Authorizing the City of Laredo, Texas, To Expand and Continue To Maintain, and Operate a Vehicular Border Crossing at the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge Land Port of Entry
1. Purpose
To authorize the expansion and maintenance of the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge for vehicular traffic, enhancing border crossing capabilities.
2. Key Actions And Directives
- Authorize construction: Permittee to construct and operate additional spans at the border crossing.
- Ensure compliance with laws: Adhere to all Federal, State, and local regulations during construction and operation.
- Environmental compliance: Implement required mitigation measures as per National Environmental Policy Act guidelines.
- Transfer of facilities: Notify and seek Presidential approval for any transfer of border facilities.
- Inspection facilities provision: Provide inspection facilities to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at no cost.
3. Important Points
- Definition of Border Facilities: Border facilities encompass the bridge, new spans for commercial traffic, approaches, and related infrastructure.
- Construction Window: The permit is valid for 5 years for construction; otherwise, it expires.
- Environmental Responsibilities: The permittee must mitigate environmental impacts and ensure compliance with related environmental regulations.
- No Enforceable Rights Created: The permit does not furnish the permittee with any enforceable rights against the United States.
- Closure Implications: The permit terminates if the bridge is permanently closed, allowing reallocation of facilities as needed.
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