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Statement by National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen:

"Based on the successful completion of the static kill procedure and a positive evaluation of the test results, I have authorized BP to cement its damaged well. I made it clear that implementation of this procedure shall in no way delay the completion of the relief well."
Commander Admiral Thad Allen

Coast Guard sets fines for getting too close to booms

July 6, 2010

Source: DailyComet.com

HOUMA — Boaters who travel too close to oil-spill booms and response workers could face felony charges and a fine up to $40,000, Coast Guard officials say.

Captains for the Port of Morgan City, New Orleans and Mobile, Ala., established a 20-meter safety zone surrounding all boom and response operations taking place in their jurisdictions. The Port of Morgan City covers Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes’ waters.

This means vessels cannot come within 20 meters, or roughly 66 feet, of boom or response workers. Read more.

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