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Ed Markey: “For example, currently, the maximum fine that BLM can issue for a major violation, for something like drilling without a…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2012
For example, currently, the maximum fine that BLM can issue for a major violation, for something like drilling without a blowout preventer or drilling without a permit is only $5,000.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the low maximum fine for serious violations.

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