Update on State of Border San Diego Field Office July 15, 2020 Pete Flores Director Field Operations San Diego Field Office Week of March 2 compared to week of July 13 at all the land ports of entry on the California border with Mexico has seen a decrease in passenger traffic. o an average decrease of 42% in vehicles crossing o an average decrease of 57% in pedestrians crossing o 92-94% of travelers entering in vehicles and on foot were U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents San Ysidro port of entry: o 38% decrease in vehicle traffic o 32% decrease in pedestrians Otay Mesa port of entry: o 11% decrease in vehicle traffic o 39% decrease in pedestrians Tecate port of entry: o 57% decrease in vehicle traffic o 44% decrease in pedestrians Calexico West port of entry: o 37% decrease in vehicle traffic o 61% decrease in pedestrians Calexico East port of entry: o 64% decrease in vehicle traffic o 83% decrease in pedestrians Andrade port of entry: o 60% decrease in vehicle traffic o 85% decrease in pedestrians We continue to maintain a strong and secure economic supply chain across our border. We have also experienced the following changes in cargo entering the U.S. during the week of March 2 compared to last week. o +4% at the Otay Mesa cargo facility, (+14% laden, -23% empties) o +6% at the Tecate cargo facility, (+10% laden, +1% empties) o -11% at the Calexico cargo facility, (-20% laden, +3% empties) Current Port of Entry Hours of Operation • San Ysidro port of entry: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound/southbound. Processing is suspended at the newer Pedestrian West facility. • Cross Border Express: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • Otay Mesa port of entry: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound/southbound. • Tecate port of entry: For both vehicle and pedestrian northbound crossings, from 5 a.m. – 2 p.m. (daily). • Calexico ports of entry: The Calexico West crossing remains open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for pedestrian and vehicle processing northbound and southbound. The Calexico East crossing is open for both pedestrian and vehicle northbound/southbound crossings, from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. (daily). • Andrade port of entry: Hours of operation for both pedestrian and vehicle northbound and southbound crossings, from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. (daily). Joseph Misenhelter Officer in Charge Otay Mesa Port of Entry Modernization Project Cost: $134 Million Modernization & Expansion: o Site Acquisition $ 12 Million o Expansion of pedestrian-processing facilities; o Construction $122 Million doubling the processing facilities from 6 to 12 lanes. FULLY FUNDED! o Construction of a commercial-annex building (CAB). o Relocation of Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Impact to Community: Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) enrollment facilities. o Public should expect changes to traffic o Relocation of hazardous material commercial import patterns processing. o Travelers will be informed of changes by o Construction of surface and structured parking for traffic advisories distributed to news outlets, employees and visitors. posted on social media sites. o Commercial import lot improvements; an increase o Drivers are advised to monitor posted from 10 to 16 primary inspection booths. roadway signage when transiting the port. o Improvements to commercial vehicle circulation. o Improve pedestrian-processing capacity. Joseph Misenhelter Officer in Charge Joseph Misenhelter Officer in Charge Otay Mesa Port of Entry Modernization Current Status Project is currently at 100% Design and Development Interior and exterior construction fencing complete Demolition of northwest area of the port has begun Saro Oliveri Section Chief – Trusted Traveler Program • The Enrollment Centers at both Otay Mesa and Calexico are closed • There are NO interviews being conducted • This has been extended until August 10th • CBP continues to field phone calls from the public • Current wait times (approx.) to get conditionally approved from by Vetting Center • Global Entry: 8 months • SENTRI: 12 months • SENTRI lanes at all locations, are still operational Q&A Session Email: [email protected].