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DHS waives environmental requirements for border wall projects

  1. Original Date Announced

    August 1, 2017

    Secretary 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 Amended
  2. Effective Date

    August 2, 2017

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Border
Agencies Affected: DHS

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