Introduction
This site is available to download environmental compliance documents for 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 documentation for projects at U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Stations along the northern border.
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) in October 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) in November 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) in July 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) in June 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) in May 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 in April, 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. The Final EA and signed FONSI for the Wellesley Island 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 Wellesley Island document to view or download.
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.
Land Ports of Entry (LPOE)
You may email your comments on LPOE EAs to: poepmo@dhs.gov
You may also send written comments by US Mail to:
FOF NEPA Communications
ATTN: Ms. Julia Moore
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
1717 H Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20006