Memorandum
Presidential Permit Authorizing the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, to Expand and Continue to Maintain and Operate a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry
Summary
Grants the City of Eagle Pass, Texas, a Presidential Permit to expand and continue operating the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry. The expansion includes a second bridge span with six additional vehicle lanes. The permit sets forth conditions related to legal compliance, environmental protections, federal coordination, inspection facilities, and construction authorization. The permit will expire in five years if construction has not begun.
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
- Executive Office of the President
- Other relevant Federal, State, and Local permitting and inspection authorities
Timeline
Ongoing
Deliverable
Grant inspection access to authorized federal, state, and local officials — Ongoing — City of Eagle Pass Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations — Ongoing — City of Eagle Pass Implement mitigation measures identified in NEPA and other environmental permits (e.g., Clean Water Act §402) — Before and during construction — City of Eagle Pass Obtain all required permits, approvals, and authorizations — Before construction — City of Eagle Pass Notify the President or designee of any transfer of ownership or control — As needed — City of Eagle Pass Maintain Border facilities in good repair and in compliance with law — Ongoing — City of Eagle Pass Provide suitable inspection facilities, infrastructure, and equipment per executed or future Donation Acceptance Agreements — Prior to operations — City of Eagle Pass (coord. DHS/CBP, GSA, and relevant agencies) Submit Donation Acceptance Proposal for approval, including plans for inspection facilities and maintenance — Before design activities — City of Eagle Pass (approval by CBP Commissioner, GSA Administrator, Secretary of Transportation) Coordinate with agencies to refine donation and inspection plans — Within 1 year of permit issuance — DHS/CBP, GSA, DOT (coord. with City of Eagle Pass) Obtain concurrence from the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission — Before construction — City of Eagle Pass Await State Department notification that diplomatic notes have been exchanged with Mexico — Before construction — Department of State Notify President or designee at start, completion, interruption, or discontinuation of construction — As events occur — City of Eagle Pass Provide information to the President or designee on facility status or compliance — Upon request — City of Eagle Pass File required federal reports and statements — As applicable — City of Eagle Pass Seek Presidential approval for any substantial changes to the project or operations — Before implementing changes — City of Eagle Pass Begin construction within 5 years to prevent permit expiration — By June 20, 2030 — City of Eagle Pass
Legal Challenges
No known legal challenges.