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Expenditure Plan – Analysis of Fence Segments

The Fiscal Year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act includes requirements to assess the potential
impact on local communities due to the construction of fencing. DHS and CBP do not view
these as new requirements, as the assessment of effects on local communities and regular
consultation are part of our standard planning process that enables us to make informed decisions
in deploying tactical infrastructure in the most effective and prudent way.

CBP is deploying a comprehensive approach to secure the border, and fencing is one element of
the layered defense plan. Our comprehensive plan includes additional, substantial investments in
technology, infrastructure and enforcement personnel. Fencing and technology are
complementary tools. Technology allows the Border Patrol to identify and track illegal activity.
Fencing gives Border Patrol agents time they need to respond to illegal cross border activity. A
combination of technology and tactical infrastructure best allows the Border Patrol to do their job
safely and effectively. CBP will continue to work to deploy the right mix of technology, tactical
infrastructure, and personnel to secure the border as effectively and efficiently as possible.

In alignment with the appropriations direction, DHS and CBP will construct infrastructure where
it is the most appropriate means to achieve and maintain effective control over the international
border. Four main factors contribute to fence location decisions: (1) the initial Border Patrol
operational assessments; (2) input from stakeholders, including landowners; (3) environmental
assessments; and (4) engineering assessments, which include the cost to construct.

Operational assessments by the local Border Patrol Agents and Chiefs – based on illegal cross-
border activity and the Border Patrol’s extensive field experience – identified multiple locations
where pedestrian or vehicle fencing would most effectively enhance border security. The
deployment of the tactical infrastructure is geared toward disrupting identified routes into the
United States that are utilized by smugglers and potential terrorists. This infrastructure will
strengthen the Border Patrol’s defense in-depth strategy, providing Border Patrol Agents with a
tactical advantage over illegal entrants and enable Agents to push the depth of intrusion as far
south as possible.

Between the Ports of Entry, CBP operates in three primary environments: urban, rural, and
remote. In an urban environment the illegal entrant can be across the border and into the
community in a matter of minutes or seconds, in rural environments in minutes or hours, and in
remote environments it may take hours or days. Interdiction efforts are achieved by multi-tiered
enforcement operations to include pedestrian and vehicle fencing where it is deemed an
operational advantage to deter entrants. If accessible to entry, urban areas require an inordinate
number of enforcement personnel to effectively confront the illegal activity. In this
environment, pedestrian fencing provides a critical deterrent. In a rural area or remote area, the
time it takes for an illegal entrant to mix into the community infrastructure is greater, thereby
giving enforcement personnel the advantage of time to respond, and reducing the need for
fencing. Places where we do not currently have plans for fencing are areas where the border
environment acts as a natural impediment or other options have been deemed more appropriate
than fencing.

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CBP has gone to great lengths to obtain public input throughout our planning efforts regarding
the construction of fence along the Southwest Border. The Border Patrol has engaged in
extensive discussions about the placement of fencing with state and local stakeholders, including
landowners. As part of these outreach efforts, CBP has contacted almost 600 different
landowners and held 13 town hall meetings.

For purposes of providing this information, CBP is classifying consultation efforts as either: (1) a
town hall, (2) an outreach to public group, (3) an outreach to officials, or (4) a meeting with an
individual stakeholder. A town hall is a meeting that was open to the public, for which notice
was provided or advertised in some way, and at which there was the opportunity for dialogue.
Outreach to public group includes meetings with members of the community that was not
advertised. Outreach to officials covers discussions with representatives of the community at
any level of Government, potentially including mayors, city managers, law enforcement,
Congress, etc. Because stakeholder outreach efforts are performed by Border Patrol Sectors and
typically include communities broader than a single segment of fence, stakeholder input is
provided below at a sector level.

Another important part of CBP’s decision-making process is the formal environmental review
process required by the National Environmental Policy Act – known as “NEPA.” The
environmental planning process includes an evaluation of options to mitigate – avoid, minimize,
reduce, or compensate for – the potential impact of the project on affected local communities.
During the preparation of NEPA documents, 14 areas are evaluated including: land use, geology
and soils; biological and water resources; cultural resources; air quality and noise; aesthetics and
visual resources; and socioeconomics.

The environmental review process includes extensive consultation with federal, state, and local
officials, landowners, and the public. Federal agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the International Boundary and Water Commission, are also included in the review
process.

