** U.S. officials announced a $241 million settlement with Marathon Oil over alleged air pollution violations at dozens of the company’s oil and gas facilities on a North Dakota Indian reservation, saying it was part of an ongoing crackdown. ** More than a dozen Democratic senators called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to relax guidelines around federal …
July 13, 2024 archive
Regulators and wrecker industry consider other changes following new towing rates
Even after new rates were increased for nonconsensual towing in Oklahoma on June 1, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the towing industry in the state are exploring other improvements. At the request of the Attorney General, the commission’s Transportation Division launched a Notice of Inquiry early this month. As a result, OCC officials have …
Correction about oilfield explosion investigation
Our apologies but a correction is necessary regarding a story we linked you to last Friday regarding the recent oilfield explosion that injured four workers in Grady County. The Corporation Commission did not investigate and conclude the incident was an accident. Any such conclusion is up to other federal and state agencies. The OCC …
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