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submitted will be summarized and
included in the request for Office of
Management and Budget (OMB)
approval. All comments will become a
matter of public record. In this
document the CBP is soliciting
comments concerning the following
information collection:
Title: Passenger List/Crew List.
OMB Number: 1651–0103.
Form Number: CBP Form I–418.
Abstract: CBP Form I–418 is
prescribed by the Department of
Homeland Security, Customs and
Border Protection (CBP), for use by
masters, owners, or agents of vessels in
complying with Sections 231 and 251 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act
(INA). This form is filled out upon
arrival of any person by water at any
port within the United States from any
place outside the United States. The
master or commanding officer of the
vessel is responsible for providing CBP
officers at the port of arrival with lists
or manifests of the persons on board
such conveyances. CBP is working to
allow for electronic submission of the
information on CBP Form I–418. This
form is provided for in 8 CFR 251.1,
251.3, and 251.4. A copy of CBP Form
I–418 can be found at https://
forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_I418.pdf.
Current Actions: This submission is
being made to extend the expiration
date with no change to information
collected or to CBP Form I–418.
Type of Review: Extension (without
change).
Affected Public: Businesses.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
95,000.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 1
hour.
Estimated Total Annual Hours:
95,000.
Dated: January 12, 2012.
Tracey Denning,
Agency Clearance Officer, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Notice of Availability of the Draft
Programmatic Environmental
Assessment for the Deployment and
Operation of Low Energy X-Ray
Inspection Systems at U.S. Customs
and Border Protection Operational
Areas
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
AGENCY:
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Notice of Availability and
Request for Comments.
ACTION:
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) is advising the public
that a draft Programmatic
Environmental Assessment (PEA) for
Low Energy X-Ray Inspection Systems
(LEXRIS) at CBP operational areas has
been prepared and is available for
public review. The draft PEA analyzes
the potential environmental impacts
due to the deployment and use of
LEXRIS. CBP seeks public comment on
the draft PEA. CBP will consider
comments before issuing a final PEA.
DATES: The draft PEA will be available
for public review and comment for a
period of 30 days beginning on the date
this document is published in the
Federal Register. To ensure
consideration, comments must be
received by February 17, 2012.
Comments regarding the draft PEA may
be submitted as set forth in the
ADDRESSES section of this document.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the draft PEA may
be obtained by accessing the following
Internet addresses: https://
ecso.swf.usace.army.mil/Pages/
Publicreview.cfm or www.dhs.gov/nepa,
or by sending a request to David Duncan
of CBP by telephone (202) 344–1527 by
fax (202) 344–1418, by email to
david.c.duncan@dhs.gov or by writing
to: CBP, Attn: David Duncan, 1300
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1575,
Washington, DC 20229.
You may submit comments on the
draft PEA by mail or email. Comments
are to be addressed to CBP, Attention:
David Duncan, 1300 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW., Suite 1575, Washington,
DC 20229, or sent to
david.c.duncan@dhs.gov.
Substantive comments received
during the comment period will be
addressed in, and included as an
appendix to, the final PEA. The final
PEA will be made available to the
public through a Notice of Availability
in the Federal Register.
Respondents may request to withhold
names or street addresses, except for
city or town, from public view or from
disclosure under the Freedom of
Information Act. Such request must be
stated prominently at the beginning of
the comment and will be honored to the
extent allowed by law. A request to
withhold personal information does not
apply to submissions from organizations
or businesses, or from individuals
identifying themselves as
representatives or officials of
organizations or businesses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Antoinette DiVittorio, Environmental
SUMMARY:
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and Energy Division, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, telephone (202) 344–
3131.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
A draft Programmatic Environmental
Assessment (PEA) for the deployment
and operation of Low Energy X-Ray
Inspection Systems (LEXRIS) at CBP
operational areas has been completed by
the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP), Office of Information and
Technology, Laboratories and Scientific
Services, Interdiction Technology
Branch. The draft PEA is available for
public comment.
The purpose of deploying and
operating LEXRIS is to non-intrusively
scan vehicles for the presence of
contraband, including weapons of mass
destruction, explosives, and illicit
drugs. Use of LEXRIS at U.S. ports of
entry, for example, directly supports
CBP’s mission of securing the U.S.
borders and homeland from terrorists
and other threats while simultaneously
facilitating legitimate trade and travel by
assisting CBP personnel in preventing
contraband, including illegal drugs and
terrorist weapons, from entering the
United States.
