6 U.S.C. § 964

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)
Section 964 - Tier 1 participants in C-TPAT
(a) Benefits

The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall offer limited benefits to a Tier 1 participant who has been certified in accordance with the guidelines referred to in subsection (b). Such benefits may include a reduction in the score assigned pursuant to the Automated Targeting System of not greater than 20 percent of the high-risk threshold established by the Secretary.

(b) Guidelines

Not later than 180 days after October 13, 2006, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall update the guidelines for certifying a C-TPAT participant's security measures and supply chain security practices under this section. Such guidelines shall include a background investigation and extensive documentation review.

(c) Timeframe

To the extent practicable, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall complete the Tier 1 certification process within 90 days of receipt of an application for participation in C-TPAT.

6 U.S.C. § 964

Pub. L. 109-347, title II, §214, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1910.
Secretary
the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Homeland Security;