The goal of the MMS OCS Civil/Criminal Penalties Program is to assure
safe and clean operations on the OCS. Through the pursuit, assessment,
and collection of civil penalties and referrals for the consideration of
criminal penalties, the program is designed to encourage compliance with
OCS statutes and regulations.
Summary 1990 - 2008 (Updated
through
December 31, 2008)
(Distributed by the
Safety and Enforcement Branch)
 OCS
Civil Penalty Case Files
Referred to an MMS Reviewing
Officer: 649
 |
Gulf of Mexico Region:
629 |
|
|
Pacific Region:
20 |
OCS
Civil Penalties Paid Nationwide:
527
$20,717,042 (Range: $800 - $810,000)
|
|
Gulf of Mexico Region: 553 |
|
|
Pacific Region:
16 |
OCS
Civil Penalty Cases Dismissed: 93
|
|
Gulf of Mexico Region: 91 |
|
|
Pacific Region:
2 |
Ongoing
OCS Reviews: 17
|
|
Gulf of Mexico Region: 16 |
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|
Under Regional Review:
1 |
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