Deep Water Horizon Commission Report

Published by the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling offers the American public and policymakers alike the fullest account available of what happened on April 20, 2010 when the Macondo well blew out. The explosion cost the lives of 11 men and initiated the catastrophe that sank the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig that spilled nearly 5 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The spill disrupted an entire region's economy, damaged fisheries and critical habitats, and brought vividly to light the risks of deepwater drilling for oil and gas.

The Commission's final report explains why the well blew out and proposes actions--changes in company behavior, reform of Government oversight, and investments in research and technology--required as the industry moves forward to meet the nation's energy needs.

Our library should receive the Deep Water report in paper format soon (check the library catalog for more information), but you can also view the document using the PURL below.

* Title: Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling. Report to the President
* call number: SuDoc PR 44.8:D 36/G 95
* PURL: http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo2978

In addition to the report, the Commission released a Recommendations document for decision makers. The print version of this document should also be received by the library soon.

* Title: Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling. Recommendations.
* call number: SuDoc PR 44.8: D 36/G 95/RECOMM.
* PURL: http://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo2981

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