GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2010. Today, at 6:40am CDT, the forty-eight hour ambient pressure test was deemed successful. Under the guidance and approval of the National Incident Commander (NIC) and Unified Area Command, BP has been authorized to begin open water fishing operations from the MC252 Blow Out Preventer (BOP). The[Read More…]
Day: August 21, 2010
National Black Police Association Endorses California’s Prop 19
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2010. On Thursday, the National Black Police Association became the latest group to endorse California’s Proposition 19, the November ballot measure that would make marijuana legal for adults 21 and older. From the Los Angeles Times: The National Black Police Assn., which has about 15,000 members, is[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Stresses Need for Respect and Calm as Final Candidate List is Unveiled
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 August 2010 – The United Nations peacekeeping force in Haiti today called on the country’s people to respect the electoral laws after the announcement of the final list of eligible candidates for November’s presidential polls. Haiti’s election commission yesterday published a list of 19 candidates it says are[Read More…]
Admiral Allen Issues Directive to BP Authorizing the BOP Fishing Procedure
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2010. National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen late last night issued a directive to BP authorizing the BOP fishing procedure – a preparation procedure for the removal and replacement of the current BOP on the Deepwater Horizon/Macondo 252 well -provided that certain specific steps are taken to preserve[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, August 20, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Rehabilitated Wildlife Released at Atchafalaya National Refuge 89 rehabilitated birds including 55 laughing gulls and 34 brown pelicans were released at the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge. FWS Personnel Continue Wildlife Rescue and Recovery Missions Across the Region From the Mobile, Ala., Incident Command[Read More…]