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

Key Points

• This permit allows Enbridge Energy to continue operating an existing 36-inch pipeline that crosses the border between North Dakota and Canada. It replaces an older permit from 2017 to keep the legal paperwork up to date.
• The pipeline carries crude oil and other petroleum products like gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel. It is specifically not allowed to carry natural gas under this agreement.
• A new rule in this permit allows the company to change how much oil flows through the pipe or which way it flows without needing to apply for a brand new permit. This gives the company more flexibility to move fuel where it is needed most.
• The government keeps the right to inspect the pipeline for safety at any time. If there is a national security emergency, the government can take over the pipeline to protect the country.
• Enbridge is responsible for all costs related to the pipeline, including maintenance and any cleanup if there is an environmental leak. They must also follow all federal and state safety laws.

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