mr. ramseur. i'm sure the -- it would seem to me that we follow the recommendation of the department of justice and eliminate any liability cap, that that brings into question what is the purpose in setting up this or in continuingith this oil spill liability trust fund? if you're going to say that companies that engage in these drilling activities are liability for any and all damages, and you're going to also put in requirements for them to maintain adequate insurance or svency to meet whatever damages might result, why would we continue with an oil spill liability trust fund? >> that's a good question. as you know, currently, the trust fund serves as a backstop, if you will. if the liability is indeed capped in any particular situation, the excess amount of damages could be paid by the trust fund but under a scenario where liability caps do not exist, the trust fund would have different purposes. its primary purpose of provide immediate funds to the federal agency like to coast guard or the e.p