FEDERALpresidential document

Presidential Permit for New International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas

Original title: Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, To Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Vehicular and Pedestrian Border Crossing Near Brownsville, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico

June 5, 2024

infrastructure border security international trade transportation Cameron County

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The Frame

What this does

This permit is a required federal step for the development of a new international border crossing that will impact local transportation and regional trade infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cameron County residents

Residents will see the construction and operation of a new international bridge in their region.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The agency will receive inspection facilities and infrastructure improvements funded by the county.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 5, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Biden has issued a permit authorizing Cameron County, Texas, to construct and operate a new vehicular and pedestrian bridge across the Rio Grande near Brownsville. The project, which connects to Mexico, requires the county to secure various environmental and operational approvals and fund necessary staffing and maintenance costs.

Key Facts

The permit authorizes a new vehicular and pedestrian bridge near Brownsville, Texas.
Cameron County is responsible for all construction, maintenance, and operational costs.
The county must provide inspection facilities and equipment to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at no cost to the federal government.
Construction cannot begin until diplomatic notes are exchanged with the Government of Mexico.
The county must submit detailed funding plans for staffing and maintenance to federal agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is paying for the new bridge?

Cameron County is responsible for funding the construction, maintenance, and operation of the bridge, including the costs for staffing and inspection facilities.

When can construction start?

Construction cannot begin until the Department of State confirms an exchange of diplomatic notes with Mexico and the county fulfills specific funding and environmental planning requirements.

Why It Matters

This permit is a required federal step for the development of a new international border crossing that will impact local transportation and regional trade infrastructure.