; and (B) approve or disapprove the security vulnerability assessment or site security plan on an individual basis according to the deadlines established under subsection (a). (3) Obligations of covered chemical facility unaffected Nothing in this subsection shall relieve a covered chemical facility of the obligation and responsibility to comply with any requirement under this title. (4) Grants or technical assistance to small chemical facilities Grants or technical assistance to small chemical facilities to comply with section 2103. Security Vulnerability Assessments and Site Security Plans of the bill. (5) Personnel surety alternate security program Upon application from a nonprofit personnel surety accrediting organization acting on behalf of, and with written authorization from, the owner or operator of a covered chemical facility, the Secretary may accept a personnel surety alternate security program that— (A) meets the requirements of section 2115; and (B) provides for a background check process that is— (i) expedited, affordable, reliable, and accurate; (ii) fully protective of the rights of covered individuals through procedures that are consistent with the privacy protections available under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ); and (iii) a single background check consistent with a risk-based tiered program. (h) Other authorities (1) Regulation of maritime facilities (A) Risk-Based Tiering The owner or operator of a chemical facility required to submit a facility security plan under section 70103(c) of title 46, United States Code, shall be required to submit information to the Secretary necessary to— (i) determine whether to designate the chemical facility as a covered chemical facility