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Design Standard September 2014

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PREFACE

To foster inclusion of the most current best practices in its facilities, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues revised editions of its Design Standards to incorporate clarifications, revised requirements, and new government regulations and directives. This Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Design Standard - 2014 amends and replaces the LPOE Design Standard Interim June 2012 and all previous versions.

The modifications and revisions of this issue generally relate to the following subject matter:

Reorganization of the Design Standard in layout and content Focus on the unique design issues relevant to specific CBP building types.

Consolidation of Room Data Sheets into one common appendix applicable to all building types.

Expansion of Data Sheets to include specific architectural and engineering related design criteria.

New content for a number of chapters including engineering disciplines.

Incorporation of new graphics and revisions to old graphics Incorporation of all relevant narrative content found in the 2009 edition of the US LPOE Signage

Supplement into a new separate Signage Standard document.

The following stakeholders provided best practices, lessons learned, and subject matter feedback on the ongoing development of the LPOE Design Standard from 2012 to present:

Office of Field Operations (OFO) Field Office Personnel OFO Facilities Program Managers Office of Administration (OA) Facilities Management and Engineering (FM&E) Project Managers CBP Officers CBP Office of Internal Affairs, Security Management Division CBP Office of Information Technology Specialists and Field Deployment Personnel CBP Office of Public Affairs CBP Office of Chief Counsel OFO Canine Enforcement Office – Program Managers CBP Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison – Program Managers GSA and USACE and other federal Subject Matter Experts Industry Subject Matter Experts - architects, engineers, planners, and life safety/accessibility experts

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NUMBER: CHAPTER NAME:

CHAPTER 00 PREFACE TO 2014 EDITION

OVERVIEW CHAPTERS

CHAPTER 01 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 02 FACILITIES PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING

CHAPTER 03 SUSTAINABILITY

CHAPTER 04 LPOE SITE AND FACILITIES LAYOUT

FACILITY CHAPTERS – SITE, BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

CHAPTER 05 MAIN BUILDING

CHAPTER 06 NON-COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION

Headhouse Lane Infrastructure

CHAPTER 07 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INSPECTION

Secondary Building Lane Infrastructure

CHAPTER 08 CANINE ENFORCEMENT SPACES AND KENNEL BUILDINGS

CHAPTER 09 OUTBOUND INSPECTION

CHAPTER 10 SMALL PORT PROTOTYPE

CHAPTER 11 RAIL PROCESSING FACILITY

CHAPTER 12 PRECLEARANCE FACILITY [RESERVED FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT]

DISCIPLINE CHAPTERS

CHAPTER 13 CIVIL AND LANDSCAPE

CHAPTER 14 ARCHITECTURE

CHAPTER 15 STRUCTURE

CHAPTER 16 FIRE PROTECTION

CHAPTER 17 PLUMBING

CHAPTER 18 MECHANICAL

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRICAL (GENERATOR, POWER, LIGHTING AND GROUNDING)

CHAPTER 20 DATA AND COMMUNICATIONS

CHAPTER 21 PHYSICAL SECURITY

ROOM DATA

CHAPTER 22 ROOM DATA SHEETS

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APPENDICES

A. ACRONYMS AND GLOSSARY

B. SIGNAGE

C. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

D. BOOTHS, CANOPIES AND LANE SYSTEMS

E. NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

F. APHIS VETERINARY SERVICES FACILITY

G. STANDARD DETAILS

H. CAVSS LPOE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

I. STANDARD ENCLOSED NON-INTRUSIVE INSPECTION BUILDING

J. STANDARD ENCLOSED SECONDARY INSPECTION BUILDING

K. FERRY PORT [FUTURE REVISION]

L. FIRING RANGE (DOJ STANDARD) [FUTURE REVISION]

M. LIVE PROGRAM MATRIX IN EXCEL FORMAT [FUTURE REVISION]

INTRODUCTION

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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO THE STANDARD

1.1 BACKGROUND

Within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was created as the single agency responsible for managing, securing, and controlling the Nation’s borders to prevent terrorists and their weapons from entering the United States. CBP unifies and integrates the work formerly performed by the following three agencies: the U.S. Customs Service; the Immigration and Naturalization Service; and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

CBP’s priority mission is homeland security, with responsibilities for improving security both at and between United States Ports of Entry (POE), as well as extending the zone of security beyond the physical borders of the United States. While carrying out its mission, CBP is challenged to facilitate legitimate trade and travel through the Nation’s borders in an effective and efficient manner.

