North Dakota regulators directed to start explaining oil spill fine reductions in writing

Bismarck Tribune: Facing mounting criticism over the lowering of fines for oil and saltwater spills, North Dakota regulators were directed Monday to start providing written explanations of what oil companies must do in exchange for reduced fines.

The state Industrial Commission met for more than an hour and a half behind closed doors with Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms and legal counsel to review six outstanding spill cases with proposed fines totaling more than $600,000.

Bismarck Tribune: Facing mounting criticism over the lowering of fines for oil and saltwater spills, North Dakota regulators were directed Monday to start providing written explanations of what oil companies must do in exchange for reduced fines.
The state Industrial Commission met for more than an hour and a half behind closed doors with Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms and legal counsel to review six outstanding spill cases with proposed fines totaling more than $600,000.

Bismarck Tribune: Facing mounting criticism over the lowering of fines for oil and saltwater spills, North Dakota regulators were directed Monday to start providing written explanations of what oil companies must do in exchange for reduced fines.

The state Industrial Commission met for more than an hour and a half behind closed doors with Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms and legal counsel to review six outstanding spill cases with proposed fines totaling more than $600,000.

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