Debbie Dingell actually said...

When that happens and there is no bond or other financial assurance, the taxpayer is stuck with the bill to clean up the pollution.

I applaud the Chairman's focus on whether energy developers on Bureau of Land Management land are adhering to the 'polluter pays' principle.

If a company is self-bonded but can't cover reclamation costs, in reality the taxpayer has to pay the bill.

But does it mean they were shredded?