Karen Sarthou : Gulf Restoration Network believes further steps must be taken immediately to ensure the safety of oil drilling in deep off-shore waters . 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 .
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 .