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Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
President Donald Trump issued this presidential determination to certify that enough oil and petroleum products are available from countries other than Iran. Based on reports from the Energy Information Administration and other factors such as global economic conditions and strategic reserves, the determination says the market can support a significant reduction in purchases of Iranian petroleum made by or through foreign financial institutions. The action is issued under section 1245 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which requires this kind of finding. It also directs the Secretary of State to publish the determination in the Federal Register and notes that the administration will continue monitoring the situation.
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Apr 20, 2026
FRPresidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Development, Manufacturing, and Deployment of Large-Scale Energy and Energy‑Related Infrastructure
President Donald Trump issued this determination to invoke the Defense Production Act in support of large-scale energy and energy-related infrastructure. The memo says the United States needs stronger domestic capacity to develop, manufacture, and deploy major energy projects, including engineering, site preparation, permitting, manufacturing capacity, and related infrastructure, and declares these resources essential to national defense. It states that private industry alone cannot deliver this fast enough because of financing risks, regulatory delays, and market barriers. The order authorizes the Secretary of Energy to use tools under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act — including purchases, commitments, and financial support — and waives certain statutory requirements on the grounds of the national energy emergency Trump previously declared.
Apr 20, 2026
FRPresidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Grid Infrastructure, Equipment, and Supply Chain Capacity
President Donald Trump issued this determination to treat key electric grid equipment and the supply chains behind it as essential to national defense under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act. The memo says the United States lacks enough domestic capacity to quickly produce items like transformers, transmission components, substations, circuit breakers, electrical steel, and related manufacturing tools, leaving the country too dependent on foreign sources and vulnerable during emergencies. It authorizes the Secretary of Energy to use Defense Production Act powers to make purchases, commitments, and provide financial support to expand U.S. production and deployment of this grid infrastructure. Trump says the action was issued because an aging, constrained grid and weak supply chains threaten defense readiness and fit within the national energy emergency he declared on January 20, 2025.
Apr 20, 2026
FRAuthorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald Trump issued a presidential permit allowing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to continue operating and maintaining an existing 12-inch cross-border pipeline facility near Portal in Burke County, North Dakota, at the U.S.-Canada border. The permit covers the transport of crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products, and it replaces and revokes an earlier permit issued in 1996. It also makes clear that the pipeline remains subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including safety inspections, permitting requirements, and reporting obligations. The action was issued to formally authorize the company’s continued cross-border pipeline operations under updated permit terms and conditions set by the President.
Apr 20, 2026
FRAuthorizing Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. To Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald Trump issued a presidential permit allowing Enbridge Energy Company to continue operating and maintaining an existing cross-border pipeline segment in St. Clair County, Michigan, where it connects the United States and Canada. The permit covers the existing facilities used to transport crude oil and a range of petroleum products, and it replaces a much older permit issued in 1953. It also sets the terms for how the pipeline must be run, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, access for government inspections, and requirements for maintenance, reporting, and permits. The action was issued to formally authorize continued operation of these existing border facilities under updated presidential permit terms.
Apr 15, 2026
FRPresidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at St. Clair County, Michigan, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued this presidential permit to authorize Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to continue operating and maintaining an existing cross-border pipeline in St. Clair County, Michigan, where it connects the United States and Canada. The permit covers the existing 30-inch pipeline facilities used to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products, and it replaces the earlier permit issued in 1991. It also sets the rules Enbridge must follow, including complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, allowing inspections, maintaining the facilities safely, and obtaining any other required approvals. The permit was issued to formally govern the ongoing operation of these existing border pipeline facilities under updated presidential authorization and conditions.
Apr 15, 2026
FRPresidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. to Operate and Maintain Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued this Presidential permit to authorize Enbridge Pipelines (Southern Lights) L.L.C. to continue operating and maintaining an existing cross-border pipeline facility at Neche in Pembina County, North Dakota, where it connects the United States and Canada. The permit covers the existing 20-inch pipeline and allows it to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products across the border, while replacing and revoking the earlier permit issued in 2008. It also makes clear that the pipeline remains subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, inspections, safety rules, and any required permits. The order sets conditions for ownership changes, reporting, maintenance, possible removal if the permit ends, and possible federal control of the facilities if needed for national security.
Apr 15, 2026
FRPresidential Permit: Authorizing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to Operate and Maintain Three Existing Pipeline Facilities at Pembina County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued a Presidential permit allowing Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership to continue operating and maintaining three existing cross-border pipeline facilities in Pembina County, North Dakota, where they connect with Canada. The permit covers 26-inch, 34-inch, and 18-inch pipelines used to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products, and it replaces a prior permit issued in 1991. It makes clear that Enbridge cannot make major changes to the facilities, their location, or the authorized operations without further presidential approval, though it may adjust throughput and product flow direction within the pipelines’ capabilities. The order also requires the company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, allow government inspections, secure any needed permits, maintain the facilities safely, and bear responsibility for removal or other actions if the permit is terminated or revoked.
Apr 15, 2026
FRPresidential Permit: Authorizing Bakken Pipeline Company LP to Construct, Connect, Operate, and Maintain Pipeline Facilities at Burke County, North Dakota, at the International Boundary Between the United States and Canada
President Donald J. Trump issued this presidential permit to let Bakken Pipeline Company LP construct, connect, operate, and maintain a cross-border pipeline facility near Portal, North Dakota, at the U.S.-Canada border. The permit covers a 24-inch pipeline segment used to transport crude oil and a wide range of petroleum products between the two countries, while making clear that the project still must follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws and safety rules. It also sets the terms for federal inspection, requires the company to obtain other needed permits and rights-of-way, and bars major changes to the border facilities without further presidential approval. The permit further spells out what happens if it is revoked or surrendered, including removal of the facilities at the company’s expense, and reserves the government’s right to take control of the facilities if needed for national security.
Mar 18, 2026
FRAdjusting Certain Delegations Under the Defense Production Act
President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14391 to adjust certain delegations under the Defense Production Act. The order amends a previous executive order by allowing both the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Energy to exercise delegated authority independently. Additionally, it clarifies that agency heads only need to recommend actions to the President when the authority is solely vested in him and not delegated. This order aims to streamline processes and clarify responsibilities among federal agencies involved in national defense resource preparedness.
Mar 04, 2026
Ratepayer Protection Pledge Proclamation
President Donald J. Trump issued the Ratepayer Protection Pledge Proclamation to ensure that the expansion of data centers and the increased electricity demand from AI do not lead to higher energy costs for American households. The proclamation mandates that leading U.S. hyperscalers and AI companies cover the full cost of the energy and infrastructure needed for their data centers, preventing these costs from being passed on to consumers. These companies are required to negotiate new rate structures with utilities and state governments, pay for infrastructure upgrades, and invest in local communities. This initiative aims to protect American ratepayers, enhance grid reliability, and maintain U.S. leadership in technological innovation.