Cynthia Sarthou : Gulf waters open for drilling before BP spill even assessed or cleaned . New rules do n't go far enough , she says ; federal agency lacks resources to enforce . In light of the abysmal response , containment and cleanup we have observed and continue to observe in the aftermath of the BP disaster , it 's clear that we need new rules that require real , credible blowout response plans before any new deepwater drilling is permitted . Sarthou : Gulf fishing industry and people just hanging on ; seafood safety in question . Comment:
Cynthia Sarthou : Gulf waters open for drilling before BP spill even assessed or cleaned . New rules do n't go far enough , she says ; federal agency lacks resources to enforce . Sarthou : Gulf fishing industry and people just hanging on ; seafood safety in question . Comment: