US $2Bn port security bill passed
Securing the logistic chain it's gaining a growing importance.
The Republican-led US Congress has passed landmark port security legislation aimed at securing the maritime cargo stream. First, the House voted 409 – 2 to approve the $2.2Bn five-year bill that will provide $400M annually in port security grants. The Senate then quickly followed suit with an affirmative voice vote. In addition to the port grants, the bill also mandates accelerated implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card for workers at the country’s 361 ports and the hiring of additional Customs inspectors. It also provides for installation of radiation detectors at the country’s 22 largest ports by the end of 2007 and implementation of a pilot project to move toward non-intrusive inspection of all US-bound containers. Port Security Council director Jay Grant said that the bill is the first major step away from funding only “guns, gates and guards” and toward a long-term approach to port security.
Via Fairplay.co.uk
The Republican-led US Congress has passed landmark port security legislation aimed at securing the maritime cargo stream. First, the House voted 409 – 2 to approve the $2.2Bn five-year bill that will provide $400M annually in port security grants. The Senate then quickly followed suit with an affirmative voice vote. In addition to the port grants, the bill also mandates accelerated implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card for workers at the country’s 361 ports and the hiring of additional Customs inspectors. It also provides for installation of radiation detectors at the country’s 22 largest ports by the end of 2007 and implementation of a pilot project to move toward non-intrusive inspection of all US-bound containers. Port Security Council director Jay Grant said that the bill is the first major step away from funding only “guns, gates and guards” and toward a long-term approach to port security.
Via Fairplay.co.uk
Etiquetas: ports, security, US
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on martes, octubre 03, 2006 at 8:20 a. m..
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