Obama Administration Announces New Offshore Drilling Rules To Reduce Chance Of Oil Spills | AP
Under the new rules, a professional engineer must independently inspect and certify each stage of the drilling process. Blowout preventers – the emergency cutoff equipment designed to contain a major spill – must be independently certified and capable of severing the drill pipe under severe pressure.
Companies also will be required to develop comprehensive plans to manage risks and improve workplace safety.
