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Commemorating the Final Flight of a “Flying Egg”

susan.dawson — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:18:35 +0000

Commemorating the Final Flight of a “Flying Egg” susan.dawson Mon, 11/06/2023 - 10:18

Detail of Challenge Coin:

Object ID# 2019.1.16. The OH-6A featured on this CBP commemorative challenge coin is the same aircraft pictured on the plaque, aircraft #N5475A.

The CBP History Program Office does not collect many plaques and awards, which can easily take up a lot of space and rarely be studied or displayed. Occasionally, though, a plaque memorializes something special in a unique way. This “OH-6A Final Flight” plaque commemorates an important occasion in CBP aviation history, earning a place among our Heritage Assets.

OH-6 Cayuse model single engine, light helicopters made their reputation during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Nicknamed “Loach,” based on the acronym LOH for light observation helicopter, their shape also gave rise to the more descriptive “Flying Egg.”

The U.S. Border Patrol received its first Army hand-me-down OH-6 in 1979, eventually building a fleet of 42 stationed along the southwest border. The Border Patrol modified these aircraft to meet the new civilian mission by upgrading the engine, wiring and electronics, adding night vision capability.

After the Border Patrol became a part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in 2003, the OH-6A continued to serve on the border for another eight years under CBP’s Office of Air and Marine. These aviation workhorses were replaced by the end of 2011 with newer turbine-powered A-Stars that offered enhanced sensors and communications.

The OH-6A has not disappeared. Visitors to the National Border Patrol Museum in El Paso, Texas can climb aboard a restored “Flying Egg” donated by CBP and flown to the Museum on September 18, 2011, shortly before the fleet was retired.

Detail of Plaque:

Object ID# 2019.1.16 Wooden base with a picture of a helicopter, explanatory text on an engraved metal plate, and 3 attached challenge coins commemorating OH-6A Final Flight, July 1979-October 2011.

Size: 38cm x 30.3cm

Full Text of Plaque: OH-6A Final Flight July 1979 – October 2011 The Hughes OH-6 Cayenne, nicknamed “Loach” after the acronym LOH (Light Observation Helicopter), is a single engine light helicopter with a four-bladed main rotor. These aircraft were developed and built by Hughes Tool Company in 1963. The U.S. Border Patrol received its first OH-6 in the summer of 1979. The OH-6 was used primarily as an observation helicopter for tracking and supporting agents on the ground. These aircraft continued their service under the Office of Air and Marine, protecting our Nation’s borders until their retirement on October 20, 2011. Michael C. Kostelnik Assistant Commissioner Office of Air and Marine

Cybersecurity: Threat of Phishing

drichburg — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:38:39 +0000

Cybersecurity: Threat of Phishing drichburg Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:38

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Bulletins

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Cybersecurity: Threat of Phishing	PDF	188.76 KB	09/21/2023

These Boots Were Made For...CBP

susan.dawson — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:14:18 +0000

These Boots Were Made For...CBP susan.dawson Tue, 09/05/2023 - 14:14

CLASS 2 UNIFORM BOOTS Object ID# 2017.3.7 Office of Field Operations, Class 2 Uniform boots. 10-inch, leather. Worn by Tyesha Bordeaux, c.2010. Manufactured by Justin.

When it comes to what to wear to work, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is unique. In addition to civilian employees with personal options in clothing choices, CBP has 3 distinct uniformed services within our agency today—Air and Marine Operations, Office of Field Operations, and U.S. Border Patrol—each with its own sets of official clothes and accessories that distinguish them and their law enforcement responsibilities.

Considering that our legacy agencies also had uniformed components (including Customs, Agriculture, Immigration, and the Border Patrol), these add up to a lot of uniform types to save examples of in our historical collections. Because of the complexity and extent of our past and present uniforms, CBP preserves only a relatively small number of examples within our artifact holdings. Many of these are generic, but when we can find them, it is much more interesting and meaningful to preserve items associated with specific people.

