2016 US Code
Title 6 - Domestic Security
Chapter 3 - Security and Accountability for Every Port
Subchapter III - Administration
Sec. 1003 - Research, development, test, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security

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Citation 6 U.S.C. § 1003 (2016)
Section Name §1003. Research, development, test, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security
Section Text (a) In general

The Secretary shall—

(1) direct research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security;

(2) coordinate with public and private sector entities to develop and test technologies, and process innovations in furtherance of these objectives; and

(3) evaluate such technologies.

(b) Coordination

The Secretary, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, the Assistant Secretary for Policy, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, the Director for Domestic Nuclear Detection, the Chief Financial Officer, and the heads of other appropriate offices or entities of the Department, shall ensure that—

(1) research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts funded by the Department in furtherance of maritime and cargo security are coordinated within the Department and with other appropriate Federal agencies to avoid duplication of efforts; and

(2) the results of such efforts are shared throughout the Department and with other Federal, State, and local agencies, as appropriate.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 109–347, title III, §303, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1921.)

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 III - ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 1003 - Research, development, test, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security
Contains section 1003
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 120 Stat. 1921
Public Law References Public Law 109-347
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