[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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