COMDTINST 16010.9
b. Effective MTS local coordination network. It is essential to provide a complete local MTS
coordinating structure to improve the MTS by effectively addressing the recommendations of
reference (a) and other MTS issues at the local level. The Coast Guard's efforts to assist,
establish, or expand HSCs and/or other MTS committees represent important local partnerships
with MTS stakeholders.
(1) Each Captain of the Port (COTP) should ensure that every major port or port area within his
or her Area of Responsibility is represented by an MTS committee. To accomplish this,
COTPs should first identify HSCs or other MTS committees within their areas of
responsibility. If there are major ports or port areas found not to be represented by an MTS
committee, COTPs should use their local waterway leadership role to encourage
establishment of a committee with the generic traits and organizational structure as outlined
in reference (b). If HSCs or local MTS committees are found to already exist, COTPs
should evaluate the level and quality of their involvement with each committee and the
committees' current structure and mission. Reference (b) should be used as a guide,
whether establishing a new MTS committee or evaluating and possibly enhancing an
existing HSC.
(2) Normally, there is much less representation at secondary ports. It is appropriate to ensure
secondary port interests are addressed in a local coordinating forum. The key is the desire
of the local stakeholders to establish the forum. Where it is desired, COTPs are directed to
engage secondary port stakeholders in this regard and encourage the establishment of a
coordinating forum. This can be within an existing HSC or local MTS committee for a
nearby major port or a separate forum can be established.
(3) COTPs should encourage HSCs or other local MTS committees to consider and act upon,
as appropriate, the recommendations from reference (a) that are local in nature.
Implementation of MTS Report recommendations will necessarily require stakeholder
coordination as well as direct and indirect leadership by the COTP.
(4) It is important to establish a security subcommittee in each port to address security issues
recommended in reference (a) such as terminal and port vulnerability and threat
assessments and to address the recommendations from the Presidential Interagency
Commission Report on Crime and Security in U.S. Seaports. This subcommittee can be
within an existing HSC or other MTS committee or as a stand-alone committee.
(5) In many cases, membership on existing committees may be more limited in scope than is
recommended by references (a) and (b). COTPs should encourage local committees to
expand the boundaries of existing membership beyond the traditional marine milieu to
include a broader representation of MTS stakeholders. This could include other Coast
Guard operational commands, labor, environmental groups, recreational boating, local
government, local and state politicians, intermodal concerns, citizens groups, academia and
others. Coast Guard Auxiliarists and U.S. Power Squadrons are a potential source of
liaisons to the recreational boater community.
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