Tyesha Bordeaux accepted a job with the U.S. Customs Service in 2002. Her career with Customs and CBP has led her to both the Office of Field Operations and the Office of International Affairs, and taken her from Atlanta, to Baltimore, to Hong Kong and DC, before landing her in Canada in 2019 to become Area Port Director, Toronto Preclearance.

Ms. Bordeaux acquired these boots in 2010 to wear when performing collateral duties with the CBP Honor Guard. She wore them as an Honor Guard member while serving as the Desk Officer for the Laredo, Atlanta and New Orleans Field Offices within the Office of Field Operations, Field Liaison Division.

Draft Environmental Assessment: Three Points Border Patrol Station Expansion, Pima County, Arizona (August 2023)

dlew — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:50:15 +0000

Draft Environmental Assessment: Three Points Border Patrol Station Expansion, Pima County, Arizona (August 2023) dlew Tue, 08/08/2023 - 14:50

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Environmental Assessments

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advising the public of the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to address the potential effects, beneficial and adverse, resulting from the proposed construction, operation, and maintenance of an expanded U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Station in Three Points, Arizona. The facility was originally designed to support 50 agents but is currently accommodating over 200 employees. The proposed expansion of the existing border patrol station (BPS) would be constructed to accommodate the current staffing with room for expansion in the future. The expanded BPS and associated supporting infrastructure will be designed for continuous operation in support of the Border Patrol Strategic Plan to gain and maintain effective control of the borders of the U.S.

CBP invites comments on the Draft EA during the 30-day public comment period beginning on August 23, 2023. You may submit comments to Mr. John Petrilla using only one of the following methods:

By email to BPAMNEPA@cbp.dhs.gov; or
By mail to: John Petrilla, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 24000 Avila Road, Suite 5020, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

When submitting comments, please include your name and address, and identify your comments as for the Three Points Border Patrol Station Project. To ensure consideration, comments must be received by September 22, 2023. Once the final environmental and decision documents are complete, they will also be posted on this site.

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Draft EA: Three Points BPS Expansion	PDF	77.14 MB	08/21/2023

Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact: Communications Tower Replacement, Rio Grande Valley Sector, Falfurrias Station, Falfurrias, Texas

dlew — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:31:22 +0000

Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact: Communications Tower Replacement, Rio Grande Valley Sector, Falfurrias Station, Falfurrias, Texas dlew Thu, 08/03/2023 - 12:31

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Environmental Assessments

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announces the availability of the Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Communications Tower Replacement (TX13487) project. CBP has prepared a Final EA that identifies and assesses the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts associated with the lease, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a new Communication Tower (TX13487) and the decommissioning of the existing tower and supporting infrastructure located approximately 500-feet west of the replacement tower at a location in Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector, Falfurrias Station, Falfurrias, Texas.

The Draft EA was made available for an extended public review and comment period from 24 July to 31 August 2023. It was accessible through CBP.gov and by distribution to stakeholders and local public libraries. The Notice of Availability was published in the Falfurrias Facts on 24 July 2023.

Based on the Final EA, a determination was made that the proposed action will not significantly affect the human environmental and that further analysis is not required. Therefore, a FONSI was issued, and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required. For further information, contact Michelle Barnes by email at RGVComments@cbp.dhs.gov, subject line should read “EA/FONSI Communications Tower, Falfurrias Texas.”

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Final EA: TX13487 Tower Replacement_20231108	PDF	2.93 MB	11/21/2023
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CBP One™ Appointments Increased to 1,450 Per Day

jgivens — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:03:08 +0000

CBP One™ Appointments Increased to 1,450 Per Day jgivens Fri, 06/30/2023 - 20:03

App offers a safe, orderly, and humane lawful process for noncitizens

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the expansion of available appointments for noncitizens through the CBP One™ app to 1,450 per day, up from 1,250. This represents a nearly 50 percent increase from May 12 when CBP processed 1,000 appointments per day. Scheduling an appointment in CBP One™ continues to provide a safe, orderly, and humane process for noncitizens to access ports of entry, where CBP Officers receive advance information for screening and vetting and to determine admissibility on a case-by-case basis. CBP One™ is a key component of DHS efforts to incentivize migrants to use lawful processes and disincentivize attempts at irregular or unlawful entry to the United States. Because the app provides a direct system to request appointments, it reduces the potential for smugglers or others to exploit migrants.  

