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Furie Operating Alaska LLC, Violating the Jones Act, Alaska 2011
Anchorage, Alaska – In a stunning display of disregard for federal law, Furie Operating Alaska LLC, a company focused on exploration and production of natural gas and oil in Cook Inlet, has agreed to pay a whopping $10 million to settle claims for violating the Jones Act. The Act, passed in 1920, prohibits foreign vessels from transporting merchandise between points in the United States.
According to sources, Furie was penalized for transporting the Spartan 151 jack-up drill rig from the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska in 2011 using a foreign flagged vessel without acquiring a waiver of the Jones Act from the Secretary of Homeland Security. This egregious breach of the law sparked a civil lawsuit filed by Furie in 2012 challenging the assessment of the civil penalty.
Acting U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced the settlement, stating that it resolves a civil lawsuit filed by Furie in 2012. The resolution of this case sends a clear message that the Jones Act will be actively enforced, and intentional violations will not be rewarded with leniency.
The $10 million settlement is the largest Jones Act penalty in the history of the Act, and it serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of violating federal law. Furie’s actions not only compromised the integrity of the Jones Act but also put the interests of national defense at risk.
Acting U.S. Attorney Schroder commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of General Counsel, for their active support and assistance leading to the settlement in this case.
As Grimy Times continues to expose the underbelly of corporate malfeasance, it is clear that companies like Furie Operating Alaska LLC will stop at nothing to advance their interests, even if it means flouting federal law. The people of Alaska deserve better than to be exploited by corporations that prioritize profits over compliance.
The settlement is designed to provide closure to Furie and not undermine its ability to bring natural gas to market in Southcentral Alaska. However, the question remains, what other secrets lie hidden beneath the surface of this oil company’s operations?
Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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