6 U.S.C. § 1002 — Homeland Security Science and Tech-

Page 437 TITLE 6—DOMESTIC SECURITY § 1003 (2) provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for operating or maintaining such equipment. (Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 233(a), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1917; Pub. L. 115–254, div. J, § 1816(e)(1), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3541.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2018—Pub. L. 115–254, which directed the general amendment of ‘‘section 233 of the Security and Ac- countability for Every Port Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 983)’’, was executed by generally amending section 233(a) of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006, which comprises this section, to reflect the prob- able intent of Congress. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Energy, and appropriate representatives of other Federal agen- cies, may provide technical assistance, equipment, and training to facilitate the implementation of supply chain security measures at ports designated under the Container Security Initiative. ‘‘(2) ACQUISITION AND TRAINING.—Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Secretary may— ‘‘(A) lease, loan, provide, or otherwise assist in the deployment of nonintrusive inspection and radiation detection equipment at foreign land and sea ports under such terms and conditions as the Secretary prescribes, including nonreimbursable loans or the transfer of ownership of equipment; and ‘‘(B) provide training and technical assistance for domestic or foreign personnel responsible for oper- ating or maintaining such equipment.’’ § 984. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–254, div. J, § 1816(f), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3541 Section, Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 235, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1919, related to pilot program to improve the se- curity of empty containers. § 985. Information sharing relating to supply chain security cooperation (a) Purposes The purposes of this section are— (1) to establish continuing liaison and to provide for supply chain security cooperation between Department and the private sector; and (2) to provide for regular and timely inter- change of information between the private sector and the Department concerning devel- opments and security risks in the supply chain environment. (b) System The Secretary shall develop a system to col- lect from and share appropriate risk informa- tion related to the supply chain with the private sector entities determined appropriate by the Secretary. (c) Consultation In developing the system under subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with the Commer- cial Operations Advisory Committee and a broad range of public and private sector entities likely to utilize the system, including importers, ex- porters, carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders, among other parties. (d) Independently obtained information Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect the ability of a Fed- eral, State, or local government entity, under applicable law, to obtain supply chain security information, including any information lawfully and properly disclosed generally or broadly to the public and to use such information in any manner permitted by law. (e) Authority to issue warnings The Secretary may provide advisories, alerts, and warnings to relevant companies, targeted sectors, other governmental entities, or the gen- eral public regarding potential risks to the sup- ply chain as appropriate. In issuing a warning, the Secretary shall take appropriate actions to protect from disclosure— (1) the source of any voluntarily submitted supply chain security information that forms the basis for the warning; and (2) information that is proprietary, business sensitive, relates specifically to the submit- ting person or entity, or is otherwise not ap- propriately in the public domain. (Pub. L. 109–347, title II, § 236, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1919.) SUBCHAPTER III—ADMINISTRATION § 1001. Designation of liaison office of Depart- ment of State The Secretary of State shall designate a liai- son office within the Department of State to as- sist the Secretary, as appropriate, in negoti- ating cargo security-related international agree- ments. (Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 301(b), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1920.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries RULE OF CONSTRUCTION Nothing in this section to be construed to affect the authorities, functions, or capabilities of the Coast Guard to perform its missions or the requirement under section 468 of this title that those authorities, func- tions, and capabilities be maintained intact, see sec- tion 301(c) of Pub. L. 109–347, set out as a note under section 239 of this title. § 1002. Homeland Security Science and Tech- nology Advisory Committee The Under Secretary for Science and Tech- nology shall utilize the Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee, as appropriate, to provide outside expertise in ad- vancing cargo security technology. (Pub. L. 109–347, title III, § 302(c), Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1921.) § 1003. Research, development, test, and evalua- tion efforts in furtherance of maritime and cargo security (a) In general The Secretary shall— (1) direct research, development, testing, and evaluation efforts in furtherance of mari- time and cargo security; (2) coordinate with public and private sector entities to develop and test technologies, and process innovations in furtherance of these ob- jectives; and