In an interview with the Associated Press, FBI Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Office Eric Rommal discusses the threats malicious actors could pose to industries that are dependent on the Mississippi River. He described scenarios in which actors exploit commercial ships or oil or gas refineries and pipelines to cause harm. Speaking of potential impacts to the area resulting from these scenarios, Special Agent Rommal noted drinking water utilities’ dependence on the Mississippi River for their raw water supplies. But he emphasised that these are situations he and his FBI colleagues and a host of partners are working diligently to prevent and, if necessary, mitigate and respond to. Associated Press.