the Department has gathered or developed on the performance, use, and testing of technologies that may be used to enhance railroad, public transportation, and surface transportation security to surface transportation entities, including railroad carriers, over-the-road bus operators and terminal owners and operators, motor carriers, public transportation agencies, owners or operators of highways, pipeline operators, and State, local, and tribal governments that provide security assistance to such entities.
(2) Designation of qualified antiterrorism technologies
The Secretary shall include in such information provided in paragraph (1) whether the technology is designated as a qualified antiterrorism technology under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–296) [6 U.S.C. 441 et seq.], as appropriate.
(b) Purpose
The purpose of the program is to assist eligible grant recipients under this Act and others, as appropriate, to purchase and use the best technology and equipment available to meet the security needs of the Nation’s surface transportation system.
(c) Coordination
The Secretary shall ensure that the program established under this section makes use of and is consistent with other Department technology testing, information sharing, evaluation, and standards-setting programs, as appropriate.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XIII, § 1305, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 394.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is subtitle G (§§ 861–865) of title VIII of Pub. L. 107–296, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2238, also known as the SAFETY Act, which is classified generally to part G (§ 441 et seq.) of subchapter VIII of chapter 1 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 101 of this title and Tables.
This Act, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 110–53, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 266, known as the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, which enacted this chapter and enacted and amended numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2007 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title and Tables.
6 U.S.C. § 1115 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1115. TSA personnel limitations
Any statutory limitation on the number of employees in the Transportation Security Administration does not apply to employees carrying out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XIII, § 1306, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 395.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original a reference to titles XII, XIII, XIV, and XV of Pub. L. 110–53, which enacted this chapter, amended section 1992 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, section 70105 of Title 46, Shipping, and sections 114, 5103a, 14504, 20106, 20109, 24301, 28101, 31105, and 46301 of Title 49, Transportation, enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1101 of this title and sections 114, 13908, and 14504 of Title 49, and amended provisions set out as a note under section 14504 of Title 49. For complete classification of titles XII to XV to the Code, see Tables.
6 U.S.C. § 1117 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1117. Roles of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation
The Secretary of Homeland Security is the principal Federal official responsible for transportation security. The roles and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation in carrying out this chapter are the roles and responsibilities of such Departments pursuant to the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (Public Law 107–71); the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–458); the National Infrastructure Protection Plan required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive–7; The 1 Homeland Security Act of 2002 [6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.]; The 1 National Response Plan; Executive Order No. 13416: Strengthening Surface Transportation Security, dated December 5, 2006; the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and the Department of Transportation on Roles and Responsibilities, dated September 28, 2004, and any and all subsequent annexes to this Memorandum of Understanding; and any other relevant agreements between the two Departments.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XIII, § 1310, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 400.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original a reference to titles XII, XIII, XIV, and XV of Pub. L. 110–53, which enacted this chapter, amended section 1992 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, section 70105 of Title 46, Shipping, and sections 114, 5103a, 14504, 20106, 20109, 24301, 28101, 31105, and 46301 of Title 49, Transportation, enacted provisions set out as notes under section 1101 of this title and sections 114, 13908, and 14504 of Title 49, and amended provisions set out as a note under section 14504 of Title 49. For complete classification of titles XII to XV to the Code, see Tables.
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 107–71, Nov. 19, 2001, 115 Stat. 597. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2001 Amendment note set out under section 40101 of Title 49, Transportation, and Tables.
The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 108–458, Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3638. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
The Homeland Security Act of 2002, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 107–296, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2135, which is classified principally to chapter 1 (§ 101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 101 of this title and Tables.
Executive Order No. 13416, referred to in text, is set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.
6 U.S.C. § 1119 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1119. Voluntary use of credentialing
(a) In general
An applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation may satisfy that requirement by obtaining a valid transportation security card.
(b) Issuance of cards
The Secretary of Homeland Security—
(1) shall expand the transportation security card program, consistent with section 70105 of title 46, to allow an applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation to apply for a transportation security card; and
(2) may charge reasonable fees, in accordance with section 469(a) of this title, for providing the necessary credentialing and background investigation.
(c) Vetting
The Administrator shall develop and implement a plan to utilize, in addition to any background check required for initial issue, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Rap Back Service and other vetting tools as appropriate, including the No-Fly and Selectee lists, to get immediate notification of any criminal activity relating to any person with a valid transportation security card.
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation
The term “applicable individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation” means only an individual who—
(A) because of employment is regulated by the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Transportation, or Coast Guard and is required to have a background records check to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement on a commercial driver’s license issued by a State under section 5103a of title 49; or
(B) is required to have a credential and background records check under section 622(d)(2) of this title at a facility with activities that are regulated by the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Transportation, or Coast Guard.
(2) Valid transportation security card
The term “valid transportation security card” means a transportation security card that is—
(A) issued under section 70105 of title 46;
(B) not expired;
(C) shows 1 no signs of tampering; and
(D) bears 1 a photograph of the individual representing such card.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. K, title I, § 1977, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3617.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the TSA Modernization Act and also as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and not as part of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definition
text: For definition of “Administrator” as used in this section, see section 1902 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 49, Transportation.
