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Trump issues multiple permits for pipelines transporting oil between Canada and U.S.

Trump issues multiple permits for pipelines transporting oil between Canada and U.S.


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Permits include one for the construction of a new pipeline, and several related to the maintenance of existing pipelines, according to White House documents.

Permits include one for the construction of a new pipeline, according to White House documents

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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the White House in Washington on Sunday. (Annabelle Gordon/Reuters)

U.S. President Donald Trump issued several pipeline ‌permits on Wednesday, including one for the construction of a new pipeline, to facilitate the transportation of ​crude oil and petroleum ​products between the U.S. and Canada, according to documents released by the ​White House.

The permit authorizing construction was ⁠issued to ⁠the Bakken Pipeline ‌Company for pipeline facilities at Burke County, N.D.

The other permits — issued for the maintenance and operation of existing ⁠pipelines at border locations — are for:

  • ⁠Bakken Pipeline Company to operate and maintain exiting ⁠pipeline facilities in Burke County, N.D.
  • ​Enbridge Energy to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities ​in St. ⁠Clair County, Mich.
  • Enbridge Energy to operate and maintain existing pipeline facilities at Pembina County, N.D.

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