CBP provides security and facilitation of trade and travel at POEs using traditional and innovative approaches. Traditional methods include: screening individuals, comprehensive examinations of suspect baggage or cargo, and an intensified effort to protect American agriculture from the introduction of injurious plant and animal pests and disease. Innovative approaches include the use of Non-Intrusive Inspection technology (NII), License Plate Readers (LPR), and Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM) to enhance inspection efficiency and efficacy.

The focus of this document is the definition of design standards for U.S. Land Ports of Entry (LPOEs), also referred to as Ports. An LPOE is defined as the facility that provides controlled entry into or departure from the United States for persons and materials arriving as commercial, non-commercial, pedestrian, or rail traffic. An LPOE houses CBP and other Federal Inspection Services (FIS) agencies responsible for the enforcement of Federal laws pertaining to immigration, illegal drugs, agriculture, wildlife, and commerce.

1.2 APPLICATION AND USE OF THE DESIGN STANDARD

This LPOE Design Standard, henceforth referred to as the Standard, provides its users with:

standardized procedures for the planning, programming, budget formulation, design and construction of new LPOEs or the renovation, addition, or alteration to existing LPOEs, technical requirements and criteria for the construction of CBP spaces at LPOEs, parameters and adjacency guidelines for proper programming and layouts of LPOEs, and applicable authorities that govern the planning and execution of LPOE construction and alterations projects.

The Standard serves as the primary reference document for Architect/Engineering (A/E) consultancies, Government agencies, facility operators, transportation lines, and all CBP personnel involved with the planning, design, development, and alteration of LPOEs. The use of the Standard, as well as early involvement of stakeholders in the facility development process, will ensure an LPOE design that most appropriately reflects the scope of the anticipated operations.

This Standard identifies LPOE project stakeholders and applicable codes and regulations, defines operations, describes design concepts, categorizes spaces, and provides specific technical criteria on building materials and systems. The Standard is used to develop planning and programming criteria for inclusion in

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programs of requirements (PORs), direct execution of design and engineering documentation, inform construction and construction administration stages and establish project close-out and post occupancy roles and responsibilities.

1.2.1 Definition of the LPOE Design Standard (Standard)

The Standard establishes minimum requirements to be met in all applicable projects and is CBP policy.

These requirements are mandatory; any proposed revisions or modifications thereto shall follow alternative or equivalent means, exceptions, and deviations per section 1.2.6.

1.2.2 Applicability

The Standard shall apply to LPOE planning, programming and construction projects as follows:

All new construction;

All additions to an existing LPOE, defined as additional operational and physical capacity to buildings or site structures, including roadways; or new equipment or systems required for Port functions and operations;

All alterations to an existing LPOE, defined as remodeling, improving, extending or making other tenant requested changes to an existing facility, exclusive of maintenance or repair work. Alterations projects do not include an expansion of a physical building or adding a new building to a campus location.

Planning, Programming, Engineering, Design, Project Execution, and Closeout/Acceptance activities for all of the above mentioned project types shall conform to the direction in this Standard, unless otherwise directed by the Facilities Management and Engineering (FM&E) Project Manager (PM).

The Standard does not apply to:

Maintenance or repair projects where the nature of work requires returning a real property asset to its prior operational status or to such condition that it may effectively be utilized for its designated purpose.

1.2.3 Use of Terms “Shall,” “Should” and “May”

The terms “shall,” “should” and “may” are used throughout this Standard as defined below:

Shall: indicates a direction or requirement that is mandatory.

Should: indicates a direction or requirement that is strongly preferred but not mandatory.

May: indicates a direction or requirement that is beneficial to LPOE but is not mandatory; or, it presents options for selection.

