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N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s governor is asking President Donald Trump for federal reimbursement of million in state law enforcement bills related to months of protests over construction of the Dakota Access pipeline.

Gov. Doug Burgum emailed Trump on Saturday seeking a presidential disaster declaration to pave the way for federal aid. White House officials didn’t immediately comment Monday.

The North Dakota Legislature and Burgum recently approved borrowing money to pay protest-related costs, but that money will have to be repaid by state taxpayers.

Separately, U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says a $1 trillion spending bill Congress is considering includes money for a Justice Department program that could help with North Dakota’s bills. But any reimbursement through the Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Program is likely to make only a small dent.