SPANISH FORT, Ala. — BP PLC officials have slated a tentative Sept. 13 sit-down with Alabama officials to discuss the state’s $148 million claim against the oil company.

Gov. Bob Riley is seeking to recoup tax revenue lost since the April 20 explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig decimated the state’s traditionally lucrative tourist season and placed thousands of fisherman and ancillary business owners on hold.

Scheduling conflicts reportedly nixed a Monday meeting that state officials contend they were never informed was on the table.

Speaking Sunday at the Southern Governors’ Association meeting in Hoover, incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley said the conference is intended to flesh out Alabama’s claim for lost income but noted Alabama Attorney General Troy King’s filing suit against the company could prolong the company’s response.

Both Riley’s claim and King’s suit were filed Aug. 12.

Robbie Dolen, 57, of Bon Secour said he is more concerned with health issues associated with the spill than he is with recouping lost wages from his shrimping operations.

“I don’t care what the official word is on whether the folks in charge think this thing is or will make us sick. I know I haven’t been 100 percent for two months, and I know what’s causing it,” said Dolen, who has had intermittent respiratory and gastrointestinal problems since late June.

According to Alabama Department of Public Health figures released Monday, at least 197 coastal residents have sought medical care since May 14, having symptoms believed to be associated with the spill either through direct or indirect exposure.

Meanwhile, the Unified Command released Monday the most recent Alabama-specific activity summary, indicating 4,315 personnel remain involved in response to the spill’s lingering effects.

Specifically, 146 Alabama-based crafts have been activated in the Vessels of Opportunity program, and 76 skimmers are being used both inshore and nearshore.

In addition, some 1,162 affected birds, turtles and other mammals have been rescued and released.