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33 U.S.C. § 535d — Permitting for international bridges
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Eligible applicant** — The term “eligible applicant” means an entity that has submitted an application for a Presidential permit during the period beginning on December 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2024, for any of the following:
(A) 1 or more international bridges in Webb County, Texas.
(B) An international bridge in Cameron County, Texas.
(C) An international bridge in Maverick County, Texas.
(2) **Presidential permit**
(A) *In general* — The term “Presidential permit” means—
(i) an approval by the President to construct, maintain, and operate an international bridge under [section 535b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section535b&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(ii) an approval by the President to construct, maintain, and operate an international bridge pursuant to a process described in Executive Order 13867 (84 Fed. Reg. 15491; relating to Issuance of Permits With Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United States) (or any successor Executive Order).
(B) *Inclusion* — The term “Presidential permit” includes an amendment to an approval described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A).
(3) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of State.
**(b) Application** An eligible applicant for a Presidential permit to construct, maintain, and operate an international bridge shall submit an application for the permit to the Secretary.
**(c) Recommendation**
(1) **In general** — Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an application under subsection (b), the Secretary shall make a recommendation to the President—
(A) to grant the Presidential per
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Eligible applicant** — The term “eligible applicant” means an entity that has submitted an application for a Presidential permit during the period beginning on December 1, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2024, for any of the following:
(A) 1 or more international bridges in Webb County, Texas.
(B) An international bridge in Cameron County, Texas.
(C) An international bridge in Maverick County, Texas.
(2) **Presidential permit**
(A) *In general* — The term “Presidential permit” means—
(i) an approval by the President to construct, maintain, and operate an international bridge under [section 535b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section535b&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(ii) an approval by the President to construct, maintain, and operate an international bridge pursuant to a process described in Executive Order 13867 (84 Fed. Reg. 15491; relating to Issuance of Permits With Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United States) (or any successor Executive Order).
(B) *Inclusion* — The term “Presidential permit” includes an amendment to an approval described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A).
(3) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of State.
**(b) Application** An eligible applicant for a Presidential permit to construct, maintain, and operate an international bridge shall submit an application for the permit to the Secretary.
**(c) Recommendation**
(1) **In general** — Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an application under subsection (b), the Secretary shall make a recommendation to the President—
(A) to grant the Presidential permit; or
(B) to deny the Presidential permit.
(2) **Consideration** — The basis for a recommendation under paragraph (1) shall be whether the international bridge is in the foreign policy interests of the United States.
**(d) Presidential action**
(1) **In general** — The President shall grant or deny the Presidential permit for an application under subsection (b) by not later than 60 days after the earlier of—
(A) the date on which the Secretary makes a recommendation under subsection (c)(1); and
(B) the date on which the Secretary is required to make a recommendation under subsection (c)(1).
(2) **No action**
(A) *In general* — Subject to subparagraph (B), if the President does not grant or deny the Presidential permit for an application under subsection (b) by the deadline described in paragraph (1), the Presidential permit shall be considered to have been granted as of that deadline.
(B) *Requirement* — As a condition on a Presidential permit considered to be granted under subparagraph (A), the eligible applicant shall complete all applicable environmental documents required pursuant to Public Law 91–190 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(e) Document requirements** Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not require an eligible applicant for a Presidential permit—
(1) to include in the application under subsection (b) environmental documents prepared pursuant to Public Law 91–190 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); or
(2) to have completed any environmental review under Public Law 91–190 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) prior to the President granting a Presidential permit under subsection (d).
**(f) Rules of construction** Nothing in this section—
(1) prohibits the President from granting a Presidential permit conditioned on the eligible applicant completing all environmental documents pursuant to Public Law 91–190 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) and complying with relevant laws;
(2) prohibits the Secretary from requesting a list of all permits and approvals from Federal, State, and local agencies that the eligible applicant believes are required in connection with the international bridge, or a brief description of how those permits and approvals will be acquired prior to making a recommendation to the President;
(3) exempts an eligible applicant from the requirement to complete all environmental documents pursuant to Public Law 91–190 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) prior to construction of an international bridge; or
(4) exempts an eligible applicant from complying with Public Law 91–190 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) or any other law.
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No bridge may be constructed, maintained, and operated as provided in [section 535 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section535&num=0&edition=prelim) unless the President has given his approval thereto. In the course of determining whether to grant such approval, the President shall secure the advice and recommendations of (1) the United States section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, in the case of a bridge connecting the United States and Mexico, and (2) the heads of such departments and agencies of the Federal Government as he deems appropriate to determine the necessity for such bridge.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 114–94, div. D, title XLI, § 41013, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1761, provided that this subchapter shall terminate 7 years after Dec. 4, 2015.
