Which statement best describes the requirement for oversight of the Facility Security Plan (FSP) at a MTSA facility?

• A. The plan is authored by the Coast Guard with no facility involvement.
• B. The plan is created by the facility management without Coast Guard oversight.
• C. The plan is maintained by a private security contractor with no PFSO involvement.
• D. The plan is maintained by the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) in coordination with facility management and Coast Guard oversight.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that the Facility Security Plan is a joint responsibility: the Port Facility Security Officer keeps the plan current in coordination with facility management, while the Coast Guard provides oversight and approval to ensure MTSA requirements are met. This means the plan isn’t authored solely by the Coast Guard, nor is it created only by facility management or by a private contractor without the PFSO’s involvement. The PFSO acts as the facility’s security lead, ensuring day-to-day compliance and updates, with the Coast Guard conducting oversight to verify the plan remains adequate and properly implemented.