Amending Executive Order 10173, as Amended, Prescribing Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States
Headline: Amends Definition of Waterfront Facilities in Federal Security Rules
What it does: Agencies must apply the amended definition of "waterfront facility" when enforcing safeguarding regulations for vessels, harbors, and ports.
- Clarifies which piers, wharves, and docks fall under security rules.
- Includes nearby land, buildings, and equipment within regulatory coverage.
- Specifically covers naval yards, stations, and installations, including ranges.
Summary
This executive order updates the federal rules that govern protection of vessels, harbors, ports, and waterfront facilities by changing the official definition of "waterfront facility." It lists what counts: piers, wharves, docks, similar structures where vessels may be secured; naval yards, stations, and installations (including ranges); nearby land or water areas; buildings contiguous to them; and equipment and materials on or in them.
The change clarifies which places and items fall under the existing safeguarding regulations.
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