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| Date Aug. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1044 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives ELECTRONIC WASTE EPA Needs to Better Control Harmful U.S. Exports through Stronger Enforcement and More Comprehensive Regulation GAO-08-1044 August 2008 ELECTRONIC WASTE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-1044, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Aff... |
| Date Aug. 28, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1131R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 28, 2008 The Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski United States Senate Subject: Recent Actions by the Chesapeake Bay Program Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort, but Additional Steps Are Needed Dear Senator Mikulski: Since 1983, the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; the District ... |
| Date Aug. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-985R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 25, 2008 The Honorable Barbara Boxer Chairman The Honorable James M. Inhofe Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Hurrica... |
| Date Aug. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-864R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 22, 2008 Congressional Committees Subject: Chemical Safety Board: Improvements in Management and Oversight Are Needed The principal role of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is to investigate accidental releases of regulated or extremely hazardous substances to determine the conditions and circumstanc... |
| Date July 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1033T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Recent Actions Are Positive Steps Toward More Effectively Guiding the Restoration Effort
Statement of Anu K.... |
| Date July 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-841R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 18, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Superfund: Funding and Reported Costs of Enforcement and Administration Activities The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that one in four Americans lives within 3 miles of a hazardous waste site. To clean up these highly contaminated sites, the Congress established the ... |
| Date June 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-793 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives NUCLEAR WASTE DOE Lacks Critical Information Needed to Assess Its Tank Management Strategy at Hanford GAO-08-793 June 2008 NUCLEAR WASTE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-793, a report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water De... |
| Date June 19, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-899T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT June 19, 2008 Testimony Before the House Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITES Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity
Statement of David A. Powner, Director... |
| Date June 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-917T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Testimony Before the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL Progress in Improving Energy Efficiency and Options for Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Statement of Terrell G. Dorn, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-08-917T June 18,... |
| Date June 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-684 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Property Conveyances between the District of Columbia and the Federal Government Await Completion, and Development Will Take Many Years GAO-08-684 June 2008 FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-684, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reli... |
| Date June 3, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-599 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Mail-Related Recycling Initiatives and Possible Opportunities for Improvement GAO-08-599 June 2008 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-599, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Mail-Related Recycling Initiatives and Possible Opport... |
| Date May 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-688T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT May 21, 2008 Testimony before the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Endangered Species Act Decision Making
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-08-688T May 21, 2008 U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Highlig... |
| Date May 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-810T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives CHEMICAL ASSESSMENTS EPA’s New Assessment Process Will Further Limit the Productivity and Credibility of Its Integrated Risk Information System... |
| Date May 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-518 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Subcommittees on Energy and Environment and Investigations and Oversight, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITES Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity GAO-08-518 May 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITES... |
| Date May 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-605 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climate Change GAO-08-605 May 2008 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-605, a report to Congressional requesters. Accountability Integrity Reliability Expert Opinion on the Economics of Policy Options to Address Climat... |
| Date May 9, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-594 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives OFFSHORE MARINE AQUACULTURE Multiple Administrative and Environmental Issues Need to Be Addressed in Establishing a U.S. Regulatory Framework GAO-08-594 May 2008 OFFSHORE MARINE AQUACULTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-594, a report to the Chairman, Commit... |
| Date May 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-706T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 6, 2008 AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT NextGen and Research and Development Are Keys to Reducing Emissions and Their Impact on Health and Climate
Statement of Gerald L.... |
| Date May 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-722T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:15 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 1, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Planning Efforts for the Proposed Military Buildup on Guam Are in Their Initial Stages, with Many Challenges Yet to Be Addressed
Statement of Brian J. Lepore, Director Defense Ca... |
| Date April 30, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-482 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters ABOVEGROUND OIL STORAGE TANKS More Complete Facility Data Could Improve Implementation of EPA’s Spill Prevention Program GAO-08-482 April 2008 ABOVEGROUND OIL STORAGE TANKS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-482, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability More Complete Fac... |
| Date April 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-743T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate TOXIC CHEMICALS EPA’s New Assessment Process Will Increase Challenges EPA Faces in Evaluating and Regulating Chemicals
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources and Environment G... |
| Date April 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-512R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 25, 2008 The Honorable James M. Inhofe Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Subject: Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions Dear Senator Inhofe: Meeting the nation’s mobility needs requires constructing,... |
| Date April 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-595R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 24, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: International Boundary and Water Commission: Two Alternatives for Improving Wastewater Treatment at the United States-Mexico Border For many years, untreated wastewater originating in Tijuana, Mexico, has entered the United States, largely via the Tijuana River. Tijuana’s sewage s... |
| Date April 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-687T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives DRINKING WATER The District of Columbia and Communities Nationwide Face Serious Challenges in The... |
| Date March 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-407 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY TRAINING Compliance with Environmental Laws Affects Some Training Activities, but DOD Has Not Made a Sound Business Case for Additional Environmental Exemptions GAO-08-407 March 2008 MILITARY TRAINING Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-407, a report to congressional committees Accountability Inte... |
