Thanks, Mr. Chairman. Mr. O'Reilly has asked a very interesting question. I am actually not sure. It would depend if the environmental remediation would fall under the definition of "maintenance requirements." I think, arguably, it certainly would not follow under the definition of a capital purpose. Likely not under the definition of an operating purpose, but possibly under the definition of a maintenance requirement. My short answer, and very much a first instance answer without further reflection, would be that it is possible that it could fall under the definition of maintenance. A lot would depend on the nature of the environmental remediation and what it would entail. Arguably, maintenance of almost any asset could, in some respects, be looked at as environmental remediation. For example, if you are operating a vessel and you are cleaning up something that you have spilled in the course of that operation, arguably, that is maintenance, but it also could fit the very, very broad definition of environmental remediation. A lot would depend on the factual circumstances but, yes, there is an argument to be made to that effect.
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Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
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