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09/30/2023

FACT SHEET: Impact of a Government Shutdown on the DHS Workforce

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) workforce is comprised of extraordinary public servants who safeguard this nation around the clock – responding to cyberattacks; protecting and saving lives on land, at sea, and in the air; securing our nation’s borders and critical infrastructure; deplo...

07/04/2022

Happy 4th of July!

06/19/2022

Happy Father’s Day!

05/09/2022

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/04/2022

New Aluminum Import Monitoring License Applications Requirements

Import License Applications will from Commerce Department to eliminate the "Unknown" option on Country of Smelt Fields, beginning on June 29, 2022 All aluminum imports into the United States require an import license for Customs entry summary. The aluminum import license is an automatic license used...

04/17/2022

Happy Easter!

12/21/2021

Otay Mesa Commercial Federal Holiday Hours of Operation for Calendar Year 2022

Originating Office: Otay Mesa Cargo PIN 2022-004 Issued: December 9, 2021

12/21/2021

Federal Holidays for Calendar Year 2022

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These dates can also be found at: Federal Holidays (opm.gov) Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS #50453909 - correction Federal Holidays for Calendar Year 2022 CSMS #50449547

06/20/2021

To reduce the spread of , the United States is extending restrictions on non-essential travel at our land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico through July 21, while ensuring access for essential trade & travel.

DHS also notes positive developments in recent weeks and is participating with other U.S. agencies in the White House’s expert working groups with Canada and Mexico to identify the conditions under which restrictions may be eased safely and sustainably.

Source: DHS

06/13/2021

Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for 13 Arizona counties through next Friday. All counties except Apache & Navajo are affected and daytime highs up to 119°F are expected. Stay cool and hydrated!

Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat heat-related illnesses.

Arizona is one of the hottest places on earth from May to September. Heat-related illnesses are common during the summer. Year after year, nearly 3,000 people visit Arizona emergency rooms because of heat-related illnesses. Some heat-related illnesses can even be fatal. Over 2,000 deaths from exposure to excessive natural heat have occurred in Arizona from 2010-2020. A summary of heat-related deaths has been reported in the Heat‐Caused & Heat‐Related Deaths in Arizona by Year (2010‐2020) Report.

04/30/2021

Wild caught shrimp from Mexico

Effective April 30, 2021, as per Federal Register Notice 2021-09077, “Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 (“Sec. 609”) prohibits imports of wild-caught shrimp or products from shrimp harvested with commercial fishing technology unless certification has been granted by the Department of State. The Department of State suspended the certification of Mexico because its sea turtle protection program is no longer comparable to that of the United States.

Any wild-caught shrimp or products from shrimp harvested with commercial fishing technology from Mexico is not permitted entry into the United States.

Effective April 30, 2021, as per Federal Register Notice 2021-09077, “Section 609 of Public Law 101-162 (“Sec. 609”) prohibits imports of wild-caught shrimp or products from shrimp harvested with commercial fishing technology unless certification has been granted by the Department of State. Th...