Department of State December 22, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of State determined on September 22, 2015 to maintain a Presidential Permit for the Vantage Pipeline border facilities following a change in ownership. On October 20, 2014, Vantage Pipeline US LP (Vantage), which owns the Vantage ethane pipeline running from North Dakota into Canada, notified the Department of State that Vantage was being acquired by Pembina Prairie Pipeline (U.S.A.) Ltd. (Pembina U.S.A.), which is owned by Pembina Pipeline Corporation (PPC). The July 16, 2013 Presidential Permit for the Vantage Pipeline border facilities requires the permittee to notify the Department of any change in ownership or control. The Department of State determined that maintaining this permit would serve the national interest. In making this determination, the Department of State followed the procedures established under Executive Order 13337, and provided public notice and opportunity for comment.