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Committee on Energy and Commerce Democrats
Congressman John D. Dingell, Ranking Member

BP PRUDHOE BAY PRODUCTION SHUTDOWN

Washington, D.C. – “It is appalling that BP let this critical pipeline deteriorate to the point that a major production shutdown was necessary,” said John D. Dingell, Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.  “BP must take all steps necessary to repair or replace problem pipelines quickly, so the American consumer does not pay for BP’s laxity. And the United States Congress has an obligation to hold hearings to determine what broke down here and what laws and regulations need to be improved to ensure problem pipelines like these are found and fixed earlier.”

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