H.Amdt. 555House109th Congress (2005-2007)

An amendment numbered 9 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new title regarding requirements for maritime transportation security plans and assessments.

What it does: Adds TITLE __.--REQUIREMENTS FOR MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PLANS AND ASSESSMENTS at the end of the bill
Submitted September 15, 2005

What it changes

1 change to H.R. 889

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  1. Adds TITLE __.--REQUIREMENTS FOR MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PLANS AND ASSESSMENTS at the end of the bill

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    Inserted: TITLE __.--REQUIREMENTS FOR MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PLANS AND ASSESSMENTS

    Inserted: SEC. _01. REQUIREMENTS FOR AREA MARITIME TRANSPORTATION PLANS.

    Inserted: Section 70103(b)(2) of title 46,United States Code, is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (F) as subparagraphs (E) through (H), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

    Inserted: "(C) include a list of each facility located in the area covered by the plan that could reduce the health, environmental, or economic consequences associated with a transportation security incident through the substitution of chemicals or processes currently used in the facility with alternative chemicals or processes that would not significantly impair the ability of the facility to conduct its business;

    Inserted: "(D) for areas that include or are near a large population, or that are of special economic, environmental, or national security importance and that might be damaged by a transportation security incident, include a list of special efforts, measures, or procedures required of any new facility proposed to be located within or near the area that will deter a transportation security incident involving the facility;".

    Inserted: SEC. _02. REQUIREMENTS FOR UNITED STATES FACILITY AND VESSEL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS.

    Inserted: Section 70102(b) of title 46,United States Code, is amended--

    Inserted: (1) in paragraph (1)(C) by inserting after "contingency response," the following: "chemicals or processes used by a facility that could be replaced with alternative chemicals or processes that could reduce the health, environmental or economic consequences associated with a transportation security incident in a manner that would not significantly impair the ability of the facility to conduct its business,"; and

    Inserted: (2) in paragraph (4) by striking "includes" and inserting "adequately addresses".

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Add at the end the following new title:

TITLE __.--REQUIREMENTS FOR MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY PLANS AND ASSESSMENTS

SEC. _01. REQUIREMENTS FOR AREA MARITIME TRANSPORTATION PLANS.

Section 70103(b)(2) of title 46,United States Code, is amended by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (F) as subparagraphs (E) through (H), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

“(C) include a list of each facility located in the area covered by the plan that could reduce the health, environmental, or economic consequences associated with a transportation security incident through the substitution of chemicals or processes currently used in the facility with alternative chemicals or processes that would not significantly impair the ability of the facility to conduct its business;

“(D) for areas that include or are near a large population, or that are of special economic, environmental, or national security importance and that might be damaged by a transportation security incident, include a list of special efforts, measures, or procedures required of any new facility proposed to be located within or near the area that will deter a transportation security incident involving the facility;”.

SEC. _02. REQUIREMENTS FOR UNITED STATES FACILITY AND VESSEL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS.

Section 70102(b) of title 46,United States Code, is amended--

(1) in paragraph (1)(C) by inserting after “contingency response,” the following: “chemicals or processes used by a facility that could be replaced with alternative chemicals or processes that could reduce the health, environmental or economic consequences associated with a transportation security incident in a manner that would not significantly impair the ability of the facility to conduct its business,”; and

(2) in paragraph (4) by striking “includes” and inserting “adequately addresses”.

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House amendment offered

September 15, 2005

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House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Markey.(consideration: CR H8053-8055; text: CR H8053)

September 15, 2005 • 4:02 PM

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Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Markey. (consideration: CR H8053-8055; text: CR H8053)

September 15, 2005 • 4:02 PM

Floor

By unanimous consent, the Markey amendment was withdrawn.

September 15, 2005 • 4:12 PM