Updated Witness List - July 19, 2010

The purpose of this joint investigation is to develop conclusions and recommendations as they relate to the Deepwater Horizon MODU explosion and loss of life on April 20, 2010. The facts collected at this hearing, along with the lead investigators' conclusions and recommendations will be forwarded to Coast Guard Headquarters and BOEM for approval. Once approved, the final investigative report will be made available to the public and the media. No analysis or conclusions will be presented during the hearing.

The following is a list of witnesses who will be questioned during this FACT-FINDING joint investigation.

Monday July 19, 2010:

1. Stephen Bertone - Transocean, Chief Engineer, providing status and proper maintenance of generators and electrical distribution system.

2. Lance John - Weatherford, Rig System Specialist, providing information on the casing running and the presence of ruptured disks in the 16" casing string.

3. Leo Linder - MI-Swaco, Drilling Fluid Specialist, providing information on the displacement path from the riser to Deepwater Horizon MODU.

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