Specifically. the Department of Homeland Security proposed regulations that would permanently bar from our ports criminals convicted of espionage. sedition. treason. terrorism. crimes involving transportation security. improper transport of hazardous material. unlawful use of an explosive device. murder. violations of the RICO Act where one of the above crimes is a predicate act. and conspiracy to commit any of these crimes. It would also bar recent felons. those convicted within the last 7 years. or incarcerated in the last 5 years. from working in secure areas of U.S. ports. If they have been convicted of any of these felonies: assault with intent to murder. kidnaping or hostage taking. rape or aggravated sexual abuse. unlawful use of a firearm. extortion. fraud. bribery. smuggling. immigration violations. racketeering. robbery. drug dealing. arson. or conspiracy to commit any of these crimes. These proposed regulations were developed in consultation and coordination with the Departments of Justice and Transportation to identify individuals who have a propensity to engage in unlawful activity. activity that places our ports at risk. Further. these regulations are nearly identical to the regulations that govern those who have access to our airports and who are involved with transporting hazardous material in the United States.
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