Two different LEXRIS models are
available. One system is mobile,
mounted on a truck or van type platform
and will be used at CBP operational
areas. The system can be driven along
side a parked vehicle and will scan the
vehicle as it drives by. The driver and
passenger(s) will exit the vehicle to be
scanned and be escorted outside the
controlled area before the vehicle is
scanned. The other system is a
stationary, portal configuration that will
be installed along an existing traffic
lane. Vehicles will be scanned as they
are driven through the portal.
Occupants of the vehicle will have the
option of remaining in the vehicle while
the driver drives it through the portal or
exiting the vehicle and having CBP
personnel drive it through the portal.
Examples of CBP operational areas
include, but are not limited to, ports of
entry, CBP checkpoints, and locations of
events designated as national special
security events.
LEXRIS is needed to fill a unique
capability to detect objects that are not
effectively visualized by other nonintrusive inspection technologies
currently used by CBP. LEXRIS gives a
clear image of objects in the vehicle,
including objects that may be hidden in
fenders, tires, trunks, gas tanks, and
under hoods. LEXRIS provides CBP
personnel with information about what
may be encountered during a manual
search and, in some cases, will
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eliminate the need for CBP personnel to
manually enter vehicles to search for
contraband. As a result, LEXRIS will
increase the safety of CBP personnel.
The draft PEA addresses the potential
impacts from the installation and
operation of LEXRIS at various CBP
operational areas throughout the United
States for the purpose of conducting
non-intrusive inspections. Evaluations
were conducted on various resources
present at operational areas, including:
climate, soils, water quality, air quality,
vegetation, wildlife, noise,
infrastructure, aesthetics, and
radiological health and safety.
Next Steps
This process is being conducted
pursuant to the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.), the Council on
Environmental Quality Regulations for
Implementing the NEPA (40 CFR parts
1500–1508), and Department of
Homeland Security Directive 023–01,
Environmental Planning Program,
(April 19, 2006).
Substantive comments concerning
environmental impacts received from
the public and agencies during the
comment period will be evaluated to
determine whether further
environmental impact review is needed
in order to complete the Final PEA. The
Final PEA will be made available to the
public through a Notice of Availability
in the Federal Register.
Should CBP determine, after review of
the comments, that the implementation
of the proposed action would not have
a significant impact on the environment,
it will prepare a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI), and a
Notice of Availability of the FONSI for
publication in the Federal Register.
Should CBP determine that significant
environmental impacts exist due to the
action, CBP will prepare a Notice of
Intent (NOI) to prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
for publication in the Federal Register.
Dated: January 12, 2012.
Karl H. Calvo,
Executive Director, Facilities Management
and Engineering, Office of Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
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Public Land Order No. 7787;
Withdrawal of Public and National
Forest System Lands in the Grand
Canyon Watershed; Arizona
Bureau of Land Management,
Interior.
ACTION: Public Land Order.
AGENCY:
This order withdraws
approximately 1,006,545 acres of public
and National Forest System lands from
location and entry under the Mining
Law of 1872, 30 U.S.C. 22–54, subject to
valid existing rights, for a period of 20
years in order to protect the Grand
Canyon Watershed from adverse effects
of locatable mineral exploration and
development.
DATES: This Order is effective on
January 21, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chris Horyza, Bureau of Land
Management, Arizona State Office, One
North Central Avenue, Suite 800,
Phoenix, Arizona 85004, (602) 417–9446
or Liz M. Schuppert, U.S. Forest
Service, Kaibab National Forest, 800
South 6th Street, Williams, Arizona
86046, (928) 635–8367. Persons who use
a telecommunications device for the
deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–
(800) 877–8339 to reach the Bureau of
Land Management or U.S. Forest
Service contact during normal business
hours. The FIRS is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, to leave a message
or question with either of the above
individuals. You will receive a reply
during normal business hours.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
public and National Forest System lands
described in this order are within
Coconino and Mohave Counties,
Arizona. The lands will remain open to
the mineral leasing laws, geothermal
leasing laws, mineral material sales
laws, and other public land laws. NonFederal interests within the area
described are not affected by this order.
If the non-Federal interests within the
boundaries of the area described in this
order are subsequently acquired by the
United States, the non-Federal interests
will become subject to the withdrawal.
SUMMARY:
Order
By virtue of the authority vested in
the Secretary of the Interior by section
204 of the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C.
