Montana, feds to seek damages from Exxon spill

[Indi Guy]

Source: AP via Las Vegas Sun

Montana and federal officials say they'll seek compensation from Exxon Mobil Corp. for natural resource damages caused by a crude oil spill into the Yellowstone River.

Thursday's announcement comes two years after an Exxon pipeline near Laurel broke during flooding and released 63,000 gallons of oil. More than 70 miles of riverbank were contaminated.

The state and Department of Interior say fish, birds and other wildlife and their habitat were harmed...

The company already paid $1.6 million in state pollution fines. Exxon faces a separate $1.7 million penalty from federal pipeline safety regulators who say the spill was worsened by Exxon's failure to quickly shut down the broken line.

Read more: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/nov/03/us-yellowstone-oil-spill-damages/

[Ptah]

1. Here's a longer article:

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) -- After two years of review, Montana and federal officials notified Exxon Mobil Corp. on Thursday that they intend to seek damages for injuries to birds, fish and other natural resources from a major crude oil spill into the Yellowstone River.

The Texas company's 12-inch Silvertip pipeline broke near Laurel during flooding in July 2011, releasing 63,000 gallons of oil that washed up along an 85-mile stretch of the scenic river.

The move puts Exxon on notice that Montana and the Department of Interior expect the company to make up for harm done to wildlife and their habitat. The company also is being asked to pay for long-term environmental studies and for lost opportunities for fishing and recreation during and since the cleanup.

Separate fines totaling $3.4 million for safety and water pollution violations already have been resolved or are pending before state and federal agencies.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_YELLOWSTONE_OIL_SPILL_DAMAGES?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

[mountain grammy]

2. Right after Sen Barton (R TX) apologizes to Exxon because they have to pay

to clean up their mess, and, you know, freedom.

[valerief]

3. So in 75 years the US will get paid 25 million or something. In the meantime, Exxon will continue

to get BILLIONS each year in fed subsidies.

[Rain Mcloud]

4. Hey Kids,Its Sunday morning,It's Haley Barbour Time!

This guy is a GOP Player!
[link:http://www.ontheissues.org/Agenda_for_America.htm|

[ReRe]

5. Ma-ma-ma-Million?

$1.6 or $1.7 Million?

[Blue_In_AK]

6. As an Alaskan, I say...

...good luck with that. Exxon STILL owes Alaskans for 1989.