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Hours at 2 Northern Border Ports of Entry to Be Expanded Temporarily

The hours at two CBP ports of entry in Montana will be expanded for 120 days, CBP said in a news release July 6. The Piegan Port of Entry (POE) will temporarily expand hours from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.…

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beginning July 16, and the Raymond POE will temporarily expand hours from 6 a.m. to midnight beginning July 30, CBP said. At the end of the expansion period, CBP will analyze traffic flow at the POEs including "an hourly breakdown, overall volume, and types of conveyances that crossed the border," CBP said. CBP also will identify "potential alternate POEs, review community impacts, and consider similar expanded hours at these locations," CBP said. "These efforts enable CBP to better align staffing during peak hours, which in turn, allow CBP to better serve the public and protect our country."