Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002

Port and Maritime Security Act of 2001 - Title I: Port and Maritime Security - (Sec. 102) Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to direct the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to establish a National Maritime Security Advisory Committee to: (1) advise, consult with, report to, and make recommendations to the Secretary on ways to enhance the security and safety of U.S. ports; and (2) provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary on matters related to maritime and port security and safety. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary to develop standards and procedures for conducting: (1) an initial security evaluation of all port authorities, waterfront facilities, and public or commercial structures located within or adjacent to the marine environment; and (2) after review of initial security evaluations, a port vulnerability assessment for each port for which the Secretary determines such an assessment is appropriate. Authorizes the Secretary to accept port vulnerability assessments that have been conducted within the past five years by or on behalf of a port authority or marine terminal operator rather than to conduct another port vulnerability assessment for such port. Provides for the review and opportunity for comment with respect to such evaluations and assessments. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2002. (Sec. 104) Directs the Se…

Congressional Research Service · 2001-12-20