Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP To Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

Key Points

• Trump gave permission for a new 24-inch wide pipeline to be built across the border between North Dakota and Canada. The project will be located near Portal, North Dakota, and managed by the Bakken Pipeline Company.
• This pipeline will move crude oil and other fuels like gasoline and diesel between the two countries. It is meant to help the energy industry transport products more easily.
• The company is allowed to change how much oil flows through the pipe each day without needing a new permit. However, they cannot make major changes to the pipeline's location or structure without getting federal approval first.
• The company is required to follow all safety laws and get permission from local and state officials before starting. They must also pay for any costs if the pipeline leaks or causes environmental damage.
• The government can take over the pipeline if there is a national security risk. If the company ever stops using the pipeline, they are responsible for removing the equipment and cleaning up the site.

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