124 STAT. 2997 PUBLIC LAW 111–281—OCT. 15, 2010 to the maximum extent practicable a transportation security incident; (vi) the differences in law enforcement authority, and particularly boarding authority, between the Coast Guard and State and local law enforcement entities, and the impact that these differences have on the ability of State and local law enforcement entities to provide the same level of security that the Coast Guard provides during the enforcement of Coast Guard- imposed security zones and the conduct of security patrols in United States ports; and (vii) the extent of resource, training, and equip- ment differences between State and local law enforce- ment entities and the Coast Guard units engaged in enforcing Coast Guard-imposed security zones around vessels transiting to, through, or from United States ports or conducting security patrols in United States ports; (C) recommendations for risk-based security measures to improve waterside security of vessels carrying, and waterfront facilities handling, especially hazardous cargo; and (D) identification of security funding alternatives, including an analysis of the potential for cost-sharing by the public and private sectors as well as any challenges associated with such cost-sharing. (3) INFORMATION PROTECTION.—In carrying out the coordination necessary to effectively complete the study, the Commandant shall implement measures to ensure the protec- tion of any sensitive security information, proprietary informa- tion, or classified information collected, reviewed, or shared during collaborative engagement with maritime stakeholders and other Government entities, except that nothing in this paragraph shall constitute authority to withhold information from— (A) the Congress; or (B) first responders requiring such information for the protection of life or property. (4) REPORT.—Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Commit- tees on Homeland Security and Transportation and Infrastruc- ture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the results of the study under this subsection. (b) NATIONAL STRATEGY.—Not later than 6 months after submission of the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall develop, in conjunction with appropriate Federal agencies, a national strategy for the waterside security of vessels carrying, and waterfront facilities handling, especially hazardous cargo. The strategy shall utilize the results of the study required by subsection (a). (c) SECURITY OF ESPECIALLY HAZARDOUS CARGO.—Section 70103 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(e) ESPECIALLY HAZARDOUS CARGO.— Deadline.
