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Nitewolf Champion Author Anchorage Posts:16,815 Points:2,133,345 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 7:38:44 PM Ignore Nitewolf Report Abuse MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — BP urged a federal judge Friday to rule the company can't be penalized for millions of gallons of oil that spewed from its blown-out well but was captured before it could spill into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. A court filing by London-based BP PLC says workers captured more than 34 million gallons — 810,000 barrels — of crude and either burned it or shipped it to shore before it could enter the Gulf waters. The company asked U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier to rule that the collected oil can't be counted in calculating the company's Clean Water Act penalties, which could amount to billions of dollars. A criminal settlement with the Justice Department in November didn't resolve the government's civil claims against BP. Visit Peninsula Clarion for full article

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MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
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NEW ORLEANS — BP urged a federal judge Friday to rule the company can't be penalized for millions of gallons of oil that spewed from its blown-out well but was captured before it could spill into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

A court filing by London-based BP PLC says workers captured more than 34 million gallons — 810,000 barrels — of crude and either burned it or shipped it to shore before it could enter the Gulf waters.

The company asked U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier to rule that the collected oil can't be counted in calculating the company's Clean Water Act penalties, which could amount to billions of dollars.

A criminal settlement with the Justice Department in November didn't resolve the government's civil claims against BP.
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JLSindy Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,612 Points:698,490 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 7:35:40 AM Ignore JLSindy Report Abuse Foul!!!!!
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,893 Points:618,470 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2013 4:19:39 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse BP couldn't be wrong.... right?
MN1 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,494 Points:677,915 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 1:18:36 AM Ignore MN1 Report Abuse More intentional delays by BP.
gcalleja Champion Author Miami Posts:1,049 Points:577,445 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2013 12:14:59 AM Ignore gcalleja Report Abuse All knowing judge will know.
Zing20 All-Star Author Fresno Posts:771 Points:196,640 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 11:25:37 PM Ignore Zing20 Report Abuse They need to pay the full amount.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,336 Points:746,360 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 11:02:08 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Lawyers will drag this on for years to come.
graceman Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,968 Points:1,158,725 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 8:49:52 PM Ignore graceman Report Abuse What?
ddor Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,117 Points:266,295 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 8:16:38 PM Ignore ddor Report Abuse Ok
drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:9,159 Points:778,875 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 8:06:46 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse This will be a tough one, all they have are 'estimates'.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,325 Points:2,399,070 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 7:48:13 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse this gift will keep on giving for years to come
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,202 Points:1,768,560 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2013 7:46:29 PM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse okay... that's not included... now "what is Bp going to do about that 6-8" of crud still on the bottom of the gulf?" we want to know how that will be reclaimed and restored. waiting for answer: