§ 2444. Terminal Security Training and Security Awareness.

(a) The MTSO shall develop a security training program for terminal security personnel and a security awareness program for all terminal employees.

(b) The training program shall include initial and periodic refresher training.

(c) Terminal security personnel shall complete security training programs established by the MTSO.

(d) All terminal employees, contractors, vendors and visitors to the terminal shall undergo security training or security awareness training as deemed appropriate by the MTSO. The MTSO shall determine each individual's training requirements from those prescribed in subsection (e) of this Section.

(e) The security training program shall, at a minimum, include all of the provisions of Section 2433, Section 2436 and the following elements:

(1) The terminal's policies, practices and procedures for implementing the security program;

(2) Coordination with local law enforcement agencies;

(3) Coordination with federal, state and other local agencies having jurisdiction;

(4) Procedures and duties for security personnel when a security signal is received;

(5) Procedures and duties of terminal employees when a security signal is received;

(6) Procedures for notifying all terminal personnel and vessel's crew when increased security threat levels are imposed by the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port;

(7) Procedures and arrangements for elevating security in compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port's directives;

(8) Procedures, actions and reporting of incidents involving breaches of security;

(9) Procedures for notifying the National Response Center and local agencies having jurisdiction;

(10) Communications, warning systems and signals operations;

(11) Terminal security drills and exercises which must include periodic drills for implementing elevated security levels;

(12) Awareness training for terminal employees to ensure that they have working knowledge of the terminal's security and emergency plans and procedures; and

(13) Awareness training for contractors, vendors and visitors to the terminal.

(f) Security training must emphasize vigilance and security awareness of all terminal employees.

(g) The training program shall be reviewed at least annually. The program should be updated to include lessons learned from any breach of security occurrences.

(h) Security drills and exercises may be either specific to the marine terminal or as part of a cooperative program with vessel, port or local agencies' security plans. Drills and exercises must be conducted at intervals not exceeding twelve (12) months.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 2-24-2003; operative 2-24-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 9).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8755 and 8756, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 8750, 8751, 8752, 8755 and 8756, Public Resources Code.