TSA ADMINISTERS GRANTS FOR PORT SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS

The Maritime Security Administration Act provides special funds to implement many of the security measures that are required by the Act. Two grant categories are identified in the legislation: security assessments and mitigation strategies, and enhanced facility and operational security. This article reviews the guidelines on eligible applicants in each grant category that were imposed by the legislation. Also examined is the three level review process provided in the legislation.

• Corporate Authors:

  United States Coast Guard

  National Maritime Center, 4200 Wilson Boulevard
  Arlington, VA  United States  22203-1804
• Authors:
  • Merritt, M
• Conference:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety Council
• Publication Date: 2003-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 34-35
• Serial:
  • Volume: 60
  • Issue Number: 2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Federal aid; Grant aid; Harbors; Improvements; Maritime safety; National security; Ports; Security
• Identifier Terms: Maritime Transportation Security Act
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00963061
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 24 2003 12:00AM