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| Date June 9, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-745T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 9, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Needs Enhanced Oversight and Performance Measures
Statement of Frank Rusco, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-11-745T June 9,... |
| 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 March 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-474R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 18, 2011 Congressional Addressees: Subject: List of Selected Federal Programs That Have Similar or Overlapping Objectives, Provide Similar Services, or Are Fragmented Across Government Missions This report supplements our March 1, 2011, report Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dol... |
| Date March 3, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-441T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, March 3, 2011 Testimony Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue
Statement of Gene L. Dodaro Comptroller General of the United States GAO-11-441T Mr. Chairman, ... |
| Date March 1, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-318SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to Congressional Addressees Opportunities to Reduce Potential Duplication in Government Programs, Save Tax Dollars, and Enhance Revenue GAO-11-318SP Contents Letter Section I GAO Identified Areas of Potential Duplication, Overlap, and Fragmentation, Which, if Effectively Addressed, Could Provide Financial and Other Benefits 1 5 S... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-145 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2011 Report to the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Advanced Technology Vehicle Loan Program Implementation Is Under Way, but Enhanced Technical Oversight and Performance Measures Are Needed GAO-11-145 February 2011 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Accountability • Integrity... |
| Date April 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-486 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2010 Report to Congressional Committees AUTO INDUSTRY Lessons Learned from Cash for Clunkers Program GAO-10-486 April 2010 AUTO INDUSTRY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-486, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Lessons Learned from Cash for Clunkers Program Why GAO Did This Study
In July and August 2009, ... |
| 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 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 March 3, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-388T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Increased Attention on Fuel Demand Management at DOD’s Forward-Deployed Locations Could Reduce Operational Risks and Costs
Statement of William M. Solis,... |
| Date Feb. 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-300 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Needs to Increase Attention on Fuel Demand Management at Forward-Deployed Locations GAO-09-300 a February 2009 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-300, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committ... |
| Date Nov. 7, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-153R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 7, 2008 The Honorable John Warner Ranking Member Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Subject: Energy Efficiency: Potential Fuel Savings Generated by a National Speed Limit Would Be Influenced by Many ... |
| Date Oct. 22, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-75R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2008 Correspondence to Congressional Requesters FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT Agencies Are Acquiring Alternative Fuel Vehicles but Face Challenges in Meeting Other Fleet Objectives GAO-09-75R a October 2008 FEDERAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-75R, a correspondence to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Relia... |
| 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 March 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-523T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 13, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Overarching Organizational Framework Could Improve DOD’s Management of Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations
Statement of William M. Solis,... |
| Date March 13, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-426 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Overarching Organizational Framework Needed to Guide and Oversee Energy Reduction Efforts for Military Operations GAO-08-426 March 2008 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-426, a report to the Subcommittee on ... |
| Date Aug. 2, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-921 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2007 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Reforming Fuel Economy Standards Could Help Reduce Oil Consumption by Cars and Light Trucks, and Other Options Could Complement These Standards GAO-07-921 August 2007 VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-921, a r... |
