BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling Commission

On May 22, 2010 President Obama established the National  Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. 

This commission's purpose is to:

• Examine the facts and circumstances to determine the cause of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster
• Develop options for guarding against future oil spills associated with offshore drilling
• Submit a final public report to the President with its findings within 6 months of the Commission's first meeting