FEDERALpresidential document

Presidential Permit for Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Border Facilities

Original title: Authorizing Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC To Operate and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada

June 30, 2025

energy infrastructure international trade pipeline natural gas liquids

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The Frame

What this does

This permit establishes the legal framework for the ongoing operation of cross-border energy infrastructure that facilitates the export of natural gas liquids.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC

The company is granted legal authorization to operate and maintain specific pipeline facilities subject to federal conditions.

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

The agency is tasked with the oversight and inspection of the pipeline's safety and maintenance standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 30, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump issued a permit authorizing Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border in Burke County, North Dakota. The permit allows for the export of natural gas liquids into Canada while requiring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.

Key Facts

The permit authorizes the operation of an 8.625-inch diameter pipeline at the U.S.-Canada border.
The facilities are restricted to the export of natural gas liquids, excluding natural gas subject to the Natural Gas Act.
The permittee must allow federal, state, and local agencies unrestricted access for inspections.
The permittee is required to indemnify the United States against liabilities, including environmental contamination.
The President retains the right to take possession of the facilities for national security purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this permit allow the company to change the amount of product flowing through the pipeline?

Yes, the permit allows the to make changes to the average daily throughput capacity and the directional flow of products without requiring a new permit.

What happens if the permit is revoked or terminated?

The is required to remove the border facilities at their own expense within a time specified by the President.

Why It Matters

This permit establishes the legal framework for the ongoing operation of cross-border energy infrastructure that facilitates the export of natural gas liquids.