[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 77 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22603-22604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09375]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice 9106]
Issuance of a Presidential Permit To Replace, Expand, Operate and
Maintain the Existing Columbus Land Port of Entry
SUMMARY: The Department of State issued a Presidential Permit to the
General Services Administration (GSA) on April 14, 2015, allowing the
GSA to replace, expand, operate and maintain the existing Columbus Land
Port of Entry in Columbus, New Mexico. In making this determination,
the Department provided public notice of the proposed permit (79 FR
68345, November 14, 2014), offered the opportunity for comment, and
consulted with other federal agencies, as required by Executive Order
11423, as amended.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Mexico Border Affairs Unit, via
email at [email protected], by phone at 202 647-9894 or by
mail at Office of Mexican Affairs--Room 3924, Department of State, 2201
C St. NW., Washington, DC 20520. Information about Presidential permits
is available on the Internet at http://www.state.gov/p/wha/rt/permit/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is the text of the issued
permit:
Presidential Permit
Authorizing the General Services Administration To Replace, Expand,
Operate, and Maintain the Existing Port of Entry Facilities for the
Columbus, NM, Land Port of Entry
By virtue of the authority vested in me as Under Secretary of State
for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, including those
authorities under Executive Order 11423, 33 FR 11741, as amended by
Executive Order 12847 of May 17, 1993, 58 FR 29511, Executive Order
13284 of January 23, 2003, 68 FR 4075, and Executive Order 13337 of
April 30, 2004, 69 FR 25299; and Department of
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State Delegation of Authority 118-2 of January 26, 2006; having
considered the environmental effects of the proposed action in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (83 Stat.
852; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and other statutes relating to
environmental concerns; having considered the proposed action in
accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (80 Stat. 917,
16 U.S.C. 470f et seq.); and having requested and received the views of
various of the federal departments and other interested persons; I
hereby grant permission, subject to the conditions herein set forth, to
the General Services Administration (hereinafter referred to as
``permittee'') to replace, expand, operate, and maintain the existing
port of entry facilities for the Columbus, New Mexico, Land Port of
Entry.
The term ``facilities'' as used in this permit means buildings and
ancillary structures; commercial, non-commercial, and pedestrian
processing and inspection facilities; export facilities, hazardous
materials containment facilities; drainage structures, grading and
landscaping, roads, vehicle parking, and three crossing points for
commercial and non-commercial vehicular traffic and pedestrian
crossings.
This permit is subject to the following conditions:
Article 1. (1) The facilities herein described, and all aspects of
their operation, shall be subject to all the conditions, provisions,
and requirements of this permit and any amendment thereof. This permit
may be terminated at the will of the Secretary of State or the
Secretary's delegate or may be amended by the Secretary of State or the
Secretary's delegate at will or upon proper application therefor. The
permittee shall make no substantial change in the location of the
facilities or in the operation authorized by this permit until such
changes have been approved by the Secretary of State or the Secretary's
delegate.
(2) The construction, operation, and maintenance of the facilities
shall be in all material respects as described in the permittee's
September 24, 2014, application for a Presidential Permit (the
``Application'').
Article 2. The standards for, and the manner of, the construction,
operation, and maintenance of the facilities shall be subject to
inspection and approval by the representatives of appropriate federal,
state and local agencies. The permittee shall allow duly authorized
officers and employees of such agencies free and unrestricted access to
said facilities in the performance of their official duties.
Article 3. The permittee shall comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws and regulations regarding the construction,
operation, and maintenance of the facilities and with all applicable
industrial codes. The permittee shall obtain all requisite permits from
state and local government entities and relevant federal agencies.
Article 4. This permit and the operation of the facilities
hereunder shall be subject to the limitations, terms, and conditions
issued by any competent agency of the United States government,
including but not limited to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
This permit shall continue in force and effect only so long as the
permittee shall continue the operations hereby authorized in exact
accordance with such limitations, terms, and conditions.
Article 5. Any transfer of ownership or control of the facilities
or any part thereof shall be immediately notified in writing to the
U.S. Department of State, including the submission of information
identifying the transferee. This permit shall remain in force subject
to all the conditions, permissions, and requirements of this permit and
any amendments thereto unless subsequently terminated or amended by the
Secretary of State or the Secretary's delegate.
Article 6. (1) The permittee shall acquire such right-of-way grants
or easements, permits, and other authorizations as may become necessary
and appropriate.
(2) The permittee shall maintain the facilities and every part
thereof in a condition of good repair for their safe operation, and in
compliance with prevailing environmental standards and regulations.
Article 7. (1) The permittee shall reach agreement with U. S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the provision of suitable
facilities for CBP officers to perform their duties. Such facilities
shall meet the latest CBP design standards and operational requirements
including as necessary, but not limited to, inspection and office
space, CBP personnel parking and restrooms, an access road, kennels,
and other operationally required components.
Article 8. (1) The permittee shall take all appropriate measures to
prevent or mitigate adverse impacts on, or disruption of, the human
environment in connection with the construction, operation, and
maintenance of the facilities.
Article 9. The permittee shall provide written notice to the
Department of State at such time as the construction authorized by this
permit is begun, and again at such time as construction is completed,
interrupted, or discontinued.
Article 10. This permit shall expire ten years from the date of
issuance in the event that the permittee has not commenced construction
of the new facilities by that deadline.
In witness whereof, I, Catherine A. Novelli, Under Secretary of
State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, have hereunto
set my hand this 14th day of April, 2015 in the City of Washington
District of Columbia.
Catherine A. Novelli,
Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the
Environment.
Dated: April 16, 2015.
Rachel M. Poynter,
Acting Director, Office of Mexican Affairs, Bureau of Western
Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-09375 Filed 4-21-15; 8:45 am]
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