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| Date June 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-513 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters BIOFUELS Challenges to the Transportation, Sale, and Use of Intermediate Ethanol Blends GAO-11-513 June 2011 BIOFUELS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Challenges to the Transportation, Sale, and Use of Intermediate Ethanol Blends
Highlights of GAO-11-513, a report to congressional requesters... |
| Date May 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-473 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2011 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate AIR QUALITY Information on Tall Smokestacks and Their Contribution to Interstate Transport of Air Pollution GAO-11-473 May 2011 AIR QUALITY
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Information on Tall Smokestacks and Their Contrib... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-63 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ DOD Should Improve Adherence to Its Guidance on Open Pit Burning and Solid Waste Management GAO-11-63 October 2010 Accountability • Integrity • Reliability AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ
DOD Should Improve Adherence to Its Guidance on Open Pit Burning and Solid Waste Management Highlig... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-336 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY NHTSA and EPA’s Partnership for Setting Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Analysis and Should Be Maintained GAO-10-336 February 2010 VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Highligh... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-47 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2009 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate CLEAN AIR ACT Mercury Control Technologies at Coal-Fired Power Plants Have Achieved Substantial Emissions Reductions GAO-10-47 October 2009 CLEAN AIR ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-47, a report to the Chair... |
| Date Aug. 4, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-787R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 4, 2009 Congressional Addressees Subject: Air Pollution: Air Quality and Permitting of New Coal-Burning, Electricity-Generating Units in Central Texas Burning coal generates about 50 percent of the nation’s electricity and produces air pollution that can pose a significant threat to human health and ecosystems. The Depart... |
| Date July 27, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-788R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 27, 2009 Congressional Addressees Subject: Air Pollution: Air Quality, Visibility, and the Potential Impacts of CoalFired Power Plants on Great Basin National Park, Nevada Great Basin National Park encompasses over 77,000 acres of White Pine County in east-central Nevada and is home to diverse geologic, topographic, and wildl... |
| Date July 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-860T |
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 Clean Air and Nuclear Safety, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate CLEAN AIR ACT Preliminary Observations on the Effectiveness and Costs of Mercury Control Technologies at Coal-Fired Power Plants
Statement of John B. Ste... |
| Date June 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-554 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Aircraft Emissions Expected to Grow, but Technological and Operational Improvements and Government Policies Can Help Control Emissions GAO-09-554 June 2009 AVIATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-554, a report to congressional committees Accountability Int... |
| Date Jan. 16, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-249R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 16, 2009 Congressional Requesters Subject: Clean Air Act: Historical Information on EPA’s Process for Reviewing California Waiver Requests and Making Waiver Determinations Emissions from mobile sources, such as automobiles and trucks, contribute to air quality degradation and can threaten public health and the environmen... |
| Date Nov. 18, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-151 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMS Lessons Learned from the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme and the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism GAO-09-151 November 2008 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-151, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability IN... |
| Date Nov. 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-37 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to Congressional Committees AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Initial Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program Projects Reduce Emissions, and FAA Plans to Assess the Program’s Overall Performance as Participation Increases GAO-09-37 November 2008 AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-37, a report to congress... |
| 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. 16, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-1155T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EPA Efforts to Address Children's Health Issues Need Greater Focus, Direction, and Top-level Commitment
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources and Envir... |
| 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 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 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 April 24, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-798T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT April 24, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Observations on Actions to Implement the New Loan Guarantee Program for Innovative Technologies
Statement of James C. Cosgrove, Acting Director... |
| Date July 19, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-992T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate PARTICULATE MATTER EPA Needs to Make More Progress in Addressing the National Academies’ Recommendations on Estimating Health Benefits
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources a... |
