Clean Water Act |Senator Barbara Boxer's Email Response
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United States Senate
Dear :
Thank you for writing to me in support of efforts to restore the environment and economies of the Gulf Coast following last year's disastrous oil spill. I am committed to helping the Gulf region recover, and I appreciate hearing from you on this important matter.
I led a bipartisan effort along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Richard Shelby (R-AL) to develop legislation that dedicates Clean Water Act fines to restore the Gulf Coast. The bill was introduced as S.1400, the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) of the Gulf Coast States Act, on July 21, 2011. This bipartisan bill would restore the natural resources, economy, and coastal environment of the Gulf region.
As recommended by the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, S.1400 would dedicate at least 80 percent of BP penalties to the Gulf states to invest in the recovery and health of their coastal ecosystem and economies. Under the Clean Water Act, BP could be fined billions of dollars as the party responsible for the spill, and it is only right that these penalties be immediately directed to the Gulf Coast's recovery efforts.
The BP oil spill exacerbated long-standing problems faced by the Gulf Coast ecosystem, harming the Gulf Coast's natural resources - including fragile wetlands and wildlife habitat - and debilitating the region's tourism, fisheries, and other crucial industries. I believe it is our responsibility to provide support to the communities of the Gulf Coast and ensure they have the resources they need to rebuild their coastline.
The RESTORE the Gulf Coast States Act has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). As Chairman of EPW, I will work with my colleagues to enact this vital legislation as soon as possible.
Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me about this important issue. Please feel free to write to me again about this or any other issue of concern to you.
Sincerely,
Barbara Boxer
United States Senator
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United States Senate
Dear :
Thank you for writing to me in support of efforts to restore the environment and economies of the Gulf Coast following last year's disastrous oil spill. I am committed to helping the Gulf region recover, and I appreciate hearing from you on this important matter.
I led a bipartisan effort along with Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Richard Shelby (R-AL) to develop legislation that dedicates Clean Water Act fines to restore the Gulf Coast. The bill was introduced as S.1400, the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) of the Gulf Coast States Act, on July 21, 2011. This bipartisan bill would restore the natural resources, economy, and coastal environment of the Gulf region.
As recommended by the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, S.1400 would dedicate at least 80 percent of BP penalties to the Gulf states to invest in the recovery and health of their coastal ecosystem and economies. Under the Clean Water Act, BP could be fined billions of dollars as the party responsible for the spill, and it is only right that these penalties be immediately directed to the Gulf Coast's recovery efforts.
The BP oil spill exacerbated long-standing problems faced by the Gulf Coast ecosystem, harming the Gulf Coast's natural resources - including fragile wetlands and wildlife habitat - and debilitating the region's tourism, fisheries, and other crucial industries. I believe it is our responsibility to provide support to the communities of the Gulf Coast and ensure they have the resources they need to rebuild their coastline.
The RESTORE the Gulf Coast States Act has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). As Chairman of EPW, I will work with my colleagues to enact this vital legislation as soon as possible.
Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me about this important issue. Please feel free to write to me again about this or any other issue of concern to you.
Sincerely,
Barbara Boxer
United States Senator
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