U.S. Congress - H.R.5241 BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010
H.R.5241 - BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010
To establish an independent, nonpartisan commission to investigate the causes and impact of, and evaluate and improve the response to, the explosion, fire, and loss of life on and sinking of the Mobile Drilling Unit Deepwater Horizon and the resulting uncontrolled release of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, and to ensure that a similar disaster is not repeated. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To establish an independent, nonpartisan commission to investigate the causes and impact of, and evaluate and improve the response to, the explosion, fire, and loss of life on and sinking of the Mobile Drilling Unit Deepwater Horizon and the resulting uncontrolled release of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico, and to ensure that a similar disaster is not repeated. as introduced.
- Short: BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 as introduced.
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5/6/2010--Introduced.BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 - Establishes the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission to investigate: (1) the performance of BP Exploration and Production, Inc., Transocean, Ltd., and other entities affiliated with the Mobile DOfficial Summary
5/6/2010--Introduced.BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission Act of 2010 - Establishes the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission to investigate:(1) the performance of BP Exploration and Production, Inc., Transocean, Ltd., and other entities affiliated with the Mobile Drilling Unit Deepwater Horizon;
(2) their compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations (including their conformance with their own practices and industry practices);
(3) the performance of federal, state, and local agencies responsible for oversight, inspection, and enforcement; and
(4) the compliance of such agencies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing their actions. Requires the Commission to evaluate:
(1) current and future impact of the oil disaster on the environment, economy, and public health;
(2) the adequacy of the response to the oil disaster;
(3) the implications of the oil disaster, and any risk of other such disasters, for offshore oil and gas activities by the United States; and
(4) the availability and accuracy of baseline data against which the impact of the oil disaster may be measured. Requires the Commission to develop recommendations to:
(1) improve the response to the oil disaster, including through modification of proposed plans to mitigate and monitor its impact; and
(2) minimize the risk and mitigate the impact of future such disasters (including changes to federal law and regulations and improvements in industry practices). Sets forth powers of the Commission, including subpoena powers.
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The commission, which was established by Executive Order and based on legislation introduced in the House in early May (H.R. 5241), will investigate the causes of BP's catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and report back to the ...
Congressman Edward Markey - JUNE 23, 2010: Markey, Capps Hail ...
The Commission, which was established by Executive Order and based on legislation Capps introduced in early May (H.R. 5241), will investigate the causes of BP's devastating oil spill in the Gulf and report back to the President with ...
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