The U.S. Coast Guard has taken charge of the oil spill cleanup near Garden Island Bay, Louisiana, after a major leak of oil and natural gas posed a threat to both the environment and public safety.
On May 1, the Coast Guard officially stepped in, taking over from Spectrum OpCo, LLC, the company responsible for the spill.
Using federal emergency funds, the Coast Guard hired a cleanup company called Environmental Safety & Health Consulting Services Inc. to lead the response.
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