National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling

President Barack Obama established the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling through Executive Order 13543 on May 21, 2010. The Commission will be examining the relevant facts and circumstances concerning the root causes of the Deepwater Horizon explosion and developing options to guard against, and mitigate the impact of, any oil spills associated with offshore drilling in the future. This may include recommending improvements to federal laws, regulations, and industry practices.

http://www.oilspillcommission.gov/

Source Category:

• Government Agency (US)

Articles:

• Final Report -- Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling
  January 11, 2011 16:20
• New From the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling
  November 23, 2010 22:23
• Gulf Oil Spill -- Letter from Mr. Bartlit to Oil Spill Commission
  October 28, 2010 22:55