| Date July 17, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-780 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters PARTICULATE MATTER EPA Has Started to Address the National Academies’ Recommendations on Estimating Health Benefits, but More Progress Is Needed GAO-06-780 a July 2006 PARTICULATE MATTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-780, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA ... |
| Date June 23, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-669 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN AIR ACT EPA Should Improve the Management of Its Air Toxics Program GAO-06-669 June 2006 CLEAN AIR ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-669, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA Should Improve the Management of Its Air Toxics Program Why GAO Did This Study
T... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-823 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR POLLUTION Estimated Emissions from Two New Mexicali Power Plants Are Low, but Health Impacts Are Unknown GAO-05-823 August 2005 AIR POLLUTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-823, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Estimated Emissions from Two New Mexicali Pow... |
| Date July 25, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-289 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EPA Should Devote More Attention to Environmental Justice When Developing Clean Air Rules GAO-05-289 a July 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-289, a r... |
| Date May 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-613 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN AIR ACT EPA Has Completed Most of the Actions Required by the 1990 Amendments, but Many Were Completed Late GAO-05-613 a May 2005 CLEAN AIR ACT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-613, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability EPA Has Completed Most of the Actions Requir... |
| Date July 14, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-809 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to the Honorable Jeff Bingaman, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate NATURAL GAS FLARING AND VENTING Opportunities to Improve Data and Reduce Emissions GAO-04-809 a July 2004 NATURAL GAS FLARING AND VENTING Opportunities to Improve Data and Reduce Emissions Highlights of GAO-04-809, a rep... |
| Date March 11, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-313 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR POLLUTION EPA Could Take Additional Steps to Help Maximize the Benefits from the 2007 Diesel Emissions Standards GAO-04-313 a March 2004 AIR POLLUTION EPA Could Take Additional Steps to Help Maximize the Benefits from the 2007 Diesel Emissions Standards Highlights of GAO-04-313, a report to congressional ... |
| Date Feb. 2, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-274 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN AIR ACT Key Stakeholders’ Views on Revisions to the New Source Review Program GAO-04-274 February 2004 CLEAN AIR ACT Key Stakeholders’ Views on Revisions to the New Source Review Program Highlights of GAO-04-274, a report to congressional requesters Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revisions... |
| Date Feb. 2, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-337SP |
Title
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| Date Dec. 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-98 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE Selected Nations’ Reports on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Varied in Their Adherence to Standards GAO-04-98 a December 2003 CLIMATE CHANGE
Highlights of GAO-04-98, a report to the Chairmen, Committee on Energy and Commerce and its Subcommittees on Energy and Air Quality and Oversight and Invest... |
| Date April 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-581 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Federal Planning Requirements for Transportation and Air Quality Protection Could Potentially Be More Efficient and Better Linked GAO-03-581 April 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Highlights of GAO-03-581, a report to Congressional Requesters Federal Planning Requirements for Transportat... |
| Date April 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-25 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters CLIMATE CHANGE Information on Three Air Pollutants’ Climate Effects and Emissions Trends GAO-03-25 a April 2003 CLIMATE CHANGE
Highlights of GAO-03-25, a report to Congressional Requesters, House of Representatives Information on Three Air Pollutants’ Climate Effects and Emissions Trends Solar radiation i... |
| Date April 2, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-621T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, April 2, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate MILITARY TRAINING DOD Approach to Managing Encroachment on Training Ranges Still Evolving
Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director Defense Infrastructure Issues GAO-03-621T April 2, 2003 MILITARY TRAINING
Hi... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-252 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Strategic Framework Needed to Address Challenges Posed by Aircraft Emissions GAO-03-252 February 2003 AVIATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Highlights of GAO-03-252, a report to the Chairman, Subcomm... |
| Date Oct. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-49 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR POLLUTION Meeting Future Electricity Demand Will Increase Emissions of Some Harmful Substances GAO-03-49 October 2002 AIR POLLUTION Meeting Future Electricity Demand Will Increase Emissions of Some Harmful Substances Highlights of GAO-03-49, a report to the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Environmen... |
| Date July 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-988T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m., EDT Tuesday, July 30, 2002 Testimony
Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The Federal Government Could Help Communities Better Plan for Transportation That Protects Air Quality
