82 FR 27541 - Issuance of Presidential Permit to the State of Texas Authorizing It To Construct, Operate, and Maintain the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico, Including a New Two-Lane Bridge Span
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 114 (Thursday, June 15, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 27541-27543] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12371] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 10026] Issuance of Presidential Permit to the State of Texas Authorizing It To Construct, Operate, and Maintain the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico, Including a New Two-Lane Bridge Span SUMMARY: The Department of State issued a Presidential permit to the State of Texas on May 30, 2017, authorizing it to construct, operate, and maintain the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge at the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, including a new two-lane bridge span. In making this determination, the Department provided public notice of the proposed permit (81 FR 66320, September 27, 2016), 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 Office of Mexican Affairs' Border Affairs Unit via email at WHABorderAffairs@state.gov, by phone at 202-647-9894, or by mail at Office of Mexican Affairs--Room 3924, Department of State, 2201 C St. NW., [[Page 27542]] Washington, DC 20520. Information about Presidential permits is available on the Internet at http://www.state.gov/p/wha/rt/permit/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following is the text of the issued permit: Presidential Permit Authorizing the State of Texas To Construct, Operate, and Maintain the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge at the International Boundary Between the United States and Mexico By virtue of the authority vested in me as the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, including those authorities under Executive Order 11423, 33 FR 11741 (1968); 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); the International Bridge Act of 1972 (86 Stat. 731; 33 U.S.C. 535 et seq.); and Department of State Delegation of Authority 118-2 of January 26, 2006 and Delegation 415 of January 18, 2017; 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.); taking into account an amended permit issued May 4, 1982 and an earlier permit dated July 2, 1976, and having requested and received the views of federal departments and other interested persons; I hereby grant permission, subject to the conditions herein set forth, to the State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as ``permittee''), to construct, operate, and maintain the Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge (hereinafter referred to as the ``bridge''), including a new two-lane second bridge structure (hereinafter referred to as the ``new two-lane bridge''), and border crossing. The term ``facilities'' as used in this permit means the bridge, its approaches and any land, structures, or installations appurtenant thereto, including the new two-lane bridge for southbound traffic into Mexico as described in the permittee's September 2016 application for a Presidential permit (the ``Application''). The term ``U.S. facilities'' as used in this permit means those parts of the facilities in the United States, as described in the Application. This permit is subject to the following conditions: Article 1. (1) The U.S. 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 or amended at the discretion of the Secretary of State or the Secretary's delegate or upon proper application therefore. The permittee shall make no substantial change in the U.S. facilities, the location of the U.S. 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. (2) The construction, operation, and maintenance of the U.S. facilities shall be in all material respects as described in the Application and, to the extent not inconsistent with that Application, the permittee's application for the permit issued May 4, 1982. Article 2. The standards for, and the manner of, the construction, operation, and maintenance of the U.S. facilities shall be subject to inspection and approval by the representatives of appropriate federal, state, and local agencies. The permittee shall allow duly authorized officers and employees of such agencies free and unrestricted access to said facilities in the performance of their official duties. Article 3. The permittee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and tribal laws and regulations regarding the construction, operation, and maintenance of the U.S. facilities and with all applicable industrial codes. The permittee shall obtain all requisite permits from the relevant Mexican authorities as well as from the relevant state and local governmental entities and relevant federal agencies. Article 4. Upon the termination, revocation, or surrender of this permit, and unless otherwise agreed by the Secretary of State or the Secretary's delegate, the U.S. facilities in the immediate vicinity of the international boundary shall be removed by and at the expense of the permittee within such time as the Secretary of State or the Secretary's delegate may specify, and upon failure of the permittee to remove, or to take such other appropriate action with respect to, this portion of the U.S. facilities as ordered, the Secretary of State or the Secretary's delegate may direct that possession of such facilities be taken and that they be removed or other action taken at the expense of the permittee; and the permittee shall have no claim for damages by reason of such possession, removal, or other action. Article 5. If, in the future, it should appear to the U.S. Coast Guard or the Secretary of Homeland Security (or the Secretary's delegate) that any facilities or operations permitted hereunder cause unreasonable obstructions to the free navigation of any of the navigable waters of the United States, the permittee may be required, upon notice from the U.S. Coast Guard or the Secretary of Homeland Security (or the Secretary's delegate), to remove or alter such facilities as are owned by it so as to render navigation through such waters free and unobstructed. Article 6. All construction, operation, and maintenance of the U.S. facilities under this permit shall be subject to the limitations, terms, and conditions issued by any competent agency of the U.S. government, including but not limited to the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Homeland Security, the General Services Administration, and the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). This permit shall continue in force and effect only so long as the permittee shall continue the operations hereby authorized in accordance with