Admiral Thad Allen Says Federal Powers Should Be Clear, Automatic in Future Spills

摘要

Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen Sept. 30 said he plans to present a report to President Obama recommending that certain emergency federal powers take force automatically in the event of another incident similar to the April 20 Gulf of Mexico oil spill that released an estimated 5 million barrels (210 million gallons) of oil over three months.rnWith incidents like the Gulf spill, there is a legal presumption of federal preeminence, that the government has the lead in any response effort, Allen said.