1714, it is ordered as follows:
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1. Subject to valid existing rights, the
following described public and National
Forest System lands are hereby
withdrawn from location and entry
under the Mining Law of 1872 (30
U.S.C. 22–54), but not from the mineral
leasing, geothermal leasing, mineral
materials or other public land laws, in
order to protect the Grand Canyon
Watershed from adverse effects of
locatable mineral exploration and
development:
Gila and Salt River Meridian
South Parcel
T. 28 N., R. 1 E.,
Sec. 1;
Sec. 2, lots 1 and 2, S1⁄2NE1⁄4, and SE1⁄4;
Sec. 11, E1⁄2;
Sec. 12.
T. 29 N., R. 1 E.,
Secs. 1, 2, and, secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;
Sec. 23, E1⁄2;
Secs. 24 and 25;
Sec. 26, E1⁄2;
Sec. 35, NW1⁄4NE1⁄4NE1⁄4, N1⁄2NW1⁄4NE1⁄4,
SW1⁄4NW1⁄4NE1⁄4, NW1⁄4SE1⁄4NW1⁄4NE1⁄4,
NW1⁄4NW1⁄4SW1⁄4NE1⁄4,
SE1⁄4SE1⁄4SW1⁄4NE1⁄4, E1⁄2SE1⁄4NE1⁄4,
E1⁄2NW1⁄4SE1⁄4NE1⁄4, SW1⁄4SE1⁄4NE1⁄4,
and SE1⁄4;
Sec. 36.
T. 30 N., R. 1 E.,
Secs. 1 and 2:
Secs. 11 to 14, inclusive;
Secs. 23 to 26, inclusive;
Secs. 35 and 36.
T. 31 N., R. 1 E.,
Sec. 17, lots 2, 3, S1⁄2NE1⁄4, W1⁄2, and SE1⁄4;
Secs. 18, 19, and 20;
Sec. 21, lot 2, W1⁄2NE1⁄4, SE1⁄4NE1⁄4, W1⁄2,
and SE1⁄4;
Secs. 27 to 35, inclusive.
T. 28 N., R. 2 E.,
Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive;
Sec. 7, excluding MS 1419;
Secs. 8 to 13, inclusive.
T. 29 N., Rs. 2, 3, and 4 E.
T. 30 N., R. 2 E.,
Secs. 2 to 11, inclusive;
Secs. 13 to 36, inclusive.
T. 27 N., R. 3 E.,
Sec. 1.
T. 28 N., R. 3 E.,
Secs. 1 to 18, inclusive;
Secs. 23 to 25, inclusive;
Sec. 36.
T. 30 N., R. 3 E.,
Secs. 15 to 36, inclusive.
T. 27 N., R. 4 E.,
Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive.
T. 28 N., Rs. 4 and 5 E.
T. 30 N., R. 4 E.,
Sec. 13, 24, 25, and 26;
Sec. 27, S1⁄2;
Sec. 28, S1⁄2;
Sec. 29, S1⁄2;
Sec. 30, lots 3 to 7, inclusive, NE1⁄4SW1⁄4
and N1⁄2SE1⁄4;
Secs. 31 to 36, inclusive.
T. 27 N., R. 5 E.,
Secs. 1 to 6, inclusive.
T. 29 N., R. 5 E., partly unsurveyed.
T. 30 N., R. 5 E.,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Notice of Availability of the Draft Programmatic Environmental
Assessment for the Deployment and Operation of Low Energy X-Ray
Inspection Systems at U.S. Customs and Border Protection Operational
Areas
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland
Security.
ACTION: Notice of Availability and Request for Comments.
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SUMMARY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is advising the
public that a draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for Low
Energy X-Ray Inspection Systems (LEXRIS) at CBP operational areas has
been prepared and is available for public review. The draft PEA
analyzes the potential environmental impacts due to the deployment and
use of LEXRIS. CBP seeks public comment on the draft PEA. CBP will
consider comments before issuing a final PEA.
DATES: The draft PEA will be available for public review and comment
for a period of 30 days beginning on the date this document is
published in the Federal Register. To ensure consideration, comments
must be received by February 17, 2012. Comments regarding the draft PEA
may be submitted as set forth in the ADDRESSES section of this
document.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the draft PEA may be obtained by accessing the
following Internet addresses: https://ecso.swf.usace.army.mil/Pages/Publicreview.cfm or www.dhs.gov/nepa, or by sending a request to David
Duncan of CBP by telephone (202) 344-1527 by fax (202) 344-1418, by
email to david.c.duncan@dhs.gov or by writing to: CBP, Attn: David
Duncan, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Suite 1575, Washington, DC 20229.
