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Date Oct. 12, 2011 Report No. GAO-12-30 Title

Consumer Product Safety Commission: Action Needed to Strengthen Identification of Potentially Unsafe Products

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2011 Report to Congressional Committees CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Action Needed to Strengthen Identification of Potentially Unsafe Products GAO-12-30 October 2011 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Action Needed to Strengthen Identification of Potentially Unsafe Products Highlights of G...
Date May 5, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-629T Title

Commercial Space Transportation: Industry Trends and Key Issues Affecting Federal Oversight and International Competitiveness

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 5, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION Industry Trends and Key Issues Affecting Federal Oversight and International Competitiveness Statement of Gerald L...
Date Oct. 7, 2010 Report No. GAO-11-14 Title

Aviation Safety: Certification and Approval Processes Are Generally Viewed as Working Well, but Better Evaluative Information Needed to Improve Efficiency

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SAFETY Certification and Approval Processes Are Generally Viewed as Working Well, but Better Evaluative Information Needed to Improve Efficiency GAO-11-14 October 2010 AVIATION SAFETY Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Certification and Approval Processes Are Generally Viewed as Wo...
Date Sept. 30, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-907 Title

Air Ambulance: Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters AIR AMBULANCE Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear GAO-10-907 September 2010 AIR AMBULANCE Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Effects of Industry Changes on Services Are Unclear Highlights of GAO-10-907, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study Changes in...
Date Sept. 10, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-850 Title

Biological Laboratories: Design and Implementation Considerations for Safety Reporting Systems

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES Design and Implementation Considerations for Safety Reporting Systems GAO-10-850 September 2010 Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-850, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES Design and Implementation Considerations for...
Date Dec. 2, 2009 Report No. GAO-10-286T Title

Commercial Space Transportation: Development of the Commercial Space Launch Industry Presents Safety Oversight Challenges for FAA and Raises Issues Affecting Federal Roles

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION Development of the Commercial Space Launch Industry Presents Safety Oversight Challenges for FAA and Raises Issues Aff...
Date June 24, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-614 Title

Aviation Safety: Better Data and Targeted FAA Efforts Needed to Identify and Address Safety Issues of Small Air Cargo Carriers

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SAFETY Better Data and Targeted FAA Efforts Needed to Identify and Address Safety Issues of Small Air Cargo Carriers GAO-09-614 June 2009 AVIATION SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-614, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Data and Targeted FAA E...
Date May 12, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-495 Title

Motor Carrier Safety: Commercial Vehicle Registration Program Has Kept Unsafe Carriers from Operating, but Effectiveness Is Difficult to Measure

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2009 Report to Congressional Committees MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY Commercial Vehicle Registration Program Has Kept Unsafe Carriers from Operating, but Effectiveness Is Difficult to Measure GAO-09-495 May 2009 MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-495, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Commercia...
Date June 30, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-747 Title

Nuclear Safety: NRC's Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strengthened

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters NUCLEAR SAFETY NRC’s Oversight of Fire Protection at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Reactor Units Could Be Strengthened GAO-08-747 June 2008 NUCLEAR SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-747, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability NRC’s Oversight of Fire Protection at U....
Date April 8, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-424 Title

Mine Safety: Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines' Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2008 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives MINE SAFETY Additional Guidance and Oversight of Mines’ Emergency Response Plans Would Improve the Safety of Underground Coal Miners GAO-08-424 April 2008 MINE SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-424, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Education ...
Date Oct. 20, 2006 Report No. GAO-07-16 Title

Commercial Space Launches: FAA Needs Continued Planning and Monitoring to Oversee the Safety of the Emerging Space Tourism Industry

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2006 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCHES FAA Needs Continued Planning and Monitoring to Oversee the Safety of the Emerging Space Tourism Industry GAO-07-16 October 2006 COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCHES Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-16, a repo...
Date Sept. 8, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-946 Title

Natural Gas Pipeline Safety: Integrity Management Benefits Public Safety, but Consistency of Performance Measures Should be Improved

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2006 Report to Congressional Committees NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SAFETY Integrity Management Benefits Public Safety, but Consistency of Performance Measures Should Be Improved GAO-06-946 a September 2006 GAS PIPELINE SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-946, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Integrit...
Date Aug. 4, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-1027T Title

Gas Pipeline Safety: Views on Proposed Legislation to Reauthorize Pipeline Safety Provisions

United States Government Accountability Office GAO Submitted August 4, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives GAS PIPELINE SAFETY Views on Proposed Legislation to Reauthorize Pipeline Safety Provisions Statement for the Record by Katherine Siggerud, Director Physical Infrastructure Issues GAO-06-1027T August 4, 2...
Date March 16, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-474T Title

Gas Pipeline Safety: Preliminary Observations on the Integrity Management Program and 7-Year Reassessment Requirement

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, March 16, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives GAS PIPELINE SAFETY Preliminary Observations on the Integrity Management Program and 7-Year Reassessment Requirement Statement of ...
Date Feb. 23, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-482T Title

Homeland Security: Federal Action Needed to Address Security Challenges at Chemical Facilities

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Monday, February 23, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Action Needed to Address Security Challenges at Chemical Facilities Statement of John B. Steph...
Date March 14, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-439 Title

Homeland Security: Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities, but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters HOMELAND SECURITY Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities, but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown GAO-03-439 March 2003 HOMELAND SECURITY Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown Highlights of GAO-03-439, a rep...
Date May 22, 1998 Report No. HEHS-98-122 Title

Occupational Safety and Health: Efforts to Obtain Establishment-Specific Data on Injuries and Illnesses

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Efforts to Obtain Establishment-Specific Data on Injuries and Illnesses GAO/HEHS-98-122 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Se...
Date Oct. 29, 1996 Report No. RCED-97-5 Title

Nuclear Safety: Status of U.S. Assistance to Improve the Safety of Soviet-Designed Reactors

United States General Accounting Office GAO October 1996 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR SAFETY Status of U.S. Assistance to Improve the Safety of Soviet-Designed Reactors G A O years 1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-97-5 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-272926 October 29, 19...
Date Sept. 29, 1994 Report No. RCED-94-234 Title

Nuclear Safety: International Assistance Efforts to Make Soviet-Designed Reactors Safer

( /.r~yQL’ United States General Accounting I Office i II Report to Congressional Requesters September 1994 NUCLEAR SAFETY International Assistance Efforts to Make Soviet-Designed Reactors Safer GAO/WED-94-234 E Notice: This is a reprint of a GAO report. United States General Accounting Oface Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-257420 September 29,199...
Date Nov. 1, 1993 Report No. GGD-94-22 Title

U.S.-Mexico Trade: The Work Environment at Eight U.S.-Owned Maquiladora Auto Parts Plants

Whited Stem General Accountig (M’ iw Rep&t to the Chairman, Committee on ‘ Cotimerce, Science, and T.kmpOrtation, . U.!f. Senate ‘ , General Government Division B-243936 November 1,1993 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Dear Mr. Chairman: As you requested, we have reviewed labor practices under the Mexican maqui...
Date May 14, 1993 Report No. RCED-93-153 Title

Nuclear Safety: Progress Toward International Agreement to Improve Reactor Safety

Ekport to Congressional Requesters ii& 1993 NUCLEAR SAFETY Progress Toward International Agreement to Improve Reactor Safety “, “, “““.l- _ ,.” ._ . . “._-l -._.. “. -“- ..- I- . .-._. ._.. --..““l.l.-. ._““. _I.-. .--..-----. GAO United Statee General Accounting OilIce Washington, D.C. 20848 Economic Development Division Resources,Community, and B-263106 May 14,1993 The ...
Date Sept. 28, 1990 Report No. RCED-90-230 Title

Motor Vehicle Safety: Information on Accidental Fires in Manufacturing Air Bag Propellant

.._ ._.._._ __“.-__. .~__-.-._l_--.l--.-.“sI~*,tmi,~‘I* l!)!)O -“.....-a.. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY Information on Accidental Fires in Manufacturing Air Bag Propellant 142599 RJBTRICTED --Not to be relea&d outaide the General Accounting Office unless specificauy approved by the Office of Congressional Relations. RF/,FbFFD , GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Res...
Date May 23, 1989 Report No. NSIAD-89-89 Title

