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Title 6 — Domestic Security

Part C · Chapter 3 — Security and Accountability for Every Port

§ 983. Inspection technology and training

Statutory text

(a)

In general

The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate representatives of other Federal agencies, may provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the Container Security Initiative.

(b)

Acquisition and training

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may—

(1)

lease, loan, provide, or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the Secretary prescribes, including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment; and

(2)

provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006

    Pub. L. 109–347 title II § 233(a) · 120 Stat. 1884

    Enacted · 6 U.S.C. § 983

    Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 233(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1917

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 233(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1917

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Inspection Technology and Training.— (1) In general.— The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate representatives of other Federal agencies, may provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the Container Security Initiative. (2) Acquisition and training.— Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may— (A) lease, loan, provide, or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the Secretary prescribes, including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment; and (B) provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment.

  2. Maritime Security Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–254 div. J § 1816(e)(1) · 132 Stat. 3187

    Changed · 6 U.S.C. § 983

    Pub. L. 115–254, which directed the general amendment of “section 233 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 983)”, was executed by generally amending section 233(a) of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006, which comprises this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 115–254, which directed the general amendment of “section 233 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 983)”, was executed by generally amending section 233(a) of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006, which comprises this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:

    “(1) In general.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate representatives of other Federal agencies, may provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the Container Security Initiative. “(2) Acquisition and training.—Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may— “(A) lease, loan, provide, or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the Secretary prescribes, including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment; and “(B) provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) In general.— Section 233 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 983) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 233. INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING. “(a) In General.— The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate representatives of other Federal agencies, may provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the Container Security Initiative. “(b) Acquisition and Training.— Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may— “(1) lease, loan, provide, or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the Secretary prescribes, including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment; and “(2) provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment.” .

2 of 2 references resolved to an enrolled provision

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2018—Pub. L. 115–254, which directed the general amendment of “section 233 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 983)”, was executed by generally amending section 233(a) of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006, which comprises this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, section read as follows:

“(1) In general.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate representatives of other Federal agencies, may provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the Container Security Initiative.

“(2) Acquisition and training.—Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may—

“(A) lease, loan, provide, or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the Secretary prescribes, including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment; and

“(B) provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment.”

Credits

2006–2018 · 2 acts
  1. 2006Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 233(a), , 120 Stat. 1917
  2. 2018Pub. L. 115–254, div. J, § 1816(e)(1), , 132 Stat. 3541.
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(Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 233(a), , 120 Stat. 1917; Pub. L. 115–254, div. J, § 1816(e)(1), , 132 Stat. 3541.)

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