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Border State

A state that shares a border with either Canada (northern border) or Mexico (southern border).

Federal land

Land owned and managed by the U.S. federal government, specifically areas near the northern or southern borders that are overseen by agencies like the National Park Service or Bureau of Land Management.

Special use authorization

A type of permit required from a federal agency to use federal land for specific activities, like building a structure or holding an event.

Operational control

A legal term that refers to the ability of the U.S. government to effectively prevent all unlawful entries into the United States, including terrorists, illegal drugs, and other contraband.

Secretary concerned

The head of the federal department responsible for managing the specific federal land in question, either the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture.

Movable, temporary structure

A barrier or obstruction that is not permanently fixed and can be relocated, intended for short-term use.