Department of State August 29, 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of State issued a Presidential Permit to NOVA Chemicals Inc. (``NOVA Inc.'') on August 16, 2013, authorizing NOVA Inc. to connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the border of the United States and Canada for the export of natural gas liquids from the United States to Ontario, Canada. The Line 20 facilities were constructed in 1986 and operated most recently by another entity for the transport of natural gas pursuant to a Presidential Permit issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Department of State determined that issuance of this permit would serve the national interest. In making this determination and issuing the permit, the Department of State complied with the procedures required under Executive Order 13337, and provided public notice and opportunity for comment.