Authorization for Enbridge Energy to Operate Pipelines at US-Canada Border
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This law allows Enbridge Energy to continue operating and maintaining three existing pipeline facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, at the US-Canada border. The permit supersedes a previous one from 1991, requiring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and allowing US authorities access for inspections. The pipelines can carry various petroleum products except natural gas as defined by the amended Natural Gas Act.
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Key Changes
- Enbridge Energy can operate and maintain three pipeline facilities at the US-Canada border.
- The 1991 Presidential permit is revoked, requiring compliance with relevant regulations.
- US authorities have inspection rights, ensuring pipeline safety and legal adherence.
Obligations
What this law requires
Enbridge Energy must obtain requisite permits from relevant State and local governmental entities, and relevant Federal agencies.
Enbridge Energy must maintain the Border facilities in a condition of good repair and in compliance with applicable law.
Enbridge Energy must provide free and unrestricted access to representatives of Federal, State, and local agencies for inspections of the Border facilities.
Enbridge Energy must file sworn statements or reports with the President or his designee, and with appropriate agencies, regarding the Border facilities as required by law or regulation.
Enbridge Energy must hold harmless and indemnify the United States from any claimed or adjudged liability arising out of operation or maintenance of the Border facilities.