The FM&E PM shall approve alternatives to all directions, criteria or requirements listed as “should” or “may.”

1.2.4 Current Edition of the Standard

The most current signed edition, including errata, at project inception shall apply. Project inception is defined as the actual start of an in-house CBP planning study or the date of contract with a consultant commissioned to provide a Planning study, Prospectus Development Study or similar. As projects move from study phases to building design phases, the date of inception shall be revised to the date of contract with an architecture/engineering consultancy for development of a building project for Design–Bid–Build delivery, or the date of issuance of a Request for Proposal for a building project for Design-Build delivery.

The completion of a feasibility study or the pre-design phase generally marks the end of the planning phase of a project and the beginning of the design phase. In the design phase, incorporating new requirements into

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the design of a project starts to have cost and schedule implications; therefore, potential changes or new requirements must follow the Field Operations Facilities Program Management Office (FOF PMO) Change Control Process (to be managed by the FM&E PM). Through the Change Control Process, requirements and proposed alternatives are evaluated against cost and schedule implications, by CBP HQ. This process will determine whether the new requirement will be implemented. The exception to this general rule is for projects that have completed the feasibility study and are awaiting design funds. When design is delayed by two years or more after the completion of a feasibility study, a requirements refresh should take place before a funding request is initiated to ensure that the design programming and budget allows for the project to be designed and constructed to the Standard. The CBP-approved POR shall be finalized before the project moves into the design phase.

It follows that a hierarchy of requirements must be established to inform planners and designers as to which of these requirements should be implemented at given stages of a project. A Schedule of Standard Compliance is summarized below:

Table 1 – Schedule of Standard Compliance

If a Standard update is issued when the…

Then…

Feasibility study is not yet complete

All planning, site selection, design, and construction activities/products must be fully compliant with the updated/revised Standard.

Feasibility study and pre-design activities are complete – awaiting design funding

Design and construction activities must comply with the updated/revised Standard. A requirements refresh should take place before design funds are requested to ensure that the design programming and budget allows for the project to be designed and constructed to the updated/revised Standard.

Feasibility study is complete – construction documents are less than 60% complete

Design and construction activities must comply with the updated/revised Standard as they affect required spaces, adjacencies, code compliance, physical security, and life safety. Compliance with all other new requirements presented in the updated/revised Standard requires review by the FM&E PM based on a thorough assessment of cost, schedule, and scope impacts, as well as compliance with the Office of Internal Affairs (IA) physical security standards and the Office of Field Operations’ (OFO) operational considerations. If it is found to be in the best interest of CBP to comply with new requirement(s) or if there is a change to the baseline schedule and/or cost, the FOF PMO PM would submit a formal change request to obtain approval and funding for the requirement.

Construction documents are greater than 60% but less than 90% complete

Design and construction activities must comply with the updated/revised Standard as they affect code compliance, physical security, and life safety. Compliance with all other new requirements presented in the updated/revised Standard requires review by the PM based on a thorough assessment of cost, schedule, and scope impacts, as well as compliance with IA physical security standards and OFO’s operational considerations. If it is found to be in the best interest of CBP to comply with new requirement(s) or if there is a change to the baseline schedule and/or cost, the FOF PMO PM submits a formal change request to obtain approval and funding for the requirement.

1.2.5 Standardization

CBP has adopted standardization of elements that are common to most LPOEs to assist with achieving consistency in quality, cost, and performance of LPOEs. This includes both building plans for the small port prototypes and functional components such as Non-Intrusive Inspections (NII) buildings and Inspection Booths. In addition to information provided within each section, the Standard includes in its Appendices drawings, specifications and other documentation for these standard items.

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Dependent on project location, anticipated operations, project constraints, and threat assessments, the FM&E PM may identify certain standardized items to be mandatory (“shall”), preferred (“should”), or optional (“may”). This designation shall be included in the Request for Proposal (RFP) for both Design-Bid- Build and Design-Build project delivery. In the absence of inclusion in the RFP, the use of standardized plans or components shall be considered preferred. In all designations, the salient features of the standardized item as described in Room Data Sheets, facility type narratives, specifications, fixtures, furniture and component descriptions, within the main chapters or appendices, shall be incorporated into the design.

