WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. titled, “Gulf Restoration: A Progress Report Three Years after the Deepwater Horizon Disaster.” This hearing will be chaired by Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) will serve as ranking member. It will examine the progress and challenges thus far in restoring the Gulf of Mexico’s ecosystem and coastal communities following the disastrous 2010 explosion and subsequent oil spill.    

GULF RESTORATION: A PROGRESS REPORT THREE YEARS AFTER THE DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER
Full Committee Hearing
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013 
Hearing Start Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: 253 Russell Senate Office Building

Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website.  Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for webcast hearings, should contact Collenne Wider at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date. 

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