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But it probably wont be the final word scientists will continue to refine the number as they get more data. now, why does the number matter? well, bp may have to pay fines of up to $4,300 for every barrel spilled. so getting that right number is critical. with bps original estimate of just 1,000 barrels a day, they could have owed $249 million over 58 days. but if its 60,000 barrels a day, were talking potential fines of $15 billion, brooke. of so a big difference there. >> a big difference. its...