Promoting security, travel, and trade Washington Update Transportation Border Working Group – April 2008
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Effective January 31, 2008, CBP is no longer accepting oral declarations alone. No discernable impact to wait times. This summer CBP will begin installing RFID infrastructure at 39 high-volume land ports, which process 95% of crossings. Vicinity RFID technology will provide CBP officers traveler and law enforcement information in advance of arrival at primary booth. Reduced processing time More secure process
PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE Capital Projects 8 LPOEs in construction phase 18 LPOES in design phase Strategic Resource Assessments (SRAs) LPOE refresh underway Expansion to air and sea ports of entry LPOE Design Guide Refresh
FY 2008 APPROPRIATIONS & BEYOND FY 2008 a record year for CBP: $339M for LPOE modernization Alexandria Bay, NY; Derby Line, VT; Donna, TX; El Paso Tornillo-Guadalupe, TX; San Luis, AZ; San Ysidro, CA. Legislative Horizon: Reyes Bill would authorize $5B for: POE construction Significant Staffing Increases
PREVIEW More to come this afternoon… Overarching Goals: Securing America’s Ports of Entry Staffing Technology Infrastructure Strategic Resource Assessments Border Wait Times