1.2.6 Alternate or Equivalent Means, Exceptions and Deviations In the event certain constraints or operational requirements require an alternate or equivalent means, exception, or deviation to this Standard for a particular LPOE project, a proposal shall be submitted by the FM&E PM to CBP Headquarters (HQ) (FOF PMO Program Controls Branch) for review and consideration in accordance with the formal Change Control Process.

The proposal may be requested and prepared by the FM&E PM, Port Director, other facility stakeholders, or an Architecture/Engineering consultancy. The proposal shall address its impact on the pertinent characteristics of the LPOE, including: operational efficiency; space configurations; passenger facilitation;

Officer and public safety; and physical security. The proposal shall not compromise security, safety, or CBP operations. The proposal shall include notification of any resultant revision to project cost and time.

Proposals will be evaluated partially based on the number of preferred criteria that are included in the proposal. Any proposed change to the approved POR after the design phase begins shall follow this process.

The proposal shall be reviewed by, at a minimum, the Director, Field Operations (DFO), Assistant Director of Mission Support (ADMS), affected Program Offices, and CBP HQ.

CBP HQ will make final CBP approval determination regarding all requests for alternative or equivalent means, exceptions, and deviations to this Standard and forward such determination to the FM&E PM for distribution to the project team members.

IA, OIT and other stakeholders have specific waiver processes that shall be followed for any proposed deviations that impact compliance with their requirements. The FM&E PM shall assist in the coordination of these deviation requests with the appropriate CBP offices.

1.3 CBP ORGANIZATION

Many offices and branches within CBP contribute to the planning, design and construction of LPOEs. The following are the primary stakeholders and business partners in LPOE development:

1.3.1 Office of Field Operations (OFO)

OFO provides inspection services at Ports. OFO is responsible for enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations at United States borders, while ensuring the safe and efficient flow of goods and people through Ports. OFO oversees employees at field operations offices, LPOEs, and pre-clearance stations in foreign countries. Each field operations office is run by a DFO. Port Directors, who report to the DFO, oversee Ports in their operational areas, where virtually all conveyances, passengers, and goods legally enter and exit the United States. In most cases, the Port Director’s responsibility is administered through Chiefs, who oversee the day-to-day operations of the Port.

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Cargo and Conveyance Security, Agricultural Programs and Trade Liaison, Outbound Program Office, as well as the Immigrations Policy and Programs, are administered by OFO. Within these programs, individual teams are responsible for specific processes. In most cases, a Chief or Assistant Port Director oversees each of the processes, teams, or programs.

1.3.2 Facilities Management and Engineering (FM&E)

FM&E oversees the planning, design, and construction or lease of each CBP facility, as well as all maintenance and repairs through four integrated Program Management Offices (PMO): Field Operations Facilities (FOF); Border Patrol Facilities and Tactical Infrastructure; Air and Marine Facilities and Mission Support Facilities. FM&E also includes the Enterprise Management Office, which coordinates facility reporting and environmental compliance tasks. Each PMO plans, executes, and manages the facilities portfolio for a single CBP Business Partner in conjunction with the Facilities Management Council, service providers, and stakeholders.

1.3.3 Field Operations Facilities Program Management Office (FOF PMO) FOF PMO provides project management services for all aspects of the LPOE portfolio, including strategic planning, individual port planning and programming, and construction. FOF PMO also oversees Project Management Lifecycle; Building Operations, Maintenance and Repair (BOMR); Best Practices; and Overtime Utilities. FOF PMO provides technical support in the areas of architecture, engineering, real estate, and environmental services, and is the author and custodian of this Standard.

1.3.4 OFO Canine Enforcement Program (CEP)

CEP trains and deploys highly trained detector dog teams to help Officers interdict illegal narcotics, concealed humans, prohibited agriculture products, explosives and undeclared currency. Canine units are co-located at OFO facilities as needed.

