I pointed out the phase-in of the law in the previous day's posting, which is embedded as a link above, but if it would be helpful, here it is as well:
It would have been better journalism to point out to your readers the phase in law than let them assume Exxon Mobil was negligent, and others think they are scofflaws.
J Frailey
of CO
@
Mar 01, 2008 16:38:02 PM
Some references
Companies have until 2015 to convert to double-hull tankers, according to the U.S. Coast Guard:
A description of how the law is phased in based on vessel age, gross tonnage and hull configuration, is in this April 2000 General Accounting Office report:
that article was poorly written and researched. and i fight oil companies in alaska for a living.
Bob Shavelson
of AK
@
Mar 01, 2008 04:36:23 AM
Double Hull
Looks like someone did not do their research. Because, the only tankers that carry crude are double hull by law. It is not a simple fact of company responsibility, it is the LAW. Maybe next do better research into all the facts and do not print only what sells.
Marianne Lavelle of DC @ Mar 04, 2008 11:59:51 AM
J Frailey of CO @ Mar 01, 2008 16:38:02 PM
Marianne Lavelle of DC @ Mar 01, 2008 11:27:54 AM
Bob Shavelson of AK @ Mar 01, 2008 04:36:23 AM
Joe of CO @ Mar 01, 2008 01:05:48 AM
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