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The primary source of US government information on the federal response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

BP Gulf of Mexico Response Plan

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Press Release: Salazar: OCS Safety Board Report a “Blueprint” for Next Steps on Internal Reforms of Offshore Energy Oversight

 WED, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

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Science Article Describes Scenario-Building Technique Used to Assist Planning for Recovery from BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

 THU, AUGUST 26, 2010

Some of America’s best scientists are helping develop an innovative scenario-building technique to plan environmental and economic recovery from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to an article in this week’s Science. Read More >


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Press Release: Science Article Describes Innovative Scenario-Building Technique that is Assisting Planning for Recovery from BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

 THU, AUGUST 26, 2010

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Photos: Secretary Salazar and other Adminstration Officials Review Gulf Restoration

 MON, AUGUST 23, 2010

 Top federal officials met today with the trustees overseeing the natural resource damage assessment for the Gulf of Mexico to discuss the on-going response efforts to the BP oil spill and to reiterate the Administration’s commitment to long-term Gulf Coast restoration and recovery.

The Administration team, including Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Jane Lubchenco; Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson; and Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley also took an airboat tour of the Delta National Wildlife Refuge in Venice, Louisiana and nearby areas affected by the BP oil spill.

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Press Release: Top Administration Officials Meet with Gulf Coast Damage Assessment Trustees; Visit Delta National Wildlife Refuge

 THU, AUGUST 19, 2010

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Categorical Exclusions for Gulf Offshore Activity to be Limited While Interior Reviews NEPA Process and Develops Revised Policy

 MON, AUGUST 16, 2010

Secretary Salazar and BOEM Director Bromwich announced that DOI will restrict its use of categorical exclusions for offshore oil and gas development to activities involving limited environmental risk, while it undertakes a comprehensive review... Read More >


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Press Release: Categorical Exclusions for Gulf Offshore Activity to be Limited While Interior Reviews NEPA Process and Develops Revised Policy

 MON, AUGUST 16, 2010

MOBILE, Ala. - Retired Adm. Thad Allen, National Incident Commander for the Deepwater Horizon response, briefs the crew at the Incident Command Post Mobile. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Dave Silva.

Admiral Allen Provides an Update on the BP Oil Spill Response

 TUE, AUGUST 10, 2010

National 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. A full transcript is available. Read More >


Lorna Patrick (right) places turtle egg in carton from nest on Florida beach.

Video: Fish and Wildlife Service Turtle Relocation from Florida Panhandle

 MON, AUGUST 9, 2010