(1) DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS- Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall develop standards and curriculum to allow for the training and certification of maritime security professionals. In developing these standards and curriculum, the Secretary shall consult with the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee established under section 7(d) of the Ports and Maritime Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 2116(d)).

　

(2) SECRETARY TO CONSULT ON STANDARDS- In developing standards under this section, the Secretary may, without regard to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.), consult with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the United States Merchant Marine Academy's Global Maritime and Transportation School, the Maritime Security Council, the International Association of Airport and Port Police, the National Cargo Security Council, and any other Federal, State, or local government or law enforcement agency or private organization or individual determined by the Secretary to have pertinent expertise.

　

(1) The training and certification of maritime security professionals in accordance with accepted law enforcement and security guidelines, policies, and procedures, including, as appropriate, recommendations for incorporating a background check process for personnel trained and certified in foreign ports.

　

(2) The training of students and instructors in all aspects of prevention, detection, investigation, and reporting of criminal activities in the international maritime environment.

　

(3) The provision of off-site training and certification courses and certified personnel at United States and foreign ports used by United States-flagged vessels, or by foreign-flagged vessels with United States citizens as passengers or crewmembers, to develop and enhance security awareness and practices.

　

(1) $2,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004, and

　

(2) $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006,

　

(1) $5,500,000 for fiscal year 2002;

　

(2) $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 and 2004; and

　

(3) $2,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006.

　

'(1) guarantees or commitments to guarantee made under this section are eligible for not more than 87.5 percent of the actual cost of the security infrastructure improvement;

　

'(2) notwithstanding section 1104A(d), determination of economic soundness for a security infrastructure project shall be based upon the economic soundness of the applicant and not the project;

　

'(3) guarantees or commitments to guarantee may be made under this section to persons who are not citizens of the United States as defined in section 2 of the Shipping Act, 1916 (46 U.S.C. App. 802).

　

'(1) equipment or facilities to be used for port security monitoring and recording;

　

'(2) security gates and fencing;

　

'(3) security-related lighting systems;

　

'(4) remote surveillance systems;

　

'(5) concealed video systems; or

　

'(6) other security infrastructure or equipment that contributes to the overall security of passengers, cargo, or crewmembers.

　

'(1) 75-percent federal funding- Except as provided in paragraph (2), Federal funds for any eligible project under this section shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such project.

　

'(2) EXCEPTIONS-

　

'(A) SMALL PROJECTS- There are no matching requirements for grants under subsection (a) for projects costing not more than $25,000.

　

'(B) HIGHER LEVEL OF SUPPORT REQUIRED- If the Secretary determines that a proposed project merits support and cannot be undertaken without a higher rate of Federal support, then the Secretary may approve grants under this section with a matching requirement other than that specified in paragraph (1).

　

'(1) The name of the individual or entity responsible for conducting the project.

　

'(2) A comprehensive description of the need for the project, and a statement of the project's relationship to the security plan.

　

'(3) A description of the qualifications of the individuals who will conduct the project.

　

'(4) An estimate of the funds and time required to complete the project.

　

'(5) Evidence of support of the project by appropriate representatives of States or territories of the United States or other government jurisdictions in which the project will be conducted.

　

'(6) Information regarding the source and amount of matching funding available to the applicant, as appropriate.

　

'(7) Any other information the Secretary considers to be necessary for evaluating the eligibility of the project for funding under this title.

　

(1) $9,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 as guaranteed loan costs (as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990; 2 U.S.C. 661a(5)) under section 1401 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936,

　

(2) $10,000,000 for each of such fiscal years for grants under section 1402 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and

　

(3) $1,000,000 for each such fiscal year to cover administrative expenses related to loan guarantees under section 1401 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and grants under section 1402 of that Act,

　

(1) $26,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006 to the Secretary as guaranteed loan costs (as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990; 2 U.S.C. 661a(5)) under section 1401 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936;

　

(2) $70,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006 to the Secretary for grants under section 1402 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936; and

　

(3) $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2006 to the Secretary to cover administrative expenses related to loan guarantees and grants under paragraphs (8) and (9),

　

(1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2003,

　

(2) $16,000,000 for fiscal year 2004,

　

(3) $18,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, and

　

(4) $19,000,000 for fiscal year 2006,