CBP Seeks Comments on Draft Environmental Assessment of TI at Arizona Border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is inviting public comments by October 24, 2011 on the draft Environmental Assessment that is required pursuant to CEQ regulations on its plans to maintain and repair certain existing Tactical Infrastructure (TI) along the U.S./Mexico international border in the state of Arizona.
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The TI proposed to be maintained and repaired consists of fences and gates, roads and bridges/crossovers, drainage structures and grates, designated open observation zones, lighting and ancillary power systems, and Remote Video Surveillance System (RVSS) components. The existing tactical infrastructure occurs in two U.S. Border Patrol Sectors: Yuma and Tucson.
(The purpose of an Environmental Assessment (EA) is to determine the significance of the environmental effects and to look at alternative means to achieve the agency’s objectives. The EA process concludes with either a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or a determination to proceed to preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).)
The comments that are submitted will be considered for inclusion in the final EA. Draft EA and draft EA map, along with instructions for submitting comments, are detailed in CBP's notice.