By Bryce Anslinger

The oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico could have an impact right here on the Oregon Coast.

Thursday, six West Coast Senate democrats will propose legislation to permanently prohibit offshore drilling on the outer continental shelf of California, Oregon, and Washington state.

BP reluctantly released footage of the leak at the request of the White House and Congress.

The geyser is a mix of black oil and lighter natural gas spewing from the ocean floor, a mile below the surface.

A new containment device could be in place and ready to go Thursday night to capture and siphon the oil.

Associate Professor Phillip Johnson from the University of Alabama said, "I'm surprised to see a break that's pretty much wide open. And to me that offers some possibilities for maybe sealing it."

BP says it will pay any legitimate claim of damages for the spill, despite a Federal cap of $75 million.

The White House has asked lawmakers to raise that limit.