The Owner/Operator is referred to 31 times in 33 CFR 101; 106 times in 33 CFR 105; and 36 times in NVIC 03-03 (and we haven’t even mentioned the SAFE Port Act!) As the facility’s security point-person, the FSO should equate the regulatory requirements as their to-do list and responsibility to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

33 CFR 101 explains notification requirements to NRC and the local COTP; to include changes in MARSEC level, suspicious activity, breaches of security, and TSIs. It details how the facility’s security organization must interact with government authorities in the performance of their duties.

33 CFR 105 requires the Owner/Operator to effectively establish the physical boundaries of the MTSA regulated area(s). There are also provisions for equivalency, waivers, and alternate security plans. As well as requirements for maintaining documents, to include those associated with explosive detection dog teams.