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Statement by NIC Admiral Thad Allen

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

August 5, 2010

Admiral Thad Allen, National Incident Commander, made the following statement on August 4:
"Based on the successful completion of the static kill procedure and a positive evaluation of the test results, I have authorized BP to cement its damaged well. I made it clear that implementation of this procedure shall in no way delay the completion of the relief well."