Under the authority granted to me as President of the United States, I issue this Presidential permit to Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C., hereinafter referred to as the “permittee.” The permittee, a limited liability company based in Delaware and a subsidiary of Canada’s Enbridge Inc., is authorized to operate and maintain existing pipeline border facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota. These facilities will be used for the transport of various crude oil and petroleum products, excluding natural gas regulated under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b).
This permit replaces and nullifies the previously issued Presidential permit dated June 10, 2008.
The permit remains subject to all applicable laws and regulations, as outlined in Article 2, ensuring the border facilities comply with federal, state, and local standards.
The term “Facilities” refers to the U.S. portion of the international pipeline project tied to the permittee’s application for an amendment dated January 16, 2026, along with any related land, structures, installations, or equipment.
“Border facilities” are defined as the parts of the Facilities comprising a 20-inch diameter pipeline from the U.S.-Canada border at Neche, extending to the first mainline shut-off valve or pumping station about 3 miles into the U.S., including related land and equipment.
The permit is subject to these conditions:
Article 1. The described border facilities and their operations must adhere to all permit conditions and any future amendments. Significant changes to these facilities or their operation require Presidential approval, except for changes in throughput capacity or directional flow of products.
Article 2. The operation and maintenance of the border facilities will be open to inspection by authorized federal, state, and local representatives. The permittee must provide free access and comply with all applicable laws and safety regulations, obtaining necessary permits from relevant authorities.
Article 3. If the permit is terminated, revoked, or surrendered, the permittee must remove the border facilities at its own cost within a timeframe specified by the President. Failure to do so allows the President to authorize removal at the permittee’s expense, with no claims for damages allowed.
Article 4. For national security, the President may take control of the border facilities if deemed necessary, with prior notice to the permittee. The U.S. will compensate the permittee fairly and bear restoration costs, minus the value of improvements.
Article 5. Any change in ownership or control of the border facilities, or changes to the permittee’s name, must be reported in writing to the President or his designee. The permit remains in effect under its conditions unless altered by the President.
Article 6. (1) The permittee must acquire any required right-of-way grants, easements, permits, and authorizations.
(2) The permittee indemnifies the U.S. against liabilities from the operation or maintenance of the border facilities, including environmental contamination.
(3) The permittee must ensure the facilities remain in good repair and compliance with applicable laws.
Article 7. The permittee must submit required sworn statements or reports regarding the border facilities to the President or relevant agencies as required by law. This does not alter the permit’s status as a directive from the President.
Article 8. Upon request, the permittee must provide relevant information to the President or his designee about the border facilities, including changes in ownership, control, operation, or maintenance.
Article 9. This permit does not create any enforceable right or benefit against the United States or its entities by any party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this fifteenth day of April, 2026, marking the 250th year of U.S. independence.
DONALD J. TRUMP