These extensive consultations have allowed CBP to continue to identify areas where we can
make accommodations to meet both operational needs and other elements in the decision-making
process, including local stakeholder input. Examples include: numerous fence alignment
changes to limit the impact on residences, historical sites, educational institutions and bird
watching areas in the Rio Grande Valley; and alignment changes in Del Rio to avoid the need to
relocate residences. CBP is also continuing to consider viable alternatives, including the
possibility of clearing Carrizo cane to enhance visibility in the Laredo Sector and the
combination of security infrastructure and levee improvements in the Rio Grande Valley Sector.
The feasibility of any such proposal can only be assessed, however, after fully considering the
complex operational, financial, environmental, and construction timeline requirements associated
with the project.

The primary objectives of the engineering and construction strategy are to design and construct
high quality, cost-effective pedestrian fence and associated infrastructure (e.g., access roads,

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staging areas, etc.) that meet CBP and U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) fence performance
requirements.

USBP identified and prioritized locations along the southwest border that operationally require
pedestrian fencing. Site visits were conducted to determine the specific fence style(s) to be
installed, agree on the specific lay down location of the proposed fencing and associated
infrastructure, and identify real estate, environmental, engineering and construction challenges to
be addressed.

Utilizing USBP legacy pedestrian fence designs as well as fence designs tested and evaluated by
SBInet’s Fence Lab program, the USACE developed – with input from USBP and SBI – a tool
kit of fence designs to be constructed. All of the fence tool kit designs comply with the majority
of performance requirements stipulated by USBP and can be constructed of readily available and
plentiful materials. In addition, the fence designs will allow for cost-effective and efficient post
construction operations and maintenance.

We recognize the potential impact that fencing may have on landowners and communities along
the border and remain committed to maintaining an open dialogue with these stakeholders.
However, consultation does not mean stakeholders have veto power over CBP’s operational
assessments. Stakeholder input is but one element in the decision-making process. The location
of fence will ultimately be based upon operational needs.

The use of fencing as a means to secure areas along the border is not a new approach. The
Border Patrol, which has long been recognized as the experts on border security, has received
support for erecting and employing fence as an effective border security measure for over two
decades. Only recently has politics, which itself has created a barrier to reasoned discussion,
been applied to the use of fencing. The intrusion of politics in this national security matter
doesn’t change the fact that the use of fencing is still operationally sound and necessary.

Sector and Segment Analysis

San Diego Sector

The San Diego Border Patrol Sector contacted 53 individual landowners. The Sector held a town
hall meeting in East San Diego County and a meeting with officials at Sector Headquarters.

For potential fencing within the San Diego Sector, CBP drafted an Environmental Impact
Statement and an Environmental Assessment to address different potential segments of fence.
The draft documents were released to the public on January 4 and 8, 2008, respectively. Public
open house meetings were held in San Diego and Alpine, California, respectively on January 17
and 16, 2008 respectively.

The following table provides summary Border Patrol operational assessments for each fence
segment within the San Diego Sector:

Project ID: A-1 State: CA Station: BRF Location: Pack Truck Trail Length (mi): 3.58

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This project traverses Zones (b) (7)(E) which are located in the Chula Vista Station and the Brown Field Station areas of
responsibility. The project is located in the central corridor of San Diego Sector and is situated on the south side of Otay
Mountain. (b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

It would also encompass the improvement of the existing 250 road. This project
would certainly raise the level of control, assist in the preservation of the Otay Mountain Wilderness and most importantly allow
us to maintain a far greater level of safety for our agents who patrol the area.
Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: ECJ Location: Ceti's Hill Length (mi): 0.57
Ceti’s Hill is a large Hill that is privately-owned and bisected by the international border located in Zone (b of the El Cajon
Station’s area of responsibility. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: ECJ Location: W. Horseshoe Canyon Length (mi): 0.89
Horseshoe Canyon is located in Zone (b and in the El Cajon Station’s area of responsibility and this component is contained
within BLM land. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: ECJ Location: East Bell Valley Length (mi): 0.12
The East Bell Valley component is located at eastern boundary of Zone (b and the western boundary of Zone (b in the El Cajon
Station’s area of responsibility. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: ECJ Location: Ag Loop Length (mi): 1.02
This project is located in Zone (b in the El Cajon Station’s area of responsibility and is located on BLM land. The Ag Loop road
is located east of the Eastern Railroad
) Tunnel which extends into Mexico. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: CAO Location: Southwest Rim of Smith Canyon Length (mi): 0.17
This project is located in the Zone (b and is in the Campo Station’s area of responsibility. Smith Canyon is a deeply incised
canyon 8 (approximately 500 feet )deep) that trends northwest to southeast. Smith 9 Canyon is within BLM lands. (b) (7)(E)

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(b) (7)(E)

