Under this pressure, the department is now seeking to set new rules.
Critics said the department should have sought public review first.
The department is seeking an additional $900 million from other oil companies, the spokesman said.
The department may then seek an additional delay, of up to 20 days.
The department would likely seek private or federal funding for intervention programs.
The department will seek a permanent court order next Tuesday.
If compliance does not occur by May 17, the department will seek a court order, officials said.
The department is now seeking him on a murder warrant.
Without an increase in staff, the department has also sought to enlist the media.
Last year, he said, his department sought bids for $85 million worth of work.
