Candidate Notes on 01-S1214

01-S1214 on Jul 20, 2001

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to:
• identify vessel types and U.S. port facilities that pose a high risk of being involved in a transportation security incident
• assess vulnerability of U.S. port facilities and vessels that may be involved in a transportation security incident.
• Requires owners or operators of vessels or facilities to prepare a vessel or facility security plan for deterring a transportation security incident to the maximum extent practicable.
• Requires such plans to be consistent with the National Maritime Transportation Security Plan.
• Requires transportation security cards for entry into a secured area of a vessel or facility.
• Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish maritime safety and security teams to protect vessels, harbors, ports, facilities, and cargo in U.S. waters.

Establishes a grant program for port authorities, facility operators, and State and local agencies required to provide security services.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to assess the effectiveness of antiterrorism measures maintained at specified foreign ports and make recommendations for improvements for foreign ports that do not maintain effective antiterrorism measures Became Public Law No: 107-295.