1. The Role of ITS/CVO in Homeland Security Jeff Secrist Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration May 4, 2005 Session #26: ITS AND HOMELAND SECURITY: COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND FREIGHT FOCUS

2. FMCSA and Homeland Security FMCSA’s primary role is safety FMCSA’s role with respect to homeland security is supportive ITS/CVO and CVISN has the potential to support security initiatives

3. ITS/CVO for Homeland Security Workshop FMCSA and TSA co-sponsored the “ITS/CVO for Homeland Security Workshop” Workshop held in conjunction with ITS/CVO Deployment Showcase in Savannah, Georgina (February 23, 2005) Over 120 stakeholders participated in the Workshop  Motor carrier industry  Government  Academic  Private sector

4. ITS/CVO for Homeland Security Workshop (continued) Workshop featured presentations from:  Transportation Safety Administration  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  Federal Highway Administration  JHU/APL (Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Department of Agriculture) Workshop highlighted by stakeholder breakout sessions  Objective: Identify opportunities to leverage the ITS/CVO program in the homeland security arena

5. ITS/CVO for Homeland Security Workshop (continued) Sessions organized around six phases of an emergency  Detection—collection, distribution, and sharing of intelligence and other security-related information  Preparedness—development of plans to assign responsibilities for and mitigate the after effects of security-related or other incidents  Prevention—efforts to prevent future security-related incidents  Protection—identification and securing critical transportation infrastructure  Response—actions taken in the immediate aftermath of a security-related incident  Recovery—re-establishing safe, reliable, and secure transportation following a security related incident

6. ITS/CVO for Homeland Security Workshop (continued) Two cross-cutting themes identified:  Need to leverage existing ITS/CVO assets Organizational framework Technologies  Transponder readers, centralized data repositories, communication mechanisms  Need for improved coordination Coordination at Federal level (DOT-DHS) State level (DHS and DOT-states) ITS/CVO Demonstration Showcase at DHS

7. Stakeholder Recommendations for Detection Phase Leverage existing data sharing infrastructure (e.g., SAFER, CVIEW, PrePass, NorPass, etc.) Consider requiring all hazardous material routes be filed and approved by FMCSA and/or states Study the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bills of Lading Program as a model for linking carrier, vehicle, driver, and cargo data for a single trip Embed smart-technology in commercial vehicle license plates and credentials Support monitoring and enforcement of HM permits through the standardization of HM permits across jurisdictions

8. Stakeholder Recommendations for Preparedness Phase Leverage existing relationships that have been developed through ITS/CVO program Support development of “what if” scenarios to assist states plan and prepare for an incident Support development of response protocols Evaluate potential uses of existing communication network Catalog necessary response equipment in advance of an incident and develop a plan to draw on this equipment, if necessary Use existing data to analyze vulnerability to an incident and to identify critical infrastructure

9. Stakeholder Recommendations for Prevention Phase Critical factor in security equation is the commercial driver Single query to determine safety and security status of a commercial driver and vehicle Increase training focused on identification of and proper response to “high-risk” security situations

10. Stakeholder Recommendations for Protection Phase Utilize existing ITS/CVO infrastructure and on-board technologies to electronically track hazardous materials or other high-risk shipments Deploy radiological detection devices at tunnels Develop a matrix to categorize all cargo/shipments in terms of risks Consider ITS/CVO technologies when attempting to maximize enforcement coverage/resources Implement/consider unannounced monitoring of critical shipments

11. Stakeholder Recommendations for Protection Phase (continued) Identify travel patterns that could be exploited and monitor them, as necessary Organize traffic monitoring centers to share data Analyze the use of commercial vehicle registries as a “watch list” for high risk vehicles and/or vehicles of interest Consider the development of a commercial drivers “watch list” and monitor appropriate individuals, as necessary Incorporate biometrics into commercial vehicle operations to strengthen control over cargo/shipments once en route

12. Stakeholder Recommendations for Response Phase Leverage ITS/CVO organizational connections to facilitate homeland security planning and response Utilize ITS/CVO and CVISN databases to facilitate information sharing Use variable message signs to notify public of necessary information and/or required actions after an incident Stop bypassing trucks at all/appropriate electronic screening sites after an incident

13. Stakeholder Recommendations for Response Phase (continued) Develop process to analyze operational data to determine active trips after an incident and identify vehicles that should be stopped at the roadside Contact industry to determine active trips after an incident and identify vehicles that should be stopped at the roadside Use traffic management infrastructure and civil emergency broadcast service to broadcast necessary information to public