such limitations, terms, and conditions. Article 7. When, in the opinion of the President of the United States, the national security of the United States demands it, due notice being given by the Secretary of State or the Secretary's delegate, the United States shall have the right to enter upon and take possession of any of the U.S. facilities or parts thereof; to retain possession, management, or control thereof for such length of time as may appear to the President to be necessary; and thereafter to restore possession and control to the permittee. In the event that the United States shall exercise such right, it shall pay to the permittee just and fair compensation for the use of such U.S. facilities upon the basis of a reasonable profit in normal conditions and the cost of restoring said facilities to as good condition as existed at the time of entering and taking over the same, less the reasonable value of any improvements that may have been made by the United States. Article 8. Any transfer of ownership or control of the U.S. facilities or any part thereof shall be immediately notified in writing to the U.S. Department of State, including submission of information identifying the transferee. In the event of such transfer of ownership or control, this permit shall remain in force and the U.S. facilities shall be subject to all the conditions, permissions, and [[Page 27543]] requirements of this permit and any amendments thereto unless subsequently terminated or amended by the Secretary of State or the Secretary's delegate. Article 9. (1) The permittee is responsible for acquiring any right-of-way grants or easements, permits, and other authorizations as may become necessary and appropriate. (2) The permittee shall hold harmless and indemnify the United States from any claimed or adjudged liability arising out of the construction, operation, or maintenance of the facilities. (3) The permittee shall maintain the U.S. facilities and every part thereof in a condition of good repair for their safe operation, and in compliance with prevailing environmental standards and regulations. The bridge shall be operated as a toll-free facility. (4) The permittee shall obtain a license from the USIBWC before commencing construction. Article 10. The County of Presidio, Texas shall provide the General Services Administration an adequate Federal inspection facility at the U.S. terminal of the bridge. Article 11. The permittee shall take all necessary measures to prevent or mitigate adverse impacts on or disruption of the human environment in connection with the operation and maintenance of the U.S. facilities, including those mitigation measures set forth in the Final Environmental Assessment dated July 2016 and in the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Finding of No Significant Impact dated August 2, 2016 and any other measures deemed prudent by the permittee. Article 12. The permittee shall not begin construction until it has been informed that the Government of the United States and the Government of Mexico have exchanged diplomatic notes confirming that both governments authorized the commencement of construction of the new two-lane bridge. Article 13. The permittee shall provide information upon request to the Department of State with regard to the U.S. facilities. Such requests could include, for example, information concerning current conditions or anticipated changes in ownership or control, construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the U.S. facilities. Article 14. The permittee shall provide written notice to the Department of State at such time as the construction authorized by this permit is begun, at such time as construction is completed, interrupted, or discontinued, and at other times as may be designated by the Department of State. Article 15. The permittee shall file with the appropriate agencies of the U.S. government such statements or reports under oath with respect to the U.S. facilities, and/or the permittee's activities and operations in connection therewith, as are now, or may hereafter be, required under any laws or regulations of the U.S. government or its agencies. Article 16. Permission to construct the new two-lane bridge shall expire ten years from the date of issuance of this permit in the event that the permittee has not commenced construction of the new two-lane bridge as described in the September 2016 application by that deadline. The remaining provisions of this permit shall remain in full force and effect. In witness whereof, I, Judith G. Garber, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, have hereunto set my hand this _30th_day of_May_, 2017 in the City of Washington, District of Columbia. Judith G. Garber Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of Ocean and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs End of permit text. Colleen A. Hoey, Director, Office of Mexican Affairs. [FR Doc. 2017-12371 Filed 6-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710-29-P
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BOWs. ICC proposes deleting the text (C) Clearing Agency’s Statement on those that may be withheld from the
describing such algorithm. The text Comments on the Proposed Rule public in accordance with the
describing ICC’s current practices for Change From Members, Participants or provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be
determining consensus BOWs is Others available for Web site viewing and
currently set forth in a footnote within Written comments relating to the printing in the Commission’s Public
the policy. ICC proposes moving this proposed rule change have not been Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
description into the main text of the solicited or received. ICC will notify the Washington, DC 20549, on official
policy. ICC has also corrected inaccurate Commission of any written comments business days between the hours of
table references throughout the policy. received by ICC. 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Copies of such
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(b) Statutory Basis III. Date of Effectiveness of the inspection and copying at the principal
Proposed Rule Change and Timing for office of ICE Clear Credit and on ICE
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Section 17(A)(b)(3)(F),6 [sic]because ICC such proposed rule change, or For the Commission, by the Division of
believes that the proposed rule changes (B) institute proceedings to determine Trading and Markets, pursuant to delegated
will assure the prompt and accurate whether the proposed rule change authority.8
clearance and settlement of securities should be disapproved. Robert W. Errett,
transactions, derivatives agreements, Deputy Secretary.
