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This page lists the most recent reports and testimonies related to transportation security issued since October 2000 organized in three categories: aviation security, maritime security, and surface transportation security.

Maritime Security

Showing 95 items.

Deepwater Horizon

Coast Guard and Interior Could Improve Their Offshore Energy Inspection Programs
GAO-12-203T, Nov 2, 2011

Maritime Security

Coast Guard Should Conduct Required Inspections of Offshore Energy Infrastructure
GAO-12-37, Oct 27, 2011

Department of Homeland Security

Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11
GAO-11-940T, Sep 8, 2011

Department of Homeland Security

Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11
GAO-11-881, Sep 7, 2011

Department of Homeland Security

Progress Made and Work Remaining in Implementing Homeland Security Missions 10 Years after 9/11
GAO-11-919T, Sep 7, 2011

Maritime Security

Progress Made, but Further Actions Needed to Secure the Maritime Energy Supply
GAO-11-883T, Aug 24, 2011

Combating Terrorism

Additional Steps Needed to Enhance Foreign Partners' Capacity to Prevent Terrorist Travel
GAO-11-637, Jul 12, 2011

Homeland Defense

Actions Needed to Improve DOD Planning and Coordination for Maritime Operations
GAO-11-661, Jun 23, 2011

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

DOD Needs a Strategic, Risk-Based Approach to Enhance Its Maritime Domain Awareness
GAO-11-621, Jun 20, 2011

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Internal Control Weaknesses Need to Be Corrected to Help Achieve Security Objectives
GAO-11-657, May 10, 2011

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Internal Control Weaknesses Need to Be Corrected to Help Achieve Security Objectives
GAO-11-648T, May 10, 2011

Border Security

DHS Progress and Challenges in Securing the U.S. Southwest and Northern Borders
GAO-11-508T, Mar 30, 2011

Maritime Security

Updating U.S. Counterpiracy Action Plan Gains Urgency as Piracy Escalates off the Horn of Africa
GAO-11-449T, Mar 15, 2011

Maritime Security

Federal Agencies Have Taken Actions to Address Risks Posed by Seafarers, but Efforts Can Be Strengthened
GAO-11-195, Jan 14, 2011

Maritime Security

Ferry Security Measures Have Been Implemented, but Evaluating Existing Studies Could Further Enhance Security
GAO-11-207, Dec 3, 2010

Maritime Security

Responses to Questions for the Record
GAO-11-140R, Nov 22, 2010

Recovery Act

FEMA Could Take Steps to Protect Sensitive Port Security Grant Details and Improve Recipient Reporting Instructions
GAO-11-88, Nov 16, 2010

Supply Chain Security

CBP Has Made Progress in Assisting the Trade Industry in Implementing the New Importer Security Filing Requirements, but Some Challenges Remain
GAO-10-841, Oct 12, 2010

Maritime Security

Actions Needed to Assess and Update Plan and Enhance Collaboration among Partners Involved in Countering Piracy off the Horn of Africa
GAO-10-856, Sep 29, 2010

Combating Nuclear Smuggling

Inadequate Communication and Oversight Hampered DHS Efforts to Develop an Advanced Radiography System to Detect Nuclear Materials
GAO-10-1041T, Sep 15, 2010

Homeland Security

US-VISIT Pilot Evaluations Offer Limited Understanding of Air Exit Options
GAO-10-860, Aug 10, 2010

Maritime Security

DHS Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Port Security
GAO-10-940T, Jul 21, 2010

Border Security

CBP Lacks the Data Needed to Assess the FAST Program at U.S. Northern Border Ports
GAO-10-694, Jul 19, 2010

Border Security

Improvements in the Department of State's Development Process Could Increase the Security of Passport Cards and Border Crossing Cards
GAO-10-589, Jul 1, 2010

Combating Nuclear Smuggling

DHS Has Made Some Progress but Not Yet Completed a Strategic Plan for Its Global Nuclear Detection Efforts or Closed Identified Gaps
GAO-10-883T, Jun 30, 2010

Maritime Security

Varied Actions Taken to Enhance Cruise Ship Security, but Some Concerns Remain
GAO-10-400, May 10, 2010

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Progress Made in Enrolling Workers and Activating Credentials but Evaluation Plan Needed to Help Inform the Implementation of Card Readers
GAO-10-43, Dec 10, 2009

Supply Chain Security

Feasibility and Cost-Benefit Analysis Would Assist DHS and Congress in Assessing and Implementing the Requirement to Scan 100 Percent of U.S.-Bound Containers
GAO-10-12, Dec 2, 2009

Homeland Security

DHS's Progress and Challenges in Key Areas of Maritime, Aviation, and Cybersecurity
GAO-10-106, Dec 2, 2009

