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Presidential Permit for Enbridge Energy Pipeline Facilities

Original title: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

April 15, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This document establishes the legal framework and federal oversight requirements for a specific cross-border pipeline infrastructure project that transports crude oil and petroleum products.

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 specific border facilities subject to federal conditions and reporting requirements.

Residents of St. Clair County, Michigan

The pipeline facilities are located within their jurisdiction, subject to federal safety and inspection standards.

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 St. Clair County, Michigan. This permit replaces a previous 1991 authorization and outlines conditions for operation, maintenance, and potential government intervention for national security purposes.

Key Facts

The permit authorizes the transport of crude oil and various petroleum products, excluding natural gas.
This permit revokes and replaces a previous permit issued on December 12, 1991.
The permittee must allow federal, state, and local agencies unrestricted access for inspections.
The U.S. government reserves the right to take possession of the facilities for national security reasons.
The permittee is required to indemnify the United States against liabilities, including environmental contamination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this permit allow the company to change how much oil flows through the pipeline?

Yes, the permit allows the to make changes to the average daily throughput capacity and the directional flow of products without requiring a new permit amendment.

What happens if the permit is revoked?

The is required to remove the border facilities at their own expense within a time specified by the President.

Why It Matters

This document establishes the legal framework and federal oversight requirements for a specific cross-border pipeline infrastructure project that transports crude oil and petroleum products.