mr. milito. let me move to mr. ayers mr. ayers and then we will go to questions. >> chairman begich, senator rubio thank you for the invitation to be here today. i am testifying today in my capacity as a senior adviser and consultant to the ocean conservancy although i have other conservation clients as well. the national marine conservation organization, a scientist citizens and volunteers to promote a healthy ocean and have done so for over 40 years and headquartered in d.c.. my testimony will address three things. first prevention preparedness and response in recommendations with regard to my experience with deepwater horizon and exxon valdez. second restoration and there had in reference to the arctic and what i believe is an imperative approach. among many other things i served as executive director of the exxon valdez oil spill trustee council and led the effort to develop and implement a conference of restoration plan. i later became chief of staff for a supported that plan and move forward with preparedness including