November 12: EPA releases reports finding levels of dioxins created during controlled burns were below levels of concern.
September 28: Obama Administration Moves Long-Term Gulf Plan Forward / Mabus recovery plan focuses on funding, governance, involvement / EPA Administrator to lead ecosystem task force
News releases related to the oil spill | Congressional Testimony

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Air

Monitoring Air Quality >>
In response to the BP oil spill, EPA has been monitoring air quality along the Gulf. The air monitoring conducted to date has found levels of ozone and particulates ranging from "good" to "unhealthy for sensitive groups" on EPA's Air Quality Index, these are at levels well below those that would cause short-term health problems.

The air monitoring conducted to date has not found any pollutants at levels expected to cause long-term harm. With the well capped and no new oil coming into the Gulf, we expect air monitors to continue to show pollution levels that are well below levels of concern.
Air Data >>

Water

Water Data >>
EPA's surface water samples collected September 9-12, 2010 along the Gulf coast did not reveal elevated levels of chemicals usually found in oil.    

Sediment

Sediment Data >>
EPA's sediment samples collected September 10, 12,16-20, and 27-29, 2010 along the Gulf coast did not reveal elevated levels of chemicals usually found in oil. 

Waste Management

Waste Information >>
To date, waste sampling results do not exceed regulatory limits for the disposal of oil waste in state permitted landfills. These landfills have already been identified for disposal of BP's collected oil waste and material in the Waste Management Plans approved by the U.S. Coast Guard in consultation with EPA and the States involved in this response.