CONTAINER Act allows states bordering U.S. international borders to place temporary structures on federal land to secure the border.

The CONTAINER Act, or Creating Obstructions Necessary To Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act, authorizes states bordering the U.S. northern or southern international borders to place movable, temporary structures on federal land for border security. Border states must notify the relevant Secretary 45 days before placement. The initial placement period is one year, extendable in 90-day increments if operational control has not been achieved. Federal land management agencies include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Forest Service, U.S.

CONTAINER Act allows states bordering U.S. international borders to place temporary structures on federal land to secure the border.

The CONTAINER Act, or Creating Obstructions Necessary To Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act, authorizes states bordering the U.S. northern or southern international borders to place movable, temporary structures on federal land for border security. Border states must notify the relevant Secretary 45 days before placement. The initial placement period is one year, extendable in 90-day increments if operational control has not been achieved. Federal land management agencies include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Forest Service, U.S.