Title 6 — Domestic SecurityRelease 119-73
§964 Tier 1 participants in C–TPAT
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Summary
The Secretary, through the Commissioner, must give certified Tier 1 C–TPAT participants limited benefits, including up to a 20% reduction of Automated Targeting System high‑risk threshold, and, within 180 days after October 13, 2006, must update guidelines to include background investigation and extensive document review and try to finish certification within 90 days.
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Title 6, §964
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(a)The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall offer limited benefits to a Tier 1 participant who has been certified in accordance with the guidelines referred to in subsection (b). Such benefits may include a reduction in the score assigned pursuant to the Automated Targeting System of not greater than 20 percent of the high-risk threshold established by the Secretary.
(b)Not later than 180 days after October 13, 2006, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall update the guidelines for certifying a C–TPAT participant’s security measures and supply chain security practices under this section. Such guidelines shall include a background investigation and extensive documentation review.
(c)To the extent practicable, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall complete the Tier 1 certification process within 90 days of receipt of an application for participation in C–TPAT.
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Citation
6 U.S.C. § 964
Title 6 — Domestic Security
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73