EPA chief returning to monitor Gulf oil spill

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chief is returning to the Gulf Coast to monitor the response to the oil spill and its effect on the region.

Sunday’s return marks Lisa P. Jackson’s third visit since the oil started gushing from a blown-out undersea well more than a month ago.

A statement from the Deepwater Horizon information center says Jackson plans to speak to residents about the spill.

Anger is growing along the Gulf Coast as the ooze of oil started washing into delicate Louisiana wetlands. BP PLC is responsible for the well and cleanup. The oil company said the latest try to plug the well was expected to happen yesterday at the earliest.

President Barack Obama also has said a commission will look into the leak as political pressure mounts.