Space Shuttle: Follow-up Evaluation of NASA's Solid Rocket Motor Procurement

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 1989 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives SPACE SHUTTLE Follow-up Evaluation of NASA’s Solid Rocket Motor Procurement National Security and International Affairs Division B-223785 May 23, 1989 The Honorable John Conyers, Jr. Chairman, Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives Dear Mr...
Date Dec. 20, 1985 Report No. RCED-86-70FS Title

Pollution Control: Information on Chemical Industry Safety Equipment Expenditures

I. Uniwd States deqeriil Accounting Office . !2M32 GAO December 1985 Fact Sheet for the Chairman, Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation, and Tourism Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives w POLLUTIONCONTROL Information on Chemical Industry Safety Equipment ,,,“” ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,m 88”“““’ ‘Expenditures RELEASED GAO,‘RCED-86-70FS UNITED STATES GENERAL WASHINGTO...
Date Aug. 12, 1980 Report No. EMD-80-84 Title

Energy: Liquefying Coal for Future Energy Needs

. . BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL OF THEUNITEDSTATES 113a”g Report To The Congress Liquefying Coal For Future Energy Needs On June 30, 1980, the President signed the Energy Security Act establishing a Synthetic Fuels Corporation to provide financial incentives for the development of domestic substitutes for imported oil. Coal liquefaction, the conversion of coal to a clean-burning, low-sulfur-content...
Date March 21, 1980 Report No. 111857 Title

Health: The Effectiveness of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Complaint Procedures

UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHIN'GTON, DC 20548 FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY EXPECTED AT 9:30 A.M. MARCH 21, 1980 STATEMENT OF FRANKLIN A. CURTIS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES ON c- THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY COMPLAINT PROCEDURES --I AND HEALTH ADMINISTRAkION'S nlnnn nn 111857 Mr. Chairman We are and...
Date Nov. 15, 1979 Report No. EMD-80-28 Title

Placing Resident Inspectors at Nuclear Powerplant Sites: Is It Working?

OF THE UNITEDSTATES Placing Resident Inspectors ’ At Nuclear Powerplant Sites: Is It Working? ~ The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works asked GAO to analyze the N u clear Regulatory Commission’s nuclear powerplant inspection program and to consider alternatives for improving it. At least two resident inspectors will be stationed at each commercial site. This new concept should com...
Date June 12, 1979 Report No. 109612 Title

Natural Resources: Competitiveness of the U.S. Mining and Mineral Processing Industry

. United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 FOR RELEASE oiu ELIVERY Expected at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 1979 Statement Charles of . Division Office II IIll llllIl!lll 109612 D. Hylander International Accounting the Deputy Director, U.S. General before Subcommittee House Committee on Mines and Mining and Insular Affairs on Interior on Competitiveness of the U.S. Mining Indu...
Date April 9, 1979 Report No. HRD-79-48 Title

Business, Industry, and Consumers: How Effective Are OSHA's Complaint Procedures?

BY THE&h’i’TROLLER Gi!f-JERAL OF THEUNITEDSTATES / orolct;3,i., Report To The Congress How Effective Are OSHA’s Complaint Procedures? Virtually every complaint the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and States receive alleging workplace hazards results in an inspection. However, inspectors find that most of these a,lleged hazards do not violate safety or health standards and invol...
Date Dec. 18, 1978 Report No. HRD-78-155 Title

Business, Industry, and Consumers: Labor Needs To Manage Its Workplace Consultation Program Better

WG---. B’Y’ THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL Report To The Congress OF THE UNITEDSTATES Labor Needs To Manage Its Workplace Consultation Program Better Workplace consultations can help employers, especially small or high.risk businesses, to comply with safety and health standards and prevent occupational injuries and illnesses. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration h...
Date April 27, 1977 Report No. 101950 Title

Health: Efforts of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Department of Labor to Develop and Issue Health Standards

DCCUHEIT BRESUM 61950 [A1192177] [Efforts of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Department of Lakor to Develop and Issue Health Standards]. April 27, 1977. 22 pp. Testimony before the House Coamittee on Government Operations: Manpower and Housing Subcommittee; by Gregory J. hart, Director, Human Resources and Development Div. Issue Area: Consumer and Wcrker Protection: Standa...