STATEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS

Congressman Bachus quoted in Birmingham News and Mobile Press Register on Economic Impact of Oil Spill

Congressman Bachus quoted in Tuscaloosa News editorial "Disaster not over; Gulf needs our support"

Congressman Bachus Says Regulatory Barriers Threaten Oil Spill Recovery in Alabama

To view Congressman Bachus news interview on Good Day Alabama, click here.

Congressman Bachus quoted in Birmingham News article on Oil Spill

Congressman Bachus Reaction to President's Speech on Oil Spill

To view Congressman Bachus news interview on Gulf Oil Spill, click here.

To view Congressman Bachus' letter to Governor Riley on Oil Spill Response, click here.

To view Congressman Bachus’ letter to the President on the Gulf Oil Spill, click here.

To view responsibilities of the President under National Contingency Plan, click here.

REPORTING AN INCIDENT 

To report oil on the shoreline:  1-866-448-5816

To report oiled or injured wildlife:  1-866-557-1401

To report other damage related to the oil spill: 1-800-440-0858

CLAIMS INFORMATION 

BP Constituent Main Line for Questions:      1-866-448-5816

BP Constituent Line for Filing Claims:          1-880-440-0858

BP Claims Site

National Pollution Funds Center/Claims Information: 1-800-280-7118

Small Business Claims (Alabama):  1-800-659-2955

I.R.S. Dedicated Line for Taxpayer Questions:    1-866-562-5227

INFORMATION RESOURCES 

Restore the Gulf (Official U.S. Government Site)

Joint Investigation Team Official Site

State of Alabama/Gulf Oil Spill Site

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Response and Restoration

NOAA Incident News

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Coast Guard

NASA Satellite Images

House Natural Resources Committee, Republican Site

CLEANUP ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION 

Vessels Opportunity Program:   1-281-366-5511

Submit Alternative Response Technology, Services, or Products: 1-281-366-5511

Applications for Oil Spill Cleanup Jobs

Deepwater Horizon Response Volunteer Request Line: 1-866-448-5816

Volunteer Opportunities in Alabama:  1-888-421-1266