Notice of 30 Day Public Comment Period Regarding the National Interest Determination for NuStar Logistics, LP Presidential Permit Application

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NuStar Logistics, LP ("NuStar") applied for an amended Presidential Permit from the Department of State ("State Department") to authorize the operation and maintenance of existing pipeline facilities (the "Existing Burgos Pipeline") at the United States- Mexico border. Specifically, NuStar requested that the Department amend the 2006 Presidential Permit to: (1) Reflect NuStar's name change from Valero Logistics Operations, LP to NuStar Logistics, LP as the owner and operator of the Existing Burgos Pipeline and (2) authorize the Existing Burgos Pipeline border facilities to transport a broader range of petroleum products than allowed by the 2006 Presidential Permit, including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, and natural gas liquids. The 2006 Presidential Permit only allows transportation of light naphtha. After consulting with the public and interested agencies, on June 10, 2016, the State Department approved a Final Environmental Assessment ("EA") for the Existing Burgos Pipeline and New Burgos Pipeline and a Finding of No Significant Impact ("FONSI"). Background information related to the application, including the EA and FONSI may be found at: http://www.state