State Receives Request for Pipeline Permit on Mexican Border

The Department of State received notice from the Magellan Pipeline Company pipeline that Magellan has acquired rights to operate and maintain pipeline facilities on the U.S.-Mexican border. Magellan is requesting State issue a new or amended Presidential Permit to authorize pipeline usage. The permitted facilities consist of existing 2.75-mile 8.625-inch carbon steel pipelines that extend from El Paso, Texas to the U.S. boundary with Mexico. State is circulating this application to concerned federal agencies for comment. State has the responsibility to determine whether issuance of a new or amended Presidential Permit is in the U.S. national interest.