The road segment would be approximately 0.25 mile long and up to 60 feet
wide.
Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: CAO Location: Rattlesnake Ridge to Larry Pierce Road Length (mi): 1.06
This project is located in Zone (b and is in the Boulevard Station’s area of responsibility. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: CAO Location: West edge of Boundary Peak Length (mi): 0.09
This project is located in Zone (b and is the Boulevard Station’s area of responsibility. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: BLV Location: Willows Access #1 Length (mi): 1.63
This project is located in Zone (b and is in the Boulevard Station’s area of responsibility. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: BLV Location: Willows Access #2 Length (mi): 2.01
This project is located in Zone (b and is in the Boulevard Station’s area of responsibility. The description and operational
requirement for this project is essentially
) the same. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: BLV Location: Airport Mesa Length (mi): 0.05
This project is located in Zone (b and is in the Boulevard Station’s area of responsibility. The subject of the project is a mesa
that is very high and towering over
) the Jacumba and O’Neil valley. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: A-2 State: CA Station: BLV Location: O'Neil Valley Length (mi): 1.47
This project is located in Zone (b and is in the Boulevard Station’s area of responsibility. (b) (7)(E)

El Centro Sector

The El Centro Border Patrol Sector contacted 17 individual landowners, and held 4 meetings
with officials including the Calexico Mayor and Council Members, the Imperial County Board of
Supervisors, and representatives of the State Assembly and State Senate.

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For potential fencing within the El Centro Sector, CBP drafted an Environmental Assessment
that was released to the public on December 26, 2007. A public open house meeting was held in
Imperial, California, on January 9, 2008.

The following table provides summary Border Patrol operational assessments for each fence
segment within the El Centro Sector:

Project ID: B-2 State: CA Station: ELS Location: Mon 224 to ELS West Checks Length (mi): 2.36
(b) (7)(E)

Additionally, the area identified in Section B-2 is likely to become urban on the Mexican side of the border
in the future. Currently, there are plans to build a “Silicone Valley” type area in Mexico and as a result there have been talks
about opening another port of entry to facilitate commerce. If this occurs, the need for infrastructure in this section will become
of paramount importance. El Centro Sector believes it wise and operationally sound to place infrastructure in this section to curb
the flow of illegal aliens and narcotics before the area becomes completely urban.
Project ID: B-4 State: CA Station: CAX Location: CAX East Checks Length (mi): 8.59
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: B-5A State: CA Station: CAX Location: Length (mi): 19.16
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: B-5B State: CA Station: CAX Location: Length (mi): 2.85
(b) (7)(E)

Yuma Sector

The Yuma Border Patrol Sector contacted 23 individual landowners. In addition, the Border
Patrol met with concerned citizens and members of the Yuma Rod and Gun Club, with members
of the Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and Arizona Game and Fish in attendance.
Five separate meetings were also held with local officials including public land managers, the
Sheriff’s Department, the Quechan and Cocopah Indian Nations, and the Mayor of San Luis,
Arizona.

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For potential fencing within the Yuma Sector, CBP drafted a Supplemental Environmental
Assessment that was released to the public on January 22, 2008. A public open house meeting
was held in Yuma, Arizona on January 30, 2008.

The following table provides summary Border Patrol operational assessments for each fence
segment within the Yuma Sector:

Project ID: C-1 State: CA Station: Location: Andrade POE: Imperial sand dunes to CA-AZ line Length (mi): 10.28
CAX/YUS
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: C-2B State: AZ Station: YUS Location: From end of PF70 project to County 18 Length (mi): 3.70
(b) (7)(E)

Tucson Sector

The Tucson Border Patrol Sector contacted 46 individual landowners. The Sector held town hall
meetings in Huachuca, Arizona and with Tohono O’odham Legislative Council and community
members in Sells, Arizona. The Border Patrol also held five meetings with public groups
including the Nogales Station’s Citizen Advisory Board, members of the San Rafael Valley
Association, Sonoita community stakeholders, the Southern Arizona Association of Realtors, and
members of the Malpai Ranch Community. In addition, eight outreach meetings were held with
officials including leadership from the City of Nogales, law enforcement, public land managers,
members of Congress, and a separate meeting with the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council.

For potential fencing within the Tucson Sector, CBP drafted an Environmental Assessment that
was released to the public on January 18, 2008. A public open house meeting was held in
Tucson, Arizona on January 31, 2008.

