EPA says it `` will continue to work over the next 48 hours to ensure BP is complying '' EPA issued directive to find less toxic chemical than Corexit , the current dispersant in use . ( CNN ) -- BP plans to continue using a controversial subsea dispersant to break up a plume of oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico , saying that the leading alternative could pose a risk over the long term , the EPA indicated Saturday . The agency said that if there are any new developments on this front, they would update their press release with them. '' BP maintains ` ` Corexit was the best and most appropriate choice ''
EPA says it `` will continue to work over the next 48 hours to ensure BP is complying '' EPA issued directive to find less toxic chemical than Corexit , the current dispersant in use . The agency said that if there are any new developments on this front, they would update their press release with them. '' BP maintains ` ` Corexit was the best and most appropriate choice ''