Now we get to deepwater: Since an applicant first successfully demonstrated containment capabilities in mid-February of this year, BOEMRE has approved 75 permits for 21 unique wells, with 25 permits pending and 22 permits returned to the operator with the request for additional information, particularly information regarding containment. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman from Texas has expired. (On request of Mr. Dicks, and by unanimous consent, Mr. Culberson was allowed to proceed for 1 additional minute.)
Norman D. Dicks: “Now we get to deepwater: Since an applicant first successfully demonstrated containment capabilities in mid-February of…”
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