FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL ISSUES STATEMENT ON FEDERAL RESPONSE TO OIL SPILL

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum today issued the
following statement on the federal response to the Deepwater Horizon oil
spill:

"President Obama’s press conference today only reinforced what Floridians
have known for weeks – the federal government is not doing everything it
can to prevent further damage from the Deepwater Horizon spill. To those in
the impact zone and anyone being affected by the magnitude of the spill,
this is unacceptable.

"Multiple briefings and commissions will not prevent further damage from
the uncontrolled flow and the marine estuaries and wetlands damaged by the
lack of oversight will not somehow clean themselves. The administration has
been derelict in removing administrative barriers to help the Gulf States
prevent the catastrophe from reaching our shores and is now appearing to
take credit for the development of the Top Kill Solution – a standard
industry practice – to bolster its lack of engagement and lackluster
response.

"My office and the Florida State Emergency Response Team are working to
ensure the protection of our sensitive marine sites. We are also assisting
Floridians involved in the claims process by ensuring the process is
accurate and efficient, to the benefit of those whose lives have been
drastically impacted by this devastating event. Two days ago I sent a
letter to BP requesting a clear and unambiguous response to the threat of
hurricanes, and I intend to do everything within my power to continue
holding the company accountable. My office is also currently evaluating
legal theories should future enforcement or litigation become necessary to
address BP's responsibility for this catastrophic event."


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