The following table provides summary Border Patrol operational assessments for each fence
segment within the Tucson Sector:

Project ID: D-2 State: AZ Station: AJO Location: AJO 2mi east of POE Length (mi): 3.10
In 2001, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) prepared the Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact
Statement (SPEIS) for INS and Joint Task Force 6 (JTF-6) Activities along the U.S.-Mexico Border. Additionally, in December
2003, National Park Service (NPS) issued a Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Final EA for the Proposed
Permanent Vehicle Barriers (PVB) across the southern boundary of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (OPCNM) in
Pima County, Arizona. (b) (7)(E)

This project is to construct and deploy primary fence on the border with Mexico along both sides of the Lukeville Port Of Entry.
This fence will extend out in both directions. The national strategy, regarding border infrastructure, is the construction of fences
in urban areas, and vehicle barriers in rural areas. This is the only place in Ajo area of responsibility that is considered urban.

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(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: D-2 State: AZ Station: AJO Location: AJO 2mi west of POE Length (mi): 2.10
In 2001, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) prepared the Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact
Statement (SPEIS) for INS and Joint Task Force 6 (JTF-6) Activities along the U.S.-Mexico Border. Additionally, in December
2003, National Park Service (NPS) issued a Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Final EA for the Proposed
Permanent Vehicle Barriers (PVB) across the southern boundary of the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (OPCNM) in
Pima County, Arizona. The PVBs span approximately 30 miles of the U.S.–Mexico border. The PVBs constructed by NPS have
served effectively and efficiently in deterring and hindering illegal vehicle traffic on the OPCNM. However, due to recent
legislation and shifts in IA traffic, there is a need to construct primary pedestrian fence.

This project is to construct and deploy primary fence on the border with Mexico along both sides of the Lukeville Port Of Entry.
This fence will extend out in both directions. The national strategy, regarding border infrastructure, is the construction of fences
in urban areas, and vehicle barriers in rural areas. This is the only place in Ajo area of responsibility that is considered urban.

(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: D-5A State: AZ Station: NGL Location: 1mi W to 3mi W of Mariposa POE Length (mi): 2.00
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: D-5B State: AZ Station: NGL Location: NGL 1mi E to 6mi E of POE Length (mi): 5.16
(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: D-6 State: AZ Station: NGL Location: E Deconcini POE Length (mi): 2.23
(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: E-2A State: AZ Station: NCO Location: NCO 17.75mi W to San Pedro River Length (mi): 6.44
Two Elementary Schools and a Middle School in close proximity of the border in this area. There is also a Bible College in this
area and a Catholic Chapel/Shrine. (b) (7)(E)

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within these recreational areas, due to terrain and vegetation, and will continue to be so with SBInet. Vehicle access for the
(b) (7)(E)

The population immediately north of the E-2A project area is booming. What was once mostly ranch land is now mostly rural
housing. A large upscale housing area is under development right now.

(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: E-2B State: AZ Station: NCO Location: Monument 97 to 4.75mi W of POE Length (mi): 6.94
(b) (7)(E)

So far this year, due to the fence being nearly complete, there have been no drive-thrus in this area.
Project ID: E-3 State: AZ Station: NCO Location: NCO 3.4mi E to 12.4mi E of POE Length (mi): 5.07
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: F-1 State: AZ Station: NCO Location: From existing fence to Kings Ranch Length (mi): 0.97
Construct a 1 mile long Pedestrian/Bollard fence along the U.S./Mexico Border to include all necessary road improvements and
redesign to accommodate the amount of water flow that occurs in the area in question. (b) (7)(E)

El Paso Sector

The El Paso Border Patrol Sector contacted 49 individual landowners. The Border Patrol held
town hall meetings in Animas, Sunland Park, and Deming, New Mexico and Fort Hancock,
Texas. In addition, the Sector met with public groups in Deming and Alamogordo, New Mexico.

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Also, 19 outreach events were held with local officials, including city councils and
representatives of utilities, Tribes, universities, and law enforcement.

For potential fencing within the El Paso Sector, CBP is in the process of drafting a Supplemental
Environmental Assessment. A separate Supplemental Environmental Assessment specifically
for potential fencing in the area of Deming, New Mexico was released to the public on January
18, 2007. A public open house meeting has not yet been scheduled.

The following table provides summary Border Patrol operational assessments for each fence
segment within the El Paso Sector:

Project ID: H-2A State: NM Station: DNM Location: 17 miles West of COL POE beginning 3 miles West Length (mi): 14.11
of COL POE
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: I-1A State: NM Station: DNM Location: DNM 1.5mi E to 3mi E of POE Length (mi): 2.56
The Deming Station has historically been one of the busiest Stations in El Paso Sector. This is largely due to the terrain features
on either side of the Columbus, New Mexico (NM) Port of Entry (POE). (b) (7)(E)

PF-225 Projects H-2A, I-1A, and I-1B are all located within the eastern half of Deming’s AOR. (b) (7)(E)

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(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: I-1B State: NM Station: Location: 3mi E of POE to Luna County Line Length (mi): 9.89
DNM/STN
The Deming Station has historically been one of the busiest Stations in El Paso Sector. This is largely due to the terrain features
on either side of the Columbus, New Mexico (NM) Port of Entry (POE). (b) (7)(E)

PF-225 Projects H-2A, I-1A, and I-1B are all located within the eastern half of Deming’s AOR. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: J-1 State: NM Station: STN Location: STN 1mi W of POE Length (mi): 1.15
Colonia Rancho Anapra, Chihuahua, Mexico is a rural residential suburb of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico with
approximately 60,000 inhabitants. Approximately 19,000 residents inhabit the City of Sunland Park, NM.

(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: J-1 State: NM Station: STN Location: STN 1mi E of POE Length (mi): 1.15
Colonia Rancho Anapra, Chihuahua, Mexico is a rural residential suburb of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico with
approximately 60,000 inhabitants. Approximately 19,000 residents inhabit the City of Sunland Park, NM.

(b) (7)(E)

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(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: J2 State: NM Station: STN Location: West side of Blackie’s gate to west side of the cattle Length (mi): 3.49
pens
Colonia Rancho Anapra, Chihuahua, Mexico is a rural residential suburb of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico with
approximately 60,000 inhabitants. Approximately 19,000 residents inhabit the City of Sunland Park, NM.

(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

The terrain is generally level, consisting of scrub brush and loose arid sand. The sand base can vary from 2 feet to 10 feet deep
and(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: J-3 State: NM Station: STN Location: STN Blackie's Gate to W end Sunland Length (mi): 1.08
Colonia Rancho Anapra, Chihuahua, Mexico is a rural residential suburb of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico with
approximately 60,000 inhabitants. Approximately 19,000 residents inhabit the City of Sunland Park, NM.

(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

This area consists of a deep sand base with a natural valley that provides immediate access from Mexico into the United States.
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: K-1 State: TX Station: EPS Location: EPS Pumphouse to end of fence at Roadside Park Length (mi): 1.07
The El Paso Station area of operations includes 11.4 miles of river border, within the El Paso corridor, from Monument One to
Midway Crossover. The area is predominately urban and includes residential, commercial and industrial areas. The City of
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, with a population of over 1.7 million, is located directly south of the El Paso Station AOR. (b)
(7)
(E)

Project ID: K-1 State: TX Station: EPS Location: EPS End of fence at Roadside Park to Headgates Length (mi): 0.65

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The El Paso Station area of operations includes 11.4 miles of river border, within the El Paso corridor, from Monument One to
Midway Crossover. The area is predominately urban and includes residential, commercial and industrial areas. The City of
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, with a population of over 1.7 million, is located directly south of the El Paso Station AOR. (b)
(7)
(E)

Project ID: K-1 State: TX Station: EPS Location: EPS Headgates to West RR bridge Length (mi): 1.26
The El Paso Station area of operations includes 11.4 miles of river border, within the El Paso corridor, from Monument One to
Midway Crossover. The area is predominately urban and includes residential, commercial and industrial areas. The City of
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, with a population of over 1.7 million, is located directly south of the El Paso Station AOR. (b)
(7)
(E)

Project ID: K-2A State: TX Station: YST Location: 1mi E of US 54 to Socorro Headgates Length (mi): 9.60
The El Paso Station area of operations includes 11.4 miles of river border, within the El Paso corridor, from Monument One to
Midway Crossover. The area is predominately urban and includes residential, commercial and industrial areas. The City of
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, with a population of over 1.7 million, is located directly south of the El Paso Station AOR (b)
(7)
This river in this area is a dry riverbed throughout most of the year. An irrigation canal with powerful currents parallels this
section of the border. A chain-link fence is the only protection from the canal. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: K- State: TX Station: YST Location: Socorro Headgates to 1 mi W of FAB POE Length (mi): 19.42
2B&C
Ysleta Station ranked as the third busiest station within the El Paso Sector, El Paso Station being second. This activity indicates
(b) (7)(E)

Along the Rio Grande River, the flood plain is flat with river vegetation. In addition, the American and Riverside Canals parallel
the international boundary approximately 100 yards north of the Rio Grande River. These irrigation canals carry swift water and
may become life threatening to illegal cross-border traffic that underestimates the powerful water currents.