1.3.5 Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII)

NII Division of OFO develops and implements the CBP NII Acquisition Strategy and Deployment Plan from needs generation and sourcing to procurement, deployment and maintenance. NII technology includes large-scale x-ray and gamma-ray imaging systems, radiation detection equipment, small-scale baggage x-ray systems, and portable and hand-held devices.

1.3.6 Land Border Integration (LBI) PMO

LBI PMO develops innovative technologies and processes to enhance efficiencies in both security and throughput at LPOEs. LBI solutions involve piloted programs that shall be coordinated with CBP HQ and local Field Offices.

1.3.7 Cargo Systems Program Office (CSPO)

CSPO administers and directs the development, maintenance, and deployment of systems and interfaces that support CBP, other government agencies, and the trade community regarding the importation, exportation, and control of merchandise shipments. CSPO also manages CBP legacy systems–Automated Commercial System and Automated Export System –while developing and deploying the modernized trade processing systems. CSPO is part of Cargo Surveillance and Systems.

1.3.8 Office of Internal Affairs (IA), Security Management Division (SMD)

IA/SMD establishes the standards, policies, procedures and practices for the physical security of CBP personnel, facilities, information, and assets. IA/SMD supports the CBP security mission by promoting officer safety and infrastructure protection through the development of consistent physical security policies

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and standards. By conducting physical security vulnerability assessments, construction drawing reviews, certifications, inspections, and security surveys, IA/SMD identifies requirements for all CBP physical security systems, devices, and building features. IA/SMD works with the Office of Border Patrol, the Office of Air and Marine, the Office of Field Operations, the Office of Administration, and the Office of Information and Technology to ensure that they implement effective physical security standards and best practices at their facilities.

1.3.9 CBP Office of Information Technology (OIT)

OIT establishes the standards, policies, procedures and practices regarding information, technology, and systems needs at CBP facilities. OIT supports the CBP mission by promoting efficiency and effective processing through the use of technology and network infrastructure. By conducting site surveys, construction drawing reviews, certifications, inspections, and system commissioning, OIT ensures that all facility sites are supported by the appropriate technology solutions. OIT works with the Office of Border Patrol, the Office of Air and Marine, OFO, the Office of Administration, and the Office of Internal Affairs to ensure that they comply with CBP information and technology standards and best practices at their facilities.

A. INTEGRATED LOGISTICS BRANCH (ILB)

The Integrated Logistics Branch (ILB) supports all enforcement technology at and between the Ports supporting and facilitating CBP’s mission. As a component of OIT, ILB performs all maintenance and repair support for the OFO NII systems and Radiation Detection Equipment (RDE) both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).

Additionally, ILB is the program manager for OFO for the Border Security Deployment Program (BSDP), providing Centralized Area Video Surveillance System (CAVSS) coverage at all Land Ports of entry, performing deployments, sustainment and maintenance activities.

B. NETWORK ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING (NA&E)

NA&E develops design for network infrastructure that meets current business and technical requirements and incorporates specifications to support availability, reliability, security, scalability, and performance. NA&E provides Information Systems Security Officers to ensure that LPOE systems comply with all relevant security regulations and policies in order to become certified and accredited to operate on the CBP and DHS networks.

C. WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (WTP)

WTP oversees CBP’s wireless and tactical communications assets. Overall, the major functional areas identified by the WTP include: enabling and enhancing specialized communications operational support, enabling and enhancing tactical communications, promoting and supporting integration of emerging technologies, and ensuring sound management of wireless program projects The WTP will support these functional areas by delivering enterprise-wide services that work to ensure field personnel have the resources needed to effectively perform their missions and maintain officer safety.

1.3.10 Printing, Graphics and Distribution (PG&D)

PG&D determines CBP signage requirements, reviews programming and design of all LPOE signage, and manufactures signs. PG&D provides the Building Identification signage consisting of the seal and signature above the Port name and location and statutory signs in all cases. Other signs, such as wayfinding and room identification signs, may be provided by PG&D or a third party contractor approved by PG&D.

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1.3.11 CBP Human Resource Management - Safety Program

The CBP Human Resource Management - Safety Program must have the opportunity to review any design that includes HAZMAT containment, respiratory concerns, confined spaces, and radiation concerns.

