Requests the chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Homeland Security to receive proposals on stopping the Deepwater Horizon oil leak and on the cleanup of such leak, and to forward such proposals to the appropriate state agency for analysis.
Impact
The resolution emphasizes the necessity for a systematic approach to gathering and analyzing innovative proposals from the public, businesses, and government entities. By establishing a formal process for consideration of these ideas, the hope is to accelerate the development of effective cleanup strategies. The impacts of this resolution could lead to better coordination among state agencies and enhanced community involvement in addressing the ongoing crisis. It aims to mitigate further harm as nearly seventy-five million gallons of oil have already leaked into the Gulf, which is tremendously detrimental to the state's natural resources and economy.
Summary
Senate Resolution No. 180 (SR180) urges the chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Homeland Security to collect proposals aimed at addressing the Deepwater Horizon oil leak and its cleanup. This resolution comes in response to the catastrophic oil spill that has had severe environmental and economic repercussions for Louisiana and its residents. The resolution highlights the urgency of finding effective solutions as the current efforts by British Petroleum (BP) to contain the leak have been largely ineffective, resulting in widespread environmental degradation along the Gulf Coast.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding SR180 is characterized by a strong call to action amid frustration over the slow and ineffective response to the environmental disaster. The resolution reflects a community plagued by fear and anger due to the significant damage to their livelihoods and environments, urging the state legislature to advocate for more proactive measures. Constituents have expressed dissatisfaction with BP's handling of the situation and the federal government's response, with many seeking greater local input into cleanup strategies.
Contention
A notable point of contention relates to the adequacy and efficiency of the mechanisms currently in place for managing the cleanup and oil containment efforts. The Senate Resolution aims to ensure that valuable ideas from the public and businesses are not only received but thoroughly analyzed and potentially implemented. This necessity arises from a backdrop of delays and frustration that the community has voiced regarding current practices. There remains a pronounced concern about potential bureaucratic hurdles or lack of responsiveness that could hinder effective response initiatives.
Requests the chairmen of the Senate Select Committee on Homeland Security and the House Select Committee on Homeland Security to receive proposals on stopping the Deepwater Horizon oil leak and on the cleanup of such leak, and to forward such proposals to the appropriate state agency for analysis.
Requests the attorney general to file suit against BP to compensate the parish governments of the coastal parishes for the loss of property taxes due to the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil leak.
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 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.
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 BP to establish a price support system for La. seafood which has been damaged in the world seafood markets due to negative perception after the Deepwater Horizon well explosion and leak
Requests the Dept. of Homeland Security to direct the U.S. Coast Guard to implement all cleanup methods prior to the conclusion of an emergency or active response
Requests the president of the United States to utilize all the resources of the federal government to stop the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico and to minimize its impacts on the state of Louisiana, its citizens, businesses, and wildlife and fisheries, and to expedite any necessary permits and to waive or suspend any federal requirements as necessary in order to protect Louisiana's coast, marshes, estuaries, citizens, businesses, and wildlife and fisheries.