40 comprehensive ESIA submitted through their respective processes for review and approval. This collaborative approach reflects the cross-border nature of the project, as well as the recognition that both countries are invested in the project’s success. Once the ESIA’s terms of reference were agreed by both countries, a public inquiry process was requested in Senegal and took place in Saint Louis with nearly 150 stakeholders commenting on various aspects of the project. Community members inquired about benefits to the local population in the form of training and jobs, and expressed concerns about the need to protect the environment and fishing grounds. These concerns and our responses will be included in the final report to the Regional Development Committee. Later in 2016, Kosmos completed a thorough environmental baseline sampling program – including collecting sediment samples and water columns – for the near-shore, subsea pipeline, and deepwater maritime areas where facilities or equipment will potentially be located. These samples will provide the data needed to understand environmental conditions before, during, and after development and production activities. Kosmos uses a state-of-the-art drillship, the Atwood Achiever, to support our exploration program.