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3. Trucking Security Program
Background
Mandated by Congress in FY 2004 to train the Nation’s surface
transportation community to:
Detect / Report security threats on highways
Avoid becoming a target of terrorist activity
Awarded competitively for the first time in FY 2008 pursuant to
Congressional direction
Will be awarded competitively in FY 2009 pursuant to Congressional
direction
FY 2009 Strategic Approach
FY 2009 TSP focus is to support and encourage the highway community to
adopt / implement “The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Voluntary Program of Recommended Security Action Items to Enhance the
Shipment of Highway Security-Sensitive Materials (HSSM) (Part VIII).”
The TSP is one of six grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2009 focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. The TSP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The Trucking Security Program implements objectives addressed in a series of post-9/11 laws, strategy documents, plans, Executive Orders, and Homeland Security Presidential Directives, including the National Preparedness Guidelines. The National Preparedness Guidelines are an all-hazards vision regarding the Nation’s four core preparedness objectives: prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks and catastrophic natural disasters. Arising out of the National Preparedness Guidelines, the Voluntary Program of Recommended Security Actions to Enhance the Shipment of Highway Security-Sensitive Materials (HSSM) was announced by TSA on June 26, 2008, and was the result of collaboration between TSA’s Highway and Motor Carrier Division, representatives of the chemical manufacturing industry, chemical carriers, the transportation industry and other Federal agencies. The TSP is one of six grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2009 focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. The TSP is one tool among a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The Trucking Security Program implements objectives addressed in a series of post-9/11 laws, strategy documents, plans, Executive Orders, and Homeland Security Presidential Directives, including the National Preparedness Guidelines. The National Preparedness Guidelines are an all-hazards vision regarding the Nation’s four core preparedness objectives: prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks and catastrophic natural disasters. Arising out of the National Preparedness Guidelines, the Voluntary Program of Recommended Security Actions to Enhance the Shipment of Highway Security-Sensitive Materials (HSSM) was announced by TSA on June 26, 2008, and was the result of collaboration between TSA’s Highway and Motor Carrier Division, representatives of the chemical manufacturing industry, chemical carriers, the transportation industry and other Federal agencies.
4. Trucking Security Program Development of Security Action Items for Highway Security Sensitive Materials
HMC conducted Corporate Security Reviews of motor carriers transporting DOT- regulated hazardous materials
HMC examined industry security practices in use in highway transportation of hazardous materials
HMC drafted initial SAIs and coordinated with stakeholders through Sector Coordinating Committee and Government Coordinating Committee
Policy guidance developed to implement voluntary SAI program following OMB policy guidance
June 26, 2008 - TSA issues policy guidance on voluntary implementation of SAIs
See http://www.tsa.gov/highway for complete description of SAI program
5. Trucking Security Program Voluntary Security Action Items : http://www.tsa/gov/highway
Security Assessment / Security Plan
Awareness of Industry Security Practices
Inventory Control Process
Business and Security Critical Information
Possession of Valid CDL With Hazmat Endorsement
Background Checks for Employees Other Than Drivers With Valid CDL / Hazmat Endorsement
Security Awareness Training for Employees
Access Control System for Drivers
Access Control System for Facilities Incidental to Transport
Establish Communications Plan
Establish Appropriate Vehicle Security Program
Establish Appropriate Cargo Security Program to Prevent Theft / Sabotage of Cargo Containers
Implement a Seal / Lock Control Program to Prevent Theft or Sabotage of Cargo
High Alert Level Protocols
Establish Security Inspection Policy and Procedures
Establish Reporting Policy and Procedures
Shipment Pre-Planning, Advance Notice of Arrival and Receipt Confirmation Procedures With Receiving
Facility
Preplanning Routes
Security for Trips Exceeding Driving Time Under the Hours of Service of Drivers Regulations
Dedicated Truck
Tractor Activation Capability
Panic Button Capability
Tractor and Trailer Tracking Systems
Again, the comprehensive list of SAI items, descriptions, and related information can be found at tsa.gov/highway. Note that TSA will consider revisions to the SAIs based on experience in the implementation of the SAIs and the suggestions of stakeholders and Federal agencies.Again, the comprehensive list of SAI items, descriptions, and related information can be found at tsa.gov/highway. Note that TSA will consider revisions to the SAIs based on experience in the implementation of the SAIs and the suggestions of stakeholders and Federal agencies.
6. Trucking Security Program
Funding
$7,000,000 for tractor and trailer tracking systems, panic button capability, tractor activation capability, and communications Plans
$772,000 for development of plans to improve the effectiveness of transportation and distribution of supplies and commodities during catastrophic disasters; and development of monitoring and analysis systems
Congress appropriated funds for the FY 09 TSP program on September 30, 2008. Congress appropriated funds for the FY 09 TSP program on September 30, 2008.
