| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date Sept. 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-802 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Committees CHESAPEAKE BAY Restoration Effort Needs Common Federal and State Goals and Assessment Approach GAO-11-802 September 2011 CHESAPEAKE BAY
Restoration Effort Needs Common Federal and State Goals and Assessment Approach
Highlights of GAO-11-802, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Stu... |
| Date Aug. 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-929T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. MDT Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND WATER USE Impacts of Potential Oil Shale Development on Water Resources
Statement of Anu K. Mittal, Director Natural Resource... |
| Date Aug. 8, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-346 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Action Needed to Sustain Agencies’ Collaboration on Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water GAO-11-346 August 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Action Needed to Sustain Agencies’ Collaboration on Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water
Highlights of GA... |
| Date June 29, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-608 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to the Congress RECOVERY ACT Funds Supported Many Water Projects, and Federal and State Monitoring Shows Few Compliance Problems GAO-11-608 June 2011 RECOVERY ACT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Funds Supported Many Water Projects, and Federal and State Monitoring Shows Few Compliance Problems
Highlights of GAO-11-608... |
| Date June 17, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-381 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters DRINKING WATER Unreliable State Data Limit EPA’s Ability to Target Enforcement Priorities and Communicate Water Systems’ Performance GAO-11-381 June 2011 DRINKING WATER
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Unreliable State Data Limit EPA’s Ability to Target Enforcement Priorities and Commu... |
| Date May 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-642T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RECOVERY ACT Preliminary Observations on the Use of Funds for Clean and Drinking Water Projects
Statement of David C. Trimble, Acting Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-... |
| Date March 23, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-225 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives ENERGY-WATER NEXUS Amount of Energy Needed to Supply, Use, and Treat Water Is Location-Specific and Can Be Reduced by Certain Technologies and Approaches GAO-11-225 March 2011 ENERGY-WATER NEXUS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliabilit... |
| Date March 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-279 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives LEAD IN TAP WATER CDC Public Health Communications Need Improvement GAO-11-279 March 2011 LEAD IN TAP WATER
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability CDC Public Health Communications Need Improve... |
| Date Oct. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-35 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY-WATER NEXUS A Better and Coordinated Understanding of Water Resources Could Help Mitigate the Impacts of Potential Oil Shale Development GAO-11-35 October 2010 ENERGY-WATER NEXUS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability A Better and Coordinated Understanding of Water Resources Could Help M... |
| Date Oct. 19, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-101R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 19, 2010 The Honorable Nick J. Rahall, II Chairman Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives Subject: Surface Coal Mining: Information on Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Reviews under Enhanced Coordination Procedures in Appalachia, Focusing on West Virginia Dear Mr. Chairman: In 2009, West Virginia account... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-957 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. WATER AND SANITATION AID Millions of Beneficiaries Reported in Developing Countries, but Department of State Needs to Strengthen Strategic Approach GAO-10-957 September 2010 U.S. WATER AND SANITATION AID
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Millions of Beneficiaries Reported in Develop... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-769 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2010 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate PERCHLORATE Occurrence Is Widespread but at Varying Levels; Federal Agencies Have Taken Some Actions to Respond to and Lessen Releases GAO-10-769 August 2010 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-769, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment ... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-126 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives RURAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Improved Coordination and Funding Processes Could Enhance Federal Efforts to Meet Needs in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region GAO-10-126 December 2009 RURAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-126, a report to the Chairma... |
| Date July 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-862T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 9, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives ENERGY AND WATER Preliminary Observations on the Links between Water and Biofuels and Electricity Production
Statement of Anu Mittal, Director Natural R... |
| Date July 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-861T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives BOTTLED WATER FDA Safety and Consumer Protections Are Often Less Stringent Than Comparable EPA Protections for Tap Water
Statement of John Stephenso... |
| Date June 22, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-610 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters BOTTLED WATER FDA Safety and Consumer Protections Are Often Less Stringent Than Comparable EPA Protections for Tap Water GAO-09-610 June 2009 BOTTLED WATER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-610, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FDA Safety and Consumer Protections A... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1177T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality
State... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-944 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality from Pollutants of Concern GAO-08-944 September 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-944, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability CONCE... |
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 July 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-614T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 13, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Improved Strategies Needed to Better Guide Restoration Efforts
Statement of Anu K. Mittal, Director Natural Resource... |
| Date June 7, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-639 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN WATER Better Information and Targeted Prevention Efforts Could Enhance Spill Management in the St. Clair–Detroit River Corridor GAO-06-639 June 2006 CLEAN WATER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-639, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Information and T... |
| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-579 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives CLEAN WATER How States Allocate Revolving Loan Funds and Measure Their Benefits GAO-06-579 June 2006 CLEAN WATER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-579, a report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Subcommittee on... |
| Date Jan. 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-148 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters DRINKING WATER EPA Should Strengthen Ongoing Efforts to Ensure That Consumers Are Protected from Lead Contamination GAO-06-148 a January 2006 DRINKING WATER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-148, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA Should Strengthen Ongoing Eff... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-151R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 30, 2005 The Honorable James M. Inhofe Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate The Honorable Mike Crapo United States Senate Subject: Federal Water Requirements: Challenges to Estimating the Cost Impact on Local Communities Under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution ... |
| Date Oct. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-96 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Improved Strategies Are Needed to Better Assess, Report, and Manage Restoration Progress GAO-06-96 a October 2005 CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-96, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Strategies Are Needed ... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-872 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees REBUILDING IRAQ U.S. Water and Sanitation Efforts Need Improved Measures for Assessing Impact and Sustained Resources for Maintaining Facilities GAO-05-872 September 2005 REBUILDING IRAQ Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-872, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability U... |
| Date July 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-829 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE EPA Needs to Better Ensure the Complete and Consistent Implementation of Water Quality Standards GAO-05-829 a July 2005 GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE EPA Needs to Better Ensure the Complete and Consistent Implementation of Water Quality Standards Highlights of GAO-05-829, a report to con... |
| Date March 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-253 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters FRESHWATER PROGRAMS Federal Agencies’ Funding in the United States and Abroad GAO-05-253 a March 2005 FRESHWATER PROGRAMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-253, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Federal Agencies’ Funding in the United States and Abroad Why GAO ... |
| 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 Sept. 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1024 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters GREAT LAKES Organizational Leadership and Restoration Goals Need to Be Better Defined for Monitoring Restoration Progress GAO-04-1024 September 2004 GREAT LAKES Organizational Leadership and Restoration Goals Need to Be Better Defined for Monitoring Restoration Progress Highlights of GAO-04-1024, a... |
| Date June 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-382 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Better Coordination of Data Collection Efforts Needed to Support Key Decisions GAO-04-382 a June 2004 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT Better Coordination of Data Collection Efforts Needed to... |
| Date May 24, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-613 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to the Honorable Jim Saxton, House of Representatives WATER QUALITY Program Enhancements Would Better Ensure Adequacy of Boat Pumpout Facilities in No-Discharge Zones GAO-04-613 a May 2004 WATER QUALITY Program Enhancements Would Better Ensure Adequacy of Boat Pumpout Facilities in No-Discharge Zones Highlights of GAO-04-613, a report to ... |
| Date May 21, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-782T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday, May 21, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives GREAT LAKES A Comprehensive Strategy and Monitoring System Are Needed to Achieve Restoration Goals
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director ... |
| Date March 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-461 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Comprehensive Asset Management Has Potential to Help Utilities Better Identify Needs and Plan Future Investments GAO-04-461 a March 2004 WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Comprehensive Asset Management Has Potential to Help Utilities Better Id... |
| 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 July 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-999T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 16, 2003 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate GREAT LAKES A Coordinated Strategic Plan and Monitoring System Are Needed to Achieve Restoration Goals
State... |
| Date June 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-881T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 19, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives WATER QUALITY EPA Should Improve Guidance and Support to Help States Develop Standards That Better Target Cleanup Efforts
Statement of Joh... |
| Date June 13, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-761 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Honorable Lynn C. Woolsey, House of Representatives DEEP INJECTION WELLS EPA Needs to Involve Communities Earlier and Ensure That Financial Assurance Requirements Are Adequate GAO-03-761 June 2003 DEEP INJECTION WELLS EPA Needs to Involve Communities Earlier and Ensure That Financial Assurance Requirements Are Adequate Highlights ... |
| Date April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-515 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters GREAT LAKES An Overall Strategy and Indicators for Measuring Progress Are Needed to Better Achieve Restoration Goals GAO-03-515 April 2003 GREAT LAKES
Highlights of GAO-03-515, a report to congressional requesters An Overall Strategy and Indicators for Measuring Progress Are Needed To Better Achieve Restorati... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-308 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives WATER QUALITY Improved EPA Guidance and Support Can Help States Develop Standards That Better Target Cleanup Efforts GAO-03-308 a January 2003 WATER QUALITY Improved EPA Guidance and Support Can He... |
| Date Jan. 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-285 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, U.S. Senate LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE Increased EPA Oversight Will Improve Environmental Program for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations GAO-03-285 January 2003 LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE Increased EPA Oversight Will Improve Environmental Program for Concentrated Anima... |
| Date Aug. 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-764 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Information on Financing, Capital Planning, and Privatization GAO-02-764 Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Agency Comments 1 2 2 4 4 6 9 10 11 13 15 16 17 Chapter 1 Introduction
Federal, State, and Local Entities Play Important Roles... |
