Karen Sarthou : Gulf waters open for drilling before BP was even assessed or cleaned . New rules do n't go far enough , she says ; federal government lacks resources to enforce . Sarthou : Gulf fishing industry and people just hanging on ; public safety in question . Local communities should have voice in oil , gas industry decisions , Sarthou writes .
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 . Local communities must have voice in oil , gas development decisions , Sarthou writes .