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 PUBLIC LAW 109–347—OCT. 13, 2006

120 STAT. 1901

(b) DUTIES.—The Center established under subsection (a) shall— (1) prioritize its activities based on the ‘‘National Plan To Improve Maritime Domain Awareness’’ published by the Department in October 2005; (2) recognize the extensive previous and ongoing work and existing competence in the field of maritime domain awareness at numerous academic and research institutions, such as the Naval Postgraduate School; (3) leverage existing knowledge and continue development of a broad base of expertise within academia and industry in maritime domain awareness; and (4) provide educational, technical, and analytical assistance to Federal agencies with responsibilities for maritime domain awareness, including the Coast Guard, to focus on the need for interoperability, information sharing, and common information technology standards and architecture.

TITLE II—SECURITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN Subtitle A—General Provisions SEC. 201. STRATEGIC PLAN TO ENHANCE THE SECURITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN.

6 USC 941.

(a) STRATEGIC PLAN.—The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal, State, local, and tribal government agencies and private sector stakeholders responsible for security matters that affect or relate to the movement of containers through the international supply chain, shall develop, implement, and update, as appropriate, a strategic plan to enhance the security of the international supply chain. (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The strategic plan required under subsection (a) shall— (1) describe the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of Federal, State, local, and tribal government agencies and private-sector stakeholders that relate to the security of the movement of containers through the international supply chain; (2) identify and address gaps and unnecessary overlaps in the roles, responsibilities, or authorities described in paragraph (1); (3) identify and make recommendations regarding legislative, regulatory, and organizational changes necessary to improve coordination among the entities or to enhance the security of the international supply chain; (4) provide measurable goals, including objectives, mechanisms, and a schedule, for furthering the security of commercial operations from point of origin to point of destination; (5) build on available resources and consider costs and benefits; (6) provide incentives for additional voluntary measures to enhance cargo security, as recommended by the Commissioner; (7) consider the impact of supply chain security requirements on small- and medium-sized companies;

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