((a)) ** Establishment** There is established within the Department an Office of Cargo Security Policy (referred to in this section as the “Office”).
((b)) ** Purpose** The Office shall—
((1)) coordinate all Department policies relating to cargo security; and
((2)) consult with stakeholders and coordinate with other Federal agencies in the establishment of standards and regulations and to promote best practices.
((c)) ** Director**
((1)) ** Appointment** The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall—
((A)) be appointed by the Secretary; and
((B)) report to the Assistant Secretary for Policy.
((2)) ** Responsibilities** The Director shall—
((A)) advise the Assistant Secretary for Policy in the development of Department-wide policies regarding cargo security;
((B)) coordinate all policies relating to cargo security among the agencies and offices within the Department relating to cargo security; and
((C)) coordinate the cargo security policies of the Department with the policies of other executive agencies.