IV. Solicitation of Comments
contracts, and transactions, as the [FR Doc. 2017–12376 Filed 6–14–17; 8:45 am]
proposed revisions allow for the Interested persons are invited to BILLING CODE 8011–01–P
automatic adjustment of BOWs to submit written data, views, and
appropriate levels during periods of arguments concerning the foregoing,
high market variability, thus assisting including whether the proposed rule DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ICC in ensuring it maintains market change is consistent with the Act.
Comments may be submitted by any of [Public Notice: 10026]
appropriate BOWs in all market
conditions. Appropriate BOWs ensure the following methods: Issuance of Presidential Permit to the
ICC maintains an accurate and effective Electronic Comments State of Texas Authorizing It To
EOD price discovery process, which Construct, Operate, and Maintain the
• Use the Commission’s Internet
includes the determination of EOD Presidio-Ojinaga International Bridge
comment form (http://www.sec.gov/
pricing levels and Firm Trade at the International Boundary Between
rules/sro.shtml); or
determinations. As such, the proposed the United States and Mexico,
• Send an email to rule-comments@
changes are designed to promote the Including a New Two-Lane Bridge
sec.gov. Please include File Number SR–
prompt and accurate clearance and Span
ICC–2017–006 on the subject line.
settlement of securities transactions, SUMMARY: The Department of State
derivatives agreements, contracts, and Paper Comments
issued a Presidential permit to the State
transactions within the meaning of Send paper comments in triplicate to of Texas on May 30, 2017, authorizing
Section 17A(b)(3)(F) 7 of the Act. Secretary, Securities and Exchange it to construct, operate, and maintain
Commission, 100 F Street NE., the Presidio-Ojinaga International
(B) Clearing Agency’s Statement on Washington, DC 20549–1090. Bridge at the international boundary
Burden on Competition
All submissions should refer to File between the United States and Mexico,
ICC does not believe the proposed Number SR–ICC–2017–006. This file including a new two-lane bridge span.
rule changes would have any impact, or number should be included on the In making this determination, the
impose any burden, on competition. subject line if email is used. To help the Department provided public notice of
The proposed changes to ICC’s market Commission process and review your the proposed permit (81 FR 66320,
variability BOW scaling methodology comments more efficiently, please use September 27, 2016), offered the
will apply uniformly across all market only one method. The Commission will opportunity for comment, and consulted
participants. Therefore, ICC does not post all comments on the Commission’s with other federal agencies, as required
Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/ by Executive Order 11423, as amended.
believe the proposed rule changes
impose any burden on competition that rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES
submission, all subsequent Contact the Office of Mexican Affairs’
is inappropriate in furtherance of the
amendments, all written statements Border Affairs Unit via email at
purposes of the Act.
with respect to the proposed rule WHABorderAffairs@state.gov, by phone
change that are filed with the at 202–647–9894, or by mail at Office of
Commission, and all written Mexican Affairs—Room 3924,
5 15 U.S.C. 78q–1(b)(3)(F). communications relating to the Department of State, 2201 C St. NW.,
6 Id. proposed rule change between the
7 Id. Commission and any person, other than 8 17 CFR 200.30–3(a)(12).
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requirements of this permit and any be designated by the Department of Street NW., Suite 910, Washington, DC
amendments thereto unless State. 20036, or by fax at (202) 833–9434, or
subsequently terminated or amended by Article 15. The permittee shall file Web site at http://www.rtca.org.
the Secretary of State or the Secretary’s with the appropriate agencies of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
delegate. U.S. government such statements or to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
Article 9. (1) The permittee is reports under oath with respect to the Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–
responsible for acquiring any right-of- U.S. facilities, and/or the permittee’s 463, 5 U.S.C., App.), notice is hereby
way grants or easements, permits, and activities and operations in connection given for a meeting of the Twenty First
other authorizations as may become therewith, as are now, or may hereafter Meeting of the NextGen Advisory
necessary and appropriate. be, required under any laws or Committee (NAC). The agenda will
(2) The permittee shall hold harmless regulations of the U.S. government or its include the following:
and indemnify the United States from agencies.
any claimed or adjudged liability arising Article 16. Permission to construct the Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to
out of the construction, operation, or new two-lane bridge shall expire ten 2 p.m.
