Government and International Organization Reports
Naval Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress
Citation: O'Rourke, Ronald. “Naval Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . October 8, 2009.
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America : An Overview and Selected Issues
Citation: Villarreal, M. Angeles, and Jennifer Lake . “Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America : An Overview and Selected Issues.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . May 27, 2009.
Transportation Security: Issues for the 111 th Congress
Citation: Peterman, David Randall, Bart Elias and John Frettelli. “Transportation Security: Issues for the 111 th Congress.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . May 15, 2009.
Citation: Buck, Eugene H., and Peter Folger. “Ocean Acidification.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . April 24, 2009.
Citation: Plotch, Lauren, Christopher M. Blanchard, Ronald O'Rourke, R. Chuck Mason and Rawle O. King. “Piracy off the Horn of Africa.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . April 24, 2009.
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Freight Rail Security : Actions Have Been Taken to Enhance Security , but the Federal Strategy Can Be Strengthened and Security Efforts Better Monitored.” US GAO Washington , DC April 21, 2009
Ocean Piracy and its Impact on Insurance
Citation: King, Rawle O. “Ocean Piracy and its Impact on Insurance.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . February 6, 2009.
The Advanced Spectroscopic Portal Program: Background and Issues for Congress
Citation: Shea, Dana A., Daniel Morgan and John E. Moteff. “The Advanced Spectroscopic Portal Program: Background and Issues for Congress.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . November 17, 2008.
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Needs to Consider the Full Costs and Complete All Tests Prior to Making a Decision on Whether to Purchase Advanced Portal Monitors.” US GAO. Washington , DC . September 25, 2008
Air Pollution from Ships: MARPOL Annex IV and Other Control Options
Citation: McCarthy, James E. “Air Pollution from Ships: MARPOL Annex IV and Other Control Options.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . September 8, 2008.
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS's Program to Procure and Deploy Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors Is Likely to Exceed the Department's Previous Cost Estimates.” US GAO. Washington , DC . September 22, 2008
Regulating Ballast Water Discharges: Current Legislative Issues
Citation: Copeland, Claudia. “Regulating Ballast Water Discharges: Current Legislative Issues.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . August 28, 2008.
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Supply Chain Security : CBP Works with International Entities to Promote Global Customs Security Standards and Initiatives, but Challenges Remain.” US GAO. Washington , DC . August 15, 2008
The Global Nuclear Detection Architecture
Citation: Shea, Dana A. “The Global Nuclear Detection Architecture.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . July 7, 2008.
Citation: US GAO. "Maritime Security: National Strategy and Supporting Plans Wee Generally Well-Developed and Are Being Implemented." United States Government Accountability Office. Washington, DC. June, 2008
Abstract: In June of 2008 the United States Government Accountability Office released their latest report on maritime security. In its verdict GAO found that the National Strategy and Supporting Plans were generally well-developed and are being implemented.
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “ Nuclear Security: NRC and DHS Need to Take Additional Steps to Better Track and Detect Radioactive Materials.” US GAO. Washington , DC . June 19, 2008
Citation: Upton, Harold F., and Eugene H. Buck. “ Open Ocean Aquaculture.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . June 12, 2008.
Supply Chain Security: Challenges to Scanning 100 Percent of U.S.-Bound Cargo Containers
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. "Supply Chain Security: Challenges to Scanning 100 Percent of US bound Cargo Containers." GAO. Washington, DC. June 12, 2008
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Maritime Security : Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program's Staffing, Practices, and Data.” US GAO. Washington , DC . February 14, 2008
Ship Navigation in Harbors: Safety Issues
Citation: Fritelli, John. “Ship Navigation in Harbors: Safety Issues.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . February 8, 2008.
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Supply Chain Security : Examinations of High-Risk Cargo at Foreign Seaports Have Increased, but Improved Data Collection and Performance Measures Are Needed.” US GAO. Washington , DC . January 25, 2008
Maritime Security : The SAFE Port Act: Status and Implementation One Year Later
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Maritime Security : The SAFE Port Act: Status and Implementation One Year Later.” US GAO. Washington , DC . October 30, 2007
Maritime Security : One Year Later: A Progress Report on the SAFE Port Act
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Maritime Security : One Year Later: A Progress Report on the SAFE Port Act.” US GAO. Washington , DC . October 16, 2007
Maritime Security : The SAFE Port Act and Efforts to Secure Our Nation's Seaports
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Maritime Security : The SAFE Port Act and Efforts to Secure Our Nation's Seaports.” US GAO. Washington , DC . October 4, 2007
Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin.” US GAO. Washington , DC . June 29, 2007
Maritime Security: Potential Terrorist Attacks and Protection Priorities
Citation: Parfomak, Paul W. and John Frittelli. “Maritime Security: Potential Terrorist Attacks and Protection Priorities.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . May 14, 2007.
Port Risk Management: Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Port Risk Management: Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery.” US GAO. Washington , DC . March 28, 2007
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DNDO Has Not Yet Collected Most of the National Laboratories' Test Results on Radiation Portal Monitors in Support of DNDO's Testing and Development Program.” US GAO. Washington , DC . March 9, 2007
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Maritime Security : Public Safety Consequences of a Terrorist Attack on a Tanker Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Need Clarification.” US GAO. Washington , DC . February 22, 2007
Oil Spills in US Coastal Waters: Background, Governance and Issues for Congress
Citation: Ramseur, Jonathan L. “Oil Spills in US Coastal Waters: Background, Governance and Issues for Congress.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . October 26, 2006.
US Disposal of Chemical Weapons in the Ocean: Background and Issues for Congress
Citation: Bearden, David M. “US Disposal of Chemical Weapons in the Ocean: Background and Issues for Congress.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . October 23, 2006.
Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook
Citation: Justus, John R. and Eugene H. Buck. “Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . August 9, 2006.
Terminal Operators and their Role in US Port and Maritime Security
Citation: Frittelli, John and Jennifer Lake . “Terminal Operators and their Role in US Port and Maritime Security.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington, DC . April 20, 2006.
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Cargo Container Inspections: Preliminary Observations on the Status of Efforts to Improve the Automated Targeting System.” US GAO. Washington , DC . March 30, 2006
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Undeclared Hazardous Materials: New DOT Efforts May Provide Additional Information on Undeclared Shipments.” US GAO. Washington , DC . March 29, 2006
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Border Security : Investigators Transported Radioactive Sources Across Our Nation's Borders at Two Locations.” US GAO. Washington , DC . March 28, 2006
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. “Combating Nuclear Smuggling: Challenges Facing U.S. Efforts to Deploy Radiation Detection Equipment in Other Countries and in the United States .” US GAO. Washington , DC . March 28, 2006
Active Military Sonar and Marine Mammals: Events and References
Citation: Buck, Eugene H., and Kori Calvert. “Active Military Sonar and Marine Mammals: Events and References.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . November 3, 2005.
Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Biological Resources
Citation: Sheikh, Pervaze A. “Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Biological Resources.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . October 18, 2005.
Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109 th Congress
Citation: Buck, Eugene H. “Fishery, Aquaculture, and Marine Mammal Legislation in the 109 th Congress.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . September 9, 2005.
Maritime Security : Enhancements Made, But Implementation and Sustainability Remain Key Challenges
Citation: United States Government Accounting Office. Maritime Security : Enhancements Made, But Implementation and Sustainability Remain Key Challenges GAO-05-448T , May 17, 2005
Citation: “Container Security: A Flexible Staffing Model and Minimum Equipment Requirements Would Improve Overseas Targeting and Inspection Efforts.” US GAO. Washington , DC . April 26, 2005
Ballast Water Management to Combat Invasive Species
Citation: Buck, Eugene H. “Ballast Water Management to Combat Invasive Species.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . March 10, 2005.
Citation: US GAO. “Maritime Security: Partnering Could Reduce Federal Costs and Facilitate Implementation of Automatic Vessel Identification System.” United States Government Accountability Office. Washington, DC. July 2004. http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d04868.pdf
Abstract: As part of international efforts to ensure maritime safety and security—and to carry out its mandates under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002—the U.S. Coast Guard is developing an automatic identification system (AIS) that should enable it to monitor ships traveling to and through U.S. waters. For AIS to operate nationwide, ships need equipment to transmit and receive AIS signals, and the Coast Guard needs shore stations and designated radio frequencies to keep track of the ships' identities and movements. Yet unresolved frequency issues between the Coast Guard and a private company, MariTEL, have come before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). GAO reviewed federal agencies' progress in developing AIS nationwide and identified certain challenges and opportunities in completing the work.
Citation: US GAO. “Maritime Security: Better Planning Needed to Help Ensure an Effective Port Security Assessment Program.” United States Government Accountability Office. Washington, DC. September, 2004.
Abstract : Created in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Port Security Assessment Program was designed to evaluate security at the nation's 55 most economically and militarily strategic ports. Implemented by the U.S. Coast Guard, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, the program focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, suggesting approaches to minimize them, and making the information available to those responsible for developing and implementing port-wide security plans. The program has been under way for more than 2 years and has undergone several sets of changes, including the addition of a geographic information system (GIS). GAO was asked to discuss why and how the program changed and assess the Coast Guard's approach for implementing the program in its current form.
Maritime Security: Better Planning Needed to Develop Maritime Worker Identification Card Program
Citation: US GAO. “Maritime Security: Better Planning Needed to Develop Maritime Worker Identification Card Program.” United States Government Accountability Office. Washington, DC. December, 2004.
The DP World Controversy and the Ongoing Vulnerability of U.S. Seaports
Citation: Flynn, Stephen E. “The DP World Controversy and the Ongoing Vulnerability of U.S. Seaports.” Testimony before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives, March 2, 2006.
The Continued Vulnerability of the Global Maritime Transportation System
Citation: Flynn, Stephen E. “The Continued Vulnerability of the Global Maritime Transportation System.” Statement prepared for the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. House of Representatives, March 9, 2006.
The Economic Costs of Disruption in Container Shipments
Citation: US CBO. “The Economic Costs of Disruption in Container Shipments.” United States Congressional Budget Office. Washington, DC. March 29, 2006.
The FBI's Efforts to Protect the Nation's Seaports
Citation: US DOJ. “The FBI's Efforts to Protect the Nation's Seaports.” United States Department of Justice. Wasington, DC. March, 2006.
Cargo Container Inspections: Preliminary Observations on the Status of Efforts to Improve the Automated Targeting System
Citation: Stana, Richard M. “Cargo Container Inspections: Preliminary Observations on the Status of Efforts to Improve the Automated Targeting System.” Testimony before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate. March 30, 2006.
Maritime Security: Information-Sharing Efforts Are Improving
Citation: Caldwell, Stephen L.. “Maritime Security: Information-Sharing Efforts Are Improving.” Testimony before the Subcommittee on Government Management, Finance, and Accountability, Committee on Government Reform, United States House of Representatives. Washington, DC. July 10, 2006.
Maritime Security of Hazardous Chemical Cargoes
Citation: Parfomak, Paul W. and John Frittelli. “Maritime Security of Hazardous Chemical Cargoes.” United States Congressional Research Service. Library of Congress. Washington , DC . August 25, 2005.
