Marine Transportation Security Regulations

372 (1) A port security plan

• (a) shall be based on the findings of the port security assessment;

• (b) shall be in English or French;

• (c) shall be protected from unauthorized access or disclosure;

• (d) shall, if stored in electronic format, have procedures to prevent its unauthorized deletion, destruction or amendment; and

• (e) shall be submitted to the Minister for approval.

(2) 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 port’s operations and the industry in which it operates;

• (b) the port administration’s security record; and

• (c) the complexity of the port security plan and the details of its procedures.