2016 US Code
Title 6 - Domestic Security
Chapter 3 - Security and Accountability for Every Port
Subchapter II - Security of the International Supply Chain
Part B - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
Sec. 961 - Establishment

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Citation 6 U.S.C. § 961 (2016)
Section Name §961. Establishment
Section Text (a) Establishment

The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, is authorized to establish a voluntary government-private sector program (to be known as the "Customs–Trade Partnership Against Terrorism" or "C–TPAT") to strengthen and improve the overall security of the international supply chain and United States border security, and to facilitate the movement of secure cargo through the international supply chain, by providing benefits to participants meeting or exceeding the program requirements. Participants in C–TPAT shall include Tier 1 participants, Tier 2 participants, and Tier 3 participants.

(b) Minimum security requirements

The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall review the minimum security requirements of C–TPAT at least once every year and update such requirements as necessary.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–347, title II, §211, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1909.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 6 - DOMESTIC SECURITY
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 6 - DOMESTIC SECURITY
CHAPTER 3 - SECURITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR EVERY PORT
SUBCHAPTER II - SECURITY OF THE INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Part B - Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
Sec. 961 - Establishment
Contains section 961
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 120 Stat. 1909
Public Law References Public Law 109-347
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