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The President of the United States is authorized to designate and empower the head of any department or agency in the executive branch, or any official thereof who is required to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to perform without approval, ratification, or other action by the President (1) any function which is vested in the President by law, or (2) any function which such officer is required or authorized by law to perform only with or subject to the approval, ratification, or other action of the President: Provided, That nothing contained herein shall relieve the President of his responsibility in office for the acts of any such head or other official designated by him to perform such functions. Such designation and authorization shall be in writing, shall be published in the Federal Register, shall be subject to such terms, conditions, and limitations as the President may deem advisable, and shall be revocable at any time by the President in whole or in part.
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**(a) Sale, assignment, or transfer; approval of Secretary** Nothing in this subchapter shall be deemed to prevent the individual, corporation, or other entity to which, pursuant to this subchapter, authorization has been given to construct, operate, and maintain an international bridge and the approaches thereto, from selling, assigning, or transferring the rights, powers, and privileges conferred by this subchapter: Provided, That such sale, assignment, or transfer shall be subject to approval by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.
**(b) State status of original applicant upon acquisition of right, title, and interest after termination of private entity licenses, contracts, or orders** Upon the acquisition by a State or States, or by a subdivision or instrumentality thereof, of the right, title, and interest of a private individual, corporation, or other private entity, in and to an international bridge, any license, contract, or order issued or entered into by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, to or with such private individual, corporation, or other private entity, shall be deemed terminated forthwith. Thereafter, the State, subdivision, or instrumentality so acquiring shall operate and maintain such bridge in the same manner as if it had been the original applicant, and the provisions of section 535d 11 See References in Text note below. of this title shall not apply.
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TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
§ 535a
subject to (1) the approval of the proper authori-
ties in the foreign country concerned; (2) the
provisions of sections 491 to 494 and 495 to 498 of
this title, except section 496 of this title, wheth-
er or not such bridge is to be built across or over
any of the navigable waters of the United
States; and (3) of the provisions of this sub-
chapter.
(Pub. L. 92–434, § 2, Sept. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 731.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
SHORT TITLE
Pub. L. 92–434, § 1, Sept. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 731, provided:
‘‘That this Act [enacting this subchapter and amending
section 129 of Title 23, Highways] may be cited as the
‘International Bridge Act of 1972’.’’
§ 535a. Congressional consent to State agree-
ments with Canada and Mexico; Secretary of
State’s approval of agreements
The consent of Congress is hereby granted for
a State or a subdivision or instrumentality
thereof to enter into agreements—
(1) with the Government of Canada, a Cana-
dian Province, or a subdivision or instrumen-
tality of either, in the case of a bridge con-
necting the United States and Canada, or
(2) with the Government of Mexico, a Mexi-
can State, or a subdivision or instrumentality
of either, in the case of a bridge connecting
the United States and Mexico,
for the construction, operation, and mainte-
nance of such bridge in accordance with the ap-
plicable provisions of this subchapter. The effec-
tiveness of such agreement shall be conditioned
on its approval by the Secretary of State.
(Pub. L. 92–434, § 3, Sept. 26, 1972, 86 Stat. 731.)
§ 535b. Presidential approval; recommendations
of Federal officials
No bridge may be constructed, maintained,
and operated as provided in section 535 of this
title unless the
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 4321
Sec.
4368a.
Utilization of talents of older Americans in
projects of pollution prevention, abate-
ment, and control.
4368b.
General assistance program.
4369.
Miscellaneous reports.
4369a.
Reports on environmental research and devel-
opment activities of Agency.
4370.
Reimbursement for use of facilities.
4370a.
Assistant Administrators of Environmental
Protection Agency; appointment; duties.
4370b.
Availability of fees and charges to carry out
Agency programs.
4370c.
Environmental Protection Agency fees.
4370d.
Percentage of Federal funding for organiza-
tions owned by socially and economically
disadvantaged individuals.
4370e.
Working capital fund in Treasury.
4370f.
Availability of funds after expiration of pe-
riod for liquidating obligations.
4370g.
Availability of funds for uniforms and certain
services.
4370h.
Availability of funds for facilities.
4370i.
Regional liaisons for minority, tribal, and
low-income communities.
4370j.
Municipal Ombudsman.
SUBCHAPTER IV—FEDERAL PERMITTING
IMPROVEMENT
4370m.
Definitions.
4370m–1. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering
Council.
4370m–2. Permitting process improvement.
4370m–3. Interstate compacts.
4370m–4. Coordination of required reviews.
4370m–5. Delegated State permitting programs.
4370m–6. Litigation, judicial review, and savings provi-
sion.
4370m–7. Reports.
4370m–8. Funding for governance, oversight, and proc-
essing of environmental reviews and per-
mits.
4370m–9. Application.
4370m–10. GAO report.
4370m–11. Savings provision.
4370m–12. Repealed.
§ 4321. Congressional declaration of purpose
The purposes of this chapter are: To declare a
national policy which will encourage productive
and enjoyable harmony
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