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Secretary Salazar Issues New Suspensions to Guide Safe Pause on Deepwater Drilling
MON, JULY 12, 2010Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) to issue new suspensions of deepwater drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
MON, JULY 12, 2010After approval by National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, BP made significant progress on its “capping stack” procedure—designed to capture even greater quantities of oil than the current “top hat” system. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
SUN, JULY 11, 2010At the Administration’s direction, BP continues its “capping stack” procedure—designed to capture even greater quantities of oil than the current “top hat” system. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
WED, JULY 7, 2010A new federal web portal was launched today—RestoreTheGulf.gov—dedicated to providing the American people with clear and accessible information and resources related to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill response and recovery. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
TUE, JULY 6, 2010National Incident Commander Admiral Allen discussed progress being made in connecting the Helix Producer to the floating riser pipe, weather in the Gulf and potential impacts on cleanup operations, and plans to replace the current containment cap. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
MON, JULY 5, 2010Crews in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast continue to repair boom and survey for additional oil deposits after heavy weather moved through the area last week. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
THU, JULY 1, 2010President Obama and Vice President Biden received a briefing today from National Incident Commander Admiral Allen and other senior administration officials on the BP oil spill. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
WED, JUNE 30, 2010President Obama sent a memorandum to the heads of Executive Departments and Agencies regarding the Long-Term Gulf Coast Restoration Support Plan—outlining ways in which Navy Secretary Mabus will coordinate with leaders across the administration. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
TUE, JUNE 29, 2010Vice President Joe Biden visited New Orleans and Pensacola, Fla., to survey the response efforts, visit with Gulf Coast residents impacted by the spill, and meet with area officials. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
MON, JUNE 28, 2010Under the direction of the federal government, BP continues to capture some oil and burn gas at the surface using its containment dome technique—collecting oil aboard the Discoverer Enterprise. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
THU, JUNE 24, 2010Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner met with BP executives Bob Dudley, Lamar McKay, David Nagel and Karen St. John to discuss a number of key issues. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
WED, JUNE 23, 2010National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing to inform the American public and answer questions on the progress of the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
TUE, JUNE 22, 2010At a Cabinet meeting held today at the White House, President Obama met with senior administration officials to discuss a range of topics—including the ongoing federal response to one of the worst natural disasters in the nation’s history. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
MON, JUNE 21, 2010Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today swore-in former Justice Department Inspector General Michael Bromwich to oversee the fundamental restructuring of the former Minerals Management Service. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
SUN, JUNE 20, 2010Under the direction of the federal government, BP continues to capture some oil and burn gas at the surface using its containment dome technique. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
FRI, JUNE 18, 2010National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing by teleconference to inform the American public and answer questions on the progress of the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
THU, JUNE 17, 2010Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen provided a briefing by teleconference to inform the American public and answer questions on the progress of the administration-wide response to the BP oil spill. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
WED, JUNE 16, 2010President Obama and top administration officials today met with BP Chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg, CEO Tony Hayward and other top BP officials in the Roosevelt Room at the White House. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
TUE, JUNE 15, 2010The President outlined the strength of the largest environmental cleanup effort in American history to confront the damage from the BP oil spill. Read More >
Update: The Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill
MON, JUNE 14, 2010President Barack Obama made his fourth trip to the Gulf Coast to assess the ongoing efforts to counter the BP oil spill. The President met with people affected by the spill; observed shoreline impacts; and visited a response staging facility. Read More >