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Page 3 <br />It must be stressed that information released about an oil spill may be used in <br />legal action against the company, group or agency involved. <br />Although the main question initially will be, "How much was spilled? How serious <br />is the incident?", initial estimates are often hazardous until an accurate figure <br />is available and approved for release. In most cases, no attempt should be made to <br />explain the cause of the spill or any estimate given as to the volume of the spill, <br />costs of cleanup or other costs associated with the spill, until such data has been <br />carefully scrutinized and approved for release. In some cases, such as a tank <br />truck overturning, the cause may be evident and could be readily released, but the <br />reason for the cause may be obscure until proven. <br />Spokesmen should be careful not to speculate about any aspect of the situation. If <br />the answer is not known to the question, it is obvious you may say so, and add <br />nothing more. <br />