Presidential Permit for Junction Pipeline Company to Operate at the U.S.-Canada Border

Original title: Authorizing Junction Pipeline Company, LLC To Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Toole County, Montana, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

June 30, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This permit establishes the legal framework for a specific cross-border energy infrastructure project, impacting regional land use and international energy transport.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Junction Pipeline Company, LLC

The company is granted legal authorization to construct and operate specific infrastructure at the international border.

Residents of Toole County, Montana

The construction and operation of the pipeline facilities occur within their jurisdiction.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 30, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump issued a permit authorizing the Junction Pipeline Company, LLC to construct and operate pipeline facilities in Toole County, Montana, for the import of crude oil and petroleum products from Canada. The permit outlines strict regulatory compliance, safety requirements, and the federal government's authority to take control of the facilities for national security purposes.

Key Facts

The permit authorizes the import of crude oil and petroleum products, excluding natural gas.
The facilities include a 30-inch diameter pipeline extending from the international border to the first mainline shut-off valve.
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 for national security reasons with just compensation.
The permittee must obtain all other necessary state, local, and federal permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this permit allow the transport of natural gas?

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

What happens if the permit is terminated or revoked?

The is required to remove the border facilities at their own expense unless otherwise directed by the President.

Why It Matters

This permit establishes the legal framework for a specific cross-border energy infrastructure project, impacting regional land use and international energy transport.