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 establishes the legal framework and safety requirements for a specific cross-border pipeline infrastructure project that transports crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S. 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 authority to operate the pipeline and assumes specific maintenance, reporting, and liability obligations.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

The agency is tasked with the oversight and inspection of the pipeline facilities to ensure compliance with safety 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, 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 1998 authorization and outlines conditions for operation, safety compliance, 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 document revokes and supersedes a previous Presidential permit issued on July 23, 1998.
The permittee is required to maintain the facilities in good repair and comply with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.
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 changes to the pipeline's capacity?

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

Who is responsible if there is an environmental spill?

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