An EGLE spokesman says the agency needs more time to consider a large volume of public comments, technical information and recommendations from the State Historic Preservation Office. An Enbridge spokesman says the company agreed to the 30-day extension. "We support a thorough, robust regulatory process and believe all viewpoints and perspectives should be included," says an Enbridge press release. "Enbridge remains fully committed to the Great Lakes Tunnel Project which will provide extra layers of safety and environmental protection, while creating Michigan jobs and securing the needed energy for consumers in Michigan and the region." The tunnel project was originally approved under former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. But Line 5's future has been become cloudier under his successor. Last month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer told Enbridge the 1953 easement that allows the company to operate in the Straits is being revoked.