Transportation

Strengthening Customs Enforcement

This executive order directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise customs enforcement regulations within 180 days, requiring importers of record (IORs) to maintain minimum tangible domestic assets or bonding, disclose ownership and business affiliations, and maintain good standing with CBP. It prohibits foreign IORs from filing informal entries for low-value articles and imposes additional bonding and CTPAT validation requirements for foreign IORs on formal entries, aiming to enhance compliance and revenue collection.

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at the International Boundary at Phillips County, Montana, Between the United States and Canada

This Presidential Memorandum grants a permit to Bridger Pipeline Expansion LLC to construct and operate a new 36-inch diameter crude oil and petroleum products pipeline crossing the U.S.-Canada border in Montana. The permit authorizes bidirectional flow and variable throughput capacity without requiring further presidential approval, while maintaining existing regulatory oversight from agencies like PHMSA and reserving the government's right to seize the facilities for national security with compensation.

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Capacity

This presidential memorandum invokes Section 303 of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to bolster coal supply chains and baseload power generation capacity, declaring them essential for national defense. It authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make purchases, commitments, and provide financial support to expand these capabilities, waiving certain DPA requirements for expediency.

Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Capacity

The President, under the authority of Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, has determined that domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity are essential for national defense. This action authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make purchases, commitments, and provide financial support to expand these capabilities, waiving certain DPA requirements to expedite the process.

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Three Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

This Presidential Memorandum grants Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership a permit to operate and maintain existing crude oil and petroleum product pipelines at the U.S.-Canada border in Pembina County, North Dakota. It supersedes a previous permit and allows for changes in throughput capacity and directional flow without requiring a new permit, while subjecting operations to all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Presidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

This Presidential Memorandum grants Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. a permit to operate and maintain existing crude oil and petroleum product pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Pembina County, North Dakota. It supersedes a previous permit from 2008 and subjects the facilities to all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including pipeline safety standards.