BP says it has paid out $ 399 million in claims to date . BP is doing prep work to replace the blowout preventer on the damaged well . The company will be drilling a relief well, which should take about two months and cost around $ 2 billion ( or less than half of what they spent ). Chief Kenneth Feinberg says he is operating independently and will be transparent and efficient .
BP says it has paid out $ 399 million in claims to date . BP is doing prep work to replace the blowout preventer on the damaged well . The Gulf Coast Claims Facility process kicks off Monday . Chief Kenneth Feinberg says he is operating independently and will be transparent and efficient .