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Top Officials Reiterate Administration’s Commitment to Long-term Gulf Recovery
SUN, AUGUST 8, 2010National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen and Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Policy Carol Browner reiterated the administration’s commitment to long-term recovery in the Gulf Coast. Read More >
Secretary Salazar Joins Secretary Chu in Houston to Inspect “Static Kill” Procedure
TUE, AUGUST 3, 2010In his eleventh trip to the Gulf Coast since the oil spill began, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar traveled to the BP Command Center in Houston, Texas. Read More >
Sea turtle hatchlings relocated from the Gulf of Mexico’s oil spill area released into the Atlantic Ocean
TUE, AUGUST 3, 2010More than 45 threatened and endangered sea turtle hatchlings were released the night of Aug. 2, on a remote beach along Florida’s East Coast, the final stage in an unprecedented rescue effort. Read More >
Scientific Teams Refine Estimates of Oil Flow from BP’s Well Prior to Capping
MON, AUGUST 2, 2010Based on new pressure readings, data, and analysis, the U.S. scientific teams have refined their estimates of the oil flow prior to the well being capped on July 15. Read More >
Drilling of Relief Well Continues
SUN, AUGUST 1, 2010Development Driller III has drilled the first relief well to a depth of 17,864 feet below the Gulf surface and Development Driller II has drilled the second relief well. Read More >
FWS Releases 36 Rehabilitated Birds Back to Wild
WED, JULY 28, 2010Rehabilitated birds released on 100th day of oil spill response as preparations for static kill continue. Read More >
Secretary Salazar Visits Offshore Drilling Rigs in Gulf of Mexico to Observe Strengthened Inspections and Safety Equipment
WED, JULY 28, 2010Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar visited three offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico today, where he received updates on the improved inspection process and additional safety requirements for blowout preventers and well construction. Read More >
Salazar Announces National Park Service Will Waive Fees August 14 and 15
WED, JULY 28, 2010Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will waive entrance fees on August 14 and 15 to encourage all Americans to visit our national parks. Read More >
Seismic and Acoustic Testing Continue to Ensure Integrity of Wellhead
TUE, JULY 27, 2010The research vessel Geco Topaz is conducting seismic surveys of the seafloor around the wellhead, and the NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter is conducting acoustic surveys to ensure the integrity of the wellhead and search for and respond to anomalies. Read More >
Salazar Unveils Special Edition Duck Stamp Cachet Public Can Purchase to Support Gulf Wildlife Refuges
TUE, JULY 27, 2010Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today unveiled a special edition Federal Duck Stamp envelope, or cachet, that can be purchased for $25 -- or $10 more than the cost of a regular Duck Stamp -- to help conservation efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More >
Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the BP Oil Spill Response
MON, JULY 26, 2010National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Read More >
Salazar and Vilsack Announce Appointments to Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
FRI, JULY 23, 2010Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointments of 18 people to the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
THU, JULY 22, 2010In his second trip to the Gulf Coast since the BP oil spill began, Vice President Joe Biden joined National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen in Theodore, Ala. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
WED, JULY 21, 2010President Obama met with cabinet Secretaries including Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and other senior White House officials to receive a briefing on the administration-wide response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
TUE, JULY 20, 2010National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen in a briefing discussed the federal government’s authorization for BP to continue the well integrity test for another 24 hours and the potential for severe weather in the Gulf. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
MON, JULY 19, 2010This morning, the President spoke on the news from the Gulf, emphasizing that while there may be good news, the work is not done containing the leak, and will not be until the relief wells are finished and functioning. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
THU, JULY 15, 2010BP began conducting the well integrity test, which is being closely monitored by the federal government. Read More >
BP Liable for Reporting and Royalties on Oil and Gas from Leaking Well
THU, JULY 15, 2010Interior’s chief oil and gas regulatory official has informed BP that it must report all oil and gas-related activities at the damaged Macondo well and pay royalties on all oil and gas captured from the leaking well. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
WED, JULY 14, 2010This afternoon, President Obama received an update by phone from top administration officials involved in the response to the BP oil spill, including National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
TUE, JULY 13, 2010Following significant progress made by BP on its “capping stack” procedure—designed to capture even greater quantities of oil than the previous containment system—Admiral Allen released a statement on the preparations for the well integrity test. Read More >