Combating Nuclear Smuggling

Recent Testing Raises Issues About the Potential Effectiveness of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors
GAO-10-252T, Nov 17, 2009

Aviation Security

A National Strategy and Other Actions Would Strengthen TSA's Efforts to Secure Commercial Airport Perimeters and Access Controls
GAO-09-399, Sep 30, 2009

Combating Nuclear Smuggling

Lessons Learned from DHS Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors
GAO-09-804T, Jun 25, 2009

Combating Nuclear Smuggling

DHS Improved Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors, but Preliminary Results Show Limits of the New Technology
GAO-09-655, Jun 22, 2009

Coast Guard

Administrative Law Judge Program Contains Elements Designed to Foster Judges' Independence and Mariner Protections Assessed Are Being Followed
GAO-09-489, Jun 12, 2009

Northern Border Security

DHS's Report Could Better Inform Congress by Identifying Actions, Resources, and Time Frames Needed to Address Vulnerabilities
GAO-09-93, Nov 25, 2008

Justice and Law Enforcement

Various Issues Led to the Termination of the United States-Canada Shared Border Management Pilot Project
GAO-08-1038R, Sep 4, 2008

Supply Chain Security

CBP Works with International Entities to Promote Global Customs Security Standards and Initiatives, but Challenges Remain
GAO-08-538, Aug 15, 2008

Nuclear Security

NRC and DHS Need to Take Additional Steps to Better Track and Detect Radioactive Materials
GAO-08-598, Jul 14, 2008

Homeland Security

Secure Border Initiative Fiscal Year 2008 Expenditure Plan Shows Improvement, but Deficiencies Limit Congressional Oversight and DHS Accountability
GAO-08-739R, Jun 26, 2008

Maritime Security

National Strategy and Supporting Plans Were Generally Well-Developed and Are Being Implemented
GAO-08-672, Jun 20, 2008

Border Security

Summary of Covert Tests and Security Assessments for the Senate Committee on Finance, 2003-2007
GAO-08-757, Jun 12, 2008

Supply Chain Security

Challenges to Scanning 100 Percent of U.S.-Bound Cargo Containers
GAO-08-533T, Jun 12, 2008

Supply Chain Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Enhanced Its Partnership with Import Trade Sectors, but Challenges Remain in Verifying Security Practices
GAO-08-240, May 27, 2008

Homeland Security

Strategic Solution for US-VISIT Program Needs to Be Better Defined, Justified, and Coordinated
GAO-08-361, Mar 31, 2008

Federal User Fees

Substantive Reviews Needed to Align Port-Related Fees with the Programs They Support
GAO-08-321, Mar 24, 2008

Maritime Security

Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program's Staffing, Practices, and Data
GAO-08-12, Mar 6, 2008

Coast Guard

Observations on the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget, Recent Performance, and Related Challenges
GAO-08-494T, Mar 6, 2008

Homeland Security

DHS Has Taken Actions to Strengthen Border Security Programs and Operations, but Challenges Remain
GAO-08-542T, Mar 6, 2008

Coast Guard

Deepwater Program Management Initiatives and Key Homeland Security Missions
GAO-08-531T, Mar 5, 2008

Supply Chain Security

Examinations of High-Risk Cargo at Foreign Seaports Have Increased, but Improved Data Collection and Performance Measures Are Needed
GAO-08-187, Jan 25, 2008

Budget and Spending

Observations on Implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
GAO-08-274R, Jan 22, 2008

Maritime Security

Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers
GAO-08-141, Jan 9, 2008

Border Security

Despite Progress, Weaknesses in Traveler Inspections Exist at Our Nation's Ports of Entry
GAO-08-219, Nov 5, 2007

Transportation Security

TSA Has Made Progress in Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, but Challenges Remain
GAO-08-133T, Oct 31, 2007

Maritime Security

The SAFE Port Act: Status and Implementation One Year Later
GAO-08-126T, Oct 30, 2007

Maritime Security

One Year Later: A Progress Report on the SAFE Port Act
GAO-08-171T, Oct 16, 2007

Maritime Security

The SAFE Port Act and Efforts to Secure Our Nation's Seaports
GAO-08-86T, Oct 4, 2007

Border Security

Security Vulnerabilities at Unmanned and Unmonitored U.S. Border Locations
GAO-07-884T, Sep 27, 2007

Employment

Information on Port Security in the Caribbean Basin
GAO-07-804R, Jun 29, 2007

International Trade

Persistent Weaknesses in the In-Bond Cargo System Impede Customs and Border Protection's Ability to Address Revenue, Trade, and Security Concerns
GAO-07-561, May 17, 2007

Maritime Security

Opportunities Exist to Further Clarify the Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Tanker Spill
GAO-07-840T, May 7, 2007

