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| Date March 8, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-214 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND SECURITY Much Is Being Done to Protect Agriculture from a Terrorist Attack, but Important Challenges Remain GAO-05-214 a March 2005 HOMELAND SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-214, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Much Is Being Done to Protect Agr... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1098T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, September 30, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER Experts’ Views on How Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent To Improve Security
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director N... |
| Date July 2, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-865R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 On August 13, 2004, GAO reissued this report to correct a report production error that mistakenly contained an incomplete "agency comment and evaluation" section from an earlier version of the report. The changes affect pages 5-7. We apologize for the error. July 2, 2004 The Honorable Jim Turner Ranking Minority Member Select Committee o... |
| Date April 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-494 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters PROJECT SAFECOM Key Cross-Agency Emergency Communications Effort Requires Stronger Collaboration GAO-04-494 a April 2004 PROJECT SAFECOM Key Cross-Agency Emergency Communications Effort Requires Stronger Collaboration Highlights of GAO-04-494, a report to congressional requesters One of the five priorities in... |
| Date Feb. 10, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-360R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 10, 2004 Congressional Committees Subject: HHS Bioterrorism Preparedness Programs: States Reported Progress but Fell Short of Program Goals for 2002 The anthrax incidents during the fall of 2001 raised concerns about the nation’s ability to respond to bioterrorist events and other public health threats. The incidents 1 straine... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-29 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate DRINKING WATER Experts’ Views on How Future Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent to Improve Security GAO-04-29 a October 2003 DRINKING WATER Experts’ Views on How Future Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent to Improve Security Highlights of GAO-04-29, a report to the Committe... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-152 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to the Honorable Bill Frist, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate BIOTERRORISM Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001 GAO-04-152 October 2003 BIOTERRORISM Public Health Response to Anthrax Incidents of 2001 Highlights of GAO-04-152, a report to the Honorable Bill Frist, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate In the fall of 2001, letters co... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-926 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate DISASTER ASSISTANCE Information on FEMA’s Post 9/11 Public Assistance to the New York City Area GAO-03-926 August 2003 DISASTER ASSISTANCE Information on FEMA’s Post 9/11 Public Assistance to the New York City Area Highlights of GAO-03 -926, a report to the Committee on ... |
| Date Aug. 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-924 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to Congressional Committees HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS Most Urban Hospitals Have Emergency Plans but Lack Certain Capacities for Bioterrorism Response GAO-03-924 August 2003 HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS Most Urban Hospitals Have Emergency Plans but Lack Certain Capacities for Bioterrorism Response Highlights of GAO-03-924, a report to the Senate C... |
| Date June 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-874T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 10, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Challenges to Effective Data Sharing
Statement of Linda D. Koontz Director, Infor... |
| Date June 4, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-686 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate CAPITOL HILL ANTHRAX INCIDENT EPA's Cleanup Was Successful; Opportunities Exist to Enhance Contract Oversight GAO-03-686 June 2003 CAPITOL HILL ANTHRAX INCIDENT EPA's Cleanup Was Successful; Opportunities Exist to Enhance Contract Oversight Highlights of GAO-03-686, a report to the Chair... |
| Date May 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-139 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters BIOTERRORISM Information Technology Strategy Could Strengthen Federal Agencies’ Abilities to Respond to Public Health Emergencies GAO-03-139 a May 2003 BIOTERRORISM Information Technology Strategy Could Strengthen Federal Agencies’ Abilities to Respond to Public Health Emergencies Highlights of GAO-03-139, ... |
| Date April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-578 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate SMALLPOX VACCINATION Implementation of National Program Faces Challenges GAO-03-578 April 2003 SMALLPOX VACCINATION
Highlights of GAO-03-578, a report to the Chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate Implementation of National Program Faces Challenges A... |
| Date April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-435 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters RAIL SAFETY AND SECURITY Some Actions Already Taken to Enhance Rail Security, but Risk-based Plan Needed GAO-03-435 a April 2003 RAIL SAFETY AND SECURITY Some Actions Already Taken to Enhance Rail Security, but Risked-based Plan Needed Highlights of GAO-03-435, a report to Congressional Requesters In the wake... |
| Date April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-346 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DEFENSE BUDGET Tracking of Emergency Response Funds for the War on Terrorism GAO-03-346 April 2003 DEFENSE BUDGET
Highlights of GAO-03-346, a report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate Track... |
