Cyber coordination and support in foreign territories

Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 723. Cyber coordination in foreign territories (a) In general The Secretary, acting through the Commandant, may coordinate with and provide support to a foreign entity for cyber operations prevention and response including cyber assessments, audits, inspections, and operations related to a marine transportation system and assets located outside the United States that have a nexus to the United States Marine Transportation System, or illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. (b) Coordination The Secretary may provide support under subsection (a) after coordination with the Secretary of State. (c) Reimbursement authority The Secretary may require reimbursement from a foreign entity for costs incurred by the Coast Guard for assistance provided under subsection (a). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Foreign entity The term foreign entity includes foreign governments and intergovernmental organizations the Secretary considers appropriate with consent from the Secretary of State. (2) Marine transportation system The term marine transportation system means a navigable water transportation system, including the vessels, ports (and intermodal connections thereto), and shipyards and other vessel repair facilities that are components of that system. (3) United States Marine Transportation System The term United States Marine Transportation System has the meaning given the term marine transportation system in section 3516 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (49 U.S.C. 109 note)..