But in early August, Enbridge spokesman Lorraine Little told IHS The Energy Daily that the State Department has confirmed that Line 3 may move forward without the permit. However, a State Department official told IHS The Energy Daily the next day that "it's not our practice to discuss such determinations publicly." The Line 3 replacement comes as Enbridge's plan to expand its Alberta Clipper pipeline along the same route from 450,000 bpd to 800,000 bpd has run into unexpected delays-much like Keystone XL-in securing a Presidential permit from the Obama administration to cross the border.