(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: K-3 State: TX Station: FBN Location: FAB 1mi W to 3mi E of POE Length (mi): 9.03
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Fabens Station AOR along the international boundary located east of Ciudad. Juarez, Mexico. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: K-4 State: TX Station: FBN Location: 3 mi E of Fabens to 1.5mi W of Fort Hancock Length (mi): 13.48
The Fort Hancock Station AOR presently covers 40.4 miles of international border with Mexico. The entire area consists of farm
and ranch land as well as mountainous and desert landscape. (b) (7)(E)

The area has earth banks and flat river vegas on both sides of the river. The river vegas are covered with dense brush and the
river is generally void of significant water flow. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: K-5 State: TX Station: FHT Location: FHT 1.5mi W to 1.5mi E of POE Length (mi): 5.21
The Fort Hancock Station AOR presently covers 40.4 miles of international border with Mexico. The entire area consists of farm
and ranch land as well as mountainous and desert landscape. (b) (7)(E)

The area continues with river vegas that are covered with dense brush and the river is generally void of significant water flow.
(b) (7)(E)

Marfa Sector

The Marfa Border Patrol Sector contacted 6 individual landowners, and held a meeting with
members of the community at the Sector Headquarters. In addition, Agents met with local
officials including Presidio City and County representatives, and Hudspeth County
representatives.

For potential fencing within the Marfa Border Patrol Sector, CBP drafted an Environmental
Assessment that was released to the public on January 8, 2008. A public open house meeting
was held in Marfa, Texas on January 23, 2008.

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The following table provides summary Border Patrol operational assessments for each fence
segment within the Marfa Sector:

Project ID: L-1 State: TX Station: SBT Location: Neely's Crossing Length (mi): 4.63
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: L-1A State: TX Station: PRS Location: Presidio POE to 3.2mi E of POE Length (mi): 3.28
Marfa Sector has one urban area where enforcement actions must be taken immediately upon entry and within a very short
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: L-1B State: TX Station: PRS Location: Presidio POE to 3.2mi W of POE Length (mi): 2.87
Marfa Sector has one urban area where enforcement actions must be taken immediately upon entry and within a very short
distance of the border. This area is approximately 3 miles on each side of the Presidio, Texas Port of Entry.

(b) (7)(E)

(b) (7)(E)

Del Rio Sector

The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector contacted 22 individual landowners. In addition, the Sector
held 11 meetings in the cities of Eagle Pass and Del Rio; 8 to city officials and 3 that involved
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For potential fencing within the Del Rio Sector, CBP drafted an Environmental Assessment that
was released to the public on January 7, 2008. A public open house meeting was held in Del
Rio, Texas on January 24, 2008.

The following table provides summary Border Patrol operational assessments for each fence
segment within the Del Rio Sector:

Project ID: M-1 State: TX Station: DRS Location: DRS San Felipe & Rio Grande to Cienegas Creek & Length (mi): 2.36
Rio Grande
The area where we plan to put fence is in the area where there is the shortest distance between the City of Del Rio and Ciudad
Acuna.

(b) (7)(E)

Our fence layout/design is the least intrusive and would not be recognizable as border fence. It is designed as Pedestrian only,
because the Rio Grande River is a natural barrier to vehicle entries. It will look similar to other security fences surrounding a
public park or business.

All landowners within the project area, including the City of Del Rio, have been supportive of negotiating with the Government
on the right to construct fence.
Project ID: M-2A State: TX Station: EGT Location: EGT 2.3mi upstream to 1mi No of POE Length (mi): 0.75
(b) (7)(E)

Our fence layout/design is the least intrusive and would not be recognizable as border fence. It is designed as Pedestrian only,
because the Rio Grande River is a natural barrier to vehicle entries. It will look similar to other security fences surrounding a
public park or business. Because it lies behind the golf course as opposed to in front, it will not negatively impact the aesthetic
value of the Rio Grande River running alongside the golf course.
All landowners within the project area, with the exception of the City of Eagle Pass have been supportive of negotiating with the
Government on the right to construct fence.
Project ID: M-2B State: TX Station: EGT Location: EGT POE to North of POE Length (mi): 1.06
This area traditionally is the busiest for border related illegal activity in the Sector.

A few years ago, prior to Expedited Removal and Operation Streamline, this operational zone had the highest level of OTM

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activity in the NATION.

(b) (7)(E)

Our fence layout/design is the least intrusive and would not be recognizable as border fence. It is designed as Pedestrian only,
because the Rio Grande River is a natural barrier to vehicle entries. It will look similar to other security fences surrounding a
public park or business. Because it lies behind the golf course as opposed to in front, it will not negatively impact the aesthetic
value of the Rio Grande River running alongside the golf course.

All landowners within the project area, with the exception of the City of Eagle Pass have been supportive of negotiating with the
Government on the right to construct fence.

