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2201 C Street NWWashington, DC 20520Applicants should deliver five printed copies of the completed application to theDepartment and also send the application (divided into PDF files of no more than 5 Mbeach) by e-mail to WHA-BorderAffairs@state.gov, so that it can be efficientlydistributed to other agencies for their review.See below for information about submitting applications for facilities at the U.S.-Canadaborder or for oil or liquids pipelines.Presidential permit applications should include the following:• Identifying Information. Information precisely identifying the person, entity, or entitiesapplying for the permit. If the applicant is a county, municipality, or other public body,the applicant should state its legal authority to make the application. If the applicant isan entity (partnership, corporation, etc.), the application should identify the individual,entity, or entities that holds a controlling interest in the applicant and that will be makingfinal decisions on behalf of the applicant concerning the construction, connection,operation, and maintenance of the proposed border facility. The application shouldspecify any intention on the part of the applicant to transfer, sell, or assign to any otherentity the facility for which approval is sought.• Description of Facility. A detailed description of the proposed facility, including itslocation, design, the safety standards to be applied, access routes, and details of theproposed construction methods. The application should also include photographs of theconstruction site; maps that identify the parcel of land that the sponsor intends toprovide as a site for the border crossing, if applicable; engineering drawings includingthe anticipated cross-section, technical specifications, and such other explanatorymaterials as are available.• National Interest. An explanation of how the proposed facility would serve the nationalinterest. This explanation may be supported by any reports, correspondence, and othermaterial indicating the desirability and feasibility of the proposed facility.
• Similar Facilities. A map that identifies similar facilities in the area, and a list of thenames and addresses of their owners.• Traffic Information. Information about current and projected levels of international roadtraffic and a description of the road system that would serve the facility on each side ofthe border. The application should discuss the project's consistency with state andregional plans as well as commitments to ensure an adequate support infrastructure,including access roads. The application should project the type and volume of trafficthat the proposed border crossing will accommodate, as well as the effect that trafficwould have on, and its compatibility with, the existing road system and nearby bridgesand border crossings. Maps showing U.S. and Mexican roads with traffic counts, weightor other use restricted routes, and any roads that would be built along with the facilitywould be helpful. These maps and other application materials should show from wherethe projected traffic is expected to come and the likely impact of any traffic diversioncaused by the facility on other border crossings. This information will help establishrequirements for any inspection facility at the proposed border facility.• Construction Plan. A plan for construction of the facility, including an expectedschedule for securing other necessary permits and approvals, financing, andconstruction. The applicant should identify any specific problems anticipated in thedevelopment and construction of the facility along with an indication of how they mightbe resolved.• Financing. The estimated cost of the project, including inspection facilities andinspection agency staffing, and an explanation of how the applicant will finance thatcost, including, if applicable, the proposed toll structure. If the facility, including anyaccess roads, will involve approval or funding from state or federal sources, theapplication should so specify and should indicate the steps that have been or will betaken to secure such approval and/or funding.• Mexican Approvals. Information showing how the project fits with Mexicandevelopment plans and priorities and a description of all steps that the applicant hastaken or will take to secure the approval of local, state, and federal officials in Mexico.The Government of Mexico has asked that applications be made at the same time in thetwo countries. The applicant should indicate any known views of Mexican officialsregarding the facility and describe general arrangements for financing, construction, and
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