The city council unanimously endorsed the Restore the Gulf Act now before the U.S. Congress. The Act would require that 80% of the environmental fines that may be incurred as a result of last year's BP oil spill be directed to gulf states.
Councilmember Quinn noted the resolution applied to the Senate version only (co-sponsored by Senators Shelby and Sessions) -- and that Daphne, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and the County had already passed a similar resolution of support.
The fines could total up to $18 billion, according to published reports.
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