Rio Grande Valley Sector

The Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector contacted 366 individual landowners. In addition,
seven meetings were held with public groups, including landowners in Weslaco, Harlingen, and
Mercedes, Texas; two meetings were held in Brownsville; and a meeting was held at the
McAllen Chamber of Commerce. The Border Patrol also held 14 meetings with officials
including mayors; members of city councils; city managers; Chiefs of Police; representatives
from wildlife refuges; and county commissioners, delegates, and judges.

For potential fencing within the Rio Grande Valley Sector, CBP drafted an Environmental
Impact Statement that was released to the public on November 16, 2007. Public open house
meetings were held in McAllen, Brownsville, and Rio Grande City, Texas, on December 11, 12,
and 13, 2007, respectively.

The following table provides summary Border Patrol operational assessments for each fence
segment within the Rio Grande Valley Sector:

Project ID: O-1 State: TX Station: RGC Location: Near Roma POE Length (mi): 3.76
The terrain throughout the Rio Grande City Area of Responsibility consists of urban, rural and remote areas. The rural areas
consist of both farmlands with wooded areas lining the river’s edge, and rolling hills that are dense in brush and cacti. The urban
areas consist of neighborhoods and businesses within close proximity to the river. Pedestrian fencing would cover several river
miles of urban area in the cities of Roma (project O-1), Rio Grande City, Texas (project O-2) and the rural areas immediately
adjacent to these cities. This pedestrian fencing would cover approximately 3.8 miles of urban and rural area in Roma, Texas. In
Rio Grande City, Texas pedestrian fencing would cover approximately 8.7 miles of urban and rural area.

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(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-2 State: TX Station: RGC Location: Near RGC POE Length (mi): 8.75
The terrain throughout the Rio Grande City Area of Responsibility consists of urban, rural and remote areas. The rural areas
consist of both farmlands with wooded areas lining the river’s edge, and rolling hills that are dense in brush and cacti. The urban
areas consist of neighborhoods and businesses within close proximity to the river. Pedestrian fencing would cover several river
miles of urban area in the cities of Roma (project O-1), Rio Grande City, Texas (project O-2) and the rural areas immediately
adjacent to these cities. This pedestrian fencing would cover approximately 3.8 miles of urban and rural area in Roma, Texas. In
Rio Grande City, Texas pedestrian fencing would cover approximately 8.7 miles of urban and rural area.

(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-3 State: TX Station: MCS Location: Los Ebanos POE Length (mi): 1.85
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-4 State: TX Station: MCS Location: From Penitas to Abram Length (mi): 4.35
This area consists of fencing to begin where the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission levee begins, just west of
Penitas, Texas. The proposed fence will parallel the levee until reaching Abram Extension Road. The areas south of the
proposed fence are primarily Federal refuge property and farmland. (b) (7)(E)

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(b) (7)(E)
Project ID: O-5 State: TX Station: MCS Location: Future Anzalduas POE Length (mi): 1.73
This project consists of continuous fence running just south of the Anzalduas Port of Entry which is currently under construction
near Granjeno, Texas. This fencing will provide additional security for the POE as well as for the community of Granjeno,
Texas. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-6 State: TX Station: MCS Location: Hidalgo POE Length (mi): 3.86
(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-7 State: TX Station: MER Location: Proposed Donna POE Length (mi): 0.90
The terrain throughout the Weslaco Border Patrol Area of Responsibility consists of 39 river miles of urban and rural areas. The
rural areas consist of both farmlands with wooded areas lining the river’s edge, and the urban areas consist of neighborhoods and
businesses within close proximity to the Rio Grande River. The proposed location of both fence projects will tie into the future
Donna Port of Entry fence on both the east and west sides creating a continuous fence line. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-8 State: TX Station: MER Location: Retamal Dam Length (mi): 3.24
The terrain throughout the Weslaco Border Patrol Area of Responsibility consists of 39 river miles of urban and rural areas. The
rural areas consist of both farmlands with wooded areas lining the river’s edge, and the urban areas consist of neighborhoods and
businesses within close proximity to the Rio Grande River. The proposed location of both fence projects will tie into the future
Donna Port of Entry fence on both the east and west sides creating a continuous fence line. (b) (7)(E)

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increasing the chances of detection and apprehension. Consequently, the fence will act as a force multiplier thus effectively
allowing the redeployment of resources to other areas.
Project ID: O-9 State: TX Station: MER Location: Progresso POE Length (mi): 3.86
The terrain throughout the Weslaco Border Patrol Station’s Area of Responsibility consists of 39 river miles of urban and rural
areas. The rural areas consist of both farmlands with wooded areas lining the river’s edge, and the urban areas consisting of
neighborhoods and businesses also within close proximity to the river. The proposed location of pedestrian fencing will cover
urban areas near the city of Progreso Lakes, Texas (project O-9), and near the rural areas of the Progreso Port of Entry (project
O-10). The proposed location of the fence will tie into the Progreso Port of Entry fence thus creating a continuous fence line.

