FEDERALpresidential document

Presidential Permit for Enbridge Energy Pipeline Operations

Original title: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

April 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document governs the legal framework for cross-border energy infrastructure that transports crude oil and petroleum products between the United States and Canada.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership

The entity is granted legal authorization to operate the pipeline and is subject to specific maintenance, reporting, and liability conditions.

Residents of Pembina County, North Dakota

The pipeline facilities are located within their jurisdiction and are subject to ongoing federal and state safety inspections.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 15, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump issued a permit authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Pembina County, North Dakota. This permit replaces a previous 1994 authorization and outlines conditions for pipeline maintenance, safety compliance, and federal oversight. It also establishes the government's right to take control of the facilities for national security purposes if necessary.

Key Facts

The permit authorizes the transport of crude oil and various petroleum products, excluding natural gas.
This permit revokes and replaces a previous Presidential permit issued on June 16, 1994.
The permittee is required to maintain the facilities in good repair and comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
The U.S. government reserves the right to take possession of the facilities for national security reasons, provided just compensation is paid.
The permittee must indemnify the United States against liabilities, including environmental contamination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this permit allow for the construction of new pipelines?

No, this permit is specifically for the operation and maintenance of existing pipeline facilities.

What happens if the pipeline causes environmental damage?

The is required to hold the United States harmless and the government from any liability arising from the operation of the facilities, including environmental contamination.

Why It Matters

This document governs the legal framework for cross-border energy infrastructure that transports crude oil and petroleum products between the United States and Canada.