Quote – British Petroleum’s public comment letter to the Mineral Management Service and the Department of the Interior. The New York Times.

...we are not supportive of the extensive, prescriptive regulations as proposed in this rule. We believe industry's current safety and environmental statistics demonstrate that the voluntary programs implemented since the adoption of API RP 75 have been and continue to be very successful.

British Petroleum’s public comment letter to the Mineral Management Service and the Department of the Interior. From the New York Times, “BP, Other oil Companies, Opposed Efforts to Stiffen Environmental, Safety Rules for Offshore Drilling”. April 27, 2010.

Monday, September 14, 2009
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