Beyond the Border Action PlanBorder Infrastructure Investment Plan (BIIP)

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Introduction• In February 2011, the Prime Minister and President issued

“Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness”

• Beyond the Border (BTB) Action Plan, released in December 2011, sets out specific initiatives based on the Vision

• Four areas of cooperation: Addressing Threats Early; Trade Facilitation, Economic Growth and Jobs; Cross-Border Law Enforcement; and Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Security

• Numerous departments and agencies from Canada and U.S. involved, with implementation overseen by Privy Council Office and White House

• BTB Action Plan has 34 initiatives, including 1 on border infrastructure

Major Border Crossing Infrastructure

• Two-fold BTB initiative with TC, FHWA, CBSA and CBP as partners

• Canada and the U.S. to make “significant investments” at key border crossings, with each identifying initial priorities:

• Canada - Lacolle, QC; Lansdowne, ON; Fort Erie, ON; Emerson, MB; & North Portal, SK

• U.S. - Alexandria Bay, NY; Lewiston, NY; Buffalo, NY; & Port Huron, MI

• Agreement to establish five-year binational Border Infrastructure Investment Plan (BIIP) to be renewed annually

Progress on Infrastructure Investments

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• In spring 2013, Government of Canada announced funding of up to $127M for infrastructure upgrades at four of its five Initial Priority Crossings:

• Lacolle, QC - $47M; Lansdowne, ON - $60M; Emerson, MB - $10M; North Portal, SK - $10M•Truck cargo pre-inspection pilot launched at Fort Erie, ON

• Progress has been made with respect to investments for two of the four U.S. Initial Priority crossings:

• At the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, NY, bridge operator is widening approach to bridge and is working with CBP to renovate/expand commercial warehouse;• State of New York (NY DOT) announced complementary investment for improved highway connection at Peace Bridge. • At the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, MI, State of Michigan (MDOT) reconstructed, widened and improved highway access to bridge and leveraged funding from bridge operator for improvements to customs plaza.•President’s FY2015 Budget request included funding for the reconstruction of Alexandria Bay

Progress on BIIP

• First-ever BIIP 1.0 released in May 2013• Phased approach - detailed profiles on seven binational Initial

Priority POEs• Outlined coordinated upgrades such as customs plaza

replacement and redevelopment, additional primary and secondary lanes and booths, and expanded or new connecting roads and highway interchanges

• Included Approach for Developing Small and Remote POE Strategy, and List of 62 Small and Remote POEs

• Developed in consultation with states, provinces, border operators and the TBWG.

BIIP 2.0

• Draft BIIP currently in approvals amongst partner agencies• Developed in consultation with states, provinces, border

operators and the TBWG. • Expanded to include detailed profiles of 25 major POEs,

highlight federal investments at 34 medium POEs and provide an update on the 62 small/remote POEs.

• DRIC/NITC added as new greenfield project • Clarification of Funded/Approved project category• Trade and traffic data tables for major POEs added• CBP/CBSA annex on small/remote POEs being approved

separately

Outline of BIIP 2.0

1. INTRODUCTION

2. MAJOR BORDER CROSSINGS (25)

3. NITC / DRIC

4. MEDIUM SIZE BORDER CROSSINGS (34)

5. SMALL AND REMOTE BORDER CROSSINGS (62)

6. NEXT STEPS

Outline of BIIP 2.0 (Cont’d)

7. ANNEX A – SMALL AND REMOTE PORTS OF ENTRY

8. ANNEX B – LIST OF BORDER CROSSINGS (121)

9. ANNEX C – EXCERPT OF BEYOND THE BORDER ACTION

10. ANNEX D – WEBSITES AND CONTACTS

11. ANNEX E – DATA TABLES AND SOURCES

12. ANNEX F – ACRONYMS

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Sumas, WA – Abbotsford-Huntingdon, BC I. Crossing Overview Trade and Traffic United States Canada 2012 Imports Trade Value (in Millions CDN $)

$1,407 $1,789

2012Traffic (Inbound) Commercial Non-Commercial

Commercial Non-Commercial

135,873 1,025,751 135,873 1,025,751 United States Canada Port of Entry Name Sumas Huntingdon/Abbotsford Hours of Operation 24/7 24/7 Connecting Municipalities Sumas, WA Huntingdon, BC Port Ownership Connecting Infrastructure State Hwy WA-9 Prov. Hwy BC-11

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II. U.S. Infrastructure A. Inspection Infrastructure Characteristics

B. Recent Infrastructure Improvements (previous 5 years)

1. Inspection a. A new NEXUS lane was added to the Sumas, Washington port of entry. Lane

opened for use in May 2012. 2. Transportation

a. Improvements to Railroad Ave. in Sumas, WA to accommodate CBP’s revised traffic pattern for truck exits from the POE, 2010, $130K.

b. SR 9 border approach lane improvements, 2012, $15K.

C. Proposed Infrastructure Projects/Opportunities 1. Inspection

a. Improve primary and secondary commercial inspection capacity. b. Include stand-along commercial building. c. Improve traffic patterns to mitigate vehicle and pedestrian congestion. d. Reconfigure port to better facilitate traffic routing and commercial vehicle

turning radii. 2. Transportation

a. Assessment of infrastructure needs ongoing.

D. Funded/Approved Infrastructure Investments (next 5 years)

Inspection Infrastructure

Project Description Estimated

Completion Date Additional Comments

Assessment of infrastructure needs ongoing. Transportation Infrastructure

Project Description Estimated

Completion Date Additional Comments

Assessment of infrastructure needs ongoing.

Inspection Component Description Primary Commercial Lanes 2 Primary Non-Commercial Lanes 4 Secondary Commercial Docks/Bays 2 Secondary Non-Commercial Spaces 3; plus 1 enclosed inspection garage NEXUS Yes FAST Yes

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III. Canadian Infrastructure A. Inspection Infrastructure Characteristics

B. Recent Infrastructure Improvements (previous 5 years)

1. Inspection a. Construction of additional PIL Commercial Lane and expansion of

Commercial Inspection facility was completed in March 2012. This project was delivered under the umbrella of the Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan.

b. Introduction of a NEXUS lane in December 2012, as announced in the Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness.

2. Transportation a. Highway 1 Westbound Climbing Lane at Mt. Lehman (funded under Border

Infrastructure Fund), completed in 2010. b. Initial Highway 11 NEXUS Lane construction from 0 Ave to the railway

tracks completed in 2012. C. Proposed Infrastructure Projects/Opportunities

Inspection Component Description Primary Commercial Lanes 2 Primary Non-Commercial Lanes 6 Secondary Commercial Docks/Bays 1 Bay Secondary Non-Commercial Spaces 18 NEXUS Yes FAST No

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B. Proposed Infrastructure Projects/Opportunities 1. Inspection

a. No additional expansion of the Canadian Port Infrastructure is currently planned.

2. Transportation a. None identified.

D. Funded/Approved Infrastructure Investments (next 5 years)

Inspection Infrastructure

Project Description Estimated

Completion Date Additional Comments

No additional expansion of the Canadian Port Infrastructure is currently planned.

Transportation Infrastructure

Project Description Estimated

Completion Date Additional Comments

Abbotsford Area Border-related Highway Improvements: Vye Rd (8th Ave) Rail Overpass (supports border circulation between Lower Mainland Ports of Entry),

Southbound NEXUS Extension (8th AVE to existing NEXUS lane - 1.8Km extension).

2015 for both.

Next Steps

• Publicly Release BIIP 2.0

• Consult with provinces, states and border operators on BIIP 3.0

• Consider improvements to content, format and consultation process as BIIP matures.

• Continue to seek funding for infrastructure upgrades at Initial Priority POEs identified in BTB Action Plan and other important locations

• Add performance measures to BIIP as projects are completed and facilities occupied

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Discussion

• How can content / format be improved?

• How can we account for technology/program innovations that reduce need for traditional infrastructure?

• How should the BIIP be used?

• What can we learn from U.S. – Mexico experience?

• How can consultation process be improved?

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THANK YOU

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