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National Incident Commander Admiral Allen directs BP to pay for five additional barrier island projects in Louisiana

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What Do You Think About the Louisiana Barrier Island Proposal?

Thank you for your feedback and comments on the Louisiana Barrier Island Proposal. The comment period has expired. The feedback will be reviewed prior to the final recommendation to the President.

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The local fishing vessel Master Craig prepares to conduct skimming operations in the Gulf of Mexico on May 30, 2010
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Hurricanes and the Oil Spill
den; overflow-y: hidden;" id="_mcePaste">What will the hurricane do to the oil slick in the Gulf?
• The high winds and seas will mix and “weather” the oil which can help accelerate the biodegradation process.
• Movement of oil would depend greatly on the track of the hurricane.
• Storms’ surges may carry oil into the coastline and inland as far as the surge reaches. Debris resulting from the hurricane may be contaminated by oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident, but also from other oil releases that may occur during the storm.

What will the hurricane do to the oil slick in the Gulf?

• The high winds and seas will mix and “weather” the oil which can help accelerate the biodegradation process.
• The high winds may distribute oil over a wider area, but it is difficult to model exactly where the oil may be transported.
• Movement of oil would depend greatly on the track of the hurricane.
• Storms’ surges may carry oil into the coastline and inland as far as the surge reaches. Debris resulting from the hurricane may be contaminated by oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident, but also from other oil releases that may occur during the storm.

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Dr. Sharon Taylor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases a northern gannet at the Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge near St. Petersburg, Fla. May 30, 2010. NDr. Sharon Taylor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Anderson observe a sea turtle aboard a U.S. Coast Guard HC-144A Ocean Sentry aircraft, May 30, 2010.

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  • Environmental Hotline/Community Information - 866-448-5816
  • Assistance Hotline/Boom Reports - 281-366-5511
  • Vessels of Opportunity (boats) - 281-366-5511
  • Wildlife Distress Hotline - 866-557-1401
  • PEC Hotline (Specialty Volunteer Training) - 866-647-2338
  • Claims Hotline - 800-440-0858
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