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, 34485-34486 [2015-14804]

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VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Jun 15, 2015 Jkt 235001 (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers 59002 and 59008) 34485 11741 (1963), as amended by Executive Order 12847 of May 17, 1993, 58 FR 29511 (1993), Executive Order 13284 of James E. Rivera, January 23, 2003, 68 FR 4075 (2003), Associate Administrator for Disaster and Executive Order 13337 of April 30, Assistance. 2004, 69 FR 25299 (2004) and [FR Doc. 2015–14777 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am] Department of State Delegation of BILLING CODE 8025–01–P Authority number 118–2 of January 26, 2006; having considered the environmental effects of the proposed DEPARTMENT OF STATE action consistent with the National [Public Notice: 9170] Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (83 Stat. 852, 42 U.S.C. 4321 Issuance of a Presidential Permit To et seq.) and other statutes relating to Reconfigure, Expand, Operate, and environmental concerns; having Maintain a Vehicle and Pedestrian considered the proposed action Border Crossing Called ‘‘Calexico consistent with the National Historic West’’ in Calexico, California, at the Preservation Act of 1966, as amended International Boundary Between the (80 Stat. 917, 16 U.S.C. 470f et seq.); and United States and Mexico having requested and received the views of various federal departments and other SUMMARY: The Department of State interested persons; I hereby grant issued a Presidential Permit to the permission, subject to the conditions General Services Administration (GSA) on June 9, 2015, authorizing the GSA to herein set forth, to the United States General Services Administration (GSA) reconfigure, expand, operate, and (hereinafter referred to as the maintain a vehicle and pedestrian ‘‘permittee’’), to reconfigure, expand, border crossing called ‘‘Calexico West’’ and continue to operate and maintain a in Calexico, California, at the privately owned vehicle and pedestrian international boundary between the Land Port of Entry (hereinafter referred United States and Mexico. In making to as ‘‘Calexico West’’), in Calexico, CA. this determination, the Department * * * * * provided public notice of the proposed The term ‘‘facilities’’ as used in this permit (76 FR 19825, April 8, 2011), permit means the land, structures, and offered the opportunity for comment, appurtenant installations that form the and consulted with other federal agencies, as required by Executive Order Calexico West Land Port of Entry. The facilities include approximately 2.34 11423, as amended. acres located on the southern edge of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact the Mexico Border Affairs Unit, the Calexico, CA, downtown area. This permit is subject to the following via email at WHA-BorderAffairs@ conditions: state.gov, by phone at 202 647–9895, or Article 1. The facilities herein by mail at Office of Mexican Affairs— described, and all aspects of their Room 3924, Department of State, 2201 operation, shall be subject to all the C St. NW., Washington, DC 20520. conditions, provisions and requirements Information about Presidential permits of this permit and any amendment is available on the Internet at https:// thereof. This permit may be terminated www.state.gov/p/wha/rt/permit/. upon a determination of the Executive SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Branch that the Calexico West Land Port following is the text of the issued of Entry shall be closed. This permit permit: may be amended by the Secretary of PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT State or the Secretary’s delegate in llllllllllllllllll l consultation with the permittee and, as appropriate, other Executive Branch AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL agencies; the permittee’s obligation to SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO implement such an amendment is RECONFIGURE, EXPAND, OPERATE, subject to the availability of funds. The AND MAINTAIN A VEHICLE AND permittee shall make no substantial PEDESTRIAN BORDER CROSSING change in the location of the facilities or CALLED ‘‘CALEXICO WEST’’ IN in the operation authorized by this CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA, AT THE permit until such changes have been INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY approved by the Secretary of State or the BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND Secretary’s delegate. MEXICO Article 2. The permittee shall comply with all applicable federal laws and By virtue of the authority vested in regulations regarding the construction, me as Under Secretary for Economic operation and maintenance of the Growth, Energy, and the Environment facilities. Further, the permittee shall under Executive Order 11423, 33 FR PO 00000 Frm 00123 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 34486 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 115 / Tuesday, June 16, 2015 / Notices 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:18 Jun 15, 2015 Jkt 235001 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. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 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. Time and Date: The meeting will be held on July 9, 2015, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. Place: This meeting will be open to the public via conference call. Any interested person may call 1–877–422– 1931, passcode 2855443940, to listen and participate in this meeting. Status: Open to the public. Matters To Be Considered: The Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors (the Board) will continue its work in developing and implementing the Unified Carrier Registration Plan [FR Doc. 2015–14804 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–29–P PO 00000 Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 [Delegation of Authority No. 385] Delegation of the Authority To Submit Reports By virtue of the authority vested in the Secretary of State by Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2651a) and the Presidential Memorandum of February 19, 2015, I hereby delegate to the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, to the extent authorized by law, the authority to submit the recurring report required by Subsection 10(c) of the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014, Public Law 113–272, regarding noncompliance of Russia with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Notwithstanding this delegation of authority, the authorities delegated herein may be exercised by the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, or the Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources. Any reference in this delegation of authority to any statute or delegation of authority shall be deemed to be a reference to such statute or delegation of authority as amended from time to time. This delegation of authority shall be published in the Federal Register. Dated: June 1, 2015. John F. Kerry, Secretary of State. [FR Doc. 2015–14799 Filed 6–15–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–35–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Sunshine Act Meetings; Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors Meeting. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\16JNN1.SGM 16JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)]
[Notices]
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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 WHA-BorderAffairs@state.gov, 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 https://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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