Summary

This document outlines the executive orders and presidential permits issued on April 15, 2026. These decisions were designed to authorize specific companies to Operate and Maintain existing pipeline facilities located at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada.

The permits were issued primarily for two major energy companies, focusing on expanding infrastructure into specific counties within the North Dakota territory:
1. Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. (Primary focus on St. Clair County, Michigan)
2. Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership (Focus on Pembina County, North Dakota, and later expanded to Burke County, North Dakota)

The authorization aims to facilitate the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of these pipelines for energy purposes, subject to specific regulatory frameworks for environmental and export restrictions.

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### Executive Orders and Presidential Permits Summary

The following lists the specific permits issued for the purpose of expanding pipeline capacity to designated bordering counties.

#### 1. Enbridge Energy, Inc.
* Permit Scope: Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan.
* Region/Border Location: International Boundary Between the US and Canada (Michigan).

#### 2. Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership
* Permit Scope: Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota.
* Expansion: Specifically three existing pipeline facilities authorized in Pembina County to expand capacity.
* Regional Focus: International Boundary Between the US and Canada (Pembina County, North Dakota).

#### 3. Bakken Pipeline Company LP
* Permit Scope: Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities.
* Expansion: Specifically three existing pipeline facilities authorized to be expanded within Burke County, North Dakota.
* Regional Focus: International Boundary Between the US and Canada (Burke County, North Dakota).

#### 4. Enbridge Energy (Michigan) & Pembina County (North Dakota)
* Permit Scope: Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities (Combined with the Bakken County expansion).
* Region/Border Location: International Boundary Between the US and Canada (Michigan and Pembina, North Dakota).

### Context and Intent
These executive orders are part of the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to extend natural gas infrastructure (specifically oil and gas pipelines) through international borders. By authorizing these entities to Operate and Maintain existing facilities, the administration intends to:
* Expand Supply: Increase the availability of natural gas for the United States by connecting existing pipeline infrastructure to new bordering states.
* Infrastructure Growth: Enable the construction and expansion of new facilities at the stated international boundaries.
* Regulatory Alignment: Operate within the framework of export controls, environmental regulations, and potential sanctions that typically apply to pipeline projects in international border areas (such as the European Union).

*Note: While the text of the specific permits lists the entities and the specific counties/locations, the overarching document provided at the end summarizes the initiative as a Responsible Business and public policy initiative by Burke County, North Dakota.*

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Dates

Created 2026-04-13

Updated 2026-04-17

Summarized 2026-04-17