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FL S0614
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to support implementation of a regional United Recovery Plan for the Northwest Florida Panhandle following the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion on April 20, 2010, and sinking on April 22, 2010
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Identifies seven coastal counties most significantly impacted: Bay, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties
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Recognizes environmental damage and economic losses to tourism, property values, recreational fishing, commercial seafood industries, marinas, and quality of life in the region
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Supports the counties' collective recovery strategy while preserving each county's right to develop individual local recovery plans
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Requires copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all members of the Florida Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
United Recovery Plan/Northwest Florida Panhandle
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011