that made it out to the surface, Wells said. Wells also said there will be significant measurement capability added to the new cap so officials can get a good idea of the flow rate. BP said in a statement that the new cap should improve containment efficiency during hurricane season by allowing shorter disconnect and reconnect times. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said Friday that the new cap would allow responders to collect more accurate oil flow data and that, once the switch is complete, the resulting capacity to contain oil will be far greater than the capabilities we have achieved using current systems.