The use of chemical dispersants is a prime example of an area in which NOAA's involvement has been tragically lacking.
Maria Cantwell: “The use of chemical dispersants is a prime example of an area in which NOAA's involvement has been tragically lacking.”
On the recordJuly 20, 2010
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Maria Cantwell highlighted NOAA's insufficient role in the use of chemical dispersants during the spill.
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