Us Code § 1003 - Research, development, test, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security
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§ 1003. Research, development, test, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security
(a) In general
The Secretary shall—
(1) direct research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security;
(2) coordinate with public and private sector entities to develop and test technologies, and process innovations in furtherance of these objectives; and
(3) evaluate such technologies.
(b) Coordination
The Secretary, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, the Assistant Secretary for Policy, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection,1 the Chief Financial Officer, and the heads of other appropriate offices or entities of the Department, shall ensure that—
(1) research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts funded by the Department in furtherance of maritime and cargo security are coordinated within the Department and with other appropriate Federal agencies to avoid duplication of efforts; and
(2) the results of such efforts are shared throughout the Department and with other Federal, State, and local agencies, as appropriate.
(Pub. L. 109–347, title III, §303, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1921.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Change of Name
Reference to the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection deemed to be a reference to the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, see section 2(b)(1)(B) of Pub. L. 115–387, set out as a note under section 591 of this title.
1 See Change of Name note below.
CHAPTER 4—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER I—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PLANNING AND INFORMATION SHARING
SUBCHAPTER II—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS
SUBCHAPTER III—PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER IV—SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
Part A—General Provisions
Part B—Railroad Security
Part C—Over-the-Road Bus and Trucking Security
Part D—Hazardous Material and Pipeline Security
SUBCHAPTER I—TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PLANNING AND INFORMATION SHARING
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