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Proposed RuleSignificant2011-277922011-10-28

Opening of Boquillas Border Crossing and Update to the Class B Port of Entry Description

Homeland Security Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Abstract

This notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to create a border crossing in Big Bend National Park to be called Boquillas. The Boquillas crossing would be situated between Presidio and Del Rio, Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the National Park Service plan to partner on the construction of a joint use facility in Big Bend National Park where the border crossing would operate. This NPRM proposes to designate the Boquillas border crossing as a "Customs station" for customs purposes and a Class B port of entry for immigration purposes. This NPRM also proposes to update the description of a Class B port of entry to reflect current border crossing documentation requirements.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
Comments must be received on or before December 27, 2011.

CFR References

Topics

Customs duties and inspectionHarborsOrganization and functions (Government agencies)Seals and insigniaVessels

Public Comment

Comments Close
2011-12-27

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection 8 CFR Part 100 19 CFR Part 101 [Docket No. USCBP-2011-0032] RIN 1651-AA90 AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: This notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to create a border crossing in Big Bend National Park to be called Boquillas. The Boquillas crossing would be situated between Presidio and Del Rio, Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the National Park Service plan to partner on the construction of a joint use facility in Big Bend National Park where the border crossing would operate. This NPRM proposes to designate the Boquillas border crossing as a “Customs station” for customs purposes and a Class B port of entry for immigration purposes. This NPRM also proposes to update the description of a Class B port of entry to reflect current border crossing documentation requirements. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 27, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number, by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments via docket number USCBP-2011-0032. Mail: Border Security Regulations Branch, Office of International Trade, Customs and Border Protection, Regulations and Rulings, Attention: Border Security Regulations Branch, 799 9th Street, NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20229-1179. Instructions: A

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Citation: 76 FR 66862