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 PUBLIC LAW 110–161—DEC. 26, 2007

121 STAT. 2095

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(c) CONTENT.—Each updated study required in subsection (a) shall— (1) identify port of entry infrastructure and technology improvement projects that would enhance border security and facilitate the flow of legitimate commerce if implemented; (2) include the projects identified in the National Land Border Security Plan required by section 604; and (3) prioritize the projects described in paragraphs (1) and (2) based on the ability of a project— (A) to enhance the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to achieve its mission and to support operations; (B) to fulfill security requirements; and (C) facilitate trade across the borders of the United States. (d) PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.—The Commissioner, as appropriate, shall— (1) implement the infrastructure and technology improvement projects described in subsection (c) in the order of priority assigned to each project under subsection (c)(3); or (2) forward the prioritized list of infrastructure and technology improvement projects to the Administrator of General Services for implementation in the order of priority assigned to each project under subsection (c)(3). (e) DIVERGENCE FROM PRIORITIES.—The Commissioner may diverge from the priority order if the Commissioner determines that significantly changed circumstances, including immediate security needs, changes in infrastructure in Mexico or Canada, or similar concerns, compellingly alter the need for a project in the United States. SEC. 604. NATIONAL LAND BORDER SECURITY PLAN. (a) REQUIREMENT FOR PLAN.—Not later than January 31 of every other year, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, shall prepare a National Land Border Security Plan and submit such plan 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 Senate Committee on the Judiciary, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House Committee on Homeland Security, and the House Committee on the Judiciary. (b) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the plan required under subsection (a), the Commissioner shall consult with other appropriate Federal agencies, State and local law enforcement agencies, and private entities that are involved in international trade across the northern or southern border. (c) VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The plan required under subsection (a) shall include a vulnerability, risk, and threat assessment of each port of entry located on the northern border or the southern border. (2) PORT SECURITY COORDINATORS.—The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner, may establish one or more port security coordinators at each port of entry located on the northern border or the southern border— (A) to assist in conducting a vulnerability assessment at such port; and

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