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opening statement

So, most of it is subject to something going wrong, and you come in to find out what they should have done.

let's learn from the past, but let's make sure it doesn't happen in the future. Let's look forward.

When Senator Franken was asking the question about whistle blowers, is it not, in fact, true it's against the law to fire or punish a whistle blower?

What do you think, Mr. Drevna?

they do have the authority to immediately mandate compliance, and they also have authority to shut down a mine.

Well, I wasn't either, until I got deep into my notes. But, that's a 2002 U.S. Supreme Court decision that said OSHA had jurisdiction over Coast Guard-regulated facilities like ships and vessels, as well as oil rigs.

I regret that it's necessary to call the hearing, and associate myself with your remarks with regard to the tragedy and our sympathy for the families.

Do you think there should be some sort of coordination between MMS and OSHA with regard to safety?

Well, in this particular incidence, that is an important issue, because that's where a lot of the cleanup's taking place.