The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill is having a devastating impact on the environment and the economy of the Gulf Coast states and their communities... [The] Federal Government and our State partners need to ensure that all affected individuals, families and businesses receive just and timely reimbursement for their economic damages... We need complete, ongoing transparency into BP's claims process... To date, BP has provided public statements on claims eligibility and summary data on claims processing. However, we need additional information to assess how well the process is meeting the critical needs of individuals, families, and businesses whose lives are being impacted...