Marine Transportation Security Regulations

352 (1) The Minister shall approve a marine facility security plan and issue a document that certifies that the plan meets the requirements of this Part unless approving the plan is not in the public interest and is likely to adversely affect marine transportation security.

(2) Subject to subsection 351(7), a plan is valid for the period fixed by the Minister, not exceeding five years after the day on which it is approved by the Minister. In fixing the period, the Minister shall consider the following:

• (a) the marine facility’s operations and the industry in which it operates;

• (b) the operator’s security record;

• (c) the marine facility’s security record; and

• (d) the complexity of the marine facility security plan and the details of its procedures.