The panel discusses the barriers between researched technology and practical use of such technology. Rep. Gordon and Kevin Costner discuss the cap on oil industry financial responsibility. Costner talks about previous regulatory roadblocks to the implementation of his technology.

Speakers: Rep. Bart Gordon, D-Tennessee; Nancy Kinner, University of New Hampshire, Coastal Response Research Center, Co-Director; Dr. Richard Haut, Houston Advanced Research Center, Senior Research Scientist; Kevin Costner, Actor & Ocean Therapy Solutions Partner; Rep. Dana Rohrabacher R-California