“CBP is expanding the number of available appointments at ports of entry for the second time in less than two months, through scheduling enhancements and operational efficiencies,” said Troy A. Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner. “By utilizing innovative technologies like CBP One™, we are improving the delivery of our homeland security mission and providing for safe and efficient processes at ports of entry.” 

From May 12 through June 23, more than 49,000 noncitizens have presented at Southwest border ports of entry through scheduled CBP One™ appointments for inspection under Title 8 and determination of admissibility on a case-by-case basis, while unlawful entries between ports of entry have declined by 64 percent. CBP One™ provides meaningful access to noncitizens seeking to present at a port of entry, consistent with the law. Appointments can be made from Central Mexico, which means migrants do not have to go to Northern Mexico until they have a confirmed appointment. appointment.

Noncitizens may schedule appointments for free in CBP One™ using a two-step process: Noncitizens first may request appointments at any point during a 23-hour period each day and, if allocated an appointment, will have another 23-hour period to confirm that appointment.

Each day, CBP One™ allocates the majority of appointments randomly to those who requested an appointment at each port of entry. The remainder are allocated to the requestors with the oldest accounts who have been waiting the longest for an appointment. Appointments do not guarantee admission and a determination of admissibility is made on a case-by-case basis by CBP Officers.

Noncitizens who cross between the ports of entry, or who present at a port of entry without making a CBP One™ appointment, will be subject to the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule which places a common-sense condition on asylum eligibility for those who fail to use lawful processes, with certain exceptions. Individuals who appear at a port of entry with a CBP One™ appointment are excepted from the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule, are issued a Notice to Appear before an immigration judge, and processed under Title 8 immigration authorities.

Appointments are available at eight ports of entry: Brownsville, Paso Del Norte in El Paso, Eagle Pass, Hidalgo, and Laredo in Texas; Calexico and San Ysidro in California; and Nogales in Arizona. 

More information on the CBP One™ mobile application is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Russian. The CBP One™ application can be downloaded for free from the Apple and Google Application Stores as well from the CBP website.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

Release Date

Fri, 06/30/2023

OIT Paves The Way For CBP's Cloud Future

deena.s.shehata — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:53:55 +0000

OIT Paves The Way For CBP's Cloud Future deena.s.shehata Thu, 06/15/2023 - 14:53

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Information and Technology (OIT) strives to provide the best services and tools to fulfill CBP’s multifaceted operations at the speed of the mission. Cloud computing is one such service that is transforming CBP’s ability to meet the needs of the public. OIT has prioritized Cloud computing since 2017, and the benefits are so impactful that the federal government has since mandated its use.

Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of computing power, servers, database storage, applications, and other IT resources delivered through a services platform via the internet. OIT will migrate 70% of CBP’s applications to the Cloud by the end of 2023 and plans to have all applications on the Cloud by Calendar Year (CY) 2025 given funding.

Migrating applications for an agency as big as CBP has proved a challenge, but one that the organization is rising to meet. “CBP is a large government agency doing great work in terms of size, scope, and complexity at scale,” said CBP Chief Information Officer and OIT Assistant Commissioner Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia. “It is one of the first civilian agencies at scale to accomplish this.”

The use of Cloud computing enables CBP to provide faster, better, more secure, and more affordable capabilities. Some of the specific ways that Cloud computing has benefited CBP include the following:

To support the use of the Cloud, OIT has established the Enterprise Cloud Services Division (ECSD). ECSD serves as a Cloud governance body with authority over Cloud infrastructure and Cloud services. ECSD plans and implements sustainable Cloud architecture and security. It coordinates mission stakeholders to ensure the architecture is in line with mission requirements and aligned with the Department of Homeland Security and CBP Strategic Plans. ECSD’s ecosystem is depicted in the chart below.

