The most recent programs for the Oil Pollution Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1180 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 17:50:30 GMT Riki Ott talked about her book [Not One Drop: Betrayal and Courage in the Wake of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill], which follows the story of the Exxon Valdez oil spill from the time of the spill on March 24, 1989, through the residents' pursuit of punitive damages from Exxon. The story is told from the perspective of the residents of Cordova, Alaska, the town most directly affected by the accident. Ms. Ott used slides, graphics, and music in her presentation, and following her remarks she responded to audience members' questions. Riki Ott is a marine biologist who holds a commercial fishing license and has written two books about the Exxon Valdez oil spill. She had been a resident of Cordova, Alaska, for more than 20 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282737-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a way to create jobs and increase domestic energy production. During the hearing Representative Young (R-AK) and Professor Brinkley engaged in a heated exchange after Representative Young characterized Mr. Brinkley's testimony as "garbage." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302781-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Oil Spill Response Capabilities Panel One: Michael Bromwich, director, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of the Interior Vice Adm. Brian M. Salerno, deputy commandant for operations, U.S. Coast Guard Panel Two: Jorge Pinon, visiting research fellow, Cuban Research Institute, Latin American and Caribbean Center, Florida International University, Miami, Fla. Paul Schuler, president and CEO, Clean Caribbean and Americas, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mark D. Myers, vice chancellor for research, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302157-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302157-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Antonia Juhasz talked about the April 20, 2010, explosion and subsequent fire on the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig, which killed 11 men and released millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. She was joined by other environmentalists in discussion of the environmental devastation and the industry and government response. They responded to questions from members of the audience. This Earth Day book release event at the 14th & V Busboys & Poets in Washington, D.C., was co-sponsored by: Institute for Policy Studies Projects, Sustainable Energy and Economy Network and New Internationalism, Greenpeace, The Center for Biological Diversity, and Global Exchange. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299418-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT National Oil Spill Commissioner Terry Garcia urged Congress to restore the Gulf of Mexico's ecosystem. He appeared with Commissioner Donald Boesch and former Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response Commander Admiral Thad Allen before a joint hearing on the future of offshore drilling. The National Oil Spill Commission released its final report the previous month which called for sweeping changes in the oil and gas industry operations and the role of government regulators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297979-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bob Deans talked about the fate of the gulf coast after the Deepwater Horizon well blowout in April 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297276-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297276-4 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement Director Michael Bromwich talked about the future of offshore drilling and energy development. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296450-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Government officials and industry executives talked about efforts to improve the ability to respond to deep water drilling blowouts as the deadline for the end of a moratorium on offshore oil exploration approached on November 30. Among the topics they addressed were improving public-private cooperation on safety and operations, upgrading equipment and technology, and effective oversight of oil drilling operations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295604-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295604-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tony Hayward and Mark Bly appeared at the British House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee inquiry as part of an investigation into risks around deepwater drilling in the North Sea and to learn what long-term role the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will have on the United Kingdom. Mr. Hayward, who was to be replaced on October 1, 2010, said in his testimony that the accident should not lead to deepwater drilling bans and defended BP's safety record. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295476-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295476-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Charles Drevna talked about the U.S. refinery industry and federal policy following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. He also discussed newly proposed Senate energy legislation that focuses on increasing oil companies' spill liability rather than curbing greenhouse emissions. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294719-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294719-4 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Can President Obama rebound?" Admiral Thad Allen talked by telephone about the latest developments from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and the Obama administration's continuing efforts to respond. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294611-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294611-2 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN spoke with the chairman of the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Harlon Pierce at his seafood packing plant. He spoke about the federal closures of fishing grounds and how the vessels of opportunity program is affecting his business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294448-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294448-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT At the New Orleans International Airport workers from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries transferred brown pelicans from a rehabilitation facility to Coast Guard airplanes on their way to being released back into the wild. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294445-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Paul Harrison talked about long-term proposals for restoring the Gulf of Mexico region. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294371-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294371-5 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Rayola Dougher talked about the decision by a federal judge to lift President Obama's moratorium on offshore drilling, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She also discussed the nation's oil inventories and the outlook for the oil industry. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294300-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294300-4 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Winston Porter talked about concerns over the handling and disposal of waste from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294277-6 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Author David Helvarg visited the BP oil spill in Grand Bayou, Louisiana, to see the effects on the salt water marshes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294222-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294222-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Weakley talked about the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, and its application to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294155-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294155-3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Schleifstein talked by telephone about the status of oil spill clean up efforts along the Gulf Coast. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294155-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294155-2 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT In the weekly Republican address, Senator Roger Wicker talked about the president's response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the energy proposals the president outlined in his national Oval Office address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294152-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294152-102 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore talked about the response from the Obama administration and BP to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and what should be next. General Honore served as Commander of the Joint Task Force in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294148-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294148-3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Committee members and Tony Hayward made opening statements about the role of BP in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil rig explosion and oil spill. Members criticized the company and focused on BP documents which showed the company had disregarded safety concerns at the oil rig site and had cut corners to save money. Representative Barton, however, apologized to BP for the White House "shakedown" in which BP agreed to set aside $20 billion for damage claims. In his remarks Mr. Hayward offered his condolences to the families and friends of the 11 people who died in the explosion and apologized to the American people for the incident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the adequacy of the Minerals Management Service's regulations for offshore oil and gas operations in light of the Deepwater Horizon explosion. Additionally Kenneth Abbott testified about his allegations about unsafe practices surrounding BP's deepwater production platform Atlantis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294113-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tony Hayward continued to testify on the role of BP in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil rig explosion and oil spill. Questions from members focused on the scope of the accident, causes of the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, BP's poor safety record over the past several years, the company's commitment to cleanup efforts, and documents which showed the company had disregarded safety concerns at the oil rig site and had cut corners to save money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tony Hayward testified on the role of BP in the Gulf of Mexico offshore oil rig explosion and oil spill. Questions from members focused on the scope of the accident, causes of the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, BP's poor safety record over the past several years, the company's commitment to cleanup efforts, and documents which showed the company had disregarded safety concerns at the oil rig site and had cut corners to save money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294112-2 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kathy Castor talked about the latest developments in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including how the spill is affecting her district, the Tampa area, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She also discussed legal liability facing BP. