Situations like that should not be allowed to proceed, and I think in cases like that, legislation is needed to force the responsible party to deal with and seal those wells so there is not a perpetual discharge of oil and gas into nearshore waters.
Blumenthal emphasizes the need for legislation to address ongoing oil leaks.
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