Over the last year and a half, Mr. Duhon voluntarily chaired a joint OOC/MMS work group convened to develop audit protocols based on RP75. The intention of the group was to develop audit protocols that could be used directly or tailored by companies who were ready to begin assessing the effectiveness of their safety system management programs but who did not yet have their own audit systems. They could also be used by companies with ongoing audit programs for benchmarking purposes. Mr. Duhon contacted team members to seek their participation, held several meetings, provided formats and editorial consistency, and continually monitored the progress of the project. He oversaw an exrensive editorial review of the final protocols. This effort further demonstrates an industry commitment to safety system management by devoting resources to the effort and to Mr. Duhon's belief in the efficacy of the RP75 approach.

Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton,
Charlie Duhon, and
Acting MMS Director Thomas R. Kitsos