The Transportation Security Improvement Act of 2005 (S. 1052) has been introduced by US Senator Stevens (R-AK). If enacted into law, the bill would make changes to all transportation modes.

In the maritime sector, the bill would require Area Maritime Transportation Security plans to include a salvage response plan. Importers, which are shipping goods to the United States via cargo containers, would also be required to supply entry data under advance notification requirements.

The bill would also task the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study of the feasibility and desirability of establishing a system of waterborne and port-related intermodal transportation user fees to provide funding for enhanced port security.

Source: Marinelink.com 05/24/05