Executive Order 10173: Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States   [open pdf - 302KB]

Alternate Title: EO 10173: Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States

This executive order establishes regulations relating to the safeguarding of vessels, harbors, ports, and waterfront facilities of the United States. "By virtue of the authority bested in me ... I hereby find that the security of the United States is endangered by reason of subversive activity, and I hereby prescribe the following regulations relating to the safeguarding against destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of similar nature, of vessels, harbors, ports, and waterfront facilities in the United States..."