Requests British Petroleum to provide funding to the Louisiana Community and Technical College System in the amount of thirty-five million dollars to establish and maintain programs of instruction in the technology and procedure of oil spill cleanup.
Impact
The resolution underscores the need for skilled training to prepare the affected workforce for new job opportunities in oil spill response and hazardous waste management. By directing BP to fund these programs, LCTCS intends to educate individuals on critical skills that will not only address immediate job loss due to the oil spill but also equip workers for future employment in related fields. This initiative could potentially revitalize part of the local economy by providing a pathway for workers to gain necessary skills and reduce unemployment levels in the region.
Summary
Senate Resolution No. 178, presented by Senator Crowe, urges and requests British Petroleum (BP) to provide a significant funding amount of thirty-five million dollars to the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS). The resolution aims to establish and maintain programs focused on training in the technology and procedures of oil spill and hazardous waste cleanup. This initiative is a response to the economic fallout and employment crisis faced by Louisiana workers following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster and the subsequent federal moratorium on deepwater drilling.
Sentiment
Overall, the sentiment surrounding SR178 appears to be supportive, with many recognizing the urgency of providing immediate resources for training the impacted workforce. Lawmakers and stakeholders emphasize the importance of a well-trained workforce, especially given the significant economic reliance on the oil industry in Louisiana. The local community likely views this resolution favorably, interpreting it as a proactive step towards recovery and resilience following the environmental disaster.
Contention
While the resolution primarily advocates for funding and skills training, potential points of contention could arise regarding accountability and the adequacy of the proposed programs. Questions may be raised about the effectiveness of the training offered and whether it aligns with the actual needs of the job market. Moreover, some voices may argue about the appropriateness of BP’s financial commitment in response to the disaster they contributed to, reflecting broader concerns about corporate responsibility and community impact.
Directs British Petroleum to hire Louisiana residents and businesses to assist in the cleanup efforts related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and to expedite consideration of all alternative methods of cleanup, as well as procedures to slow or stop the leak.
Requests the U. S. President to issue an emergency declaration to use any and all U.S. resources, including military forces and martial law, to stop the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and to ban the use of certain chemical dispersants in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response operation.
Urges and requests British Petroleum (BP) to endorse and agree to fund implementation of the Louisiana Seafood Safety Response and Quality Certification Plan
Requests all relevant state and federal agencies to devote all available resources to stop the flow of oil at the former site of the Deepwater Horizon rig.
Requests the state and federal governments to encourage all entities involved in the environmental cleanup effort to utilize Louisiana's citizens and their ideas to rehabilitate the Gulf of Mexico.
Requests the state and the federal governments to encourage all entities involved in the environmental cleanup effort to utilize Louisiana's citizens and their ideas to rehabilitate the Gulf of Mexico.
Requests that the Bd. of Regents and the State Bd. of Elementary and Secondary Education, with the Taylor Foundation, La. Office of Student Financial Assistance, public postsecondary education management boards, and certain others, study certain issues relative to TOPS
Requests the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to study employment practices and professional licensing requirements to benefit veterans in the workforce
Creates a task force to study meaningful oversight of the professional healthcare licensing boards statutorily created within the Department of Health and Hospitals.