The United States will not follow the rules on the protection of the environment for the construction of additional barriers on the border with Mexico.
About it reports Reuters with a reference to the Department of homeland security.
As reported in the Department, near San Diego, 15 miles from the Mexican border, we will build more barriers that will be part of the planned wall, which said Donald trump.
We recall the statement about the construction of the wall to discourage illegal migrants, was one of the key theses of election campaign trump, but Democrats, and many Republicans have questioned its effectiveness.
Experts say that it will not prevent illegal border crossings.
The Department of homeland security said that the area around San Diego needs to improve border infrastructure. Then build additional roads, install surveillance cameras, lights. Presumably, the construction will begin in November of this year.
Before such a building in accordance with Federal law typically require environmental studies, which this time will be canceled. However, the Department’s claim that «you will be aware of the environmental consequences.»
The group of environmentalists have sounded the alarm. According to them, the nearby wildlife refuge Santa Ana, which is home to more than 400 species of birdsand protected by law ocelots. According to environmental activists, the construction of the wall can adversely affect nature.