1.3.12 CBP Office of Public Affairs (OPA)

OPA supports the interface of OFO and LPOEs with the public and ensures that information disseminated and presented to the public align with CBP and DHS requirements. OPA also ensures that CBP and DHS branding at LPOEs complies with approved standards.

1.3.13 CBP Office of Chief Counsel (OCC)

OCC reviews legal requirements pertaining to the planning and design of LPOEs. FM&E and OFO routinely communicate with OCC to ensure that LPOEs are compliant with legal standards.

1.4 CBP INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES AND PROGRAMS

CBP will utilize sophisticated inspection technologies to perform its mission at LPOEs. The following are descriptions of current technologies, systems, and programs used by CBP at LPOEs:

1.4.1 Non-Intrusive Inspections

CBP deploys technology resources using various technologies in different combinations, including but not limited to: Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs); Stationary NII Imaging Systems; Mobile Truck-mounted NII Imaging Systems; Rail NII Imaging Systems; Pallet NII Imaging Systems; Empty Truck Portals; and Z-portals. NII equipment is intended to provide an efficient, yet effective, means by which to examine personal vehicles and large amounts of cargo entering the United States.

1.4.2 Trusted Traveler Program

CBP implements programs to provide expedited travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through dedicated lanes. These programs include:

Free and Secure Trade (FAST): This program allows United States/Canada and United States/Mexico partnering importers expedited release for qualifying commercial shipments. FAST employs electronic data transmission and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to allow CBP to expedite clearance of approved trade participants. The FAST program may require enrollment facilities at Ports.

NEXUS: CBP has implemented the NEXUS program with Canada. Under this program, pre-screened travelers are given expedited processing by United States and Canadian officials at designated highways.

Approved applicants are issued a photo-identification and a proximity RFID card allowing them to be cleared expeditiously through the Port. The NEXUS program may require enrollment facilities at the Ports.

Secure Electronic Network for Traveler’s Rapid Inspection (SENTRI): SENTRI provides expedited CBP processing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers between Mexico and the United States. SENTRI is a program that utilizes a dedicated lane at land border crossings. Approved applicants are issued photo-identification and a proximity RFID card allowing them to be cleared expeditiously through the Port.

SENTRI can be used in both vehicle and pedestrian lanes. The SENTRI program may require enrollment facilities at the Ports.

Global Entry: Global Entry is a CBP program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Though intended for frequent international travelers, there is no

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minimum number of trips necessary to qualify for the program. Participants may enter the United States by using automated kiosks located at select Ports.

1.4.3 Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), formerly United States Visitor and Immigration Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT)

The objective of the OBIM program is to check the status of foreign nationals entering the country and assure that no one overstays his or her admission period. The program permits CBP to record foreign nationals entering and departing the United States. OBIM uses a computerized system used to enroll eligible travelers utilizing computers, fingerprint scanners, cameras, and printers.

1.4.4 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

The objective of RFID is to expedite entry and make crossing the border more efficient. RFID-enabled travel documents such as a U.S. passport card, enhanced driver’s license, enhanced identification card (where available) or a trusted traveler program card signal information to the Officer prior to inspection at the booth, facilitating a more focused but less time consuming inspection at the booth.

1.4.5 Ready Lane

The purpose of the Ready Lane initiative is to develop new ways to facilitate the safe and efficient crossing of legitimate travelers into the United States by taking advantage of the RFID technology built into the new enhanced travel documents. By working in partnership with other agencies, CBP is able to increase the choices of RFID-enabled cards available to the public including Enhanced Driver’s Licenses or Enhanced Identification Card, Trusted Traveler cards such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST cards, New Permanent Resident cards, and U.S. Passport cards.

1.4.6 License Plate Readers (LPR)

LPRs are typically located ahead of the non-commercial primary inspection booths. LPRs utilize cameras and sensors to read the license plate of vehicles crossing the border and provide advance information to the Officer staffing the lane.

