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 121 STAT. 2094

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Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007. 6 USC 1401 note.

6 USC 1401.

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PUBLIC LAW 110–161—DEC. 26, 2007

BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ‘‘Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007’’. SEC. 602. DEFINITIONS.—In this title: (1) COMMISSIONER.—The term ‘‘Commissioner’’ means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security. (2) MAQUILADORA.—The term ‘‘maquiladora’’ means an entity located in Mexico that assembles and produces goods from imported parts for export to the United States. (3) NORTHERN BORDER.—The term ‘‘northern border’’ means the international border between the United States and Canada. (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. (5) SOUTHERN BORDER.—The term ‘‘southern border’’ means the international border between the United States and Mexico. SEC. 603. PORT OF ENTRY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT STUDY.—(a) REQUIREMENT TO UPDATE.—Not later than January 31 of every other year, the Commissioner, in consultation with the Administrator of General Services shall— (1) review— (A) the Port of Entry Infrastructure Assessment Study prepared by the United States Customs Service, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the General Services Administration in accordance with the matter relating to the ports of entry infrastructure assessment set forth in the joint explanatory statement on page 67 of conference report 106–319, accompanying Public Law 106–58; and (B) the nationwide strategy to prioritize and address the infrastructure needs at the land ports of entry prepared by the Department of Homeland Security and the General Services Administration in accordance with the committee recommendations on page 22 of Senate report 108–86, accompanying Public Law 108–90; (2) update the assessment of the infrastructure needs of all United States land ports of entry; and (3) submit an updated assessment of land port of entry infrastructure needs to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the House Committee on Homeland Security. (b) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the updated studies required under subsection (a), the Commissioner and the Administrator of General Services shall consult with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary, and affected State and local agencies on the northern and southern borders of the United States.

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