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| Date Aug. 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-855R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 3, 2011 Congressional Committees Subject: Firms Reported in Open Sources as Having Commercial Activity in Iran’s Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Sectors Iran’s economy and government are reliant on revenues from its oil and gas industry. According to the 2011 Central Intelligence Agency World Factbook, oil accounts for appr... |
| Date Oct. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-34 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LEASES Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Natural Gas, Which Would Increase Royalty Payments and Reduce Greenhouse Gases GAO-11-34 October 2010 FEDERAL OIL AND GAS LEASES
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Opportunities Exist to Capture Vented and Flared Na... |
| Date July 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-928T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 29, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives IRAN SANCTIONS New Act Underscores Importance of Comprehensive Assessment of Sanctions’ Effectiveness
Statement of Joseph A. Christoff, Director International Affairs and Trade GAO... |
| Date June 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-852T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 17, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT Key Elements to Consider for Providing Assurance of Effective Independent Oversight
Statement of Frank Rusco, Director Natural ... |
| Date May 13, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-700T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 13, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives HELIUM PROGRAM Key Developments Since the Early 1990s and Future Considerations
Statement of Anu K. Mittal, Director Natural Resources and Environment ... |
| Date May 12, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-721T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Testimony Before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, U.S. Senate IRAN SANCTIONS Firms Reported to Have Commercial Activity in the Iranian Energy Sector and U.S. Government Contracts
Statement of Joseph A. Christoff, Director International Affairs and T... |
| Date May 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-639R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 4, 2010 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Chairman The Honorable Susan Collins Ranking Member Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Jon Kyl Ranking Member Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Firms Reported ... |
| Date March 23, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-515R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 23, 2010 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Chairman Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Jon Kyl Ranking Member Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security Committee on the Judiciary United States Senate Subject: Firms Reported in Open Sources as Having Commercial Act... |
| Date March 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-313 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT Interior’s Oil and Gas Production Verification Efforts Do Not Provide Reasonable Assurance of Accurate Measurement of Production Volumes GAO-10-313 March 2010 OIL AND GAS MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-313, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integri... |
| Date March 8, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-276 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT Additional Guidance Would Help Strengthen the Minerals Management Service’s Assessment of Environmental Impacts in the North Aleutian Basin GAO-10-276 March 2010 OF... |
| Date June 9, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-493 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL ENERGY AND FLEET MANAGEMENT Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet GAO-09-493 June 2009 FEDERAL ENERGY AND FLEET MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-493, a report to congressional requesters Account... |
| Date Dec. 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-186 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2008 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DOE Could Enhance the Project Selection Process for Government Oil and Natural Gas Research GAO-09-186 December 2008 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-186, a report to the Chai... |
| Date June 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-792R |
Title
DRAFT United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 5, 2008 Congressional Requesters Subject: Oil and Gas Royalties: Litigation over Royalty Relief Could Cost the Federal Government Billions of Dollars Oil and gas production from federal lands and waters is critical to meeting the nation’s energy needs. This production provided about 31 percent of all oil and 29 percen... |
| Date May 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-601R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 1, 2008 The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu Chair The Honorable Lamar Alexander Ranking Member Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz Chair The Honorable Tom Latham Ranking Member Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Committee on Appropriations House ... |
| Date May 1, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-752T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, May 1, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate UTILITY REGULATION Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight
Statement of Mark Gaffigan, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-08-752T May 1, 2007 UTILITY REGULATION Highlights
Highlights of GA... |
| Date March 5, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-556T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Science and Technology, House of Representatives ADVANCED ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Budget Trends and Challenges for DOE’s Energy R&D Program
Statement of Mark E. Gaffigan, Acting Director Natural Resour... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-289 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters UTILITY OVERSIGHT Recent Changes in Law Call for Improved Vigilance by FERC GAO-08-289 February 2008 UTILITY OVERSIGHT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-289, a report to congressional requesters. Accountability Integrity Reliability Recent Changes in Law Call for Improved Vigilance by FERC Why GAO Did... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-290SP |
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| Date Dec. 10, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-141 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters MARITIME SECURITY Federal Efforts Needed to Address Challenges in Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks on Energy Commodity Tankers GAO-08-141 December 2007 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-141, a report to Congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Feder... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-08-190R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 6, 2007 The Honorable Byron L. Dorgan Chairman Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Committee on Appropriations United States Senate Subject: Department of Energy: Oil and Natural Gas Research and Development Activities Dear Mr. Chairman: Domestic oil and natural gas production are important to meeting our nationâ... |
| Date July 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-1095T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives ENERGY DERIVATIVES Preliminary Views on Energy Derivatives Trading and CFTC Oversight
Statement of Orice M. Williams, Director Financial Mar... |
| Date May 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-840T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Monday, May 7, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives MARITIME SECURITY
Opportunities Exist to Further Clarify the Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Tanker Spill
Statement of ... |
| Date May 1, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-676R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 1, 2007 The Honorable Jeff Bingaman Chairman Committee on Energy & Natural Resources United States Senate The Honorable Nick J. Rahall II Chairman Committee on Natural Resources House of Representatives The Honorable Stevan Pearce Ranking Member Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee on Natural Resources House ... |
| Date April 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-590R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 12, 2007 Congressional Requesters: Subject: Oil and Gas Royalties: Royalty Relief Will Cost the Government Billions of Dollars but Uncertainty Over Future Energy Prices and Production Levels Make Precise Estimates Impossible at this Time Oil and gas from federal lands and waters is critical to meeting the nation’s energy n... |
| Date March 21, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-633T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, March 21, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives MARITIME SECURITY
