[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34485-34486]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14804]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9170]


Issuance of a Presidential Permit To Reconfigure, Expand, 
Operate, and Maintain a Vehicle and Pedestrian Border Crossing Called 
``Calexico West'' in Calexico, California, at the International 
Boundary Between the United States and Mexico

SUMMARY: The Department of State issued a Presidential Permit to the 
General Services Administration (GSA) on June 9, 2015, authorizing the 
GSA to reconfigure, expand, operate, and maintain a vehicle and 
pedestrian border crossing called ``Calexico West'' in Calexico, 
California, at the international boundary between the United States and 
Mexico. In making this determination, the Department provided public 
notice of the proposed permit (76 FR 19825, April 8, 2011), offered the 
opportunity for comment, and consulted with other federal agencies, as 
required by Executive Order 11423, as amended.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the Mexico Border Affairs 
Unit, via email at [email protected], by phone at 202 647-
9895, 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

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AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO RECONFIGURE, EXPAND, 
OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN BORDER CROSSING CALLED 
``CALEXICO WEST'' IN CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA, AT THE INTERNATIONAL 
BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO
    By virtue of the authority vested in me as Under Secretary for 
Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment under Executive Order 
11423, 33 FR 11741 (1963), as amended by Executive Order 12847 of May 
17, 1993, 58 FR 29511 (1993), Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 
2003, 68 FR 4075 (2003), and Executive Order 13337 of April 30, 2004, 
69 FR 25299 (2004) and Department of State Delegation of Authority 
number 118-2 of January 26, 2006; having considered the environmental 
effects of the proposed action consistent with the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (83 Stat. 852, 42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.) and other statutes relating to environmental concerns; 
having considered the proposed action consistent with the National 
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (80 Stat. 917, 16 U.S.C. 
470f et seq.); and having requested and received the views of various 
federal departments and other interested persons; I hereby grant 
permission, subject to the conditions herein set forth, to the United 
States General Services Administration (GSA) (hereinafter referred to 
as the ``permittee''), to reconfigure, expand, and continue to operate 
and maintain a privately owned vehicle and pedestrian Land Port of 
Entry (hereinafter referred to as ``Calexico West''), in Calexico, CA.
* * * * *
    The term ``facilities'' as used in this permit means the land, 
structures, and appurtenant installations that form the Calexico West 
Land Port of Entry. The facilities include approximately 2.34 acres 
located on the southern edge of the Calexico, CA, downtown area.
    This permit is subject to the following conditions:
    Article 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 upon a determination of the Executive Branch that the 
Calexico West Land Port of Entry shall be closed. This permit may be 
amended by the Secretary of State or the Secretary's delegate in 
consultation with the permittee and, as appropriate, other Executive 
Branch agencies; the permittee's obligation to implement such an 
amendment is subject to the availability of funds. 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.
    Article 2. The permittee shall comply with all applicable federal 
laws and regulations regarding the construction, operation and 
maintenance of the facilities. Further, the permittee shall

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comply with nationally recognized codes to the extent required under 40 
U.S.C. 3312(b). The permittee shall cooperate with state and local 
officials to the extent required under 40 U.S.C. 3312(d).
    Article 3. In the event that the Calexico West Land Port of Entry 
is permanently closed and is no longer used as an international 
crossing, this permit shall terminate and the permittee may manage, 
utilize, or dispose of the facilities in accordance with its statutory 
authorities.
    Article 4. The permittee is a federal agency that is responsible 
for managing and operating the Calexico West Land Port of Entry, as 
authorized by applicable federal laws and regulations. This permit 
shall continue in full force and effect for only so long as the 
permittee shall continue the operations hereby authorized.
    Article 5. The permittee shall immediately notify the United States 
Department of State of any decision to transfer custody and control of 
the facilities or any part thereof to any other any agency or 
department of the United States Government. Said notice shall identify 
the transferee agency or department and seek the approval of the United 
States Department of State for the transfer of the permit. In the event 
of approval by the Department of State of such transfer of custody and 
control to another agency or department of the United States 
Government, the permit shall remain in force and effect, and the 
facilities shall be subject to all the conditions, permissions and 
requirements of this permit and any amendments thereof. The permittee 
may transfer ownership or control of the facilities to a non-federal 
entity or individual only upon the prior express approval of such 
transfer by the United States Department of State, which approval may 
include such conditions, permissions and requirements that the 
Department of State, in its discretion, determines are appropriate and 
necessary for inclusion in the permit, to be effective on the date of 
transfer.
    Article 6. (1) The permittee or its agent shall acquire and 
maintain such right-of-way grants or easements and permits 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 take or cause to be taken 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, including 
avoidance, minimization and mitigation measures and the mitigation 
monitoring and enforcement program adopted by the permittee in the 
Record of Decision issued in connection with the Final Environmental 
Impact Statement.
    (2) Before issuing the notice to proceed for construction, the 
permittee shall obtain the concurrence of the U.S. Section of the 
International Boundary and Water Commission.
    Article 8. The permittee shall file any applicable statements and 
reports that might be required by applicable federal law in connection 
with this project.
    Article 9. The permittee shall not issue a notice to proceed for 
construction work until the Department of State has provided 
notification to the permittee that the Department has completed its 
exchange of diplomatic notes with the Government of Mexico regarding 
authorization of construction. 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 for more than ninety days or 
discontinued.
    Article 10. This permit is not intended to, and does not, create 
any right, benefit, or trust responsibility, substantive or procedural, 
enforceable at law or in equity, by any party against the United 
States, its departments, agencies, instrumentalities or entities, its 
officers or employees, in their individual or official capacities, or 
any other person.
    In witness whereof, I, Catherine A. Novelli, Under Secretary for 
Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment of the United States, have 
hereunto set my hand this 9th day of June, 2015, in the City of 
Washington, District of Columbia.

Catherine A. Novelli,
Under Secretary of State, United States Department of State.
Rachel M. Poynter,
Acting Director, Office of Mexican Affairs, Bureau of Western 
Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-14804 Filed 6-15-15; 8:45 am]
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