tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122514974659083342.post8914770691332799766..comments2024-02-02T22:30:20.736-05:00Comments on Chemical Facility Security News: S 1665 Introduced – Coast Guard AuthorizationPJCoylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390039682578324978noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122514974659083342.post-91819977168875381672011-11-11T15:20:34.469-05:002011-11-11T15:20:34.469-05:00PJ, there are probably several reasons for the de-...PJ, there are probably several reasons for the de-emphasis on the USCG homeland security mission. One might be that the framers forgot it but I hope not! Reason #2 may be - there has been a growing trend of unrest in USCG customers for non-security services, reflecting an idea that the homeland security mission has drawn dollars, personnel, and basic attention away from vital concerns such as timely processing of merchant marine credentials. ADM Papp's first guiding principle is to "Steady the Service" and that principle probably reflects this feedback and includes a balance among priorities, not security ahead of everything else. The third reason why there might be a lack of mention might be that MTSA 2 will be issued in the 2012-2013 time period and perhaps the framers don't want the type of legislative conflict we have seen in the past with these Acts and already existing legislation. (Just my two cents.)Laurie Thomashttp://mtsanews.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com