| Date March 14, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-509R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 March 14, 2003 The Honorable W.J. “Billy” Tauzin Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable John Shimkus House of Representatives Subject: Homeland Security: EPA’s Management of Clean Air Act Chemical Facility Data The events of September 11, 2001, triggered a national re-examination of the se... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-92 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to the Honorable Diana DeGette, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Issues Raised by the Reorganization of EPA's Ombudsman Function GAO-03-92 October 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Issues Raised by the Reorganization of EPA’s Ombudsman Function Highlights of GAO-03-92, a report to the Honorable Diana DeGette, House of R... |
| Date Oct. 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-24R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 10, 2002 The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Homeland Security: Department of J... |
| Date July 31, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-799 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Committees CHEMICAL SAFETY Emergency Response Community Views on the Adequacy of Federally Required Chemical Information GAO-02-799 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Emergency Response Community Has Varied Views on the Adequacy of Federally Required Chemical Information and the Manner in Which It Is Delivered E... |
| Date July 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-947T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 EDT, Tuesday, July 16, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Issues for Consideration in the Reorganization of EPA’s Ombudsman Function
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural R... |
| Date July 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-954T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY New Department Could Improve Coordination but Transferring Control of Certain Public Health Programs Raises Concerns
Statement for the Record by Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care... |
| Date June 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-859T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 EDT, Tuesday, June 25, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Issues for Consideration in the Reorganization of EPA’s Ombudsman Function
Statement of David G. Wood, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-02-859T Mr. Chairman and Members o... |
| Date June 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-883T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002 HOMELAND SECURITY New Department Could Improve Coordination but May Complicate Public Health Priority Setting
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-621T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at10:00 a.m. EST, Thursday, April 11, 2002 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
Integration of Federal, State, Local, and Private Sector Efforts Is Critical to an... |
| Date April 2, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-550T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 am PST, on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Intergovernmental Cooperation in the Development of a National Strategy to Enhance State... |
| Date March 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-547T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 pm, CMT, Friday, March 22, 2002 COMBATING TERRORISM Intergovernmental Partnership in a National Strategy to Enhance State and Local Preparednes... |
| Date Nov. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-235T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2001 BIOTERRORISM The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Role in Public Health Protection
Statement for the Record by Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-235T Mr. Ch... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-145T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 15, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY Need to Consider VA's Role in Strengthening Federal Preparedness
Statement of Cynthia A. Bascetta Director, Health Care—Veterans' Health and Benefits Issues GAO-02-145T Mr. Chairman and M... |
| Date Oct. 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-149T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2001 BIOTERRORISM Review of Public Health Preparedness Programs
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-149T Mr. Chairma... |
| Date Oct. 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-141T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Public Health, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, United States Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2001 BIOTERRORISM Public Health and Medical Preparedness
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issues GAO-02-141T Mr. Chairman and Memb... |
| Date Oct. 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-129T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2001 BIOTERRORISM Coordination and Preparedness
Statement of Janet Heinrich Director, Health Care—Public Health Issu... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-915 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Committees BIOTERRORISM Federal Research and Preparedness Activities GAO-01-915 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Departments and Agencies Reported a Variety of Actions and Funding for Research and Preparedness Activities Despite Efforts to Coordinate Federal Programs, Fragmentation Remains Despite Feder... |
| Date July 27, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-813 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters HAZARDOUS WASTE EPA’s National and Regional Ombudsmen Do Not Have Sufficient Independence GAO-01-813 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Key Aspects of EPA’s National Hazardous Waste Ombudsman Are Not Consistent With Relevant Professional Standards EPA’s Regional Ombudsmen Serve on a Part-Time Ba... |
| Date July 6, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-709 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to Congressional Committees CHEMICAL SAFETY Status of Changes to the National Fire Protection Association Code for Propane GAO-01-709 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Revised Code Strengthens Previous Provisions Stakeholders Said the New Code Makes Available More Information to Emergency Personnel, but Many Saw Need for More Changes Defi... |
| Date June 29, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-860R |