| Date March 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-551T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 6, 2007 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate PASSENGER VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY Preliminary Observations on Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
Statement of Katherine Siggerud, Director Physical Infrastructure GAO-07-551T March 6, 200... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-283 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters CRUDE OIL Uncertainty about Future Oil Supply Makes It Important to Develop a Strategy for Addressing a Peak and Decline in Oil Production GAO-07-283 February 2007 CRUDE OIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-283, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Uncertainty abo... |
| Date Feb. 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-244 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Vulnerability to Fluctuating Fuel Prices Requires Improved Tracking and Monitoring of Consumption Information GAO-07-244 February 2007 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-244, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Vulnerability ... |
| Date Feb. 9, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-246R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 9, 2007 The Honorable Byron L. Dorgan United States Senate Subject: Underinflated Tires in the United States Dear Senator Dorgan: More than a quarter of automobiles and about a third of light trucks (including sport utility vehicles, vans, and pickup trucks) on the roadways of the United States have one or more tires unde... |
| Date Oct. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-131T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2003 CLIMATE CHANGE Preliminary Observations on the Administration’s February 2002 Climate Initiative
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-04-131T Oct... |
| Date June 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-810T |
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 9:30 a.m., EDT Thursday, June 6, 2002 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Lessons Learned from Previous Research Could Benefit FreedomCAR Initiative
Statement of Jim Wells, Director Natural Resources and t... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-194 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate AUTOMOBILE FUEL ECONOMY Potential Effects of Increasing the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards GAO/RCED-00-194 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 22 24 35 Appendix II: Summaries of Studies by DOE, ACEEE, AISI, and NHTSA Ap... |
| Date March 30, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-81 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters COOPERATIVE RESEARCH Results of U.S.− Industry Partnership to Develop a New Generation of Vehicles GAO/RCED-00-81 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Description of PNGV Concept Cars and Cars Similar to PNGV Cars Appendix II: DOE Contractors in the Office of Advanced Automotive Technologies Receiving $1 ... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-59 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992 Limited Progress in Acquiring Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Reaching Fuel Goals GAO/RCED-00-59 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: General Characteristics of Alternative Fuels Appendix II: Acquisitions of Alternative Fuel Vehicles by Mandated Federal Agencies, State Governments... |
| Date March 28, 1996 |
Report No. NSIAD-96-96 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1996 Report to Congressional Committees DOD BULK FUEL Services’ Fuel Requirements Could Be Reduced and Funds Used for Other Purposes G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/NSIAD-96-96 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-270986 March 28, 1996 Congressional Committees In our... |
| Date Sept. 17, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-92-260 |
Title
IJuit.cxi Sf,;t,iw (;ctrlc~ra.l Accourlt,ing Olficct A :J GAO Report; to the Chairman, Subconmitke on Environment, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives ENERGY POLICY Options to Reduce Environmental and Other Costs of Gasoline Consumption --.._ _ II ~l~llll Ill ll
147565 j ---,l.-~-.“-ll~__I 1 :I, ! i’ ----.... --” -.------.------_-_---.~-~- .I - Resources, Co... |
| Date Sept. 17, 1992 |
Report No. T-RCED-92-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Of&e GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 200 p.m. EDT m&Y September17,1992 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Environment Committee on Science, Space, and Technology House of Representatives ENERGY POLICY Options to Reduce Environmental and Other Costs of Gasoline Consumption
Statement of Victor S. Rezendes,DirFtor, Energy and Science Issues, Resources, Communi... |
| Date July 9, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-92-110 |
Title
” ;r IJnited_Stwt,es General Accounting Office GAO
,I& 1!)92 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Elouse of Representatives “’ ; M~T~RvEIII~LE REGULATIONS
