The 645-mile pipeline, dubbed "Keystone Light" in reference to Keystone XL line cancelled in 2021 after former President Joe Biden revoked its US permit, would move up to 550,000 barrels per day of Canadian crude into American markets
The Trump permit enables construction of a 645-mile Canada-to-Wyoming crude pipeline connecting to one in Alberta, but challenges from environmental groups as well as further state and federal reviews are still ahead.
Besides Corps funding, the legislation has sections dealing with non-Corps agencies, such as the Federal Highway Administration and the General Services Administration.
Addressing delegates at the party nominating convention in Chicago, Vice President Kamala Harris touched on energy and immigration issues but did not air specific policy changes to the existing platform outlined by President Joe Biden.
With the project team performing under a national spotlight, collaboration proved key to the rapid restoration of collapsed span, a critical local crossing.