New federal rule leaves taxpayers to clean up drillers’ messes
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The new federal rule, as highlighted by Bob LeResche, fails to adequately hold oil and gas companies accountable for the environmental damage they leave behind, allowing them to walk away with laughably small bond requirements. This leaves taxpayers to foot the bill for cleanup costs, which can run into millions. This move raises serious concerns about environmental protection and the financial burden on public resources, highlighting a troubling trend in regulatory oversight for the drilling industry.
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