 The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission says an environmental impact statement for Enbridge's proposed new Line 3 oil pipeline needs more work. The commission today voted 4-1 to have the Commerce Department supplement the EIS with more information on whether one particular alternative to Enbridge's proposed route could be adjusted to avoid sensitive geologic formations. It also asked for clarification on how it weighted some environmental outcomes in its review of the alternative Line 3 routes. And the PUC wants more information on the impacts of two alternative routes that run almost parallel to the current Line 3 route. They want all this information within 60 days. A final decision by the Public Utilities Commission on whether to approve the Line 3 project and what route it would take is not expected until April at the earliest. Honor the earth which opposes the Line 3 project says in a press release that the vote generally affirms that the state's EIS for Line 3 is adequate to meet the environmental review requirements of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act. The group is vowing a legal challenge to today's decision because among other things they feel the EIS failed to include a proper cultural resources survey that respects tribally owned resources and native spiritual practice and that it is based on biased assumptions provided to the state by Enbridge. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.