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Homeland Security: Maritime Security

SAFE Port Act

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) finds measured progress and lingering challenges in implementation of 2006's SAFE Port Act, which sets schedules and guidelines for import container screening, port facility security plans, and institution of the long-delayed Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

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