(a) Establishment.--There is established within the
Department an Office of Cargo Security Policy (referred to in
this section as the ``Office'').
(b) Purpose.--The Office shall--
(1) coordinate all Department policies relating to
cargo security; and
(2) consult with stakeholders and coordinate with
other Federal agencies in the establishment of
standards and regulations and to promote best
practices.
(c) Director.--
(1) Appointment.--The Office shall be headed by a
Director, who shall--
(A) be appointed by the Secretary; and
(B) report to the Assistant Secretary for
Policy.
(2) Responsibilities.--The Director shall--
(A) advise the Assistant Secretary for
Policy in the development of Department-wide
policies regarding cargo security;
(B) coordinate all policies relating to
cargo security among the agencies and offices
within the Department relating to cargo
security; and
(C) coordinate the cargo security policies
of the Department with the policies of other
executive agencies.