Times-Picayune:

The Obama administration earned well-deserved criticism last week for approving six sand berms to test whether they can protect wetlands from BP’s oil but ordering the company to pay for only one of the barriers.
That effectively meant only a 2-mile long sand berm was likely to be built, which made little sense if the government really wants to gauge the effectiveness of the barriers
The administration remedied that Thursday, saying it will require BP to pay for all six approved berms extending a combined 45 miles. President Barack Obama and Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen, who’s overseeing the government oil spill response, deserve credit for quickly addressing that request by Louisiana officials.
Now the administration needs to push BP to move on the construction of the barriers.
Gov. Bobby Jindal, who’s been pushing hard for the berms, said nothing was done in the week since the government approved construction and financing for the $16 million barrier near Scofield Island in Plaquemines Parish. The governor called on the White House to push BP to either sign a contract for the 6-foot-tall berm or give the money to the state so it can begin building the barrier. That makes sense.
The six approved barriers will test an idea that Louisiana wants to expand to 24 berms totaling 128 miles and costing $350 million. The plan is not without controversy, though. Some environmentalists and federal agencies worry that the barriers may not be effective in stopping the oil. There also are concerns as to whether the barriers will adversely affect the marshes or fisheries.

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