Public Safety Consequences of a Liquefied Natural Gas Spill Need Clarification
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-07-633T March 2007 MARITIM... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-550T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives ADVANCED ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Key Challenges to Their Development and Deployment
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Environment G... |
| Date Feb. 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-316 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters MARITIME SECURITY Public Safety Consequences of a Terrorist Attack on a Tanker Carrying Liquefied Natural Gas Need Clarification GAO-07-316 February 2007 MARITIME SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-316, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Public Safety Con... |
| Date Dec. 20, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-106 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Key Challenges Remain for Developing and Deploying Advanced Energy Technologies to Meet Future Needs GAO-07-106 December 2006 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-106, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Key Challenges Remain... |
| Date Dec. 19, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-170 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives INTERNATIONAL ENERGY International Forums Contribute to Energy Cooperation within Constraints GAO-07-170 December 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-170, a report to the Chairman, Committee on International Relations, House o... |
| Date Sept. 8, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-946 |
Title
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 Sept. 8, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-968 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2006 Report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate NATURAL GAS Roles of Federal and State Regulators in Overseeing Prices GAO-06-968 September 2006 NATURAL GAS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-968, a report to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Commi... |
| Date Aug. 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1027T |
Title
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 June 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-786R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 21, 2006 Congressional Requesters: Subject: Royalty Revenues: Total Revenues Have Not Increased at the Same Pace as Rising Oil and Natural Gas Prices due to Decreasing Production Sold In fiscal year 2005, federal and Native American lands supplied about 35 percent of the oil and 26 percent of the natural gas produced in the U... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-420T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 a.m. CST Monday, February 13, 2006 Testimony Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate NATURAL GAS Factors Affecting Prices and Potential Impacts on Consumers
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Envir... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-275 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS Federal Government Actions to Improve Private Price Indices and Stakeholder Reaction GAO-06-275 a December 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-275, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on En... |
| Date Aug. 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-860R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 August 4, 2005 The Honorable Thad Cochran Chairman The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Ranking Minority Member Committee on Appropriations United States Senate The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman The Honorable David R. Obey Ranking Minority Member Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives The Honorable Ted Stevens Committee on ... |
| Date March 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-414T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Resources, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MEETING ENERGY ST DEMAND IN THE 21 CENTURY Many Challenges and Key Questions
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-05-414T M... |
| Date Feb. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-240 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters STORM WATER POLLUTION Information Needed on the Implications of Permitting Oil and Gas Construction Activities GAO-05-240 a February 2005 STORM WATER POLLUTION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-240, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Information Needed on the Imp... |
| 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 Sept. 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1148 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, U.S. Senate NATURAL GAS Domestic Nitrogen Fertilizer Production Depends on Natural Gas Availability and Prices GAO-03-1148 a September 2003 NATURAL GAS Domestic Nitrogen Fertilizer Production Depends on Natural Gas Availability and Prices Highlights ... |
| Date Aug. 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-517 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES Opportunities to Improve the Management and Oversight of Oil and Gas Activities on Federal Lands GAO-03-517 a August 2003 NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES Opportunities to Improve the Management and Oversight of Oil and Gas Activities on Federal Lands Highlights of GAO-03-517, a report to ... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-845 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate ENERGY MARKETS Additional Actions Would Help Ensure That FERC’s Oversight and Enforcement Capability Is Comprehensive and Systematic GAO-03-845 a August 2003 ENERGY MARKETS Additional Actions Would Help Ensure That FERC's Oversight and Enforcement Capabili... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-46 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to Congressional Committees and Members of Congress NATURAL GAS Analysis of Changes in Market Price GAO-03-46 December 2002 NATURAL GAS Analysis of Changes in Market Price
Highlights of GAO-03-46, a report to congressional committees and members of Congress. During the winter of 2000-2001, the wholesale price of natural gas peaked at... |
| Date June 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-656 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY MARKETS Concerted Actions Needed by FERC to Confront Challenges That Impede Effective Oversight GAO-02-656 Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Agency Comments 1 2 2 2 4 6 10 12 12 19 28 Chapter 1 Introduction
FERC Is the Principal Federal Agency Regul... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-64R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 October 31, 2001 The Honorable Edward J. Markey House of Representatives Subject: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Information on Oil and Gas Activities in the National Wildlife Refuge System Dear Mr. Markey: This letter responds to your request for specific information on activities related to oil and gas development and production that ... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-1075 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters PIPELINE SAFETY Progress Made, but Significant Requirements and Recommendations Not Yet Complete GAO-01-1075 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background OPS Has Completed Some Statutory Requirements, but Other Important Requirements Remain Uncompleted The Safety Board Is Encouraged by OPS’ Efforts to Im... |
| Date Dec. 15, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-99-30 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY DEREGULATION Status of Natural Gas Customer Choice Programs GAO/RCED-99-30 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-281423 December 15, 1998 The Honorable Jeff Bingaman United States Senate The Honorable Dale L. Bump... |
| Date Sept. 24, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-260 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY POLICY ACT Including Propane as an Alternative Motor Fuel Will Have Little Impact on Propane Market GAO/RCED-98-260 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-280779 September 24, 1998 The Honorable Dale Bumpers The H... |
| Date March 11, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-105R |
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JT A0 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division I&oocTo B-279299 March 11, 1998 The Honorable Jeff Bingaman United States Senate The Honorable Dale Bumpers United States Senate Subject: Energv Policv: Natural Gas Prices During the Winter of 1996-97 As requested, we are providing you with information nationwide and for N... |
| Date May 7, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-139R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-271755 May 7, 1996 The Honorable John R. Kasich Chairman, Committee on the Budget House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: After reviewing the information presented in our January 1995 report’ on the lands managed by the four primary federal land management agencies, yo... |
