It is no denying fact that BP oil spill is worst in the nation’s history which is continued to creep along the Panhandle’s coastline. One of the suggestions was for Crist to request airlines waive cancellation fees. Tourists might be more willing to plan a trip to Florida if they could cancel later and not pay additional fees. Crist assured the leaders that he will call for a special legislative session the first week of July to pursue a constitutional ban on offshore drilling.
He also said that lawmakers should also discuss how to increase used of solar, wind and nuclear energy. He is doubtful about the support saying while the Senate supports the special session, House leaders have been reluctant. He may call the session over objections of the House.
The fishermen showed the governor a nautical map of the areas shut down because of the oil spill and pointed out how little remained open. They asked Crist to approve a plan to mobilize the Merchant Marine Captain’s Association and to open more water for commercial fishing. Crist promised to bring the request to Tallahassee and discuss it with the head of the Department of Environmental Protection.
Dean Pruitt, who runs a commercial fishing business, said the area that remains open is a sliver of water squeezed by the oil to the west and the protected loggerhead turtle zone to the east. He wanted to show the governor his map, so that he can see just how adversely affected his business is.
