The Exxon Valdez was freed Wednesday . Cleanup crews continue to skim oil from the Prince William Sound . The governor of Alaska , writing that Exxon has been unresponsive , has asked the Coast Guard to take over the clean - up efforts . Earlier a team from Washington had determined that federal assistance was not necessary . An Exxon spokesman maintained that Exxon was the best organization to manage the cleanup . Joseph Hazelwood , the former tanker captain , has surrendered and bail was set at $ 1 million bond . Hazelwood , charged with misdemeanors , has a history of drinking problems . The FBI is investigating bringing felony charges . Cowper said Coast Guard management is different from the plan Bush rejected. The Alaskan oil has returned to normal , and Exxon continues to search for a dry dock .
The Exxon Valdez was freed Wednesday . Cleanup crews continue to skim oil from the Prince William Sound . The governor of Alaska , writing that Exxon has been unresponsive , has asked the Coast Guard to take over the clean - up efforts . Earlier a team from Washington had determined that federal assistance was not necessary . An Exxon spokesman maintained that Exxon was the best organization to manage the cleanup . Joseph Hazelwood , the former tanker captain , has surrendered and bail was set at $ 1 million bond . Hazelwood , charged with misdemeanors , has a history of drinking problems . The FBI is investigating bringing felony charges . The Alaskan oil has returned to normal , and Exxon continues to search for a dry dock .