1.4.7 Radiation Portal Monitor System (RPM)

RPMs are devices used to detect the presence of radioactive material in vehicles and individuals crossing the border. They are typically located prior to the primary inspection booth. There also may be RPM systems in the secondary area for additional screening and pinpointing of suspected radioactive cargo. RPMs are located in commercial and non-commercial lanes.

1.4.8 Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT)/Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS)

IDENT is a computerized system that permits the capture of biometric information.

IAFIS is a ten print fingerprint system.

1.4.9 Border Security Deployment Program

The Border Security Deployment Program (BSDP) oversees the Centralized Audio Visual Surveillance System (CAVSS), which provides real-time situational awareness of CBP locations. BSDP supports the storage, maintenance, and monitoring of audio and video surveillance data by instituting policies and procedures for the installation and maintenance of CAVSS systems and components.

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1.4.10 Lane Flow Optimization

Lane Flow Optimization is a program developed by the LBI PMO to improve traffic flow and facilitate the driving process for travelers. The Lane Flow Optimization program uses LED signage, dynamic messaging, pavement markings, and other traffic control measures.

1.5 AUTHORITY

The following authorities are relevant to the procedures and requirements set forth in this Standard. Not only should each of these authorities be consulted to ensure compliance, but also the CBP Office of Chief Counsel should be contacted for assistance in understanding the unique legal requirements on a specific project.

1.5.1 Presidential Permits

Presidential permits are required for new crossings and usually for modifications to existing crossings at the international boundary both for the United States/Canada border and the United States/Mexico border.

Presidential permits are issued by the Department of State (DOS). Existing Presidential permits may not have an expiration date and shall be confirmed with DOS. DOS will include an expiration date among the conditions it establishes in Presidential permits that it issues for construction, operation, and maintenance of border crossing facilities. Permits for vehicular border crossings (i.e., crossings for cars, trucks, buses, and trains) will typically expire ten years after issuance unless the permittee notifies the DOS within that timeframe that construction has begun. Permits for all other border crossing facilities (for example, pipelines, conveyor belts, and pedestrian crossings) will typically expire five years after issuance unless permittee notifies the DOS within that timeframe that construction has begun.

1.5.2 Multinational Commissions Concurrence

Ports on the southern border are regulated by the International Boundary Water Commission (IBWC), an international body created by the United States and Mexico to administer the boundary and water-rights treaties and agreements between the two nations. The IBWC oversees boundary demarcation, national ownership of waters, sanitation, water quality, and flood control in the border region. It assures the application of environmental regulations to all border project activities including both construction and operation and maintenance functions. The IBWC shall review site planning and programming during the design phase.

The International Boundary Commission (IBC) oversees the United States-Canada border. The IBC is responsible for the regulation of works within 10 feet (3 meters) of the United States – Canada boundary.

This work may include billboards, building additions, airstrips, railway stations, transmission lines and pipelines. No additions are allowed to the buildings still on the boundary vista when the proposed addition is within 10 feet (3 meters) of the boundary line. Works are defined as: any ditch, earthwork, building or structure of any description or any lines of telephone or power, including posts, piers or abutments for sustaining or protecting the wires or cables of those lines.

Authorization to perform any type of work within 10 feet (3 meters) of the U.S. Canadian boundary requires a joint letter of authorization by the Commissioners.

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1.5.3 DHS Management Directive

DHS Management Directives that impact the design and construction of LPOEs are included in this Standard through requirements and processes. An example of a DHS Management Directive is DHS cooperation with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.

As a part of an LPOE construction and/or renovation project, CBP may act as a cooperating agency under NEPA. To the extent that CBP does act as cooperating agency, CBP’s NEPA compliance will be governed, in part, by the DHS Management Directive 023-01, Environmental Planning Program.

