 The president's budget proposal eliminates public media funding. Learn how you can help at lptv.org slash action. Minnesota regulators say they need more time to complete a draft environmental review of Enbridge Energy's proposed replacement for its ageing line 3 crude oil pipeline. The draft was tentatively set for release Monday, but the State Department of Commerce Department has pushed the date back to May 15th. Release of the draft will be followed by a comment period that will include a minimum of 22 public information meetings, one in each county along the proposed routes. The Public Utilities Commission will use the final document in deciding on Enbridge's applications. The $7.5 billion project would replace a nearly 60-year-old pipeline that Enbridge no longer runs at its original capacity. Line 3 runs 1097 miles from Alberta, Canada across northern Minnesota to Superior Wisconsin. Environmental and tribal groups oppose the project. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.