US advised to backtrack on 100% scanning
A KEY US Government advisory committee has recommended that Washington repeals legislation requiring 100% scanning of maritime containers, suggesting instead risk-based analysis of any threat,.
A report by the commercial operations advisory committee (COAC) states: “The mandate for 100% scanning of maritime containers and the 100% screening of air cargo on passenger aircraft contained within the September 11 Commission Recommendations Act should be re-evaluated in...
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