6 USC 1133 - National Strategy for Public Transportation Security

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1133.

National Strategy for Public Transportation Security

(a)

National Strategy

(b)

Purpose

(1)

Guidelines

In developing the National Strategy for Public Transportation Security, the Secretary shall establish guidelines for public transportation security that—

(A)

minimize security threats to public transportation systems; and

(B)

maximize the abilities of public transportation systems to mitigate damage resulting from terrorist attack or other major incident.

(2)

Assessments and consultations

In developing the National Strategy for Public Transportation Security, the Secretary shall—

(A)

use established and ongoing public transportation security assessments as the basis of the National Strategy for Public Transportation Security; and

(B)

consult with all relevant stakeholders, including public transportation agencies, nonprofit labor organizations representing public transportation employees, emergency responders, public safety officials, and other relevant parties.

(c)

Contents

(d)

Responsibilities

The Secretary shall include in the National Strategy for Public Transportation Security a description of the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of Federal, State, and local agencies, tribal governments, and appropriate stakeholders. The plan shall also include—

(1)

the identification of, and a plan to address, gaps and unnecessary overlaps in the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of Federal agencies; and

(2)

a process for coordinating existing or future security strategies and plans for public transportation, including the National Infrastructure Protection Plan required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive–7; Executive Order No. 13416: Strengthening Surface Transportation Security dated December 5, 2006; the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department and the Department of Transportation on Roles and Responsibilities dated September 28, 2004; and subsequent annexes and agreements.

(e)

Adequacy of existing plans and strategies

(f)

Funding

(Pub. L. 110–53, title XIV, § 1404, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 401.)

cite as: 6 USC 1133