Maritime Security

Observations on Selected Aspects of the SAFE Port Act
GAO-07-754T, Apr 26, 2007

Transportation Security

TSA Has Made Progress in Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, but Challenges Remain
GAO-07-681T, Apr 12, 2007

Port Risk Management

Additional Federal Guidance Would Aid Ports in Disaster Planning and Recovery
GAO-07-412, Mar 28, 2007

Maritime Security

Public Safety Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Spill Need Clarification
GAO-07-633T, Mar 21, 2007

Homeland Security

Applying Risk Management Principles to Guide Federal Investments
GAO-07-386T, Feb 7, 2007

Homeland Security

Agriculture Specialists' Views of Their Work Experiences After Transfer to DHS
GAO-07-209R, Dec 14, 2006

Maritime Security

Information-Sharing Efforts Are Improving
GAO-06-933T, Jul 10, 2006

Cargo Container Inspections

Preliminary Observations on the Status of Efforts to Improve the Automated Targeting System
GAO-06-591T, Mar 30, 2006

Combating Nuclear Smuggling

DHS Has Made Progress Deploying Radiation Detection Equipment at U.S. Ports-of-Entry, but Concerns Remain
GAO-06-389, Mar 28, 2006

Risk Management

Further Refinements Needed to Assess Risks and Prioritize Protective Measures at Ports and Other Critical Infrastructure
GAO-06-91, Jan 17, 2006

Strategic Budgeting

Risk Management Principles Can Help DHS Allocate Resources to Highest Priorities
GAO-05-824T, Jun 29, 2005

Container Security

A Flexible Staffing Model and Minimum Equipment Requirements Would Improve Overseas Targeting and Inspection Efforts
GAO-05-557, May 25, 2005

Maritime Security

New Structures Have Improved Information Sharing, but Security Clearance Processing Requires Further Attention
GAO-05-394, May 17, 2005

Maritime Security

Enhancements Made, But Implementation and Sustainability Remain Key Challenges
GAO-05-448T, May 17, 2005

Coast Guard

Observations on Agency Priorities in Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Request
GAO-05-364T, Mar 17, 2005

Homeland Security

Process for Reporting Lessons Learned from Seaport Exercises Needs Further Attention
GAO-05-170, Feb 16, 2005

Coast Guard

Station Readiness Improving, but Resource Challenges and Management Concerns Remain
GAO-05-161, Jan 31, 2005

Port Security

Better Planning Needed to Develop and Operate Maritime Worker Identification Card Program
GAO-05-106, Dec 10, 2004

Maritime Security

Better Planning Needed to Help Ensure an Effective Port Security Assessment Program
GAO-04-1062, Sep 30, 2004

Maritime Security Fleet

Many Factors Determine Impact of Potential Limits on Food Aid Shipments
GAO-04-1065, Sep 13, 2004

Maritime Security

Partnering Could Reduce Federal Costs and Facilitate Implementation of Automatic Vessel Identification System
GAO-04-868, Aug 5, 2004

Maritime Security

Substantial Work Remains to Translate New Planning Requirements into Effective Port Security
GAO-04-838, Jun 30, 2004

Coast Guard

Key Management and Budget Challenges for Fiscal Year 2005 and Beyond
GAO-04-636T, Apr 7, 2004

Homeland Security

Summary of Challenges Faced in Targeting Oceangoing Cargo Containers for Inspection
GAO-04-557T, Mar 31, 2004

Maritime Law Exemption

Exemption Provides Limited Competitive Advantage, but Barriers to Further Entry under U.S. Flag Remain
GAO-04-421, Feb 27, 2004

Freight Transportation

Strategies Needed to Address Planning and Financing Limitations
GAO-04-165, Jan 20, 2004

Budget and Spending

Posthearing Questions Related to Aviation and Port Security
GAO-04-315R, Dec 12, 2003

Maritime Security

Progress Made in Implementing Maritime Transportation Security Act, but Concerns Remain
GAO-03-1155T, Sep 9, 2003

Transportation Security Research

Coordination Needed in Selecting and Implementing Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessments
GAO-03-502, May 1, 2003

Transportation Security

Post-September 11th Initiatives and Long-Term Challenges
GAO-03-616T, Apr 1, 2003

Combating Terrorism

Actions Needed to Improve Force Protection for DOD Deployments through Domestic Seaports
GAO-03-15, Nov 21, 2002

Marine Transportation

Federal Financing and an Infrastructure Investment Framework
GAO-02-1090T, Sep 9, 2002

Port Security

Nation Faces Formidable Challenges in Making New Initiatives Successful
GAO-02-993T, Aug 5, 2002

National Preparedness

Integrating New and Existing Technology and Information Sharing into an Effective Homeland Security Strategy
GAO-02-811T, Jun 7, 2002
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