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Memorandum

PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT 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

ActiveSigned June 30, 2025
Border/ImmigrationGlobal ReachLand UseGovernmental – National SecurityEnergy and Infrastructure

Summary

Grants Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC a Presidential Permit to continue operating and maintaining existing cross-border pipeline facilities in Burke County, North Dakota, for the export of natural gas liquids to Canada. The permit imposes requirements related to operational standards, regulatory compliance, federal oversight, reporting, and future changes in ownership or use. It also grants the U.S. Government the authority to take temporary possession of the facilities in the interest of national security and outlines procedures for termination or transfer of the permit.

Agencies Impacted

  • Executive Office of the President
  • U.S. Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - PHMSA)
  • Other relevant federal, state, and local permitting or regulatory agencies

Timeline

Ongoing

Deliverable

Operate and maintain pipeline Border facilities in accordance with permit conditions — Ongoing — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Do not make substantial changes to facilities or operations without Presidential approval — Ongoing — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Allow inspection by authorized federal, state, and local officials — Ongoing — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety rules — Ongoing — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Obtain necessary permits, easements, and authorizations — Before and during operations — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Remove facilities upon termination, revocation, or surrender of the permit (unless otherwise directed) — Upon termination — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC (or designated U.S. agency) Notify President or designee immediately of any ownership transfer, control changes, or name change — As needed — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Maintain facilities in good repair and compliant with safety and environmental standards — Ongoing — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Hold the U.S. harmless and indemnify against liability arising from operations — Ongoing — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC File all required reports and sworn statements as mandated by federal law or regulation — As required — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC Provide information to the President or designee on request (e.g., conditions, changes, compliance) — Upon request — Steel Reef US Pipelines LLC

Legal Challenges

No known legal challenges.