OCS Study MMS 2009-051 Proceedings: Twenty-Fifth Gulf of Mexico Information Transfer Meeting January 2009 Editors Melanie McKay Copy Editor Judith Nides Production Editor Prepared under MMS Contract 1435-00-01-CA-39526 (M05AC12281) by University of New Orleans Office of Conference Services New Orleans, Louisiana 70814 Published by U.S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service New Orleans Gulf of Mexico OCS Region November 2009 DISCLAIMER This report was prepared under contract between the Minerals Management Service (MMS) and the University of New Orleans, Office of Conference Services. This report has been technically reviewed by the MMS, and it has been approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the MMS, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. It is, however, exempt from review and compliance with the MMS editorial standards. REPORT AVAILABILITY This report is available only in compact disc format from the Minerals Management Service, Gulf of Mexico OCS Region, at a charge of $15.00, by referencing OCS Study MMS 2009-051. The report may be downloaded from the MMS website through the Environmental Studies Information System (ESPIS). You will be able to obtain this report also from the National Technical Information Service in the near future. Here are the addresses. You may also inspect copies at the Federal Depository Libraries. Minerals Management Service U.S. Department of Commerce Gulf of Mexico OCS Region National Technical Information Service Public Information Office (MS 5034) 5285 Port Royal Road 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard Springfield, Virginia 22161 New Orleans, Louisiana 70123-2394 Phone: (703) 605-6040 Telephone requests may be placed at Fax: (703) 605-6900 (504) 736-2519, 1-800-200-GULF, or Email:
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