7. Trucking Security Program FY 2009 Priority Initiatives
SAI Applicants Will be Placed in One of Two Tiers:
1) Tier I applicants will have 11 or more tractors
2) Tier II applicants will have 10 or less tractors
Security Action Items
Tractor and Trailer Tracking Systems
Panic Button Capability
Tractor Activation Capability
Communication Plans
Monitoring and Analysis
Development of a system for DHS to monitor, collect, and analyze
tractor and trailer tracking information
Planning
Development of plans to improve the effectiveness of transportation and
distribution of supplies and commodities during catastrophic disasters
The FY ’09 Priority Initiatives represent the four most significant elements within the list of 23 security action items. While the FY ’09 TSP is intended to encourage adoption and implementation of these four items, all 23 security action items should be considered important in the improvement of a Tier I transporter’s security. The FY ’09 Priority Initiatives represent the four most significant elements within the list of 23 security action items. While the FY ’09 TSP is intended to encourage adoption and implementation of these four items, all 23 security action items should be considered important in the improvement of a Tier I transporter’s security.
8. Trucking Security Program Eligibility
Applicants meeting the following criteria will be eligible to apply for Security Action Item (SAI) funding:
Have a current security plan subject to Title 49 CFR 172.800
Transport Tier I Commodities as defined by TSA through the issuance of HSSM Security Action Items (list of materials accessible at www.tsa.gov/assets)
Demonstrate an acceptable safety record as determined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and / or have a Hazardous Materials Out-of-Service (HMOOS) rating above the designated Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) threshold
Agree to allow DHS to perform a Corporate Security Review (CSR) upon request
No restrictions on applicants wishing to apply for funding under the Planning and the Monitoring and Analysis priorities. However, to be considered as a potential grantee, applicants must demonstrate that they have the financial and resource capabilities to successfully address these priorities. By accepting a FY 09 TSP award, the grantee must allow DHS to perform a Corporate Security Review (CSR) upon request. Grantees will be required to provide basic information concerning critical assets, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, management and oversight of the security plan, personnel security, training, secure areas, exercises, cyber security, and physical security countermeasures; also, grantees must work with DHS and their representatives to ensure tracking information can be accessed remotely by DHS.By accepting a FY 09 TSP award, the grantee must allow DHS to perform a Corporate Security Review (CSR) upon request. Grantees will be required to provide basic information concerning critical assets, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments, management and oversight of the security plan, personnel security, training, secure areas, exercises, cyber security, and physical security countermeasures; also, grantees must work with DHS and their representatives to ensure tracking information can be accessed remotely by DHS.
9. Trucking Security Program Cost Share is only required for the SAI Implementation Initiative. Cost share is not a requirement of the Monitoring and Analysis and Planning Initiatives (as defined on page 7 of the Guidance). Cost Share is only required for the SAI Implementation Initiative. Cost share is not a requirement of the Monitoring and Analysis and Planning Initiatives (as defined on page 7 of the Guidance).
10. Trucking Security Program Key Dates and Timelines
10/01/08: FY 2009 DHS Appropriations Bill signed into law
11/05/08: DHS releases grant guidance
11/12/08: TSA holds TSP workshop in D.C. Metro Area
11/18/08: TSP conference call with TSA (1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST)
11/25/08: TSP conference call
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01/06/09: “
01/13/09: Last date to submit grant application
04/10/09: DHS announces grant awards
The TSP conference call number and pass code will be shown on Slide 12.The TSP conference call number and pass code will be shown on Slide 12.
11. Trucking Security Program
Application Procedures and Processes
Involves a number of steps
Can take several weeks to complete
Can be fairly time-consuming
Begin as soon as possible!
12. Trucking Security Program
Application Processes / Procedures Continued…
13. Trucking Security Program
Application Processes / Procedures: Investment Justification and Budget
All applicants must complete an Investment Justification (IJ), which consists of six questions, for each project they are requesting funding for:
Background Information
Strategic and Program Priorities
Impact – decrease/mitigate risk
Summary Budget
Sustainability
Timelines/Milestone Table
The IJ Template begins on page 14 of the grant guidance. A fillable Word Document version is available on www.tsa.gov/grants
Applicants must also complete a detailed budget worksheet. This worksheet can be found beginning on page 18 of the grant guidance; a fillable Word Document version is available on www.tsa.gov/grants
14. Trucking Security Program Outreach and Communication
TSP Conference Calls: Conference calls will be held every week on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. EST starting November 18, 2008 through January 13, 2009. Please join us at 1-877-988-9660 (Participant Code 6827433)
TSA Grants Website: www.tsa.gov/grants
HMC Website: www.tsa.gov/highway
TSA Grants Blog: www.tsa.gov/grants. Click the “Engage” link. (Security Partners wishing to view or contribute to the blog must first register with TSA’s Grants Programs Division).
Federal Government Grants Website: www.grants.gov
DHS Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID): Call 1-800-368-6498 or e-mail AskCSID@dhs.gov
15. TSA / FEMA Grants Staff