Medvedev confirms resolutions on prevention, elimination of oil, oil product spills
GORKI. Nov 17 (Interfax) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has confirmed two resolutions on the prevention and elimination of oil and petroleum product spills.
"I have signed two government resolutions, which determine the development of plans for the prevention and elimination of oil and petroleum product spills. It is very important that here our companies cooperate with the government and act in accordance with clearly established regulations," Medvedev said during a meeting with deputy prime ministers on Monday.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Khloponin said that the signed documents in particular stipulated the need for oil companies that working offshore to conduct semi-annual drills over a month's time on the cooperation of the company's own efforts and resources with representatives of the federal authorities.
"Keep them there in good shape, because for understandable reasons there are always expenses, which are also not very pleasant for a part of the companies, especially under market conditions, which are not in the best shape with regard to prices. Nevertheless, this is very important for future generations and, in general, for keeping our ecological responsibility in mind," Medvedev said after the speech of his deputy.