Big Dig settlement: U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan

[0:00] ..." we are here to announce. An agreement has been reached with between United States. -- of the Massachusetts in the management consultant the central artery tunnel project which obviously is known as the Big -- As well as several of the year big big designers the Big Dig management consultant Bechtel Parsons break off. Bechtel infrastructure cooperation in PB America's team. Is agreed to pay the United States in the commonwealth over 407 million dollars. Resolved criminal in civil liabilities in connection with the collapse of part of the I"...

[0:54] ..." thing. A total of over 458 million dollars -- covered by the United States in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. The majority of this money approximately 415 million dollars. Will be held in a special account dedicated to the long term repairs. In maintenance of the Big -- structures for any conditions not caused quite ordinary wear and tear it's important to note that this agreement does not release Bechtel Parsons break off from liability. For any future catastrophic events that occur within the next ten year period nor for any -- covered"...

[1:49] ..." to 100 million dollars in damages per event. Today among other emissions Bechtel Parsons break off -- is their role in the breach of the slurry wall. As well is clear what was sighed feeling is"...

[3:14] ..." follows Bechtel and Parsons break off required to enact corporate compliance agreements. Bechtel Parsons break off must conduct an internal investigation report that both the federal and state governments if the investigation reveals. Any material construction defects. They -- 180 days to submit their report for the government. Has mentioned the agreement addresses the conduct of Bechtel Parsons break off in four different areas. First Bechtel Parsons break off as the knowledge serious failures its obligations to manage construction of the I 93 -- renewals. They acknowledge certain affiliates regarding its oversight responsibilities concerning the construction -- the ceiling in the pool area of the I ninety connector tunnel. They also acknowledge failure to adequately fill the construction management. Obligations relating to contract modifications and last week Bechtel Parsons sprinkle -- has acknowledged its failure to meet its oversight obligations. With respect to the delivery can use of non specification concrete. In big big structures including I 93 main line tunnel slurry walls by aggregate industries northeast region think. Massachusetts highway in the citizens of Massachusetts. He trusted Bechtel Parsons break off to act as the eyes and years when the central artery project. They grossly failed to meet your obligation responsibilities for the citizens of Massachusetts in the United States. The investigation one way today's agreement was commenced of the it was a breach the slurry wall. -- in the I 93 mainland tunnel in September of 2004. Our Big -- task force is now judge nine individuals in one company in have recovered in excess of 500 million dollars. They settlement that compliance agreement with Bechtel Parsons pre -- is continuing evidence of our commitment to vigorously investigate. In prosecute those who perpetrated -- fraud. On the taxpayers it's"...

[5:31] ..." of time necessary to complete a comprehensive review. In investigation of the Big Dig project. I can assure you that no stone will be left unturned. I want to commend the task force established in 2004 which includes the -- transportation Office of Inspector General. The Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Massachusetts state police the problem of labor Office of Inspector General. The Massachusetts attorney general's office in the United States attorney's office they have done continue to do. If phenomenal job under very challenging and difficult circumstances. And in turn back"...

[0:00]" Though we are here to announce. An agreement has been reached with between United States. -- of the Massachusetts in the management consultant the central artery tunnel project which obviously is known as the Big -- As well as several of the year big big designers the Big Dig management consultant Bechtel Parsons break off. Bechtel infrastructure cooperation in PB America's team. Is agreed to pay the United States in the commonwealth over 407 million dollars. Resolved criminal in civil liabilities in connection with the collapse of part of the I ninety connector tunnel ceiling. In defects in the slurry walls of the tip O'Neill tunnel. An additional 51 million dollars will be paid by several of the designers on the Big -- to resolve certain cost recovery issues. Associated with the design of the big thing. A total of over 458 million dollars -- covered by the United States in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. The majority of this money approximately 415 million dollars. Will be held in a special account dedicated to the long term repairs. In maintenance of the Big -- structures for any conditions not caused quite ordinary wear and tear it's important to note that this agreement does not release Bechtel Parsons break off from liability. For any future catastrophic events that occur within the next ten year period nor for any -- covered conduct. The agreement -- jewelry including catastrophic event clause. Which is traded win damages from -- single event exceeds or may exceed fifty million dollars in which case the government. Can recover up to 100 million dollars in damages per event. Today among other emissions Bechtel Parsons break off -- is their role in the breach of the slurry wall. As well is clear what was sighed feeling is and three other principal areas the -- systems in the I ninety connector. Overcharging in overpayments of time immaterial. By the major contractors in quality assurance feeling is particularly with the major concrete supplier. For example our investigation revealed that approximately 230 concrete slurry wall panels were constructed on the C 1781. Between 1998 in 2001 to review of this evidence revealed he systematic failure. To -- contract specifications including -- applications before concrete was placed. Nonetheless Bechtel and MCC executed certificates of beneficial occupancy indicating that the Massachusetts transit authority. Or a third party could safely occupied year. Certificates of beneficial occupancy is substantial completion certify that the I 93 tunnel would say. We're also not true or accurate. Bechtel knew that some of the solar wells in the tunnel were not built according to contract specifications. Other requirements the -- in the agreement are as follows Bechtel and Parsons break off required to enact corporate compliance agreements. Bechtel Parsons break off must conduct an internal investigation report that both the federal and state governments if the investigation reveals. Any material construction defects. They -- 180 days to submit their report for the government. Has mentioned the agreement addresses the conduct of Bechtel Parsons break off in four different areas. First Bechtel Parsons break off as the knowledge serious failures its obligations to manage construction of the I 93 -- renewals. They acknowledge certain affiliates regarding its oversight responsibilities concerning the construction -- the ceiling in the pool area of the I ninety connector tunnel. They also acknowledge failure to adequately fill the construction management. Obligations relating to contract modifications and last week Bechtel Parsons sprinkle -- has acknowledged its failure to meet its oversight obligations. With respect to the delivery can use of non specification concrete. In big big structures including I 93 main line tunnel slurry walls by aggregate industries northeast region think. Massachusetts highway in the citizens of Massachusetts. He trusted Bechtel Parsons break off to act as the eyes and years when the central artery project. They grossly failed to meet your obligation responsibilities for the citizens of Massachusetts in the United States. The investigation one way today's agreement was commenced of the it was a breach the slurry wall. -- in the I 93 mainland tunnel in September of 2004. Our Big -- task force is now judge nine individuals in one company in have recovered in excess of 500 million dollars. They settlement that compliance agreement with Bechtel Parsons pre -- is continuing evidence of our commitment to vigorously investigate. In prosecute those who perpetrated -- fraud. On the taxpayers it's critically important federal and state tax dollars need to find important public works projects. Like the Big -- safeguarded against waste fraud and corruption. The fact is our work is not done as was said in the past we will dedicate the resources of time necessary to complete a comprehensive review. In investigation of the Big Dig project. I can assure you that no stone will be left unturned. I want to commend the task force established in 2004 which includes the -- transportation Office of Inspector General. The Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Massachusetts state police the problem of labor Office of Inspector General. The Massachusetts attorney general's office in the United States attorney's office they have done continue to do. If phenomenal job under very challenging and difficult circumstances. And in turn back"