A fresh oil spill has resulted from the ruptured tanker Valdez making a complete clean - up impossible . The vessel is now undergoing temporary repairs 30 miles from the rupture site . The Alaskan legislators passed legislation to add to state 's spill response fund , prevent companies from deducting spill costs from raising production taxes , develop state contingency plans , establish a spill response team , and appoint a commission to investigate the Exxon Valdez spill . It is unlikely that the House would approve the bill before adjournment .
A fresh oil sheen has seeped from the ruptured Exxon Valdez making a complete clean-up impossible. The vessel is now undergoing temporary repairs 30 miles from the rupture site. The Alaskan Senate passed bills to add to state's spill response fund, prevent companies from deducting spill costs from oil production taxes, develop state contingency plans, establish a spill response team, and create a commission to investigate the Exxon Valdez spill. It is unlikely that the House would approve the bill before adjournment.