Which piece of legislation was published in response to the Deepwater Horizon incident
Show The Gulf Coast’s economy and environment were hard hit by the BP oil disaster. Though no oil reached the shores of the Tampa Bay area, our small businesses, hotels and tourism industry suffered. I am committed to restoring our environment and making sure our businesses recuperate from the devastation. That is why one of my top priorities this congressional term was to direct 80 percent of the fines and penalties to be paid by BP for violations of the Clean Water Act to restoring the Gulf Coast. In June, Gulf Coast states and the Gulf of Mexico achieved a major victory when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the RESTORE Act. I am proud that parts of my bill, the Gulf of Mexico Economic and Environmental Restoration Act were included in the final version of RESTORE. This legislation ensures that our small-business owners, our fishermen, our tourism industry and others impacted by the disaster get the help they need. Drilling too close to shore imperils our economy, environment and security. This disaster in the Gulf of Mexico proves that oil drilling should not be allowed even one mile closer to the west coast of Florida. It is simply not worth the risk. Force BP to Pay the Billions More it Owes - Palm Beach PostFor those who wanted the government to crush BP, the criminal settlement from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill is unsatisfying. For those who correctly have focused on repairing damage from the country’s worst spill, the settlement is encouraging. BP Settlement Update House Passes RESTORE Act to Help Gulf Coast June 29, 2012 - Gulf Coast states and the Gulf of Mexico achieved a major victory today when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the RESTORE Act, which directs 80 percent of the fines and penalties collected under the Clean Water Act directly to the recovery and restoration of the Gulf Coast... More
Castor marks two year anniversary of BP Oil Disaster
Reps. Waxman and Markey join call to Justice Department for settlement Letter to Justice Department Letter to Speaker Boehner
USF Group Receives Research Money Castor Statement on BP Research by Florida Scientists Ch. 10 Florida won't join federal lawsuit against oil rig owner April 19, 2011 - Castor says, "To leave one stone unturned, to not be as aggressive as possible against BP, Transocean and the responsible parties is very troubling." Watch the Video Rep. Castor's Statement Regarding Gov. Scott's Decision Not to File Against
Transocean Long-haul, costly recovery for ecology (St. Petersburg Times editorial) No Pass for Oil-Spill Culprits (Tampa Tribune editorial) BP Spent $93 Million in Advertising From April-July 2010 Castor's Statement
on Environmental Reviews House Approves Oil Disaster Legislation Castor Proposes Measures to Improve Oil Disaster Response July 29, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor has proposed four amendments to the oil disaster response package, which is expected to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week. ... More Castor Steps Up Pressure on BP July 26, 2010 - Today, Congresswoman Kathy Castor is demanding stronger action be taken by BP in order to alleviate Florida’s damaged tourism, job market and economic recovery and criticizing BP for its extravagant corporate image advertising campaign. ... More Castor Hails Increased Safety
Measures in Blowout Prevention Act Castor visits Good Day Tampa Bay - Ch. 13 Castor appears on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360
Castor Grills BP CEO Hayward June 17, 2010 - "BP elevated profits over safety. From the testimony I heard today from Mr. Hayward, I am convinced BP was blinded by profits, much to the detriment of the victims of this disaster ... More; Watch the video June 17, 2010 - Energy & Commerce Committee Member Rep. Castor talks about the latest developments in the Gulf Oil spill, including how the spill is affecting Florida and the Tampa and Tampa Bay areas in her district, as well as the legal liability facing BP... Watch the video Castor's Statement Regarding President
Obama's Oval Office Address On Oil Disaster
Florida Universities to Receive $10 Million from BP for Research Castor to Meet with BP Vice President Castor Files Bill to Permanently Prohibit Drilling Off Gulf Coast and Straits of Florida May 20, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor re-filed her bill today entitled the Florida Coastal Protection Act, which would prohibit oil drilling, leasing, preleasing and any related activities off the Gulf coast and the Straits of Florida. Castor filed the bill to ban oil drilling and leasing activities permanently...More Castor Works for More Funding for USF Oil Research May 17, 2010 - The successful mission of the University of South Florida’s Weatherbird II, and the ongoing gusher, highlight the need for a commitment to long-term monitoring, data gathering and research, Congresswoman Kathy Castor said today. To protect and prepare Florida from the impact of oil in our wa...More Castor Exacts Pledge from BP to Talk with Florida Officials May 12, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor exacted a pledge from BP’s president today that he would work with her and other high-level Florida officials to address the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster on the state and its hard-working residents. Castor is deeply concerned about the repercussions of ...More Castor Questions Oil Executives About Gulf Disaster May 4, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor questioned BP, Transocean and Halliburton executives and engineers today at a closed-door briefing regarding the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf. Castor asked questions about plugging the leaks, safety equipment, the number of rigs BP has in the Gulf and Halliburto...More New York Times. “Some Lessons From the Oil Spill in the Gulf” By Kathy Castor Castor Statement on Oil Drilling
Castor's Statement on Offshore Drilling Proposal What did the government do about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?In response to the BP oil spill, the Secretary of Defense authorizes under Title 32 the mobilization of the Louisiana National Guard to help in the ongoing efforts to assist local communities in the cleanup and removal of oil and to protect critical habitats from contamination.
What changed after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?In response to the Deepwater Horizon explosion and resulting oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the most aggressive and comprehensive reforms to offshore oil and gas regulation and oversight in U.S. history were launched.
Who responded to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?In all, an estimated 1,100 miles (1,770 km) of shoreline were polluted. The various cleanup efforts were coordinated by the National Response Team, a group of government agencies headed by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What has been done to prevent another Deepwater Horizon?The Obama administration has outlined new drilling regulations aimed at preventing a repeat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
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