BP is subject to a number of different legal proceedings in connection with
the Deepwater Horizon incident. These include the legal proceedings
relating to the PSC settlements; the multi-district litigation proceedings in
New Orleans; a range of civil lawsuits, including claims brought by states
and local government entities; other civil claims by individuals and
businesses; and the multi-district litigation proceedings in Houston in
relation to alleged violations of securities legislation. In 2012, BP reached a
settlement with the US Department of Justice relating to all federal
criminal charges and a settlement with the SEC resolving certain civil
claims. Certain BP entities have been subject to suspension and
debarment by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).