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PUBLIC LAW 107–296—NOV. 25, 2002

116 STAT. 2177

(1) The establishment of a centralized Federal clearinghouse for information relating to technologies that would further the mission of the Department for dissemination, as appropriate, to Federal, State, and local government and private
sector entities for additional review, purchase, or use.
(2) The issuance of announcements seeking unique and
innovative technologies to advance the mission of the Department.
(3) The establishment of a technical assistance team to
assist in screening, as appropriate, proposals submitted to the
Secretary (except as provided in subsection (c)(2)) to assess
the feasibility, scientific and technical merits, and estimated
cost of such proposals, as appropriate.
(4) The provision of guidance, recommendations, and technical assistance, as appropriate, to assist Federal, State, and
local government and private sector efforts to evaluate and
implement the use of technologies described in paragraph (1)
or (2).
(5) The provision of information for persons seeking guidance on how to pursue proposals to develop or deploy technologies that would enhance homeland security, including
information relating to Federal funding, regulation, or acquisition.
(c) MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this section shall be construed
as authorizing the Secretary or the technical assistance team
established under subsection (b)(3) to set standards for technology to be used by the Department, any other executive
agency, any State or local government entity, or any private
sector entity.
(2) CERTAIN PROPOSALS.—The technical assistance team
established under subsection (b)(3) shall not consider or
evaluate proposals submitted in response to a solicitation for
offers for a pending procurement or for a specific agency
requirement.
(3) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with the Technical Support Working
Group (organized under the April 1982 National Security Decision Directive Numbered 30).

TITLE IV—DIRECTORATE OF BORDER
AND TRANSPORTATION SECURITY
Subtitle A—Under Secretary for Border
and Transportation Security
SEC. 401. UNDER SECRETARY FOR BORDER AND TRANSPORTATION
SECURITY.

6 USC 201.

There shall be in the Department a Directorate of Border
and Transportation Security headed by an Under Secretary for
Border and Transportation Security.
SEC. 402. RESPONSIBILITIES.

6 USC 202.

The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Border
and Transportation Security, shall be responsible for the following:

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PUBLIC LAW 107–296—NOV. 25, 2002
(1) Preventing the entry of terrorists and the instruments
of terrorism into the United States.
(2) Securing the borders, territorial waters, ports, terminals, waterways, and air, land, and sea transportation systems
of the United States, including managing and coordinating
those functions transferred to the Department at ports of entry.
(3) Carrying out the immigration enforcement functions
vested by statute in, or performed by, the Commissioner of
Immigration and Naturalization (or any officer, employee, or
component of the Immigration and Naturalization Service)
immediately before the date on which the transfer of functions
specified under section 441 takes effect.
(4) Establishing and administering rules, in accordance
with section 428, governing the granting of visas or other
forms of permission, including parole, to enter the United States
to individuals who are not a citizen or an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
(5) Establishing national immigration enforcement policies
and priorities.
(6) Except as provided in subtitle C, administering the
customs laws of the United States.
(7) Conducting the inspection and related administrative
functions of the Department of Agriculture transferred to the
Secretary of Homeland Security under section 421.
(8) In carrying out the foregoing responsibilities, ensuring
the speedy, orderly, and efficient flow of lawful traffic and
commerce.

6 USC 203.

SEC. 403. FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED.

In accordance with title XV (relating to transition provisions),
there shall be transferred to the Secretary the functions, personnel,
assets, and liabilities of—
(1) the United States Customs Service of the Department
of the Treasury, including the functions of the Secretary of
the Treasury relating thereto;
(2) the Transportation Security Administration of the
Department of Transportation, including the functions of the
Secretary of Transportation, and of the Under Secretary of
Transportation for Security, relating thereto;
(3) the Federal Protective Service of the General Services
Administration, including the functions of the Administrator
of General Services relating thereto;
(4) the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center of the
Department of the Treasury; and
(5) the Office for Domestic Preparedness of the Office of
Justice Programs, including the functions of the Attorney General relating thereto.

Subtitle B—United States Customs Service
6 USC 211.

SEC. 411. ESTABLISHMENT; COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS.

(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in the Department
the United States Customs Service, under the authority of the
Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, which
shall be vested with those functions including, but not limited

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