RPSEA Seafloor Technologi es Forum COLLEGE STATION, TX March 9 th , 2007 COLLEGE STATION, TX - March 9th, 2007Dr. Stuart L. Scottall rights reserved1 March 9, 2007 Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Goals • Identify Technology Gaps and Barriers for Ultra-Deepwater • Develop a De scription of the Typ es of Test Facilit ies Needed • Prioritiz e and Group the Area s in Greatest Nee d of Research Provide Input on Areas of Greatest Interest for SeafloorResearch and Test Facilities in Preparation for a Round ofUltra-Deepwater RFP’s Expected Summer 2006Format • Speakers w ill Provide Status R eports in Key Area s …and Their Perspective on Research/Test Facilities Needed • Breakou t Sessions Will Enab le Discussion of Pr iorities • Breakout Le aders and A&M Stu dents will Capt ure Key Topics • Breakou t Session Resu lts will be Reporte d Back to the Group Seafloor Technologies Forum