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News Items | Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.
In response to the findings of investigations into the Deepwater Horizon tragedy, and following a thorough evaluation of recommendations from industry groups, equipment manufacturers, federal agencies, academia and environmental organizations, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced proposed regulations to better protect human lives and the environment from oil spills. The measures include more stringent design requirements and operational procedures for critical well control equipment used in offshore oil and gas operations.
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Director Brian Salerno and Associate Director for Strategic Engagement Allyson Anderson Book hold stakeholder information calls about the Bureau's proposed well control rule.