Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2010. This morning, I surveyed just one small portion of the damage caused by what is now the largest oil spill in American history. I was briefed by Coast Guard officers involved in the massive response effort and also surveyed the famed Louisiana Delta, where the early[Read More…]
BP/Gulf Oil Gusher
Remarks by President Obama After Meeting with BP Oil Spill Commission Co-Chairs, June 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2010 – 11:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just met with these gentlemen, former Senator Bob Graham of Florida and former EPA Administrator, Bill Reilly. They will lead the National Commission on the BP oil spill in the Gulf, which is now the greatest[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Briefing on BP Oil Spill, May 28, 2010
Grande Isle, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010 – 1:56 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I know it’s a little warm out here so want to get started. I’ve just had a meeting with these governors, members of Congress, local officials, as well as Admiral Thad Allen, the National Incident Commander[Read More…]
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, May 28, 2010
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2010. BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment Subsea efforts continue to focus on progressing steps to stop the flow of oil from the well through interventions via[Read More…]
Salazar Calls for New Safety Measures for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2010. To improve the safety of oil and gas development in federal waters, provide greater environmental protection and substantially reduce the risk of catastrophic events such as the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today called for aggressive new operating standards and requirements[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Gulf Oil Spill, May 27, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2010 – 12:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I take your questions, I want to update the American people on the status of the BP oil spill -– a catastrophe that is causing tremendous hardship in the Gulf Coast, damaging a precious ecosystem, and[Read More…]
Admiral Allen Approves One Section of Louisiana Barrier Island Project Proposal as Part of Federal Oil Spill Response
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2010. The National Incident Commander for the BP oil spill, Admiral Thad Allen, today approved the implementation of a section of Louisiana’s barrier island project proposal that could help stop oil from coming ashore and where work could be completed the fastest—as an integrated part of the federal[Read More…]
Flow Rate Group Provides Preliminary Best Estimate Of Oil Flowing from BP Oil Well
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2010. USGS Director Dr. Marcia McNutt today announced that the National Incident Command’s Flow Rate Technical Group (FRTG) has developed an independent, preliminary estimate of the amount of oil flowing from BP’s leaking oil well. In making the announcement, Dr. McNutt, who is the chair of the[Read More…]
Senator Boxer Encouraged by Strong Justice Department Response to BP Oil Spill
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2010. U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today released a letter she received from the United States Department of Justice detailing steps the Department has taken to date to respond to the ongoing Deepwater Horizon oil spill in[Read More…]
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response, May 25, 2010
GULF COAST—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2010. BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea efforts continue to focus on progressing options to stop the flow of oil from the well through interventions via the MC252 blow out preventer[Read More…]
