PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: AUTHORIZING ENBRIDGE ENERGY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THREE EXISTING PIPELINE FACILITIES AT PEMBINA COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY

President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential permit on April 15, 2026, to Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership, authorizing the operation and maintenance of existing cross-border pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Pembina County, North Dakota.This permit supersedes and revokes a previous permit issued on December 12, 1991, following an application for amendment submitted by Enbridge in January 2026.Key components of the permit include:Scope of Operation: The permit applies to three existing pipelines (26-inch, 34-inch, and 18-inch diameters) used to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products, including jet fuel, gasoline, and diesel.Operational Flexibility: While substantial changes to the facilities or location require a new permit, the President explicitly authorized Enbridge to adjust the average daily throughput capacity and the directional flow of products without further approval.Regulatory Oversight: The facilities remain subject to all federal, state, and local laws. Free and unrestricted access must be granted to agencies for inspections, specifically those conducted by the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).National Security Provisions: The United States reserves the right to take possession and control of the pipelines if required for national security, provided the government provides notice and "just and fair compensation" to Enbridge.Liability and Indemnification: Enbridge is required to maintain the facilities in good repair and must hold the United States harmless from any liability, including costs related to environmental contamination or hazardous substance leaks.Termination: If the permit is revoked or surrendered, Enbridge is responsible for the removal of the "Border facilities" at its own expense.The issuance of this permit aligns with the administration's broader "Energy Dominance" agenda by streamlining the regulatory framework for existing critical energy infrastructure.