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BP P.L.C.

Asbuilt Diverter System Violation

Date: 07/06/2004 (Date of Penalty)

Misconduct Type: Environment

Enforcement Agency: Interior

Contracting Party: None

Court Type: Administrative

Amount: $190,000

Disposition: Fine

Synopsis: The Minerals Management Service (MMS) of the Department of Interior fined BP Exploration & Production Inc. for a violation occurring in August 2002. According to MMS: “A fire occurred involving the asbuilt diverter system leading to damage to property and the environment. The diverter system was not installed as in the approved plan, had inadequate supports, added right angle turns at the ends, and did not provide for downwind diversions.”