and tsunami there. usaid is leading the humanitarian effort with health and human services and the nuclear regulatory commission and others. homeland security -- the homeland security adviser is cordoning the process with regard to japan and engaging with officials across the government. we knew you would have a lot of questions especially with regard to nuclear issues. i brought with me today the chairman of the nuclear regulatory commission and he can answer questions about safety in japan and update americans about the impact of the accident. or the aftermath of the tsunami and earthquake. i also have the deck -- deputy secretary of energy and he can outline everything we're doing