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hunnychile · 05-03-2010, 11:34 AM

If anyone wants "someone to name" in the blame of the oil slick disaster, I think it's clearly BP's Fault.

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The U.S. considered requiring a remote-controlled shut-off mechanism several years ago, but drilling companies questioned its cost and effectiveness, according to the agency overseeing offshore drilling. The agency, the Interior Department's Minerals Management Service, says it decided the remote device wasn't needed because rigs had other back-up plans to cut off a well.

The U.K., where BP is headquartered, doesn't require the use of acoustic triggers.

2nd Edit Added: The U.K. probably would have required the remote trigger devices if that seowop was sitting a few miles off the coast of the U.K.

05-03-2010, 11:34 AM	#37 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: Between Boredom and Nirvana	If anyone wants "someone to name" in the blame of the oil slick disaster, I think it's clearly BP's Fault. This is copied from above post. The U.S. considered requiring a remote-controlled shut-off mechanism several years ago, but drilling companies questioned its cost and effectiveness, according to the agency overseeing offshore drilling. The agency, the Interior Department's Minerals Management Service, says it decided the remote device wasn't needed because rigs had other back-up plans to cut off a well. The U.K., where BP is headquartered, doesn't require the use of acoustic triggers. 2nd Edit Added: The U.K. probably would have required the remote trigger devices if that seowop was sitting a few miles off the coast of the U.K. __________________ "I need compassion, understanding and chocolate." - NJB Last edited by hunnychile; 05-03-2010 at 12:56 PM..