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NIC – economic report on drilling moratorium

The National Incident Command (NIC) posted the Inter-Agency Economic Report entitled: Estimating the Economic Effects of the Deepwater Drilling Moratorium on the Gulf Coast Economy. The report estimates that, during the six-month period of the moratorium, average employment of rig workers in the Gulf of Mexico fell by about 2,000 and that total spending by drilling operators declined by $1.8 billion. Overall, the moratorium may temporarily result in up to 8,000 to 12,000 fewer jobs in the Gulf Coast, but that most of these jobs will return when the moratorium ends. The impact is expected to be more heavily concentrated in smaller businesses than in larger companies. (9/16/10). Note: Curiously, this report has no government agency logo and includes no authorship information.

House – bill introduced re use of dispersants in oil spills

Representative Pallone (D-NJ) introduced the Safe Dispersants Act (H.R. 6119) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure the safe and proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous substances, and for other purposes. (9/14/10).

Senate – bill introduced to restore Gulf coast

Senator Vitter (R-LA) introduced a bill (S. 3792) to provide for restoration of the coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and for other purposes. Official text of the bill is not yet available. (9/15/10).

Gulf of Aden – Indian Navy neutralizes pirates

The Indian Ministry of Defence issued a press release stating that an Indian Navy warship escorting merchant vessels through the Gulf of Aden intercepted and neutralized a pirate dhow that was approaching the convoy. A cache of weapons was removed from the dhow. This was the third such incident in four days for the Indian warship. (9/16/10).

Talk Like A Pirate Day – September 19, 2010

Sunday, September 19, 2010, is “Talk Like A Pirate Day”. Festivities are planned from Las Vegas to Henderson, Nevada. Join in the fun, but please remember that there are still real pirates out there – holding ships and crew hostage. Vast! Fonte: Dennis Bryant.