there a possibility of that no matter what happens. >> there's always a possibility of damage. unified command and spill responders are trying to optimize all the tools available to them to minimize the damages. it's conceivable you could have shoreline impact. but if the responders get out quickly and get that removed, they can go to great lengths to minimize the effects. so certainly you want to do -- pull off a successful response but you have to be prepared to deal with some of the impact. >> shepard: all right. great concern for the oyster beds and shrimping areas devastated by hurricane katrina and now back up and running and supply many millions of dollars in economic impact on the area. just for every day folks, we hope this goes well. an enormous task ahead. thank you very much. >> my pleasure. it's not considered the top