OIT Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ed Mays oversees the Enterprise Cloud Services Division and noted the wide-reaching benefits the CBP’s Cloud strategy will bring.

“The Cloud enables the CBP 24/7 Mission by delivering capabilities to our agents and officers in a better, faster, more affordable and more secure manner,” said Mays. “In addition, Cloud moves CBP from a sunk cost model to a utility/consumption model with greater data-driven insights into cost and improved governance. The new Enterprise Cloud Service Division will enhance service delivery by engaging our trusted partner and providing Cloud advice to drive best value performance and outcomes for CBP.”

Release Date

Thu, 06/15/2023

CBP RIM's Quick Progress Shines During Inspection

deena.s.shehata — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:40:35 +0000

CBP RIM's Quick Progress Shines During Inspection deena.s.shehata Thu, 06/15/2023 - 14:40

The protection of public information and records is of the utmost importance in the digital age. With the ever-increasing number of cyber threats, it is imperative that government agencies ensure the safety and security of data. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to providing full transparency by dedicating resources to improve how public information and records are protected. The CBP Records and Information Management program ensures the public has access to information created, stored, shared, and utilized in support of the CBP mission.

In a single day, CBP processes over 800,000 passengers and pedestrians traveling across our borders via truck, rail, sea, air, land, and seaports of entry. Additionally, CBP seizes 2,895 pounds of drugs, $217,700 of illicit currency, and $8 million worth of products with intellectual property rights violations. While these figures represent just a fraction of the transactions and interactions of the CBP workforce on a typical day, each of these transactions generate thousands of records and documents.

CBP has committed considerable time and resources over the past four years to improve how public information and records are protected. At the same time, CBP is devoted to making records accessible for research and reference via the Freedom of Information Act request process and proper archiving of permanent records to the National Archive where they are preserved and available as a lasting part of American history. The results of these efforts have been impressive and resulted in a 54% increase in governance posture compliance.

The CBP Records Management program was built and enhanced over the past four years to ensure compliance with the statutes, laws, policies, directives, executive orders, and regulations such as the Federal Records Act (44 USC) and 36 Code of Federal Regulations. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the official oversite agency responsible for establishing and monitoring CBP’s compliance with records management regulations, which in turn guides DHS-wide implementation of NARA policies and other records management best practices by federal agencies.

In the 2017 – 2018 time frame two parallel activities occurred that impacted how Records Management was practiced and implemented across the agency:

NARA conducted an Inspection of the Records Management program and found it to be “fundamentally non-compliant” with the statutes that govern how CBP is required to manage, preserve, and dispose of the federal records that are created in support of our CBP mission.
NARA conducted its annual Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA) of CBP RIM and scored it as a high-risk program, determining the overall compliance score to be 41%. These events became the catalyst for what would become a multi-year improvement journey to bring the overall CBP RIM program into compliance with applicable laws and regulations while at the same time integrating basic RIM discipline into the day-to-day business process flows within CBP. Through this effort, the program has steadily improved its governance posture from a 41% compliance level to its current 95% compliance level. This was made possible in large part to the support and sponsorship of Office of Information and Technology Assistant Commissioner and CBP Chief Information Officer Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia.

Committing time and resources to improving how public information and records are protected is essential in today’s digital age. With recent high-profile breaches, security incidents can erode trust that is difficult to regain. Such efforts benefit the public as well as the government by increasing transparency and providing valuable insights into data analysis. Safeguarding public information and records while ensuring it is accessible when requested ensures there is trust among those managing public information and those who are requesting it.