You may submit comments on the draft PEA by mail or email. Comments
are to be addressed to CBP, Attention: David Duncan, 1300 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW., Suite 1575, Washington, DC 20229, or sent to
david.c.duncan@dhs.gov.
Substantive comments received during the comment period will be
addressed in, and included as an appendix to, the final PEA. The final
PEA will be made available to the public through a Notice of
Availability in the Federal Register.
Respondents may request to withhold names or street addresses,
except for city or town, from public view or from disclosure under the
Freedom of Information Act. Such request must be stated prominently at
the beginning of the comment and will be honored to the extent allowed
by law. A request to withhold personal information does not apply to
submissions from organizations or businesses, or from individuals
identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations
or businesses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Antoinette DiVittorio, Environmental
and Energy Division, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, telephone
(202) 344-3131.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
A draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the
deployment and operation of Low Energy X-Ray Inspection Systems
(LEXRIS) at CBP operational areas has been completed by the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Information and
Technology, Laboratories and Scientific Services, Interdiction
Technology Branch. The draft PEA is available for public comment.
The purpose of deploying and operating LEXRIS is to non-intrusively
scan vehicles for the presence of contraband, including weapons of mass
destruction, explosives, and illicit drugs. Use of LEXRIS at U.S. ports
of entry, for example, directly supports CBP's mission of securing the
U.S. borders and homeland from terrorists and other threats while
simultaneously facilitating legitimate trade and travel by assisting
CBP personnel in preventing contraband, including illegal drugs and
terrorist weapons, from entering the United States.
Two different LEXRIS models are available. One system is mobile,
mounted on a truck or van type platform and will be used at CBP
operational areas. The system can be driven along side a parked vehicle
and will scan the vehicle as it drives by. The driver and passenger(s)
will exit the vehicle to be scanned and be escorted outside the
controlled area before the vehicle is scanned. The other system is a
stationary, portal configuration that will be installed along an
existing traffic lane. Vehicles will be scanned as they are driven
through the portal. Occupants of the vehicle will have the option of
remaining in the vehicle while the driver drives it through the portal
or exiting the vehicle and having CBP personnel drive it through the
portal. Examples of CBP operational areas include, but are not limited
to, ports of entry, CBP checkpoints, and locations of events designated
as national special security events.
LEXRIS is needed to fill a unique capability to detect objects that
are not effectively visualized by other non-intrusive inspection
technologies currently used by CBP. LEXRIS gives a clear image of
objects in the vehicle, including objects that may be hidden in
fenders, tires, trunks, gas tanks, and under hoods. LEXRIS provides CBP
personnel with information about what may be encountered during a
manual search and, in some cases, will
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eliminate the need for CBP personnel to manually enter vehicles to
search for contraband. As a result, LEXRIS will increase the safety of
CBP personnel.
The draft PEA addresses the potential impacts from the installation
and operation of LEXRIS at various CBP operational areas throughout the
United States for the purpose of conducting non-intrusive inspections.
Evaluations were conducted on various resources present at operational
areas, including: climate, soils, water quality, air quality,
vegetation, wildlife, noise, infrastructure, aesthetics, and
radiological health and safety.
Next Steps
This process is being conducted pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the
Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the NEPA
(40 CFR parts 1500-1508), and Department of Homeland Security Directive
023-01, Environmental Planning Program, (April 19, 2006).
Substantive comments concerning environmental impacts received from
the public and agencies during the comment period will be evaluated to
determine whether further environmental impact review is needed in
order to complete the Final PEA. The Final PEA will be made available
to the public through a Notice of Availability in the Federal Register.
Should CBP determine, after review of the comments, that the
implementation of the proposed action would not have a significant
impact on the environment, it will prepare a Finding of No Significant
Impact (FONSI), and a Notice of Availability of the FONSI for
publication in the Federal Register.
Should CBP determine that significant environmental impacts exist
due to the action, CBP will prepare a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare
an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for publication in the Federal
Register.
Dated: January 12, 2012.
Karl H. Calvo,
Executive Director, Facilities Management and Engineering, Office of
Administration.
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