Office of Cargo Security Policy
Establishment
Purpose
The Office shall—
coordinate all Department policies relating to cargo security; and
consult with stakeholders and coordinate with other Federal agencies in the establishment of standards and regulations and to promote best practices.
Director
Appointment
The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall—
be appointed by the Secretary; and
report to the Assistant Secretary for Policy.
Responsibilities
The Director shall—
advise the Assistant Secretary for Policy in the development of Department-wide policies regarding cargo security;
coordinate all policies relating to cargo security among the agencies and offices within the Department relating to cargo security; and
coordinate the cargo security policies of the Department with the policies of other executive agencies.
Source
(Pub. L. 107–296, title IV, § 431, as added Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 301(a),Notes
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Rule of Construction
the authorities, functions, or capabilities of the Coast Guard to perform its missions; or
the requirement under section 888 of the Homeland Security Act (6 U.S.C. 468) that those authorities, functions, and capabilities be maintained intact.”