Maritime Security Overview of Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Border security.

Customs administration.

Securities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2002

Summary:

Provides an overview of security at U.S. seaports and in the U.S. maritime system, including border security, cargo in containers and passing through customs, port infrastructure, and international standards for port security. Describes roles of the Customs Service and the Coast Guard, the Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972, and responses to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Maritime Security

Publisher Number:

CRS-2002-RSI-0140

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