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On Friday, the Obama administration ordered the purchase of up to 12 million gallons of unleaded fuel and up to 10 million gallons of diesel fuel for distribution in areas affected by the storm to supplement private-sector efforts. It will be transported by tanker trucks to New York, New Jersey and other damaged communities.
In addition, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano temporarily waived a maritime rule to allow foreign oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter Northeastern ports. The action, she said, would “remove a potential obstacle to bringing additional fuel to the storm-damaged region.”
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, meanwhile, signed an executive order waiving the state’s requirement that fuel tankers register and pay a tax before unloading.
Tankers, he said Friday, are now making “great progress” delivering fuel to distribution centers.
“No reason to panic,” the governor urged.
Bloomberg told reporters Friday that the gas-supply issues “are starting to be alleviated” through the temporary regulatory fixes and other developments. He noted a plan is in place to ensure that police, fire and other emergency vehicles have the fuel they need. Buses, including school buses, are also a priority.
“But the bottom line is that the gasoline system is getting back on its feet,” he said.
On Friday, the Obama administration ordered the purchase of up to 12 million gallons of unleaded fuel and up to 10 million gallons of diesel fuel for distribution in areas affected by the storm to supplement private-sector efforts. It will be transported by tanker trucks to New York, New Jersey and other damaged communities.
In addition, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano temporarily waived a maritime rule to allow foreign oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter Northeastern ports. The action, she said, would “remove a potential obstacle to bringing additional fuel to the storm-damaged region.”
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, meanwhile, signed an executive order waiving the state’s requirement that fuel tankers register and pay a tax before unloading.
Tankers, he said Friday, are now making “great progress” delivering fuel to distribution centers.
“No reason to panic,” the governor urged.
Bloomberg told reporters Friday that the gas-supply issues “are starting to be alleviated” through the temporary regulatory fixes and other developments. He noted a plan is in place to ensure that police, fire and other emergency vehicles have the fuel they need. Buses, including school buses, are also a priority.
“But the bottom line is that the gasoline system is getting back on its feet,” he said.
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