| Date Jan. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-312T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE EPA and States Have Made Progress, but Much Remains to Be Done If Water Quality Goals Are to Be Achieved... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-307R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 18, 2007 The Honorable Nick J. Rahall, II Chairman Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives The Honorable Grace F. Napolitano Chairwoman Subcommittee on Water and Power Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives The Honorable George Miller House of Representatives Subject: Bureau of Reclamation... |
| Date Dec. 14, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-130 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2007 Report to Congressional Addressees COASTAL WETLANDS Lessons Learned from Past Efforts in Louisiana Could Help Guide Future Restoration and Protection GAO-08-130 December 2007 COASTAL WETLANDS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-130, a report to congressional addressees Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned from Past Effort... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-128 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASES EPA Actions Could Reduce Environmental Information Available to Many Communities GAO-08-128 November 2007 TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-128, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA Actions Could Reduce Environmen... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-129SP |
Title
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| Date Sept. 5, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1091 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters WORLD TRADE CENTER EPA’s Most Recent Test and Clean Program Raises Concerns That Need to Be Addressed to Better Prepare for Indoor Contamination Following Disasters GAO-07-1091 September 2007 WORLD TRADE CENTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-1091, a report to congressional requesters Accountabil... |
| Date Aug. 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-863 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE Agencies Should Develop Guidance for Addressing the Effects on Federal Land and Water Resources GAO-07-863 a August 2007 CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-863, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Agencies Should Develop Guidance for Add... |
| Date Aug. 2, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-921 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Reforming Fuel Economy Standards Could Help Reduce Oil Consumption by Cars and Light Trucks, and Other Options Could Complement These Standards GAO-07-921 August 2007 VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-921, a r... |
| Date July 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-883 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EPA-State Enforcement Partnership Has Improved, but EPA’s Oversight Needs Further Enhancement GAO-07-883 July 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-883, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA-State Enforcement Part... |
| Date July 27, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-763 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2007 Report to the Honorable James M. Inhofe, Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate ABOVEGROUND OIL STORAGE TANKS Observations on EPA’s Economic Analyses of Amendments to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule GAO-07-763 July 2007 ABOVEGROUND OIL STORAGE TANKS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-... |
| Date July 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1140T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT July 25, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Measurable Benchmarks Needed to Gauge EPA Progress in Correcting Past Problems
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resour... |
| Date July 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1042T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION Department of Defense Activities Related to Trichloroethylene, Perchlorate, and Other Emerging Contaminants
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Dire... |
| Date July 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1073T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives THE BEACH ACT OF 2000 EPA and States Have Made Progress Implementing the Act, but Further Actions Could Increase Public Health Prote... |
| Date June 27, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1043T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security, and Water Quality, Committee on the Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEACH ACT OF 2000 EPA and States Have Made Progress, but Additional Actions Could Improv... |
| Date June 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-651 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to Congressional Committees HURRICANE KATRINA EPA’s Current and Future Environmental Protection Efforts Could Be Enhanced by Addressing Issues and Challenges Faced on the Gulf Coast GAO-07-651 a June 2007 HURRICANE KATRINA Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-651, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliabil... |
| Date June 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-761 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives NUCLEAR WASTE Plans for Addressing Most Buried Transuranic Wastes Are Not Final, and Preliminary Cost Estimates Will Likely Increase GAO-07-761 June 2007 NUCLEAR WASTE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-761, a report to the Subc... |
| Date June 20, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-806T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 20, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate WORLD TRADE CENTER Preliminary Observations on EPA’s Second Program to Address Indoor Contamination
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director N... |
| Date June 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-933T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Issues Related to Past Drinking Water Contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health... |
| Date May 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-479 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN WATER Further Implementation and Better Cost Data Needed to Determine Impact of EPA’s Storm Water Program on Communities
In this Web version, appendix I, “Briefing Provided to Congressional Requesters,” is available as a separate electronic file by clicking the link on page 40. GAO-07-479 May... |
| Date May 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-276 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Activities Related to Past Drinking Water Contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune GAO-07-276 May 2007 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-276, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Activities Related to Past Drinking Water Co... |
| Date May 1, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-591 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters GREAT LAKES EPA and States Have Made Progress in Implementing the BEACH Act, but Additional Actions Could Improve Public Health Protection GAO-07-591 May 2007 GREAT LAKES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-591, a report to Congressional Requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA and States Have Mad... |
| Date Feb. 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-152 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS EPA Should Take Steps to Better Ensure the Effective Use of Public Funding for Cleanups GAO-07-152 a February 2007 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-152, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS EPA Sh... |
| Date Feb. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-464T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION EPA Actions Could Reduce the Availability of Environmental Information to the Public
Statement of John B Stephenson, Director, Natural Resources and Environment GAO-07-46... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1126T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Federal Agencies Should Do More to Make Funding Reports Clearer and Encourage Progress on Two Voluntary Programs
Statement of John B. Step... |
| Date Sept. 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-969 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION USDA Should Improve Its Process for Allocating Funds to States for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program GAO-06-969 a September 2006 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-969, a... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1122T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 21, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives CLIMATE CHANGE Greater Clarity and Consistency Are Needed in Reporting Federal Climate Change Funding
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-06-1122T S... |
