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Memorandum

Presidential Permit Authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Commercial Elevated Guideway Border Crossing Near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico

ActiveSigned June 9, 2025
Border/ImmigrationGovernmental – International TradeLand UseReal EstateCorporateTransportationEnergy and InfrastructureConstruction

Summary

This Presidential Memoranda grants Green Corridors, LLC a Presidential Permit to construct, operate, and maintain a commercial elevated guideway and border-crossing facility at the U.S.–Mexico border in Laredo, Texas. The permit is subject to strict conditions, including regulatory compliance, environmental mitigation, interagency coordination, facility funding commitments, inspection requirements, and bilateral authorization through diplomatic channels. The permit expires if construction does not begin within five years.

Agencies Impacted

  • U.S. Department of State
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security)
  • U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)
  • U.S. Department of Transportation
  • U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission
  • The Executive Office of the President (permit authority)
  • Relevant Federal, State, and Local permitting and inspection agencies

Timeline

Ongoing

Deliverable

Provide inspection access to federal, state, and local agency officials — Ongoing — Green Corridors, LLC Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations — Ongoing — Green Corridors, LLC Implement environmental mitigation and comply with environmental permits (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act §402) — Before and during construction — Green Corridors, LLC Obtain all required permits and approvals prior to construction — Prior to construction start — Green Corridors, LLC Notify the President or designee of any intent to transfer custody or control of the facilities — As needed — Green Corridors, LLC Maintain border facilities in good repair and compliance with law — Ongoing — Green Corridors, LLC Provide, at no cost to the U.S., inspection facilities, infrastructure improvements, and equipment per Donation Acceptance Agreements — Before and during operation — Green Corridors, LLC Submit a border inspection funding and staffing plan for approval — Before design activities — Green Corridors, LLC (approval by CBP Commissioner) Submit operations and maintenance funding plan — Before design activities — Green Corridors, LLC (approval by GSA Administrator and CBP Commissioner) Submit construction and outfitting funding plan — Before design activities — Green Corridors, LLC (approval by GSA Administrator and CBP Commissioner) Submit design and operations plan for transportation oversight — Before design activities — Green Corridors, LLC (approval by Secretary of Transportation) Refine inspection and funding plans with agencies — Within 1 year of permit issuance — DHS/CBP, GSA, DOT (coord. with Green Corridors, LLC) Obtain concurrence from the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission — Prior to construction — Green Corridors, LLC Await Department of State’s confirmation of Mexico’s diplomatic authorization — Prior to construction — Department of State Notify the President or designee of construction start, completion, interruptions, or discontinuation — As events occur — Green Corridors, LLC Provide information on operations and compliance upon request — Ongoing — Green Corridors, LLC File any federally required statements and reports — As applicable — Green Corridors, LLC Seek Presidential approval for any substantial change to the project — Before implementation — Green Corridors, LLC Begin construction within 5 years of permit issuance to avoid expiration — By June 9, 2030 — Green Corridors, LLC

Legal Challenges

No known legal challenges.