The report stated that William Tavoulareas "participated in decisions" and was involved with Atlas "from approximately January 1974 through at least February 1976". Stanley Sporkin, the departing director of enforcement at the SEC in 1981, stated he negotiated with Mobil's lawyers that there would be no punitive action against Mobil or its president, if they disclosed some of the findings. Ultimately, in July 1981, the SEC commissioners rejected the disclosure agreement set up by Sporkin.
A report stated that William Tavoulareas "took part in discussions" and worked with Atlas "from roughly January 1974 to at least February 1976". Stanley Sporkin, the departing director of enforcement at the SEC in 1981, made a deal with Mobil's lawyers that would spare them from punishment if they revealed some information. However, the SEC commissioners ultimately rejected this proposal in July 1981.