Release Date

Thu, 06/15/2023

Statement from Acting Commissioner Troy Miller on CBP’s Successful Fentanyl Interdiction Efforts During Operation Blue Lotus

jgivens — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:05:22 +0000

Statement from Acting Commissioner Troy Miller on CBP’s Successful Fentanyl Interdiction Efforts During Operation Blue Lotus jgivens Wed, 05/31/2023 - 19:05

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Troy A. Miller issued the following statement today on the results of a two-month Department of Homeland Security operation, ending on May 8, that targeted fentanyl smuggling along the southwest border of the U.S. and led to more than 100 arrests and the seizure of more than 4,700 pounds of fentanyl:

“Thanks to the tremendous efforts of our CBP officers and agents, and in collaboration with HSI and other partners, Operation Blue Lotus prevented thousands of pounds of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs from entering the United States and making their way into our communities. This multi-agency effort is a model of how law enforcement partnerships can drive aggressive action to disrupt drug trafficking, take the fight to smugglers, and protect our communities against the scourge of fentanyl.

“Through targeted inspections at border crossings in California and Arizona and the leveraging of advanced analytics and intelligence capabilities, more than 4,700 pounds of fentanyl, more than 4,600 pounds of methamphetamine, more than 1,050 pounds of cocaine, and more than 72 pounds of heroin were seized – leading to more than 250 arrests by CBP and HSI. The U.S. Border Patrol ran a complementary operation between ports of entry and at checkpoints near the border, leading to the seizures of an additional 1,060 pounds of fentanyl, 3,400 pounds of methamphetamine, 270 pounds of marijuana, 380 pounds of cocaine, and 26 pounds of heroin.

“Our officers and agents stand on the front line preventing dangerous drugs from entering our communities. Over the past several weeks, through Operation Blue Lotus, they found fentanyl hidden inside of car doors, gas tanks, batteries, and spare tires. They pulled packages of narcotics from the center consoles of vehicles, car floors, dashboards, firewalls, and inside of the seats. Pedestrians attempting to smuggle fentanyl across the border in backpacks, and strapped to their bodies, were caught. We deployed cutting-edge technology to conduct real-time analysis of unknown substances, enabling our personnel to target, identify, and examine unknown powders, pills, and substances for hard narcotics, precursor chemicals, and components associated with manufacturing or processing of synthetic drugs. Critically, this operation leveraged advanced analytics and intelligence capabilities across DHS, including the deployment of HSI personnel alongside CBP officers at ports of entry, allowing immediate pursuit of investigations and unprecedented awareness of illicit networks.

“These successful operations are part of our ongoing work to interdict fentanyl. CBP’s fentanyl seizures have increased more than 400 percent since fiscal year 2019; fiscal year 2023 seizures of fentanyl have already surpassed the fiscal year 2022 seizure total. Our efforts to keep dangerous drugs out of our communities continues in full force: detecting and seizing shipments, disrupting smuggling networks, and taking action against those producing this deadly poison. We are investing in additional personnel, technology, and other resources along the southwest border to detect and seize fentanyl and bring smugglers to justice.”

Release Date

Wed, 05/31/2023

Border Barrier Remediation – San Diego and Imperial Counties, CA; Yuma County, AZ; Hidalgo and Luna Counties, NM – May 2023

aroberts — Mon, 22 May 2023 17:49:00 +0000

Border Barrier Remediation – San Diego and Imperial Counties, CA; Yuma County, AZ; Hidalgo and Luna Counties, NM – May 2023 aroberts Mon, 05/22/2023 - 13:49

CBP has proposed border barrier remediation projects in San Diego County, CA, Imperial County, CA, Yuma County, AZ, Hidalgo County, NM, and Luna County, NM. CBP is conducting environmental planning concerning the proposed projects, including planning and analysis pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

In December 2022, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to move forward with activities necessary to address life, safety, environmental, and remediation requirements for border barrier projects previously undertaken by the Department of Defense (DoD) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2808.

The Department of Homeland Security Border Wall Plan Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10142 and associated Plan Amendment authorized the use of prior year border barrier funds for remediation work at the former DoD § 2808 project sites. The border barrier remediation project sites are located in San Diego County, CA, Imperial County, CA, Yuma County, AZ, Hidalgo County, NM, and Luna County, NM, within the U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) San Diego, Yuma, and El Paso Sectors.

