while the commission has been doing it's work, we at bomer have been working to address the issues in the report. let me be specific about what we have already done and what we plan to do in the future. together with secretary salazar we have taken the most aggressive reform of offshore oil and gas oversight in u.s. history. this includes the former mms, to establish mission clarity and strengthen oversight. it also includes the development and implementation of heightened standards for drilling practices, safety equipment, and environmental safeguards. these new rules set forth prescriptive standards but they establish in the offshore regulatory system reform-based focused on the identification and mitigation of specific risks associated with offshore operations. these changes are substantial, and more work is being done to ensure that these changes are both lasting and effective. the ultimate goal is to establish an industry-wide culture of safety, and to have well equipped and professional regulators. both elements are necessary to keep pace with the challenges and risks of offshor