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294109-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294109-5 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on BP's agreement to set aside a $20 billion fund for Gulf of Mexico oil spill victims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294109-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294109-101 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on BP's agreement to set aside a $20 billion fund for Gulf of Mexico oil spill victims. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294109-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294109-2 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and corporate liability for the spill and its cleanup. Among the topics they addressed were railing liability caps on damages, the scope of the cleanup effort, and the repayment process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294094-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Physicians and other health professionals testified on the effects of the BP oil spill and its cleanup efforts on public health and various methods to minimize the negative impacts. Among the topics they addressed were water and air quality, occupational exposure by cleanup workers, and monitoring programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294073-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Oil company executives spoke about the safety and security of offshore drilling operations, as well as the causes of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the ability of the energy industry to respond to future incidents. Executives characterized the spill as a rare event that their companies were not likely to repeat, saying that continued offshore exploration and drilling were essential to American oil and gas supplies. Pressured by committee members, BP America President Lamar McKay would not commit to place funds in an escrow account to handle future claims for economic and ecological damages. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294062-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senator Byron Dorgan talked about efforts to legally ensure that BP pays all costs and economic claims related to gulf oil spill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294069-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294069-4 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Will the Gulf of Mexico oil spill lead to a change in U.S. oil policy?" Alex Leary was interviewed by phone about the latest concerns in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including President Obama's visit to the area later that day and his upcoming national address on the disaster the following evening. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294045-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294045-2 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT At a field hearing entitled "Local Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill" in Chalmette, Louisiana, witnesses testified about the impact of the oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on the communities and environment of the Gulf Coast region. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293924-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a letter President Obama sent to Congress this week asking for an additional $50 billion in spending to help state and local officials offset their own budgets. Carl Wernicke talked by telephone about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill from the Pensacola, Florida perspective, which the oil spill is now affecting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294044-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294044-2 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Charles Wohlforth, author of the book [The Fate of Nature], talked about federal government response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and oil corporations' performances during these types of incidents. Other topics included long-term effects on the environment and wildlife, and the future of drilling for oil in deep water environments. Mr. Wohlforth was the former lead reporter for the [Anchorage Daily News] during the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294042-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294042-3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses from fishery and tourism businesses affected by the Gulf of Mexico and Exxon Valdez oil spills testified about economic damages and liability issues. The committee was considering legislation to raise the liability caps for oil spill disasters from $75 million to $10 billion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293978-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT A look at the Deepwater Horizon Explosion site in the Gulf of Mexico where ships are drilling a relief well and burning off some of the natural gas from the leak. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294027-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Frances Beinecke talked about the environmental impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and and how her organization, the National Resources Defense Council, and the broader environmental movement is trying to use the spill to push for alternative energy sources and comprehensive energy and climate legislation. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294016-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294016-5 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bill Cassidy talked about Obama administration and congressional response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Among the topics he discussed were his opposition to a moratorium on deepwater energy and oil drilling, and the spill's effect on the health, safety and livelihood of Gulf Coast residents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294016-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294016-4 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thad Allen gave an update on the latest Gulf of Mexico oil spill news. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294004-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT State and local officials testified about efforts to assess the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the Gulf Coast regions environment and business interests, as well as their need for assistance in responding to the impact of the environmental disaster. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294000-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Schatz was interviewed by phone about proposed legislation to raise the cap on liability for oil spills. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294012-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294012-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Representative Gene Taylor talked about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and congressional response to it, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which held a hearing the previous day on oil spill liability. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293994-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293994-3 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Federal officials and scientists testified about research, development, and technology needs for the recovery and effective cleanup of oil spills. In the first panel officials focused on activities and programs pursued since the passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and gaps in federal oil spill response research and technology. The second panel focused on aquatic ecosystems, tools available to respond to oil spills, and the capacity for cleanup. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293977-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Allen briefed reporters on the latest on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. He said BP is capturing about 15 thousand barrels of oil a day from the spill. He also talked about the claims process for those affected by the spill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293985-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293985-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and other department officials testified on issues related to the Interior Department's May 27, 2010, report: "Increased Safety Measures for Energy Development on the Outer Continental Shelf," including oversight of recent actions recommended by the department to address the safety of offshore oil development. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293974-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson talked about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and congressional response to it, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She is a member of the House Transportation and Science and Technology and Infrastructure Committees, both of which were holding hearings later that day on the clean up of the spill. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293969-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293969-6 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Thad Allen and Jane Lubchenko briefed reporters on the latest news in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Thad Allen said that in the past 24 hours 14,842 barrels of oil have been diverted to oil containment ships in the Gulf. He also stated that over 2,600 local boat vessels have been hired to help in the cleanup effort. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293950-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Admiral Allen briefed reporters on the latest news on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Among the topics he addressed were the spill's changing scope and location, and problems with the claims process for those whose livelihoods have been affected by the spill. Robert Gibbs answered reporters questions, including a question about the controversy surrounding White House reporter Helen Thomas' comments about Israel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293917-1 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT