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- § 1751. Study of the feasibility of a North American National Security Program
- § 1752. Staffing levels at ports of entry
- § 1752a. Model ports-of-entry
- § 1753. Joint United States-Canada projects for alternative inspections services
§ 1751. Study of the feasibility of a North American National Security Program
(a) In general
(b) Study elements
In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the President shall consider the following:
(1) Preclearance
(2) Preinspection
(3) Conditions
(c) Report
(d) Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 401, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 557.)
§ 1752. Staffing levels at ports of entry
The Immigration and Naturalization Service shall staff ports of entry at such levels that would be adequate to meet traffic flow and inspection time objectives efficiently without compromising the safety and security of the United States. Estimated staffing levels under workforce models for the Immigration and Naturalization Service shall be based on the goal of providing immigration services described in section 1356(g) of this title within 45 minutes of a passenger’s presentation for inspection.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 403(b), May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 559.)
§ 1752a. Model ports-of-entry
(a) In general
The Secretary of Homeland Security shall—
(1) establish a model ports-of-entry program for the purpose of providing a more efficient and welcoming international arrival process in order to facilitate and promote business and tourist travel to the United States, while also improving security; and
(2) implement the program initially at the 20 United States international airports that have the highest number of foreign visitors arriving annually as of August 3, 2007.
(b) Program elements
The program shall include—
(1) enhanced queue management in the Federal Inspection Services area leading up to primary inspection;
(2) assistance for foreign travelers once they have been admitted to the United States, in consultation, as appropriate, with relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities; and
(3) instructional videos, in English and such other languages as the Secretary determines appropriate, in the Federal Inspection Services area that explain the United States inspection process and feature national, regional, or local welcome videos.
(c) Additional Customs and Border Protection officers for high-volume ports
(Pub. L. 110–53, title VII, § 725, Aug. 3, 2007, 121 Stat. 350.)
§ 1753. Joint United States-Canada projects for alternative inspections services
(a) In general
(b) Annual report
(c) Exemption from Administrative Procedure Act and Paperwork Reduction Act
(Pub. L. 107–173, title IV, § 404, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 560.)