Introduction
This site is available to download environmental compliance documents for two distinct programs within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposed construction, maintenance and operation projects that are primarily on the northern border.
This site includes Environmental Compliance documents for the modernization projects at CBP-owned Land Ports of Entry (LPOE) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). This site also includes Environmental Compliance documentation for projects at U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Stations along the northern border. LPOE and USBP are distinct programs.
Land Ports of Entry (LPOE)
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Field Operations Facilities Program Management Office (FOF) is preparing Environmental Assessments (EAs) to identify and assess the potential environmental impacts associated with proposed modernization of CBP-owned Land Ports of Entry (LPOE) along the U.S./Canada international border and the U.S./Mexico international border (the Proposed Actions). The LPOE modernization actions are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009.
CBP LPOE Environmental Assessments (EAs) for Public Review may be downloaded from this site.
Steps for accessing CBP LPOE EAs for Public Review:
- On the left side of this web page, under Documents, simply click on the state then access the Environmental Assessment of your choice. The Environmental Assessments for that state will be available for downloading.
- Click on the selected Environmental Assessment and it will automatically open within the internet browser window. Please note that the larger files may take several minutes to download, so please be patient. You may also view and download Environmental Assessments by right clicking the file and selecting "save target as." This will allow you to select where the file will be downloaded onto your computer, and will bring up a dialog box displaying the status and size of the download.
You may email your comments on LPOE EAs to: comments@northernbordernepa.com
You may also send written comments by US Mail to:
Northern Border
P.O. Box 6760
Chesterfield, MO 63006-6760
The following LPOE Supplemental Draft or Draft Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact are posted on this website and are available to the public and agencies for review and comment. On the left side of this web page, under Documents, click on the state to access the LPOE Supplemental Draft or Draft Environmental Assessments of your choice.
Beginning on June 16 and ending on July 15, 2010, the following LPOE Supplemental Draft Environmental Assessment is available for public and agency review and comment.
Beginning on June 23 and ending on July 22, 2010, the following LPOE Draft Environmental Assessment is available for public and agency review and comment.
Should you have any questions, please contact CBP Office of Public Affairs Call Center at (202) 344-1780
LPOE Final Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact are available to the public and agencies
The following LPOE Final Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact are posted on this website and are available to the public and agencies. On the left side of this webpage, under Documents, click on the state to access the LPOE Final Environmental Assessment of your choice.
The Final Environmental Assessments and Findings of No Significant Impact for the following LPOEs are available to the public and agencies.
- Antler, North Dakota (November 9, 2009)
- Carbury, North Dakota (November 9, 2009)
- Churubusco, New York (November 9, 2009)
- Hansboro, North Dakota (November 9, 2009)
- Maida, North Dakota (November 9, 2009)
- Morgan, Montana (November 9, 2009)
- Neche, North Dakota (November 9, 2009)
- Noonan, North Dakota (November 9, 2009)
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Walhalla, North Dakota (November 9, 2009)
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Westhope, North Dakota (November 9, 2009)
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Antelope Wells, New Mexico (November 16, 2009)
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Frontier, Washington (November 16, 2009)
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Pinnacle Road, Vermont (November 16, 2009)
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Pittsburg, New Hampshire (November 16, 2009)
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Scobey, Montana (November 16, 2009)
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Sherwood, North Dakota (November 16, 2009)
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Whitetail, Montana (November 16, 2009)
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Wild Horse, Montana (November 16, 2009)
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Morses Line, Vermont (March 16, 2010)
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Sarles, North Dakota (March 16, 2010)
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Easton, Maine (July 7, 2010)
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Hannah, North Dakota (July 7, 2010)
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Whitlash, Montana (July 7, 2010)
Resolution of Adverse Effects on Historic Properties
In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and pursuant to 36 CFR 800.6(a)(4) CBP has provided information on proposed mitigation measures to resolve Adverse Effects on Historic Properties resulting from proposed LPOE modernizations at:
Click on the tab LPOE - Adverse Effect Notification to access information.
Public comments should be emailed to: 106comments@northernbordernepa.com
Border Patrol
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is preparing Environmental Assessments (EAs) to identify and assess the potential environmental impacts associated with proposed construction, maintenance, and operation of USBP Stations along the U.S./Canada international border (the Proposed Actions).
CBP Border Patrol Environmental Assessments (EAs) for Public Review may be downloaded from this site. On the left side of this web page, under Documents, simply click on the state you choose to access the Environmental Assessment of your choice. The Environmental Assessments for that state will be available for downloading. Click on the selected Environmental Assessment and it will automatically download to your computer. Please note that the larger files may take several minutes to download, so please be patient.
You may also send written comments by US Mail to:
Northern Border
P.O. Box 6760
Chesterfield, MO 63006-6760
Border Patrol Draft Environmental Assessments available for Public and Agency Review and Comment
No Border Patrol Draft EAs are currently undergoing a review and comment period.
Border Patrol Environmental Assessments previously posted for Public and Agency Review:
Fort Fairfield BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on October 18, 2009 and the document was released on November 4, 2009. The Final EA and signed FONSI for the Fort Fairfield BPS are posted and available to the public. On the left side of this web page, under Documents, click on Maine and then select the Fort Fairfield document to view or download.
New BPS located in Northeastern Vermont or Northwestern New Hampshire - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and the document was released on November 4, 2009. The Final EA and signed FONSI for the Northeastern Vermont or Northwestern New Hampshire BPS are posted and available to the public. On the left side of this web page, under Documents, click on Vermont/New Hampshire and then select the Northeastern Vermont or Northwestern New Hampshire BPS document to view or download.
Erie Pennsylvania BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on July 7, 2009. The Final EA and signed FONSI for the Erie BPS are posted and available to the public. On the left side of this web page, under Documents, click on Pennsylvania and then select the Erie document to view or download.
Burke New York BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on June 5, 2009. The Final EA and signed FONSI for the Burke BPS are posted and available to the public. On the left side of this web page, under Documents, click on New York and then select the Burke document to view or download.
Newport Vermont BPS - CBP signed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on May 6, 2009. The Final EA and signed FONSI for the Newport BPS are posted and available to the public. On the left side of this web page, under Documents, click on Vermont and then select the Newport document to view or download.
Rangeley Maine BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was signed on April 10, 2009. The Final EA and signed FONSI for the Rangeley BPS are posted and available to the public. On the left side of this web page, under Documents, click on Maine and then select the Rangeley document to view or download.
Richford Vermont BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in February 2009.
Wellesley Island New York BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in January 2009.
Swanton Vermont BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in January 2009.
Havre Montana BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in April 2008.
Sweetgrass/Sunburst Montana BPS - CBP signed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in April 2008.
For additional information regarding the documents that have already completed the public/agency review process please contact: Environmental Planning Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, NP 1220, Washington, D.C. 20229.