6 U.S.C. § 1131 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1131. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter, the following terms apply:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees
The term “appropriate congressional committees” means the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
(2) Department
The term “Department” means the Department of Homeland Security.
(3) Disadvantaged businesses concerns
The term “disadvantaged business concerns” means small businesses that are owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals as defined in section 1 124, title 13, Code of Federal Regulations.
(4) Frontline employee
The term “frontline employee” means an employee of a public transportation agency who is a transit vehicle driver or operator, dispatcher, maintenance and maintenance support employee, station attendant, customer service employee, security employee, or transit police, or any other employee who has direct contact with riders on a regular basis, and any other employee of a public transportation agency that the Secretary determines should receive security training under section 1137 of this title.
(5) Public transportation agency
The term “public transportation agency” means a publicly owned operator of public transportation eligible to receive Federal assistance under chapter 53 of title 49.
(6) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Homeland Security.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XIV, § 1402, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 400.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of this subchapter as the “National Transit Systems Security Act of 2007”, see section 1401 of Pub. L. 110–53, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.
6 U.S.C. § 1139 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1139. Information sharing
(a) Intelligence sharing
The Secretary shall ensure that the Department of Transportation receives appropriate and timely notification of all credible terrorist threats against public transportation assets in the United States.
(b) Information Sharing and Analysis Center
(1) Authorization
The Secretary shall provide for the reasonable costs of the Information Sharing and Analysis Center for Public Transportation (referred to in this subsection as the “ISAC”).
(2) Participation
The Secretary—
(A) shall require public transportation agencies that the Secretary determines to be at high risk of terrorist attack to participate in the ISAC;
(B) shall encourage all other public transportation agencies to participate in the ISAC;
(C) shall encourage the participation of nonprofit employee labor organizations representing public transportation employees, as appropriate; and
(D) shall not charge a fee for participating in the ISAC.
(c) Report
The Comptroller General shall report, not less than 3 years after August 3, 2007, to the appropriate congressional committees, as to the value and efficacy of the ISAC along with any other public transportation information-sharing programs ongoing at the Department. The report shall include an analysis of the user satisfaction of public transportation agencies on the state of information-sharing and the value that each system provides the user, the costs and benefits of all centers and programs, the coordination among centers and programs, how each center or program contributes to implementing the information sharing plan under section 1203,1 and analysis of the extent to which the ISAC is duplicative with the Department’s information-sharing program.
(d) Authorization
(1) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section—
(A) $600,000 for fiscal year 2008;
(B) $600,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(C) $600,000 for fiscal year 2010; and
(D) such sums as may be necessary for 2011, provided the report required in subsection (c) of this section has been submitted to Congress.
(2) Availability of funds
Such sums shall remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XIV, § 1410, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 412.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1203, referred to in subsec. (c), is section 1203 of title XII of Pub. L. 110–53, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 383, which amended section 114 of Title 49, Transportation, and enacted provisions set out as a note under section 114 of Title 49.
6 U.S.C. § 1141 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1141. Reporting requirements
(a) Annual report to Congress
(1) In general
Not later than March 31 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report, containing the information described in paragraph (2), to the appropriate congressional committees.
(2) Contents
The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) a description of the implementation of the provisions of this subchapter;
(B) the amount of funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subchapter that have not been expended or obligated;
(C) the National Strategy for Public Transportation Security required under section 1133 of this title;
(D) an estimate of the cost to implement the National Strategy for Public Transportation Security which shall break out the aggregated total cost of needed capital and operational security improvements for fiscal years 2008–2018; and
(E) the state of public transportation security in the United States, which shall include detailing the status of security assessments, the progress being made around the country in developing prioritized lists of security improvements necessary to make public transportation facilities and passengers more secure, the progress being made by agencies in developing security plans and how those plans differ from the security assessments and a prioritized list of security improvements being compiled by other agencies, as well as a random sample of an equal number of large- and small-scale projects currently underway.
(3) Format
The Secretary may submit the report in both classified and redacted formats if the Secretary determines that such action is appropriate or necessary.
(b) Annual report to Governors
(1) In general
Not later than March 31 of each year, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Governor of each State with a public transportation agency that has received a grant under this Act.
(2) Contents
The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall specify—
(A) the amount of grant funds distributed to each such public transportation agency; and
(B) the use of such grant funds.
(Pub. L. 110–53, title XIV, § 1412, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 413.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is Pub. L. 110–53, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 266, known as the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, which enacted this chapter and enacted and amended numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2007 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title and Tables.
6 U.S.C. § 1156 (DOMESTIC SECURITY)
§ 1156. Nuclear material and explosive detection technology
The Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the head of each relevant Federal department or agency researching nuclear material detection systems or explosive detection systems, shall research, facilitate, and, to the extent practicable, deploy next generation technologies, including active neutron interrogation, to detect nuclear material and explosives in transportation systems and transportation facilities.
(Pub. L. 115–254, div. K, title I, § 1984, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3621.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the TSA Modernization Act and also as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, and not as part of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Definition
text: For definition of “Secretary” as used in this section, see section 1902 of Pub. L. 115–254, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 49, Transportation.