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Amplify Energy cashed out cleanup fund while racking up violations

Amplify Energy cashed out cleanup fund while racking up violations

Before Amplify Energy made headlines for its ruptured pipeline that spewed oil into Southern California ocean waters, the company's owners fought to change its obligation to maintain federally mandated funds for plugging abandoned offshore wells.

The aftermath of the Huntington Beach oil spill

The aftermath of the Huntington Beach oil spill

Video by Christian Monterrosa shows the massive job cleanup crews have on the Southern California shoreline.
California Justice Department opens oil spill investigation as Huntington Beach reopens
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California Justice Department opens oil spill investigation as Huntington Beach reopens

Huntington Beach also reopened to swimmers on Monday, after water quality testing results showed “non-detectable amounts of oil associated toxins in our ocean water."
Before oil spill, Long Beach approved 20-year pipeline pump station lease

Before oil spill, Long Beach approved 20-year pipeline pump station lease

The renewed agreement with Amplify Energy could keep the pipeline responsible for the spill in operation through 2040.
Volume Of Huntington Beach oil spill likely much smaller than originally thought
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Volume Of Huntington Beach oil spill likely much smaller than originally thought

Earlier in the week, officials had said that the amount of oil spill may be as high as 144,000 gallons. However, on Thursday, officials said it may be under 30,000 gallons.
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