Title
1 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 29, 2001 The Honorable William J. Tauzin Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Environmental Protection: Grants Awarded for Continuing Environmental Programs and Projects Dear Mr. Chairman: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided over one-half of its fiscal year 2000 budget funding... |
| Date March 29, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-341 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives INFORMATION SECURITY Challenges to Improving DOD’s Incident Response Capabilities GAO-01-341 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Le er t March 29, 2001 The Honorable Bob Stump Chairman Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives ... |
| Date July 31, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-190 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING DOT and Private Sector Initiatives Generally Complement Each Other GAO/RCED-00-190 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Objectives, Scope and Methodology 3 18 Appendix II: Federal Regulations and National Standards for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Training Appendix III:... |
| Date March 28, 2000 |
Report No. NSIAD-00-88 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Committees DOD COMPETITIVE SOURCING Potential Impact on Emergency Response Operations at Chemical Storage Facilities Is Minimal GAO/NSIAD-00-88 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: The A-76 Process Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Defense Appendix III: GAO Contacts and Staff Acknowledgments 3 14 18 20 7 9 ... |
| Date Oct. 27, 1999 |
Report No. AIMD-00-16R |
Title
A eGA0 Accountability * Integrity * Reliability United States General Accounting Washington, DC 20548 Office Accounting and Information Management Divisiou B-282542 October 27, 1999 Kenneth S. Apfel of Social Security Securitv: SSA’s Cornputer Intrusion Detection Capabilities The Honorable Commissioner Subject: Information Dear Mr. Apfel: In today’s increasingly interconnected computing enviro... |
| Date Oct. 26, 1999 |
Report No. NSIAD-00-13 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1999 Report to the Honorable Ron Wyden, U.S. Senate CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program for Oregon and Washington GAO/NSIAD-00-13 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 20 21 27 29 9 10 Appendix II: Status of Program Elements Not Available or Not Fully Operational in Oregon App... |
| Date June 9, 1999 |
Report No. NSIAD-99-151 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Analysis of Potential Emergency Response Equipment and Sustainment Costs GAO/NSIAD-99-151 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-282618 Letter June 9, 1999 The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member Commit... |
| Date Nov. 12, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-99-3 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters COMBATING TERRORISM Opportunities to Improve Domestic Preparedness Program Focus and Efficiency GAO/NSIAD-99-3 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-278556 November 12, 1998 The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member... |
| Date Oct. 2, 1998 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-99-16 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Friday, October 2, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs and Criminal Justice, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives COMBATING TERRORISM Observations on the Nunn-Lugar-Domenici Domestic Preparedness Program
Statement of Richar... |
| Date Feb. 27, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-55 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY Programs Supporting Long-Term Services in Selected States GAO/HEHS-98-55 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-277961 February 27, 1998 The Honorable Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. Chairman, Committee on Commerce Ho... |
| Date April 15, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-134 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday April 15, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Opportunities to Recover Funds Obligated for Completed Superfund Projects
Statement for the Record by Stanley J. Czerwinski, Associate... |
| Date April 8, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-127 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday April 8, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Opportunities to Recover Funds Obligated for Completed Superfund Projects
Statement for the Record by Stanley J. Czerwinski, Associate Director, E... |
| Date April 3, 1997 |
Report No. OSI/RCED-97-114R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1997 Report to GAO/OSI/RCED-97-114R GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Office of Special Investigations B-276610 April 3, 1997 The Honorable Frank H. Murkowski Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources United States Senate Subject: National Park Service: Concerns Over Costs Relating to Army’s Transfer of ... |
| Date June 27, 1996 |
Report No. PEMD-96-3 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1996 Report to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency CHEMICAL ACCIDENT SAFETY EPA’s Responsibilities for Preparedness, Response, and Prevention G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/PEMD-96-3 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Program Evaluation and Methodology Division B-261768 June 27, 1996 The Honorable ... |
| Date Aug. 31, 1994 |
Report No. RCED-94-289R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Economic Community, Development and Division B-2581 17 August 31, 1994 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senate The Honorable Don Edwards The Honorable Carlos Moorhead House of Representatives During an 11-day period in October and November 1993, 21 major fires ravaged six southern ... |
| Date May 5, 1994 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-94-174 |
Title
United States General Accounting: Offke GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 1O:OO EDT a.m., Thursday, May 5, 1994 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security, Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE Accountability for U.S. Contributions to the World Food Program
Statement of Harold J. Johnson, Director, International Affairs... |
