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‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—In carrying out 
this section, the Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity shall consult with the Secretary of 
Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, 
States, local governments, Indian tribes, 
and property owners in the United States 
to minimize the impact on the environment, 
culture, commerce, and quality of life for 
the communities and residents located near 
the sites at which such fencing is to be con-
structed. 
‘‘(ii) SAVINGS PROVISION.—Nothing in 
this subparagraph may be construed to— 
‘‘(I) create any right of action for 
a State, local government, or other per-
son or entity affected by this sub-
section; or 
‘‘(II) affect the eminent domain 
laws of the United States or of any 
State. 
‘‘(D) LIMITATION ON REQUIREMENTS.—Not-
withstanding subparagraph (A), nothing in this 
paragraph shall require the Secretary of Home-
land Security to install fencing, physical bar-
riers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors in a 
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particular location along an international bor-
der of the United States, if the Secretary deter-
mines that the use or placement of such resources 
is not the most appropriate means to achieve 
and maintain operational control over the inter-
national border at such location.’’; and 
(D) in paragraph (5), as redesignated, by 
striking ‘‘to carry out this subsection not to ex-
ceed $12,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘such sums as 
may be necessary to carry out this subsection’’. 
SEC. 554. ACCOUNTABILITY IN GRANT AND CONTRACT 
ADMINISTRATION. The Department of Homeland Security, 
through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
shall— 
(1) consider implementation, through fair and 
open competition, of management, tracking and ac-
countability systems to assist in managing grant allo-
cations, distribution, expenditures, and asset tracking; 
and 
(2) consider any efficiencies created through co-
operative purchasing agreements. 
SEC. 555. None of the funds made available in this 
Act may be used to destroy or put out to pasture any horse 
or other equine belonging to the Federal Government that 
has become unfit for service, unless the trainer or handler 
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is first given the option to take possession of the equine 
through an adoption program that has safeguards against 
slaughter and inhumane treatment. 
SEC. 556. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED TRAVELER 
PROGRAM. Section 7208(k)(3) of the Intelligence Reform 
and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (8 U.S.C. 
1365b(k)(3)) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(3) INTERNATIONAL
REGISTERED
TRAVELER 
PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Home-
land Security shall establish an international 
registered traveler program that incorporates 
available technologies, such as biometrics and e- 
passports, and security threat assessments to ex-
pedite the screening and processing of inter-
national travelers, including United States Citi-
zens and residents, who enter and exit the 
United States. The program shall be coordinated 
with the US–VISIT program, other pre-screening 
initiatives, and the Visa Waiver Program within 
the Department of Homeland Security. 
‘‘(B) FEES.—The Secretary may impose a 
fee for the program established under subpara-
graph (A) and may modify such fee from time 
to time. The fee may not exceed the aggregate 
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costs associated with the program and shall be 
credited to the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity for purposes of carrying out the program. 
Amounts so credited shall remain available until 
expended. 
‘‘(C) RULEMAKING.—Within 365 days after 
the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Sec-
retary shall initiate a rulemaking to establish 
the program, criteria for participation, and the 
fee for the program. 
‘‘(D) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 2 
years after the date of enactment of this para-
graph, the Secretary shall establish a phased-im-
plementation of a biometric-based international 
registered traveler program in conjunction with 
the US–VISIT entry and exit system, other pre- 
screening initiatives, and the Visa Waiver Pro-
gram within the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity at United States airports with the highest 
volume of international travelers. 
‘‘(E) PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary shall 
ensure that the international registered traveler 
program includes as many participants as prac-
ticable by— 
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‘‘(i) establishing a reasonable cost of 
enrollment; 
‘‘(ii) making program enrollment con-
venient and easily accessible; and 
‘‘(iii) providing applicants with clear 
and consistent eligibility guidelines.’’. 
SEC. 557. REPORT ON THE PERFORMANCE ACCOUNT-
ABILITY
AND STANDARDS SYSTEM
OF
THE TRANSPOR-
TATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. Not later than March 
1, 2008, the Transportation Security Administration shall 
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations of the 
Senate and the House of Representatives, the Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Sen-
ate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security 
of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives on the implementation of the Performance Ac-
countability and Standards System, including— 
(1) the number of employees who achieved each 
level of performance; 
(2) a comparison between managers and non- 
managers relating to performance and pay increases; 
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