The proposed remediation projects that are being considered by CBP include:

Completing or installing drainage to prevent flooding;
Installing and completing permanent erosion control and slope stabilization measures;
Completing prior construction of patrol, maintenance, and access roads by adding guardrails, signage, and integrating existing roadways to address safety concerns;
Remediating temporary use areas such as staging areas, haul roads, and project areas impacted by construction;
Disposing of residual materials;
Closing small gaps and installing gates that were only partially installed or incomplete;
Completing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Best Management Practices (BMP) repairs;
Installing small wildlife passages;
Completing and repairing electrical systems and fiber optic concrete boxes to ensure they are at grade or marked to prevent accidents; and
Installing and completing fiber optic cable, power, light poles infrastructure (to exclude operational lighting), electrical equipment enclosures and cameras.

From May to June 2023, CBP sought public input on potential impacts to the environment, culture, and commerce, including potential socioeconomic impacts, and quality of life. The comment period closed on June 22, 2023. Substantive comments received will be used by CBP to inform the environmental review of the projects.

Información en Español

Remediación de la Barrera Fronteriza – Condados de San Diego e Imperial, CA; Condado de Yuma, AZ; Condados de Hidalgo y Luna, NM – mayo de 2023

CBP ha propuesto proyectos de remediación de barreras fronterizas en el condado de San Diego, CA, el condado de Imperial, CA, el condado de Yuma, AZ, el condado de Hidalgo, NM y el condado de Luna, NM. CBP está realizando una planificación ambiental con respecto a los proyectos propuestos, incluyendo la planificación y el análisis de conformidad con la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental (NEPA).

En diciembre de 2022, el secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los EE. UU., Alejandro N. Mayorkas, autorizó a la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) de los EE. UU. a avanzar con las actividades necesarias para abordar los requisitos de vida, seguridad, medio ambiente y remediación para proyectos de barreras fronterizas realizados anteriormente por el Departamento de Defensa (DoD) de conformidad con 10 U.S.C. § 2808.

El Plan del Muro Fronterizo del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, de conformidad con la Proclamación Presidencial 10142 y la Enmienda del Plan asociada, autorizó el uso de fondos de barrera fronteriza del año anterior para trabajos de remediación en los sitios antiguos del proyecto DoD § 2808. Los sitios del proyecto de remediación de la barrera fronteriza están ubicados en el condado de San Diego, CA, el condado de Imperial, CA, el condado de Yuma, AZ, el condado de Hidalgo, NM y el condado de Luna, NM, dentro de la Patrulla Fronteriza de los EE. UU. (USBP) San Diego, Yuma y Sectores El Paso.

Los proyectos de remediación propuestos que están siendo considerados por CBP incluyen:

Completar o instalar drenaje para evitar inundaciones;
Instalar y completar medidas permanentes de control de erosión y estabilización de taludes;
Completar la construcción previa de caminos de patrulla, mantenimiento y acceso agregando barandas, señalización, e integrar los caminos existentes para abordar las preocupaciones de seguridad;
Rehabilitación de áreas de uso temporal, como áreas de preparación, caminos de acarreo y áreas del proyecto impactadas por la construcción;
Eliminación de materiales residuales;
Cerrar pequeños huecos e instalar portones que estaban parcialmente instalados o incompletos;
Completar las reparaciones del Plan de Prevención de la Contaminación de Aguas Pluviales (SWPPP) y las Mejores Prácticas de Manejo (BMP);
Instalación de pequeños pasos de vida silvestre;
Terminación y reparación de sistemas eléctricos y cajas de concreto de fibra óptica para asegurar que estén a nivel o señalizados para prevenir accidentes; y
Instalación y finalización de cables de fibra óptica, energía, infraestructura de postes de luz (para excluir la iluminación operativa), recintos de equipos eléctricos y cámaras.

De mayo a junio de 2023, CBP buscó la opinión del público sobre los posibles impactos en el medio ambiente, la cultura y el comercio, incluidos los posibles impactos socioeconómicos y la calidad de vida. El período de comentarios cerró el 22 de junio de 2023. CBP utilizará los comentarios sustantivos recibidos para informar la revisión ambiental de los proyectos.