Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE)

In addition to suing for damages, the Justice Department is seeking civil penalties.  The amount has not been specified.

In the complaint, the United States alleges violations of federal safety and operational regulations, including:

• Failure to take necessary precautions to secure the Macondo Well prior to the April 20th explosion;
• Failure to utilize the safest drilling technology to monitor the well’s condition;
• Failure to maintain continuous surveillance of the well; and
• Failure to utilize and maintain equipment and materials that were available and necessary to ensure the safety and protection of personnel, property, natural resources, and the environment.