maintenance of the facilities. years from the date of issuance of this 1. Opening of Meeting/Introduction of
(3) The permittee shall maintain the permit in the event that the permittee NAC Members—Chairman David
U.S. facilities and every part thereof in has not commenced construction of the Bronczek
a condition of good repair for their safe new two-lane bridge as described in the 2. Official Statement of Designated
operation, and in compliance with September 2016 application by that Federal Official—Victoria Wassmer,
prevailing environmental standards and deadline. The remaining provisions of FAA Acting Deputy Administrator
regulations. The bridge shall be this permit shall remain in full force 3. Review and Approval of February 22,
operated as a toll-free facility. and effect. 2017 Meeting Summary
(4) The permittee shall obtain a In witness whereof, I, Judith G. 4. Chairman’s Report—Chairman
license from the USIBWC before Garber, Acting Assistant Secretary of Bronczek
commencing construction. State for the Bureau of Oceans and 5. FAA Report—FAA
Article 10. The County of Presidio, International Environmental and 6. Northeast Corridor Phase One
Texas shall provide the General Services Scientific Affairs, have hereunto set my Tasking—Final Report for
Administration an adequate Federal hand this _30th_day of_May_, 2017 in consideration for approval
inspection facility at the U.S. terminal the City of Washington, District of 7. Enhanced Surveillance Task Group—
of the bridge. Columbia. Final Report for consideration for
Article 11. The permittee shall take all approval
Judith G. Garber
necessary measures to prevent or Acting Assistant Secretary Bureau of 8. ADS–B Equipage
mitigate adverse impacts on or Ocean and International 9. NextGen Priorities Status—NextGen
disruption of the human environment in Environmental and Scientific Affairs Integration Working Group
connection with the operation and 10. Joint Analysis Team—Wake
End of permit text.
maintenance of the U.S. facilities, ReCategorization, PBN Procedures
including those mitigation measures set Colleen A. Hoey, for consideration for approval
forth in the Final Environmental Director, Office of Mexican Affairs. 11. Summary of meeting and next steps
Assessment dated July 2016 and in the [FR Doc. 2017–12371 Filed 6–14–17; 8:45 am] 12. Closing Comments—DFO and NAC
U.S. Department of Transportation BILLING CODE 4710–29–P Chairman
Federal Highway Administration 13. Other business
Finding of No Significant Impact dated 14. Adjourn
August 2, 2016 and any other measures DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Although the NAC meeting is open to
deemed prudent by the permittee.
Article 12. The permittee shall not the public, the meeting location has
Federal Aviation Administration limited space and security protocols
begin construction until it has been
informed that the Government of the that require advanced registration.
Twenty First Meeting of the NextGen
United States and the Government of To attend: Please email mforrest@
Advisory Committee (NAC)
Mexico have exchanged diplomatic rtca.org with name, company, and
notes confirming that both governments AGENCY: Federal Aviation phone number contact to pre-register no
authorized the commencement of Administration (FAA), U.S. Department later than June 19, 2017.
of Transportation (DOT). With the approval of the Chairman,
construction of the new two-lane bridge.
Article 13. The permittee shall ACTION: Notice. members of the public may present oral
provide information upon request to the statements at the meeting. Persons
SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice wishing to present statements or obtain
Department of State with regard to the
to advise the public of a meeting of the information should contact the person
U.S. facilities. Such requests could
Twenty First Meeting of the NextGen listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
include, for example, information
Advisory Committee (NAC). NAC is a CONTACT section. Members of the public
concerning current conditions or
subcommittee of the federal advisory may present a written statement to the
anticipated changes in ownership or
committee, RTCA Inc. committee at any time.
control, construction, connection,
operation, or maintenance of the U.S. DATES: The meeting will be held June Issued in Washington, DC, on June 13
28, 2017, 08:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
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facilities. 2017.
Article 14. The permittee shall ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at: Mohannad Dawoud,
provide written notice to the The FedEx Experience Center (EC), 3851 Management & Program Analyst, Partnership
Department of State at such time as the Airways Boulevard, Module C, 1st Contracts Branch, ANG–A17, NextGen,
construction authorized by this permit Floor, Memphis, Tennessee 38116. Procurement Services Division, Federal
is begun, at such time as construction is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aviation Administration.
completed, interrupted, or Andy Cebula, NAC Secretariat, (202) [FR Doc. 2017–12516 Filed 6–14–17; 8:45 am]
discontinued, and at other times as may 330–0652, acebula@rtca.org, 1150 18 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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