The proximity of the Rio Grande River to neighborhoods, the city of Progreso Lakes, (O-9) and the Progreso Port of Entry (O-
10) provides concealment and facilitates easy passage of illegal incursions into the surrounding communities. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-10 State: TX Station: MER Location: Progresso POE Length (mi): 2.33
The terrain throughout the Weslaco Border Patrol Station’s Area of Responsibility consists of 39 river miles of urban and rural
areas. The rural areas consist of both farmlands with wooded areas lining the river’s edge, and the urban areas consisting of
neighborhoods and businesses also within close proximity to the river. The proposed location of pedestrian fencing will cover
urban areas near the city of Progreso Lakes, Texas (project O-9), and near the rural areas of the Progreso Port of Entry (project
O-10). The proposed location of the fence will tie into the Progreso Port of Entry fence thus creating a continuous fence line.

The proximity of the Rio Grande River to neighborhoods, the city of Progreso Lakes, (O-9) and the Progreso Port of Entry (O-
10) provides concealment and facilitates easy passage of illegal incursions into the surrounding communities. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-11 State: TX Station: HRL Location: Joe's Bar-Nemo Road Length (mi): 2.33
The fence starts at the Santa Maria Canal and parallels the levee to Nemo Road in Bluetown, Texas. The areas south of the
proposed fence are primarily Federal and State refuge properties and farmland. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-12 State: TX Station: HRL Location: Weaver's Mountain Length (mi): 0.96
The fence starts at the Yellow Barn Road and runs parallel to the levee to Treviño Road in Los Indios, Texas. The areas south of
the proposed fence are primarily farmland, dense brush and vegetation, while the areas north of the proposed fence have a
number of small sub-divisions. Due to the ability of illegal entrants to blend in with the local community and quick access to
routes of egress, this particular (b) (7)(E)

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Project ID: O-13 State: TX Station: HRL Location: W Los Indios POE Length (mi): 1.59
This fencing will provide additional security for the POE as well as for the community of Los Indios, Texas. The areas south of
the proposed fence are primarily Federal refuge properties and farmland. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-14 State: TX Station: HRL Location: E Los Indios POE Length (mi): 3.59
This fencing will provide additional security for the POE as well as for the community of Los Indios, Texas. The areas south of
the proposed fence are primarily dense brush and farmland providing cover and concealment for illegal entrants. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-15 State: TX Station: HRL Location: Triangle - La Paloma Length (mi): 1.93
The fence starts at Cemetery Road in La Paloma, Texas and runs parallel to the levee to Garza Sandpit Road in El Calaboz,
Texas. The areas south of the proposed fence are primarily farmland, dense brush and vegetation. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-16 State: TX Station: HRL Location: Ho Chi Minh - Estero Length (mi): 2.45
The fence starts at Garza Sandpit Road in El Calaboz, Texas and runs parallel to the levee to just east of Estero Road in El
Ranchito, Texas. The areas south of the proposed fence are primarily farmland, dense brush and vegetation. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-17 State: TX Station: BRP Location: Proposed Carmen Road Freight Train Bridge Length (mi): 1.63

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Fence placement in this location provides additional security for the area surrounding the Riverbend Resort and San Pedro, Texas
community. A proposed future railway port of entry will be located along this alignment. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-18 State: TX Station: BRP Location: Proposed Flor De Mayo POE to Garden Park Length (mi): 3.58
Some areas north and south of the proposed fence are Federal refuge property and farmland. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-19 State: TX Station: BRP Location: B&M POE to Los Tomates Length (mi): 3.37
This fencing will provide additional security for the urban areas of Brownsville, Texas and the University of Texas at
Brownsville (UTB) campus. (b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-20 State: TX Station: BRP Location: Tomates Y Length (mi): 0.91
Placement of the fence in this area is essential due to the fact that USFWS Cat Corridor easement runs along the south side of the
USIBWC levee near Brownsville, Texas. (b) (7)(E)

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(b) (7)(E)

Project ID: O-21 State: TX Station: FTB Location: International POE to Sea Shell Inn Length (mi): 12.98
The terrain contained within this area is agricultural, urban and marsh in nature. Multiple entry points exist on the south side
throughout project O-21. Several of these entry points border urban environments. (b) (7)(E)

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