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):

Administrative agencies.

Border security.

Harbors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2004

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 volume site-specific measures, and roles and responsibilities for maritime security

Notes:

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Other Format:

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

Publisher Number:

CRS-2004-RSI-0719

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