14. Stakeholder Recommendations for Recovery Leverage states existing response plans and procedures Identify and disseminate alternate routes to motor carriers, if a specific city or region is off-limits Study the development of a public broadcast system (similar to Amber Alert) to disseminate specific security- related information to the industry and public Use CVISN architecture to communicate information to states; while honoring states’ chain of command to roadside

15. Stakeholder Recommendations for Recovery (continued) Pre-clear emergency cargo/shipments into areas impacted by an incident  Allow all relief supplies to bypass inspection stations  Expedite the processing of credentials—OSOW, IRP, and IFTA—for all vehicles involved in relief/recovery effort Use CVISN infrastructure to flag all vehicles from a carrier involved in suspicious activity and/or an incident and focus enforcement on these vehicles, if appropriate Use CVISN infrastructure to flag all vehicles hauling a certain commodity type after an incident involving a similar commodity

16. FMCSA and Homeland Security FMCSA has various research and technology projects underway that have a security component  Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Field Operational Test  Untethered Trailer Tracking System  Expanded Satellite-Based Mobile Communications  International Trade Data Systems

17. Purpose  Demonstrate an approach that uses existing technology to improve the safety and security of hazardous materials transportation  Quantify the benefits and costs of this approach Accomplishments  Final technical and evaluation reports are completed (posted on FMCSA website)  High-level Needs Assessment – address public sector response to HM safety/security incidents, Apr. 2005 Next Steps  Industry outreach and public relations efforts  Additional research, development and testing of emerging technologies Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Field Operational Test FMCSA Contact: Joe DeLorenzo (708) 283-3572

18. Safety and Security Assessment  Analysis measures improved security through vulnerability reduction  Reduced exposure  Provide a “menu” of options – different technologies with varying effectiveness for different operational scenarios Operational Efficiency Assessment  Focuses on carrier based efficiencies from the use of technologies – driver productivity, trailer and driver utilization, reduced call stops etc. Wireless-Mobile Communications; Vehicle and Trailer Tracking; Panic Buttons; On-board Computers; Driver and Cargo Identification and Verification Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Field Operational Test

19. Purpose  Test and evaluate an untethered trailer tracking system to determine how this technology can improve safety, security, and efficiency in the movement of high-value or high-security risk loads Accomplishments  Initiated 3-month test with 75 trailers and 3 carriers  Pilot test completed, Jan. 2005 Next Steps  Final evaluation report, Sept. 2005 FMCSA Contact: Amy Houser (202) 385-2382 Untethered Trailer Tracking System

20. Safety and Security Assessment  The benefits of the system will be assessed in the areas of cargo integrity, pilferage, trailer theft, and unauthorized trailer movement and disconnection Operational Efficiency Assessment  Cost benefit analysis will be assessed looking at individual technologies  Consider industry standard metrics such as fuel savings, trailer utilization, driver efficiency, detention etc Untethered Trailer Tracking System

21. Expanded Satellite-Based Mobile Communications Purpose  Test an effective, wireless satellite-based communications tracking system to monitor hazardous materials and high-value cargo that will help eliminate missed calls  Improve wireless communications in current uncovered areas of the United States Accomplishments  Project has been initiated Next Steps  Pilot test, Oct. 2005 – Jan. 2006  Final report, Apr. 2006 FMCSA Contact: Amy Houser (202) 385-2382

22. Expanded Satellite-Based Mobile Communications Evaluate System Performance  Assess communication coverage and reliability  Effectiveness of security features Safety and Security Assessment  Panic button, text messaging  Vehicle tracking, trailer status tracking Operational Efficiency Assessment  Carriers  Shippers/Receivers  Government agencies

23. International Trade Data Systems Purpose  Create an integrated federal system for the electronic collection, use and dissemination of international trade and transportation data. Participants  Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  Other Federal agencies with border responsibilities Accomplishments  FMCSA is the first federal agency to participate  Concept of Operations has been developed FMCSA Contact: Jeff Hall 202-366-6560

24. International Trade Data Systems Next Steps  Pilot test – Blaine, WA  Final approval for participation  Begin deployment Safety and Security Assessment  Focus is on safety. FMCSA will be able to support CPB security efforts with data if necessary. Operational Efficiency Assessment  Eliminates redundancy in border reporting processes  Provides for single portal for submission of data  Legal carriers will be pre-cleared for entrance into US  Federal agencies can focus on high-risk carriers

25. Closing Thoughts on Technology, Safety, and Security FMCSA’s goal is to promote technology that can benefit the industry and public safety/security. FMCSA has a variety of research and development projects that have a security component. Wireless communications w/ GPS is a base for safety, security and efficiency improvements. There are significant industry/societal benefits to deploying wireless communications w/ GPS. Efficiency drives private deployment and deployment levels are on the rise. CVISN has the potential to support security initiatives.