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the Aviation Security (AVSEC) Contingency Plan.
Office of Homeland Security
Homeland Security Council
National Infrastructure Security Committee (NISC) to focus on intermodal transportation security issues in the "new" threat environment. It has established various Direct Action Groups, or DAGs, that bring in key industry reps, labor leaders, and other stakeholders to provide input to DOT on maritime, pipeline and hazardous materials issues.
Transportation Security Administration
Secure Transportation for America Act by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Subcommittee on Aviation
Rail Security Act of 2001
We also need to make sure that security for other transportation modes matches up with port security -- it would make no sense to impose a security system for ports if other modes represented a security gap.
Transport Workers Union of America Speech
Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Council - Mineta - National Infrastructure Security Committee, Maritime Direct Action Group
Global maritime and Transportation School
September 2001 - In late September, the Transportation Secretary, Norman Mineta (a former GMATS Advisory Board member) requested that the Director, Captain Christopher McMahon, report to his office to serve as Special Assistant during the national emergency. The assignment will be for an, as yet, undetermined amount of time. Among other things, Captain McMahon will be responsible for helping to coordinate the activities of the “National Infrastructure Security Committee” (NISC) which was established by the Secretary in late September. The mission of the NISC is to bring together transportation industry and DOT leadership in an effort to enhance intermodal transportation security.

Office of Homeland Security (www.whitehouse.gov/homeland)

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Special Collections:
- Terrorism
- Homeland Security
Homeland Security: Challenges and Strategies in Addressing Short- and Long-Term National Needs. GAO-02-160T November 7, 2001. Abstract
Homeland Security: A Risk Management Approach Can Guide Preparedness Efforts. GAO-02-208T October 31, 2001. Abstract
Homeland Security: Key Elements of a Risk Management Approach. GAO-02-150T October 12, 2001. Abstract
Homeland Security: A Framework for Addressing the Nation's Efforts. GAO-01-1158T September 21, 2001. Abstract
Aviation Security: Vulnerabilities in, and Alternatives for, Preboard Screening Security Operations. GAO-01-1171T September 25, 2001. Abstract
Aviation Security: Terrorist Acts Illustrate Severe Weaknesses in Aviation Security. GAO-01-1166T September 20, 2001. Abstract
Highlights of GAO's Conference on Options to Enhance Mail Security and Postal Operations. GAO-02-315SP December 20, 2001. Abstract

Federal Highway Administration - State Transportation Web Sites

September 11 and Beyond- Highway Agencies Respond to Keep America Mobile and Secure - There was certainly gridlock at times, but they were able to empty the downtown area in only 3 hours." This was accomplished by falling back on Y2K planning and training and such measures as changing traffic lights and signals to effectively turn that Tuesday morning into the Tuesday afternoon rush hour.
McSpaden, Jeff Emergency Planning & Preparation Jeffry.McSpaden@fhwa.dot.gov Midwestern Resource Center (708)283-3516

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