Louisiana 2010 Regular Session

Louisiana Senate Bill SCR90

Introduced
5/24/10  

Caption

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.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the state's right to protect its environment under the Tenth Amendment due to perceived delays and obstructions by federal agencies, particularly the U.S. Corps of Engineers. It seeks to hold BP accountable for the damages caused by the oil spill, proposing a substantial financial penalty and the establishment of a dedicated fund to cover response and recovery costs. By advocating for state autonomy over federal oversight, it aims to reinforce local control in environmental protection efforts.

Summary

SCR90 is a concurrent resolution that calls on the United States President to issue an emergency declaration aimed at combating the catastrophic oil spill resulting from the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico. This resolution urges the President to deploy military resources and impose martial law to manage the oil spill effectively. Additionally, it specifically requests a ban on certain toxic chemical dispersants, such as Corexit 9500 and Corexit 9527a, currently in use by British Petroleum (BP) in the cleanup efforts.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding SCR90 appears to be one of urgency and frustration with federal agencies' lack of rapid action. Supporters of the resolution view it as a necessary step to protect the health of Louisiana’s coastal communities and ecosystems. In contrast, there may be concerns from some quarters regarding the practicality of invoking military assistance for environmental management, reflecting a division in opinions about the role of government in response to ecological disasters.

Contention

Notable points of contention within SCR90 include the debate over the use of chemical dispersants. Critics argue that these chemicals pose further risks to human health and the marine ecosystem, as evidenced by warnings in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The resolution calls for comprehensive monitoring and alternative solutions that do not endanger public safety or the environment. This reflects a broader conflict between urgent response measures and the potential long-term effects of those measures on ecological and public health.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SR227

Requests the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to study the medium and long range health effects of the British Petroleum Oil Spill of 2010.

LA HCR264

Directs the Dept. of Environmental Quality to investigate the use of dispersants

LA SCR113

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.

LA SCR74

Commends the first responders of Louisiana for their swift action to combat the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

LA SR16

Requests BP P.L.C. to institute medical monitoring and treatment, and to publish advisory medical protocols to all Louisiana residents and clean-up workers who were exposed to chemicals related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

LA SR181

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.

LA SR61

Directs local, state, and federal governmental agencies to work in close coordination, in order to minimize damage to Louisiana's natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and to utilize all available resources to protect and support Louisiana residents and businesses affected by the spill.

LA HCR48

Urges and requests the Dept. of Health and Hospitals to investigate any health conditions suffered by responders to the Transocean Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and provide direction for the long-term health care of these individuals

LA SR180

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.

LA SCR125

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.

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