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| Date Sept. 29, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-146 |
Title
BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL Report ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITEDSTATES Eliminating Contractor Inspections Of Federal Water Projects Could Save Millions
Construction costs for Corps of Engineers dams and other water projects could be reduced by about $6 million to $7 million annually if the Secretary of Defense exempted construction contractors from inspecting their own work. Corps officials already ins... |
| Date Aug. 25, 1981 |
Report No. ID-81-51 |
Title
, I BY THECOMPTROLLERGENE Report ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITEDSTATES U.S. Strategy Needed For Water Supply Assistance To Developing Countries
The United States has no water policies and strategies despite the fact that much of the billions of dollars provided for developing countries’ water projects emanates either directly or indirectly from the United States. Inadequate maintenance and the need ... |
| Date Aug. 7, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-77 |
Title
BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL I . , Report To The Congss
OF THEUNITEDSTATES
Changes In Federal Water Project Repayment Policies Can Reduce Federal Costs
Federal water project repayment policies and practices do not ensure fair and timely cost recovery from project water users when water supply or storage space in Federal reservoirs is not sold or fully utilized. Because about 15 million acre-feet of av... |
| Date July 22, 1981 |
Report No. 115875 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 i II llllll
115875 FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY EXPECTED WEDNESDAY MORNING JULY 22, 1981 STATEMENTOF HUGH J. WESSINGER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, SENIOR LEVEL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTDIVISION BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON MERCHANTMARINE AND FISHERIES ON PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING DREDGING PERMITS MR. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERSOF THE COMMITTEE:... |
| Date June 5, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-87 |
Title
B’Y’ COMPTROLLERGENERAL THE OF THEUNITED STATES ’ Report ToThe Congress
Congressional Action Needed To Provide A Better Focus On WaterRelated Research Activities
The Nation faces droughts and increasing problems in meeting water demands. Developing and implementing technologies that conserve or augment water supplies could help alleviate these problems. Also, these efforts and other water-re... |
| Date May 28, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-69 |
Title
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I . Irs34#3 BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL Report ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITED STATES River Basin Commissions Have Been Helpful, But Changes Are Needed
River basin commissions, established by the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965, have made meaningful contributions toward enhancing regional water resource planning and development, but they have not been accepted by many States and have fallen short ... |
| Date May 27, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-106 |
Title
UNITEDSTATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHLNGTON, D.C. 20548 COMMUNI-W DWELOPMWT AND SCONOMIC DIVISION B-203364 The Honorable Tom Bevill Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: Subject: MAY 27.1981 lllRNllllll
115338 Information on the Upper Mississippi River Basin Commission's Master Plan Contracting Procedure... |
| Date April 23, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-58 |
Title
COMPTROLLER GENERAL
WASHINGTON OF
D.C. THE UNITED STATES 2OW B-166506 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives /c; The Honorable Robert Stafford Chairman, 'Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Subject:
APRIL 23,198l 114996 to Carry lG- equacy of EPA Resources and Authority Out Drinking Water Program Activities (CED-... |
| Date March 3, 1981 |
Report No. PAD-81-07 |
Title
l BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL’ Report ToThe Congress
OF THE UNITEDSTATES Federal Charges For Irrigation Projects Reviewed Do Not Cover Costs
