INTEGRATED CROSS-BORDER MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

SEC. 711. [46 U.S.C. 70101 note] INTEGRATED CROSS-BORDER MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. (a) Authorization.—The Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Commandant of the Coast Guard, may establish an Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Operations Program to coordinate the maritime security operations of the United States and Canada (in this section referred to as the “Program”). (b) Purpose.—The Secretary, acting through the Commandant, shall administer the Program in a manner that results in a cooperative approach between the United States and Canada to strengthen border security and detect, prevent, suppress, investigate, and respond to terrorism and violations of law related to border security. (c) Training.—The Secretary, acting through the Commandant and in consultation with the Secretary of State, may— (1) establish, as an element of the Program, a training program for individuals who will serve as maritime law enforcement officers; and (2) conduct training jointly with Canada to enhance border security, including training— (A) on the detection and apprehension of suspected terrorists and individuals attempting to unlawfully cross or unlawfully use the international maritime border between the United States and Canada; (B) on the integration, analysis, and dissemination of port security information by and between the United States and Canada; (C) on policy, regulatory, and legal considerations related to the Program; (D) on the use of force in maritime security; (E) on operational procedures and protection of sensitive information; and (F) on preparedness and response to maritime terrorist incidents. (d) Coordination.—The Secretary, acting through the Commandant, shall coordinate the Program with other similar border security and antiterrorism programs within the Department of Homeland Security. (e) Memoranda of Agreement.—The Secretary may enter into any memorandum of agreement necessary to carry out the Program.