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Original Date Announced
August 1, 2017Secretary Kelly issues a notice of determination waiving certain environmental requirements in relation to border security construction near San Diego. The waiver, which applies to an approximately 15-mile stretch along the U.S.-Mexico border, exempts certain roads and physical barriers from a broad range of statutory requirements, including the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act.
Under Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (‘‘IIRIRA’’), Congress mandated the installation of additional fencing, barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors on the southwest border and Congress granted to the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to waive all legal requirements that the Secretary determines necessary to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads authorized by the Act. [ID #268]
Federal Register: Notice of Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as AmendedEffective Date
August 2, 2017Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: BorderAgencies Affected: DHS
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Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
Notice of Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRIRA