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Presidential Permit: Authorizing Cameron County, Texas, to Construct, Maintain, and Operate a Pedestrian Border Crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry

President Donald Trump has issued a permit allowing Cameron County, Texas, to construct, maintain, and operate a pedestrian crossing at the Gateway International Bridge Land Port of Entry in Brownsville, Texas. This permit outlines specific conditions for the construction and operation of the pedestrian bridge over the Rio Grande, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The permit requires the county to mitigate environmental impacts, provide inspection facilities at no cost to the U.S., and obtain necessary approvals before beginning construction. Additionally, the permit mandates coordination with relevant federal agencies and the Government of Mexico, and it expires if construction does not commence within five years.