Presidential Memorandum: 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
Summary
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.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Permission granted to operate and maintain existing pipeline Border facilities for crude oil and petroleum products.
- 2.Permittee may make changes to average daily throughput capacity and directional flow without a new permit.
- 3.Facilities remain subject to all applicable laws and regulations, including pipeline safety.
- 4.Supersedes and revokes the Presidential permit issued previously, dated December 12, 1991.
Market Implications
This action provides regulatory certainty and operational flexibility for Enbridge's existing cross-border crude oil and petroleum product pipelines, potentially supporting stable energy transportation volumes and revenues.
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