White House Grants Enbridge ND Border Pipeline Permit

The White House issued a presidential permit granting Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership permission to operate and maintain three existing U.S.–Canada border pipeline facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, enabling the transport of crude oil and petroleum products. The permit, which supersedes the 1991 authorization, imposes conditions on operation, maintenance, inspections, and compliance with applicable laws, and outlines provisions for potential government possession, transfer of ownership, liability, and required reporting, while allowing changes in throughput and flow within the defined border facilities.