Develop SSI Training Program

The Regulatory Subcommittee (RSC) Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Training Task Group (TG) has been charged with the responsibility to address the following tasks from AMSC Facility Security Work Group (FSWG) Task Statement Action Sheet.

FSWG TASK: Working Group to address issues and opportunities related to security at facilities within Houston-Galveston-Texas City- Freeport region, including the impactions for other stakeholder actives and overall operations within the port complexes.

FSWG Short Term Tasks: Completion by September 2010

1.    Identify security-related issues that adversely impact facility access and vessel support leading to restrictions on shore access for mariners, excess vessel movements, and other negative impacts for vessels and facilities with the region.

2.    Identify and document best practices being used by facilities that reduce or eliminate these restrictions/impacts.

3.    Develop and implement a plan to begin outreach to individual facilities, stakeholder groups and the marine community to address issue and drive improvements in each of these areas.

4.    Monitor pending regulatory requirements for their impact on the industry and develop plans to enhance a coordinated implementation and issues resolution within the region.

5.    As needed, communicate lessons learned and/or recommendations to the FMSC and AMSC and, as requested, provide additional assistance related to proposed regulatory or policy changes

Objective - Develop a DVD or other media tool containing generalized Sensitive Security Information (SSI) information as set forth by regulations that will allow the participant to print out a certification of completion.  This training program should be directed first to the needs of the USCG Houston/Galveston COTP Sector and may be later tailored to handle the needs of the USCG on a national level.

By completing these objectives, the RSC SSI Training TG will meet the FSWG Task and the FSWG Short Term Tasks 1, 2, 3, and 5 above.

Overview - Every person involved with Facility Security is required to be familiar and follow SSI guidelines, but there is no standardize training for this requirement.  While there are many resources available, the USCG Houston/Galveston COTP Sector does not have access to a training program that can present the participant with a certificate of completion.

Regulations and Guidelines Involved

a)    Regulations - SSI Regulations - 49 CFR PART 15. PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION

b)    Guidelines - NVIC 10-04 - GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING OF SENSITIVE SECURITY INFORMATION (SSI)