§ 239. Office of Cargo Security Policy

• (a) There is established within the Department an Office of Cargo Security Policy (referred to in this section as the “Office”).
• (b) The 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)
  • (1) The 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) The 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.