Statement for the Record by John B. Stephenson Director, Natural Resources and... |
| Date June 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-709 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees AIR POLLUTION Emissions from Older Electricity Generating Units GAO-02-709 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Units that Began Operation before 1972 Emitted More Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides per Unit of Electricity Produced than Newer Units Emissions from Older Units Were Often Higher than the E... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-614 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY TRAINING DOD Lacks a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges GAO-02-614 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Encroachment Has Diminished Service Training Range Capabilities Impact of Encroachment on Readiness and Training Costs Is Not Well Reflected in DOD's Reported Data... |
| Date May 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-727T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Thursday May 16, 2002 MILITARY TRAINING DOD Needs a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges
Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-02-727T Mr. Chairman and Members ... |
| Date April 26, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-515 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RISKS Information on EPA’s Draft Reassessment of Dioxins GAO-02-515 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background EPA Used Data on the Presence of Dioxins, Toxicity, and Food Consumption to Estimate Human Dietary Exposure EPA’s and WHO’s Specific Reassessment Objectives and Processes ... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-12 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Federal Incentives Could Help Promote Land Use That Protects Air and Water Quality GAO-02-12 a United States General Accounting Office October 2001 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
“Urban sprawl”—developing farmland and open space aw... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-294 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday September 12, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Water and Power, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS An Assessment of the Lower Snake River Dams’ Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Statement of Derek B. Stewart, Associate Director, Energy, Res... |
| Date Aug. 31, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-254 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1999 Report to the Ranking Minority Member Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives INDOOR POLLUTION Status of Federal Research Activities GAO/RCED-99-254 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-283193 August 31, 1999 The Honorable Henry A. Waxman R... |
| Date July 9, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-183 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday July 9, 1997 Testimony
Before the Joint Economic Committee Congress of the United States AIR POLLUTION Overview and Issues on Emissions Allowance Trading Programs
Statement of Peter F. Guerrero, Director, Environmental Protection Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division GAO/... |
| Date April 25, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-135R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-271712 April 26, 1996 The Honorable Sam Brownback House of Representatives Dear Mr. Brownback: Although protecting the environment is a national priority, there is widespread concern about the attendant costs. The costs to society of pollution abatement and control increased... |
| Date March 21, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-63 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1996 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives AIR POLLUTION Limited New Data on Inspection and Maintenance Program’s Effectiveness G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-63 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic... |
| Date July 1, 1995 |
Report No. AA-95-20(3) |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1995 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division Food and Agriculture Issue Area Active Assignments GAO/AA-95-20(3) oCC 1•ZC /I5q'7? 2 Foreword This report was prepared primarily to inform Congressional members and key staff of ongoing assignments in the General Accounting Office's Food and Agriculture issue area This report contains a... |
| Date April 3, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-64 |
Title
United States General Accounting Off& GAO
April 1995 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate EPA AND THE STATES Environmentd Challenges Require a Better Working Relationship Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-259433 ApIil3,1995 The Honorable John Glenn Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate... |
| Date Feb. 11, 1994 |
Report No. RCED-94-20 |
Title
United States General Accounting Offke GAO
February 1994 Report to Congressional Committees /=u&? AIR POLLUTION EPKs Progress in Determinkg the Costs and Benefits of Clew Air Legislation GAO/RCED-94-20 ....,.. 1 1 Notice: This is a reprint of a GAO report. GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-253479 February 11... |
| Date Oct. 7, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-94-46R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-254838 October 7, 1993 The Honorable John D. Dingell Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman, and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: As you requested, we are providing you with the descriptions and estimated value of the wo... |
| Date April 19, 1993 |
Report No. GGD-93-84 |
Title
GAO united General Accounting OfTlce Washington, D.C. 20648 General Government Division states B-262630
April 19, 1993 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Subcommitteeon Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: This report responds to your request that we review efforts being made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and... |
