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U.S. Coast Guard Executive Overview Briefing Sector Baltimore 10 March 2011 United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Agenda  Introduction  Coast Guard Overview  Sector Baltimore Focus  Conclusion The Shield of Freedom United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Past and Present  1790: “Revenue Marine” created within Treasury  1863: “Revenue Cutter Service” established  1915: Revenue Cutter Service combines with the U.S. Lifesaving Service (1848) to create the Coast Guard  1939: U.S. Lighthouse Service (1789) added  1946: Steamboat Inspection Service (1838) added  1967: Coast Guard moved to Department of Transportation  2003: Coast Guard moved to Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Coast Guard Roles and Missions  Maritime Safety – saving lives and protecting property  Maritime Security – establishing and maintaining a secure maritime system while facilitating its use for the national good  Maritime Stewardship – managing the sustainable and effective use of its inland, coastal and ocean waters and resources for the future United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Coast Guard Organizational Structure United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sectors United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Primary Port Security Legal Authorities The Magnuson Act [1950] – Broad authority to control vessel operations 33 USC 1221 to 1236 [1972] – The Ports and Waterways Safety Act 33 USC 1226 [1986] – Regulates PWSA Antiterrorism Security Zones 14 USC 1 [1915] – Designates the Coast Guard as a military service The Espionage Act [1917] – Bestows broad authority to control vessels 14 USC § 91 [1941] – Authorizes Coast Guard powers to ensure the safety or security of any United States naval vessel United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Captain of the Port’s Role Enforce the Law Facilitate Commerce Assure Life Safety Preserve Public Use Secure the Port and Bay Protect the Environment Enhance Mobility United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Port Community Partnerships  Captain of the Port’s Coordinator Role  Objective: Unity of Effort across Agency / Private Sector  Success through Cooperation & Collaboration  Playing Nice is not Enough  Commitment to Plan, Exercise, and Work together  Applies to all Phases: Awareness, Prevention, Protection, Response, Recovery, & Restoration  Our Relationships are Strong!  MDE, Baltimore/NCR AMS Committees, Area Committee (Area Contingency Plan), Baltimore Harbor Safety Committee, DWTC, ATAC, MCAC, Regional Response Team United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Interagency Partners Federal State  USCG, CBP, ICE, TSA  MD Homeland Security  FBI  MD Emergency Management Agency  US Attorney  MD National Guard  DoD  MD Port Authority  NOAA  MD Natural Resources  EPA  MD State Police  ACOE  MD Dept of Transportation Local  MD Transit Authority Police  16 MD Counties  MD Dept of Environment  7 VA Counties  Baltimore City Private Sector  DC Metro  PS Port Coalition  DELMARVA WTC  Potomac River Rescue United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Partnership Forums  Area Maritime Security Committee  Area Committee  Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council  DELMARVA Water Transport Committee  Federal Agency Quality Working Group  Harbor Safety & Coordination Committee  Joint Federal Committee  Joint Forces Headquarters – NCR  Potomac River Rescue Association  Baltimore Port Alliance  Regional Response Team United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Average Day for the Coast Guard (2007 Data)  Saved 14 lives and assisted 98 people in distress  Interdicted 17 illegal migrants at sea  Responded to 12 oil/hazardous chemical spills  Inspected 25 waterfront facilities  Conducted 78 search and rescue cases  Seized $8.4 million worth of illegal drugs  Boarded 193 ships and boats  Administered 21 commercial fishing vessel examinations United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Coast Guard People  40,903 Active Duty  7,709 Reservists  7,695 Civilians  28,500 Auxiliarists (as of March 2008) United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore People and Budget  300 Active Duty  160 Reserves  12 Civilian  1,400 Auxiliary  Operations & Maintenance: $1.1M  Shore Facilities: $100K United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Coast Guard Resources  251 Cutters  54 Airplanes  144 Helicopters  1,660 Small Boats (as of March 2008) Sector Baltimore:  27 Small Boats  22 Shore Force Teams  Aircraft from Atlantic City and Elizabeth City United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

All Threats. All Hazards. Always Ready. We are America’s Maritime Guardian. United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Response Department. We are America’s Maritime Guardian. United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Response Department. • Operations Center • Small Boat Stations • Incident Management Division • Vessel Boarding Security Team We are America’s Maritime Guardian. United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Response Department. • Operations Center • 438 Cases • 394 NRC Cases • $21,000 saved per day • Rescue 21 We are America’s Maritime Guardian. United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Response Department. • Small Boat Stations • Station Curtis Bay • Station Annapolis • Station Washington D.C. • Station Inigoes • Station Oxford • Station Crisfield • Station (sm) Stillpond We are America’s Maritime Guardian. United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Response Department. • Incident Management Division • 394 Pollution Reports • 175 Pollution Cases • 3 Federalized Cases We are America’s Maritime Guardian. United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Response Department. • Vessel Boarding & Security Team • High Interest Vessel Boardings • Armed Shore Patrols • National Nuclear Security Summit a’s Maritime Guardian. United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Prevention Department. • Inspection Division • Investigation Division • Waterways Management United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Prevention Department . Inspections • Port State Control • US Vessels • Small Passenger Vessels • Towing Vessels United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Prevention Department . Investigations • Marine Casualties • Injuries • Collisions United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Prevention Department . Waterways Management • Aids to Navigation • Port Safety and Security • Marine Events • Ice Season United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Prevention Department . Annual Statistics • 95 Facility Inspections • 246 Container Inspections • 2 Multi-Agency Strike Force Ops. • 221 Fishing Vessel Exams • 20 Towing Vessel Safety Exams • 15 Un-inspected Passenger Vsls • 73 Marine Casualty Investigations • 16 Personnel Investigations • 4 Suspensions of Credentials • Over $4 Million in Fines United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Logistics Department.  Logistics is…Mission Support!  Personnel Administration for 300 AD & 160 Reservists.  CO MILPERS  Naval Engineering  Civil Engineering  Medical & Dental Liaison  Finance & Supply  Education Services United States Coast Guard 44 U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Logistics Department.  Logistics is…Mission Support!  Personnel Administration for 300 AD & 160 Reservists.  CO MILPERS  Medical & Dental Liaison  Education Services United States Coast Guard 45 U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sector Baltimore Logistics Department.  Logistics is…Mission Support!  Naval Engineering  Civil Engineering  Finance & Supply United States Coast Guard 46 U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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