St. Paul, Minnesota — The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission stands by its decision to grant a Certificate of Need for the proposed Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project. The Commission is a five-member independent, quasi-judicial board whose members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to staggered 6-year teams. The Commission based its decision in this proceeding on the applicable law and a full evidentiary record after vigorous input and participation by the litigants and the public.

Information about the Commission can be found on the Commission’s website at www.mn.gov/puc or by contacting the agency’s Consumer Affairs Office at consumer.puc@state.mn.us or 800-657-3782 | 651-296-0406.

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