FEDERALpresidential document

Presidential Permit for Bakken Pipeline Operations at the U.S.-Canada Border

Original title: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Burke 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 establishes the legal framework and federal conditions under which a specific cross-border oil pipeline must operate, including requirements for safety compliance and potential federal intervention for national security.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Bakken Pipeline Company LP

The company is granted legal authorization to operate the pipeline under specific federal conditions and reporting requirements.

Residents of Burke County, North Dakota

The pipeline infrastructure is located within the county, and the company must comply with local governmental permits and regulations.

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 the Bakken Pipeline Company LP to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Burke County, North Dakota. This permit replaces a previous 1996 authorization and outlines conditions for safety, maintenance, and federal oversight of the infrastructure used for transporting crude oil and petroleum products.

Key Facts

The permit authorizes the transport of crude oil and petroleum products, excluding natural gas.
The facilities consist of a 12-inch diameter pipeline extending from the international border to a shut-off valve or pumping station 0.5 miles inside the U.S.
The permittee is required to indemnify the United States against liability, including environmental contamination.
The President retains the right to take possession of the facilities for national security purposes with just compensation.
The permittee may change daily throughput capacity and flow direction without further presidential amendment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this permit allow the pipeline to transport natural gas?

No, the permit explicitly excludes natural gas subject to section 3 of the Natural Gas Act.

What happens if the pipeline company fails to maintain the facilities?

The is required to maintain the facilities in good repair and compliance with applicable law, and is subject to inspection by federal, state, and local agencies.

Can the President take over the pipeline?

Yes, the President may take possession of the facilities if national security requires it, provided the is given notice and paid just compensation.