After the BP oil spill in 2010, the appropriate regulatory agency was accused of becoming too lax on enforcing safety regulations on the drilling rigs for what reason?

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The appropriate regulatory agency, also known as the Minerals Management Service (MMS), was accused of favoring the oil companies and becoming too cozy with industry representatives, leading to a lack of strict enforcement of safety regulations on drilling rigs.

After the BP Oil Spill in 2010, the Appropriate Regulatory