§239. Office of Cargo Security Policy
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Latest NOW As originally enacted Oct 13, 20066 U.S.C. § 239
Establishment— There is established within the Department an Office of Cargo Security Policy (referred to in this section as the “Office”).
coordinate all Department policies relating to cargo security; and
consult with stakeholders and coordinate with other Federal agencies in the establishment of standards and regulations and to promote best practices.
Director—
be appointed by the Secretary; and
report to the Assistant Secretary for Policy.
Responsibilities— The Director shall—
advise the Assistant Secretary for Policy in the development of Department-wide policies regarding cargo security;
coordinate all policies relating to cargo security among the agencies and offices within the Department relating to cargo security; and
coordinate the cargo security policies of the Department with the policies of other executive agencies.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Pub. L. 107–296, title IV, § 431, as added Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 301(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1920.)
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Rule of Construction
Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 301(c), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1920, provided that: “Nothing in this section [enacting this section and section 1001 of this title] shall be construed to affect— the authorities, functions, or capabilities of the Coast Guard to perform its missions; or the requirement under section 888 of the Homeland Security Act (6 U.S.C. 468) that those authorities, functions, and capabilities be maintained intact.”