BP says it has paid out $ 399 million in damages to date . BP is doing prep work to replace the safety valves on the damaged well . The Gulf Coast Claims Tribunal process kicks off immediately . Feinberg stresed on Sunday that his facility is independent of both the government and BP . Chief Judge Feinberg says he is operating independently and will be transparent and efficient .
BP says it has paid out $ 399 million in damages to date . BP is doing prep work to replace the safety valves on the damaged well . The Gulf Coast Claims Tribunal process kicks off immediately . Chief Judge Feinberg says he is operating independently and will be transparent and efficient .