Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate Pipeline Facilities at the International Boundary at Phillips County, Montana, Between the US @ Canada

President Donald J. Trump has issued a Presidential Permit to Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC, authorizing the construction, operation, and maintenance of new pipeline facilities at the international border between the United States and Canada.This permit is a significant step in the administration's "America First" energy policy, aimed at strengthening North American energy security and infrastructure.Location: Phillips County, Montana.Infrastructure: A 36-inch diameter pipeline extending from the U.S.-Canada border to the first mainline shut-off valve or pumping station (located within 2,000 feet of the border).Purpose: The transport of crude oil and petroleum products, including refined and unrefined products such as naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), jet fuel, gasoline, kerosene, and diesel.The permit grants Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC the authority to proceed, provided they adhere to several strict federal requirements:Operational Flexibility: While substantial changes to the facilities require new approval, the permittee is granted the flexibility to adjust throughput capacity and directional flow as needed without seeking further Presidential amendments.Regulatory Oversight: The facilities are subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, specifically those administered by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). Federal and state officials must be granted unrestricted access for inspections.National Security Provisions: The President retains the right to take possession of the facilities if required for national security purposes, subject to providing notice and fair compensation to the company.Environmental and Legal Liability: The permittee is responsible for acquiring all necessary rights-of-way and must indemnify the United States against any liability, including environmental contamination or hazardous substance leaks.Maintenance and Removal: The company must maintain the pipeline in good repair. Upon termination or revocation of the permit, the company is responsible for the costs of removing the facilities from the border.This permit, signed on April 30, 2026, during the 250th year of American Independence, underscores the administration's commitment to bypassing bureaucratic delays to expand the nation’s energy transport capacity. By facilitating the flow of energy resources between the U.S. and Canada, the administration seeks to lower energy costs for American families and support the ongoing manufacturing and industrial resurgence.Project OverviewKey Conditions of the PermitStrategic Context