GAO reviewed six Federal irrigation projects and found that the water produced will cost the Government between $54 and $130 an acre-foot each year, but the crops grown by the farmers will not yield enough revenue to cover this cost. The farmers will continue ... |
| Date Feb. 20, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-34 |
Title
rl’ ~ ‘# 4, l/WI “fi ,/ b BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL mart ToThe Congress OF THElJNlTEDSTATES Federal-Interstate Compact Commissions: Useful Mechanisms For Planning And Managing River Basin Operations
Tha Delaware and Susquehanna River Basin Commissions were created to provide a coordinated, comprehensive regional approach to interstate water problems. Many of the issues the commissions are att... |
| Date Feb. 18, 1981 |
Report No. B-199162 |
Title
COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
WASHINOTON D.C. 20543 In Reply
Refer To: B-9962
D? * February 18, 1981 to peIcbf~~n n,{t >t': awla' The Eonorable George Miller House of Representatives. Dear r1r. Miller: In your recent letter addressed to the Director of our Community and Economic Development Division your,-asked several questions regarding the Gelivery of water by-4he-Wer-and to the West... |
| Date Nov. 24, 1980 |
Report No. CED-81-17 |
Title
rr3m :BY’:THFiCOMPTROL.;ER GENERAL ,Report To The Congresg
OF THE UNITEDSTATES Additional Federal Aid For Urban Water Distribution Systems Should Wait Until Needs Are Clearly Established
A move is on to modify Federal policy to provide more aid to help large cities rehabilitate and improve their water supply and distribution systems. Such programs, if enacted, could add billions of dollars to th... |
| Date Nov. 13, 1980 |
Report No. CED-81-12 |
Title
B)’ fHE COMPTROLLERGENERAL kbort ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITED STATES Congressional Guidance Neeclecl On Federal Cost Share Of Water Resource PkojectsWhen Project Benefits Are Not Widespread
water resource projects provide benefits ge segments of the country; however, d the Soil Consersome projects that a few landowners or Corps and Service projects, the noneral entity is seldom required to share ... |
| Date Oct. 24, 1980 |
Report No. EMD-81-22 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL WASHINGTON,
ENERGY AND MINERALS DIVISION ACCOUNTING D.C. 20648 OFFICE October 24, 1980 B-200895 %-' J" The Honorable John A. Durkin Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy \ 0 (/v-d Conrervation and Supply Committee on Energy and Naturalp' Resource8 United States Senate Dear Mr. Chairmant fire Hydropower Permits and Licenses Being Issued Quicker Due to FERC's Streamlined Procedures?... |
| Date Sept. 30, 1980 |
Report No. HRD-80-124 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 HUMAN RESOURCES CalVISION B-197343
I SEPTEMBER 30,198O The Honorable Sidney R. Yates Chairman, Subcommitgee on Interior Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: Unexpended Fund Balance in the Indian Health rService Water and Sanitation Facility Construction Program (HRD-80-124) -3 report responds to your ... |
| Date Sept. 12, 1980 |
Report No. CED-80-96 |
Title
! ‘I -1, 48 I *fqpq w BY THE CiiXlP-rROL.l.ER GENERP.L \ 1,254 Report ToThe Congress
OF THE UNITEDSTATES Ground Water Overdrufting Must Be Controlled
Many areas of the Nation suffer from problems caused by ground water overdrafting-the extracting of more ground water than will be replenished over a long period of time. Overdrafting can cause --land subsidence, --saltwater aquifers, --reduced int... |
| Date Aug. 19, 1980 |
Report No. CED-80-120 |
Title
eneral Accounting Office
Rural Water Problems: An Overview The kJation”s rural area8 are having problems yetting enough water to meet essential needs, treating and distributing available water, and obtaining financing to develop, repair, or improve warer supply systems. While both Fo&ral and State governments provide some fina&al aid, the needs appear greater than the hinds available. No nationw... |
| Date Aug. 19, 1980 |
Report No. 116188 |
Title
7 ') )i. WATER RESEARCH ACTIVITIES NEED SETT§R FOCUS Lewis M. Ogles Senior Evaluator U.S. General Accounting Office 441 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20548
INTRODUCTION leo- n The United States has an abundant water supply, but its geographical distribution and availiability often do not match demand. This condition, magnified by the Nation's increasing population, industrial development, and a... |
| Date July 10, 1980 |
Report No. EMD-80-93 |
Title
UNITED STAR GENERAL ACCOUNTINGOFFICE
D.C. 20548 WASHINGTON, ENEROY AND MINElM&S OlVli?tION JULY lo,1980 B- 199278 The Honorable Secretary of Dear Mr. Clifford L. Alexander, Jr. the Army
#. Continuation of f Is It Warranted Secretary: Funding for (EMS80-93) Montana’s Libby Dam Project- Subject: In our recent report “Montana’s Libby Dam Project: More Study Needed Before Adding Generators And A... |
| Date April 10, 1980 |
Report No. B-198221 |
Title
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| Date Jan. 24, 1980 |
Report No. CED-80-30 |
Title
. . . . BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL 4 Report ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITEDSTATES Water Supply Should Not Be An Obstacle TOMeeting Energy Development Goals
This report disputes the common impression that the energy industry’s thirst for water will create severe shortages throughout the watershort, energy-rich West. Recent evidence indicates that these predictions are unfounded or outdated and that ade... |
| Date Dec. 21, 1979 |
Report No. CED-80-29 |
Title
ps~l; · :313 ARdIEST1 Wot to be released outside the Canero bAccounting Off.ce except on the basis of specific approv;. by the Of ice of Co~g:essioz;- Relations. IIII REPORT BY THE OF THE UNITED STATES RELEASFO Comptroller General
Uncertainties Over Federal Requirements For Archeological Preservation At New Melones Dam InCalifornia
This report on programs to preserve archeological and historical ... |
| Date Nov. 20, 1979 |
Report No. EMD-80-25 |
Title
NAdcoC g ntED peit t hi; qtfrud Accoantirng Offl e 6 0,gs @. PoaR o f tuld the General f se edB3approv5al fi REPORT BY THE
OF THE UNITED STATES RnU$ED 1IIr1al5 Comptroller General
Montana's Libby Dam Project: More Study Needed Before Adding Generators And A Reregulating Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has not shown that its proposed project to add more generators to the Libby Dam and a reregu... |
| Date May 4, 1979 |
Report No. CED-79-11 |
Title
104263’ 4 BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL ‘ieport ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITEDSTATES Colorado River Basin Water Problems: HOWTo Reduce Their Impact
Unless Federal, State, and local governments begin to work together, the Colorado River Basin--an area embracing parts of seven Southwestern States--will not be able to cope with a probable water shortage soon after the year 2000. GAO recommends that the C... |
| Date May 1, 1979 |
Report No. CED-79-60 |
Title
,104/3 / 1 BY I-t-E COMPiRC>L,ER GENERAL OF THE UNITEDSTATES 1 I Report ToThe Congress i Desalting Water Probably Will Not Solve The Nation’s Water Problems, But Can Help
Because of increased contamination of surface and ground water, the lack of freshwater is rapidly becoming a problem for many locations in the Nation. Desalting of water is a possible solution. This report discusses the need fo... |
| Date April 27, 1979 |
Report No. CED-79-87 |
Title
REPORTBV'THE lllerGeneral
OF THE UNITEDSTATES
RELEASERSL -, rq’ .I :- 1+-: J- :- _ ,_ j ;,. e .,. *: ” ;I’71 Ways To Resolvb Critic& Water Resources Issues Facing The Nation
In this report GAO with problems in discusses ways to deal --authorizing and appropriating water resources projects, --making liable, benefit/cost analysis funds for more re- --promoting better and conservation, --managi... |
| Date April 13, 1979 |
Report No. CED-79-69 |
Title
Water Resources kxi The Nation’s Water Supply
issues And Concerns MD-7999 lllll~~llllllllllillllllll
LM109088 As our Nation approaches the 21st century its population growth and industrial development as well as changing water use priorities are placing new demands on our water resources and are leading to increasing water shortages and competition for the limited supply * How bad a water pictur... |
| Date Jan. 22, 1979 |
Report No. OIM-79-01 |
Title
§UMMARXES OF CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OPERATIONS This is a summary of GAO’s conclusions and recommendations resulting from its audits and other review work in the Department of compiled to assist congressional Defense, committeas in their review of budget requests for fiscal year 1980. Previous GAO reports brought these matters to the attention of the congression... |
| Date Nov. 16, 1978 |
Report No. CED-78-176 |
Title
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| Date Oct. 31, 1978 |
