The General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) for modernizing and expanding the Lynden and Sumas land ports of entry in Washington. The projects aim to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection by increasing the ports' functionality, capacity, and safety. For the Lynden site, the GSA prefers the North-South Oriented Expansion, while for the Sumas site, the Multi-Story Construction Expansion is favored. Both alternatives require acquiring additional land and involve site preparation and construction.
Simple Explanation
The government is making the places where people cross the border in Lynden and Sumas, Washington, better and bigger. They want to help keep things safe and make it faster for people to get across, but some details like how much it will cost and how they will take care of animals and plants near the border are not clear yet.