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Circular No. 1-00 (NVIC 1-00), COMDTPUB P16700.4.

h. Port Security Committee (PSC).

(1) A committee established and managed in accordance with the guidance contained in

"Guidance for Port Security Committees, and Port Security Plans Required for U. S. Ports,"

Navigation and Inspection Circular No. 9-02 (NVIC 9-02), COMDTPUB P16700.4, in order

to provide a framework to communicate threats, identify risks, and coordinate resources to

mitigate threats and vulnerabilities, including the development, review, and update of a Port

Security Plan.

(2) PSCs, when managed in accordance with NVIC 9-02, are exempt from FACA as operational

committees, even though they are created and controlled by Coast Guard personnel.

i. Operational Committee. A committee established to perform primarily operational functions as

opposed to advisory functions. Operational functions are those specifically authorized by statute

or Presidential directive, such as making or implementing government decisions or policy.

7. DEFINITIONS.

a. Approving Official. The official having authority to approve committee actions (e.g., establish

modify, extend, or terminate committees) and to appoint members. For FACA committees, the

Secretary approves committee actions and appoints members based on the recommendations of

the Commandant.

b. Chairperson. The presiding officer of the committee appointed to direct the committee's efforts

in the effective completion of its assigned tasks.