Report No. CED-79-1 |
Title
iOCUNENT 07666 - [C30 8170 ESUME Better Water Management and Conservaticn Possible, but Constraints Need To Be Overcome. CED-79-1; B-114885. October 31, 1978. 30 pp. Report to Cecil D. Andrus, Department of the Interior; by Henry Eschweqe, Director, Community and Econcuic Development iv. Issue Area: Water and Water Related Programs: Water conservation and reuse programs (2504). Contact: Community ... |
| Date Aug. 7, 1978 |
Report No. CED-78-127 |
Title
DCCUKENT BESUIE
06796 - [B22072481 An Overview of Bsnefir-Cost Analysis for Water Resources Projects: Improvements Still Needed. CED-78-127; B-167941. Auqust 7, 1978. 33 pp. + 4 appendices (9 PFp.) Report to the Congress; by Elser B. Scaats, Comptroller General. issue Area: Water and Water Related £rograms: Federal Agencies' benefit-cost analyses (2506). Contact: Community and Economic DeveloFmen... |
| Date July 11, 1978 |
Report No. CED-78-123 |
Title
DOCUMENT RESUME 06489 - [B1946966] Iaproved Project Authorizations end Agency Practices Can increase Co;iqressional Control of Water Pesources Prcjects. CED-78-123; B-1679;i. July 11, 1978. Released July .5, 1978. 23 pp. + 3 appendices j12 [ip.). deport to Sen. Edmund S. MusKie, Chairian, Senate Ccamittee on 3udqet; Sen. Hertry neliinon, Rankinq Minority Meaher; by Elmer B. Staats, Comptrcller Gen... |
| Date June 2, 1978 |
Report No. PAD-78-67 |
Title
DOCUMENT RESUME 05940 (B15665931 - R (4JCb4 //7 Better Analysis of Uncertainty Needed for ater Resource Projects. PAD-78-67; B-167941. June 2, 1978. Released June 9, 1978. 28 pp. 2 appendices (5 pp.)o Report to Sen. Edmund S. uskie, Chairman, Senate Committee on Budget; Sen. Henry Bellmon, Ranking inority Reeter; by Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General. Issue Area: ater and ater Related Programs (... |
| Date Jan. 30, 1978 |
Report No. CED-78-41 |
Title
DOCUMENT
04787 - [B0345202] RESUME (Rricted) rAnalysis of the Pro es of Authorizing Water Resources
Projectsl. CED-78-411`4-.167941. January 30, 1"78. 9 pp. Muskie, Chairman, Sente Committee on Report to Sen. Edtuna4. Sen. Hcnry Button, Minority Member; by Elmer B. Staats, Budget; Comptroller General. , Issue Area: Water and Water Related ProgxawS: Water Resources e ,competing demands for Water Us... |
| Date Jan. 27, 1978 |
Report No. GGD-78-41 |
Title
04844 - [B03452031 ',eriqnted) (Review of Impact of Cprps of Engineers Owned Land in McCormick County, South Carolin4, GGD-78-41; E-146285. January 27, 1978. 12 pp. Report to Sen. Strom ihlmond; by Victor L. Lowe, Director, General Government Dirv. . Issue Area: Intergovernmental Policies and Fiscal Relations: Fiscal Problens AL Potential Solutions (407). Contact: General Governent Div. Budget Fun... |
| Date Jan. 24, 1978 |
Report No. PSAD-78-46 |
Title
DOCUEENT 04773 - [ B0265139] RESU.E Summaries of Conclusions and Recommendations on Department of Defense Operations. PSAD-78-46; B-106190. January 24, 1978. 106 .... . Report to Rep. Georqt H. Mahon, Chaiirman, House Committee on Appropriations; San. John L. McClellan, Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations; by Elmer B. Staats, Ccmptroller General. Contact: Procurement and Systems Acquisiti... |
| Date Dec. 20, 1977 |
Report No. EMD-78-1 |
Title
DOCUMENT
04274 B3554812] ESUME Alaska Power Administration: Financial anagement and Program Operations. EMD-78-1; B-188151. December 20, 1977. 28 pp. + 14 enclosures 32 pp.). Report to the Congress; by Elmer B. Staats, Comptroller General. Issue Area. Accounting and Financial Reporting (2800). Contact: Energy and Minerals Div. Budget Function: Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy: Water Reso... |
| Date Dec. 16, 1977 |
Report No. PSAD-78-43 |
Title
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| Date Nov. 21, 1977 |
Report No. EMD-78-18 |
Title
DOCUMENT RESUME
04254 - [B3414665] Rationale for Power Rates Charged by the Central valley Project to Pacific Gas and Electric Company. EMD-78-18; B-125042. November 21, 1977. 17 pp. + appendix (1 pp.). Report to Rep. John E. moss; Rep. Harold T. Johnson; Rep. John J. McFall; Rep. Robert L. Leggett; Rep. Don Edwards; Rep. Norman Y Mineta; Rep. Paul N. McCloskey, Jr.; by Monte Canfield, Director, E... |
| Date Oct. 31, 1977 |
Report No. CED-78-1 |
Title
