Gulf of Mexico to Recover From BP’s Spill by 2012

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The Gulf of Mexico probably will fully recover from the BP Plc oil spill within two or three years, said Kenneth Feinberg, who administers a $20 billion claims fund.

The Gulf Coast Claims Facility, established by BP last year, will judge final payments to individuals and businesses seeking compensation for spill damages based on the estimates for recovery.