1.5.4 CBP Standards, Policies, and Directives

CBP facilities shall comply with the following adopted CBP standards, policies and directives:

Document Title Responsible CBP Office

CBP Security Policy and Procedures Handbook

HB 1400 – 02B

Internal Affairs – Security Management Division

CBP Carrying Firearms and Related Equipment;

CBP Firearms and Use of Force Handbook

OFO – Mission Support

CBP Local Area Network Cabling Standard Office of Information Technology

CBP Lactation Support Program Directive Human Resources Management – Benefits, Medical, and Worklife Division

CBP Recycling Directive Office of Administration – Environment and Energy Division

MegaCenter Alarm Requirement DHS/National Protection and Program Directorate/Federal Protective Service

CBP Security Protection of Tower Sites Internal Affairs – Security Management Division

Draft CBP Standards CBP Office of Administration FM&E FOF PMO, DA&E

Occupational Safety and Health Handbook HB 5200-08B

CBP Office of Human Resources Management – Occupational Safety and Health Division

Seized Asset Management and Enforcement Procedures Handbook HB4400 – 01B

OFO – Fines Penalties and Forfeitures Division

(FP&F)

Vault Build Guide OFO – FP&F

Many of the other CBP standards that are referenced in this Standard have not been officially adopted.

Until these draft CBP standards are adopted, facilities should follow their recommendations. The facilities shall follow them after the standards are officially adopted.

1.6 AUTHORITY FOR PROJECTS MANAGED BY CBP

The following authorities for projects managed by CBP are relevant to the procedures and standards set forth in this Standard. Not only should each of these authorities be consulted to ensure compliance, but also

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the CBP Office of Chief Counsel should be contacted for assistance in understanding the unique legal requirements on a specific project.

1.6.1 Applicability of Building Codes and Zoning Laws

Complying with nationally recognized building codes, state and local codes, and zoning laws pertaining to construction is complicated by the Federal government’s sovereign immunity under the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. Sovereign immunity may only be waived by Congressional action. In the absence of such a statutory waiver, it is the general rule that Federal agencies are not subject to state and local codes and laws. Agency heads, however, can adopt policies directing their agencies to conform their construction and alteration projects to non-Federal requirements.

1.6.2 Compliance with Nationally Recognized Codes, 40 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 3312 This statute requires that a Federal agency engaged in building construction or alteration comply with one of the nationally recognized model building codes and other applicable nationally recognized codes “to the maximum extent feasible as determined by the head of the agency.” The agency shall also consider non-procedural state or local zoning requirements and shall consult and cooperate with state and local officials.

A. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CODES AND STANDARDS:

CBP has adopted the technical requirements of the family of codes issued by the International Code Council (ICC) except Chapter 10, Means of Egress. CBP has adopted the technical egress requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) (www.nfpa.org), in lieu of the technical egress requirements of the ICC Chapter 10. The International Code Council family of codes is available at www.iccsafe.org. The date of the code to be used shall be that which is in force on the date of issuance of a Request for Proposal for Design/Build projects and the date of contract award with Architects/Engineers for Design–Bid–Build projects.

B. STATE AND LOCAL CODES

Federal agencies are generally not subject to state and local codes and laws, but agency heads may direct conformance to non-Federal requirements. Non-procedural state and local requirements shall be considered when planning and designing signage for CBP facilities. State and local government officials shall be provided opportunities to review designs for building code and zoning ordinance compliance. They shall also be allowed to inspect construction, but they do not have authority to reject, accept, or make changes to work.

No fees may be paid for such reviews or inspections.

C. NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES COMPLIANCE

CBP facilities shall comply with the following authorities:

NEPA, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq. Requires Federal agencies to analyze the impact on the environment of major Federal actions.

Council on Environmental Quality NEPA regulations, 40 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Parts 1500 – 1508.

DHS Management Directive 023-01, Environmental Planning Program (April 19, 2006).

CBP Directive 5270-008A, Environmental Management Program (July 5, 2007).

National Historic Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 470, 470f and 470h-2. Requires Federal agencies to consult with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation regarding the impacts of their undertakings on historic and cultural resources and assume responsibility for the preservation of historic properties that the agency owns or controls.

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DHS Management Directive 017-01, Historic Preservation in Asset Management and Operations (March 10, 2008).

Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. §§ 1531 et seq. Requires Federal agencies to consult with U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, regarding possible impacts from construction on endangered and threatened species.

D. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

Choosing a site for a CBP facility requires knowledge of the site’s past usage to determine suitability for CBP operations and whether there is a potential for contamination that will create liability for the Government.