DOC UMENT RESU ME 0oo006 - rB305424J] Improvments Needed by the Water Resources Basin Commissions to Achieve che Objectives Council and River ot the Water ResouLceF Planninq Act of 196 . CED-7b-1; B-167941. Cctober 31, 1977. 14 pp. Report to Cecil D. Andrus, Secretary, Department of the Interior; Cecil D. Andrus, Chairman, Water Besoucces Cuncil Heniry Eschweqe, Director, Community and Economic De... |
| Date Oct. 19, 1977 |
Report No. CED-77-137 |
Title
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LM103704 California Drought Of 1976 And XV-Extent, Damage, And Governmental Response
With the drought persisting through 1976 and 1977, surface water supplies in some parts of California dwindled sharply, and large quanti,ies of groundwater were extracted t3 make up the shortage. The drought did the most damage to C... |
| Date Oct. 14, 1977 |
Report No. EMD-77-58 |
Title
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| Date July 28, 1977 |
Report No. CED-77-100 |
Title
DOCUMENT RESUME
02789 - [A2133233] Water Resources Planning, Management, and Development: What Are the Nation's Water Supply Problems and Issues? CED-77-100. Jujy 28, 1977. 46 pp. + 3 appendices (6 pp.). Staff study by Henry Eschwege, Director, Community and Economic Development Div. Issue Area: Water and Water Related Programs (2500). Contact: Community and Economic Development Div. Budget Functi... |
| Date April 18, 1977 |
Report No. OGC-77-16 |
Title
DOCUBENT BISURB
01920 - [A1112123] (Deferrals of Budget Authority for later Resources Projects]. OGC-77-16; B-115398. April 18, 1977. 2 pp. Report to the Congress; by Robert F. Keller, Deputy Comptroller General. Issue Area: eater and water Related Programs (2500). Contact: Office of the ComFtroller General. Budget Function: Miscellaneous: Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (1005). Organizaticn Conce... |
| Date March 23, 1977 |
Report No. CED-77-50 |
Title
DOCUMENT RESUHE 00183 - 1A1051743]1 Problems Affecting Usefulless of the National #ater Assessment. CED-77-50; B-171596. Harcr 23, 1977. 16 pp. + appendix (1 pp.). Report to Secretary, Department of the Interior; by Henry Eschwege, Director, Community and Economic Develcpment Div. Issue area: Water and Water Related Programs: Use of Existing Water Supplies (2501). Contact: Community and Economic D... |
| Date Jan. 17, 1977 |
Report No. 089077 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D C 20548 GENERAL GOVERNMENT DlVISION JAN 1 ‘2 1977 \ The Honorable H Guyford Stever -7gq Chairman, Federal Coordrnatrng Council and Technology for Science, Englneerlng Dear Dr. Stever: We have revrewed the procedures followed by the CommIttee on Water Resources Research (COWRR) in carrying out the functions assrgned to the Executive Branch und... |
| Date Nov. 11, 1976 |
Report No. 089039 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. m COMMUNITY DEVWMENT AND CcoNoMlC DIVISION \ Lieutenant General J. W. Morris Chief of Engineers Corps of Engineers Department of the Army Dear General Morris: We have reviewed the Corps of Engineers’ procedures and practices for establishingrflood control operating criteria at Federal multipurpose water resource projects. Our work was done... |
| Date Aug. 31, 1976 |
Report No. CED-76-147 |
Title
Sq , ~ REPORT OF THE w- COMPTROLLER GENERAL' 19176 OF THE UNITED STA jR SY Benefits Claimed For The Corps Of Engineers' Catherine Creek Lake Project In Oregon
Department of the Army
This report identifies issues concerning the project's economic feasibility which GAO believes should be addressed by the Corps if its planned restudy of the project ismade. The restudy is contingent on the resolution ... |
| Date Sept. 23, 1975 |
Report No. RED-76-13 |
Title
REPORT Td’
BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES Problems In Licensing Hydroelectric Projects
Federal Power Commission The large backlog of hydroelectric license applications with the Federal Power Commission for approval and the slow rate at which applications are being acted upon dramatize the problems in the licensing program. Most of the time needed to license a project is outside ... |
| Date June 26, 1975 |
Report No. RED-75-386 |
Title
I’ ., COMPTROLLER GENERAL WASHINGTON. OF THE UNITED B.C. 2oS48 SrATES B-164844 . * d The Honorable LVThe Honorable The Honorable 4 / Stuart Thomas William Symington, United States Senate F. Eagleton, United States Senate LT. Randall, House of Representatives Pursuant to your joint request of September 18, 1974, and subsequent discussions with our representatives, this is our report on the specif... |
