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Gulf of Mexico oil spill – Admiral Thad Allen to stay on as National Incident Commander

The Unified Command issued a news release stating that Admiral Thad Allen will stay on as the National Incident Commander for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill after he steps down next week from his position as Commandant of the US Coast Guard. (5/20/10).

Gulf of Mexico oil spill – operational update

The Unified Command issued an Update regarding efforts to control the ongoing Gulf of Mexico oil leak and to respond to the oil that has entered the water. Controlled burns of surface oil were conducted for the third consecutive day. To date, more than 7.65 million gallons of oily water have been recovered. (5/20/10).

EPA – dispersant use

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a news release stating that addressing use of dispersants on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Such use is to be continuously monitored to ensure that the benefits outweigh any negative impacts. (5/20/10). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.