(a) EstablishmentThere is established within the Department an Office of Cargo Security Policy (referred to in this section as the “Office”).
(b) PurposeThe Office shall—(1) coordinate all Department policies relating to cargo security; and
(2) consult with stakeholders and coordinate with other Federal agencies in the establishment of standards and regulations and to promote best practices.
(c) Director(1) AppointmentThe Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall—(A) be appointed by the Secretary; and
(B) report to the Assistant Secretary for Policy.
(2) ResponsibilitiesThe Director shall—(A) advise the Assistant Secretary for Policy in the development of Department-wide policies regarding cargo security;
(B) coordinate all policies relating to cargo security among the agencies and offices within the Department relating to cargo security; and
(C) coordinate the cargo security policies of the Department with the policies of other executive agencies.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 1— HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION
SUBCHAPTER IV— BORDER, MARITIME, AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
Part C— Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 231. Transfer of certain agricultural inspection functions of the Department of Agriculture
§ 232. Functions of Administrator of General Services
§ 233. Functions of Transportation Security Administration
§ 234. Preservation of Transportation Security Administration as a distinct entity
§ 235. Coordination of information and information technology
§ 237. Information on visa denials required to be entered into electronic data system
§ 238. Office for Domestic Preparedness
§ 239. Office of Cargo Security Policy
§ 240. Border Enforcement Security Task Force
§ 241. Prevention of international child abduction
§ 242. Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign
§ 242a. Department of Homeland Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking
§ 243. Maritime operations coordination plan