NEW : He also says U.S. will receive full compensation for all damages from BP . It may take up to three months to reach the target area , and progress will slow the deeper the drill bit goes , said David Nagel , executive vice president of BP America . ` ` Top - hat '' ' device reaches West Coast . New device would allow engineers to pump in methanol and prevent ice from forming . Interior secretary : Success of latest attempt could be expected in next few days .
NEW : He also says U.S. will receive full compensation for all damages from BP . ` ` Top - hat '' ' device reaches West Coast . New device would allow engineers to pump in methanol and prevent ice from forming . Interior secretary : Success of latest attempt could be expected in next few days .