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Presidential Permit for Enbridge Energy Pipeline Facilities in Michigan

Original title: Authorizing Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. 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 permit governs the ongoing operation of 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 Company, Inc.

The company is granted legal authorization to operate specific pipeline facilities and is subject to federal oversight and maintenance requirements.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

The agency is tasked with enforcing pipeline safety laws and regulations regarding the operation and maintenance of these facilities.

Residents of St. Clair County, Michigan

The facilities are located within their jurisdiction, and the permit mandates compliance with local and state laws.

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 Company, Inc. to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in St. Clair County, Michigan. This permit replaces a previous authorization from 1953 and establishes conditions for the transport of crude oil and petroleum products. It also outlines federal oversight, safety requirements, and the government's authority to take possession of the facilities for national security purposes.

Key Facts

The permit authorizes the operation of a 30-inch diameter pipeline segment at the U.S.-Canada border.
It revokes and replaces a previous Presidential permit issued on April 28, 1953.
The permittee is required to indemnify the United States against liabilities, including environmental contamination.
The President retains the right to take possession of the facilities if national security requires it.
The permittee may change daily throughput capacity and directional flow without further amendment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this permit allow the pipeline to transport natural gas?

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

What happens if the permit is revoked or surrendered?

The is responsible for removing the border facilities at their own expense unless the President decides otherwise.

Can the pipeline operator change how much oil flows through the pipe?

Yes, the permit allows the operator to change the average daily throughput capacity and the directional flow of products without needing a new permit.

Why It Matters

This permit governs the ongoing operation of cross-border energy infrastructure that transports crude oil and petroleum products between the United States and Canada.