33 C.F.R. Subpart E—Other Provisions
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 101—MARITIME SECURITY: GENERAL
Subpart E—Other Provisions
§ 101.500 Procedures for authorizing a Recognized Security Organization (RSO). [Reserved]
§ 101.505 Declaration of Security (DoS).
(a) The purpose of a DoS, as described in SOLAS Chapter XI–2, Regulation 10, and the ISPS Code (Incorporated by reference, see §101.115), is to state the agreement reached between a vessel and a facility, or between vessels in the case of a vessel-to-vessel activity, as to the respective security measures each must undertake during a specific vessel-to-facility interface, during a series of interfaces between the vessel and the facility, or during a vessel-to-vessel activity.
(b) Details as to who must complete a DoS, when a DoS must be completed, and how long a DoS must be retained are included in parts 104 through 106 of this subchapter. A DoS must, at a minimum, include the information found in the ISPS Code, part B, appendix 1 (Incorporated by reference, see §101.115).
(c) All vessels and facilities required to comply with parts 104, 105, and 106 of this subchapter must, at a minimum, comply with the DoS requirements of the MARSEC Level set for the port.
(d) The COTP may also require a DoS be completed for vessels and facilities during periods of critical port operations, special marine events, or when vessels give notification of a higher MARSEC Level than that set in the COTP's Area of Responsibility (AOR).
[USCG–2003–14792, 68 FR 39278, July 1, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 60472, Oct. 22, 2003]
§ 101.510 Assessment tools.
Ports, vessels, and facilities required to conduct security assessments by part 103, 104, 105, or 106 of this subchapter may use any assessment tool that meets the standards set out in part 103, 104, 105, or 106, as applicable. These tools may include:
(a) DHS/TSA's vulnerability self-assessment tool located at http://www.tsa.gov/risk; and
(b) USCG assessment tools, available from the cognizant COTP or at http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/nvic, as set out in the following:
(1) Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular titled, “Guidelines for Port Security Committees, and Port Security Plans Required for U.S. Ports” (NVIC 9–02);
(2) Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular titled, “Security Guidelines for Vessels”, (NVIC 10–02); and
(3) Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular titled, “Security Guidelines for Facilities”, (NVIC 11–02).
[USCG–2003–14792, 68 FR 39278, July 1, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 60472, Oct. 22, 2003]
§ 101.515 Personal identification.
(a) Any personal identification credential accepted under the access control provisions of this subchapter must, at a minimum, meet the following requirements:
(1) Be laminated or otherwise secure against tampering;
(2) Contain the individual's full name (full first and last names, middle initial is acceptable);
(3) Contain a photo that accurately depicts that individual's current facial appearance; and
(4) Bear the name of the issuing authority.
(b) The issuing authority in paragraph (a)(4) of this section must be:
(1) A government authority, or an organization authorized to act on behalf of a government authority; or
(2) The individual's employer, union, or trade association.
(c) Vessel, facility, and OCS facility owners and operators must permit law enforcement officials, in the performance of their official duties, who present proper identification in accordance with this section to enter or board that vessel, facility, or OCS facility at any time, without delay or obstruction. Law enforcement officials, upon entering or boarding a vessel, facility, or OCS facility, will, as soon as practicable, explain their mission to the Master, owner, or operator, or their designated agent.
[USCG–2003–14792, 68 FR 39278, July 1, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 60472, Oct. 22, 2003]
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