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Maritime security : observations on selected aspects of the SAFE Port Act : testimony before the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives / statement of Stephen L. Caldwell.
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- Caldwell, Stephen L.
- Series:
- Testimony ; GAO-07-754 T.
- Testimony ; GAO-07-754 T
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- United States. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002.
- United States.
- Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (United States).
- Ports of entry--Security measures--United States.
- Ports of entry.
- Customs administration--United States.
- Customs administration.
- Ports of entry--Security measures.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (41 pages)
- Other Title:
- Observations on selected aspects of the SAFE Port Act
- Place of Publication:
- [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2007]
- Contents:
- What GAO found
- Summary
- Prior actions have improved port security, but challenges remain
- Area committees and interagency operational centers have become important forums for coordination and information-sharing across agencies
- Area plans are in place but do not address natural disasters
- Maritime security exercises require a broader scope and participation
- Coast Guard is in process of evaluating the security of foreign ports
- Port facility security efforts are long standing, but additional challenges have emerged
- Coast Guard faces challenges in monitoring compliance of maritime facilities
- TSA has made progress in implementing the TWIC Program, but challenges remain
- Multiple background check programs for transportation workers need to be coordinated
- Container security programs maturing, but implementation challenges continue
- Automated targeting system continues to require management action
- CSI Program has matured but challenges remain
- DOE has made progress with Megaports Program
- Secure freight initiative only recently announced
- C-TPAT maturing, but validation and other management challenges remain
- DHS's emphasis on security issues has contributed to diminished attention on customs revenue functions
- Although improving, CBP failed to maintain mandated staffing levels for customs revenue positions
- CBP lacks a strategic workforce plan, but some steps taken to improve its human capital management as it faces key challenges
- CBP's public reporting does not ensure accountability for customs revenue functions
- Concluding observations.
- Notes:
- Title from title screen (viewed on July 2, 2007).
- "April 26, 2007."
- Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548.
- Includes list of related GAO products.
- OCLC:
- 137242944
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