Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
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This law allows Enbridge Energy to continue operating a major pipeline at the U.S.-Canada border in North Dakota. It includes conditions for pipeline safety, operations, and potential compensation if government needs arise, impacting Enbridge’s operations and regulatory oversight.
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Key Changes
- Enbridge Energy can operate existing pipeline facilities at the U.S.-Canada border.
- Includes conditions for safety and regulatory compliance.
- Provisions for government intervention in case of national security needs.
Obligations
What this law requires
Enbridge Energy must obtain requisite permits from relevant State and local governmental entities, and relevant Federal agencies to operate the Border facilities.
Enbridge Energy must maintain the Border facilities in a condition of good repair and in compliance with applicable laws to ensure safe operation.
Enbridge Energy must provide unrestricted access to the Border facilities for inspection by representatives of appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies.
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.
Enbridge Energy must immediately communicate any transfer of ownership or control of the Border facilities in writing to the President or his designee.