Port and Maritime Security : Background and Issues for Congress.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Border security.

Administrative agencies.

Harbors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (26 pages, digital, PDF file)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2004.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides background on security at U.S. seaports and in the U.S. maritime system, in light of terrorism concerns. Discusses importance of U.S. maritime system, port security threat scenarios, port and ship vulnerabilities to terrorist attack, Government authorities at seaports, port security initiatives by Federal agencies, and a recent law on port security. Reviews issues for Congress regarding addressing the threat, funding, balancing security and commerce, international considerations, standard v. site-specific measures, and roles and responsibilities for maritime security.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Port and Maritime Security

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