President Donald Trump granted multiple permits Wednesday to enable oil and petroleum product transportation across the U.S.-Canada border, according to White House documentation.
Among the approvals, Bakken Pipeline Company received authorization to build new pipeline infrastructure in Burke County, North Dakota.
Additional permits were granted for ongoing operations and upkeep of current pipeline systems located at border crossings in North Dakota and Michigan.
The White House released details on four specific permits:
• A presidential permit allowing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to build, connect, operate and maintain pipeline infrastructure in Burke County, North Dakota
• A presidential permit for Bakken Pipeline Company to operate and maintain current pipeline infrastructure in Burke County, North Dakota
• A presidential permit for Enbridge Energy to operate and maintain existing pipeline infrastructure in St. Clair County, Michigan
• A presidential permit for Enbridge Energy to operate and maintain existing pipeline infrastructure in Pembina County, North Dakota