Regulatory Cost Estimates Could Be Improved --- RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressi... |
| Date May 24, 1991 |
Report No. RCED-91-169 |
Title
GAO
--May 1 !I!) 1 ---.-...._.- -le.l-.---- ALTERNATIVE FUELS Increasing Federal Procurement of Alternative-Fueled Vehicles GAO United States General Accounting OffIce Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-243695,2 May 24, 1991 The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV United States Senate The Honorable Philip R. Sharp House of Representatives As you requested... |
| Date April 25, 1991 |
Report No. T-RCED-91-44 |
Title
United States General Accounting Odtice /f 3 7 36 Testimony 143736 For Release on Delivery Expected at lo:00 a.m. EDT Thursday April 25, 1991 Progress Made Implementing Motor Fuels Act of 1988 the Alternative Statement of Judy A. England-Joseph, Resources, Community, Division Associate Director and Economic Development Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Power Committee on Energy and Commerce Ho... |
| Date June 9, 1987 |
Report No. GGD-87-43BR |
Title
, Ux@ted States General Accounting Office i?AO
June 1987 Briefing Report to Congressional Requesters TAX POLICY Allocating Motorboat Fuel Excise Taxes to the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund GAO
General Government Division B-226284 June 9, 1987 The Honorable Gerry E. Studds, Chairman The Honorable Don Young, Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environmen... |
| Date Oct. 17, 1986 |
Report No. RCED-87-10BR |
Title
Fuels, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives
October 1986 ALTERNATIVE FUELS Status of Methanol Vehicle Dbvelopment 131615 I RSSTRICTSD - Hot to be released outside the G~m~a1 Accountrng Of#@e except on the basis of speci9ic apex sva@ by the Office of Congressional Rebtions, RELEASED y0’“I-l
GAO/RCED-87-1OBR * F: I! United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 2... |
| Date June 6, 1985 |
Report No. RCED-85-122 |
Title
-nmRDb~n,, Account:.by I.LV, b 6 o *@hm-d -r+-wn +lio &,,a+ UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING
D.C. 20548 OFFICE WASHINGTON. RELEASED
RESOURCES, COMMUNITY. AN0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION R-218991 JUNE 6,1966 The Honorable Edward J. Markey Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: Subject: Overview of the De... |
| Date Dec. 9, 1983 |
Report No. NSIAD-84-32 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 NATIONAIL INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS AND DIVISION B-210814 DECEMBER 9, 1983 The Honorable The Secretary John 0. Marsh, Jr. of the Army ~11~1 llllll H
123025 of Overage Vehicles Dear M r. Secretary: Subject: The Army's Retention (GAO/NSIAD-84-32) W e found during a recent survey that continuing cutbacks in procurement of nontactical... |
| Date July 29, 1982 |
Report No. PLRD-82-74 |
Title
‘! ‘. - *’ %qis, Bv THE COMPTROLLERGENERAL
Report To The Chairman, Subcommittee On Defense, Committee On Appropriations, House Of Representatives OF THEUNITEDSTATES
Aircraft Thrust/Power Management Can Save Defense Fuel, Reduce Engine Maintenance Costs, And Improve Readiness
The Department of Defense could achieve additional savings in aircraft fuel and reduce engine maintenance costs by mak... |
| Date Jan. 19, 1982 |
Report No. CED-82-14 |
Title
WTHE 1(3OMPTRCiLLER GENERAL Report ToThe Chairman Committee On Energy And Commerce + House Of Representatives
OF THE UNITEDSTATES
by the Qfflco of Congremiti f+kWbao. Producing More Fuel-Efficient Automobiles: A Costly Proposition
Legislation establishing Federal fuel economy standards for automobiles required the auto industry to produce new-car fleets that averaged 18 miles per gallon starting w... |
| Date Jan. 6, 1982 |
Report No. CED-82-15 |
Title
General Accounting Office
Transportation: Evcqlving IssuesForAnalysis This study is based on GAO’s current assessment of the major factors affecting the economic viability and efficiency of the U.S. transportation system. Every part of the system, including domestic and international aviation, highways, inland waterways, intercity buses, motor vehicles, ocean shipping, pipelines, rail freight an... |
| Date July 28, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-133 |
Title
Report To The Chairman, Committee On Energy And Commerce House Of Representatives consumers Need More Reliable Automobile Fuel Economy Data
Every new automobile sold in the United States has a label showing its tested fuel economy, In addition, all fuel economy test results are published annually to encourage the production and purchase of more fuel-efficient automobiles. Consumers are skeptical, ... |
| Date April 30, 1981 |
Report No. PAD-81-72 |
Title
UNITED STATS GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 PROGRAM ANALYSIS DIV1SION ~-196324 I”; e;f .c:,.: ;,. ,., {.! !slml 1, ‘.. .? The Honorable Sam M. Gibbons Chairman, Subcommittee on Trade Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: t Corporate Automotive Dat RELEASED
115406 Subject: (PAD-81-72) In response to your letter of March 13, 1981, requesting fi... |
| Date April 13, 1981 |
Report No. EMD-81-52 |
Title
REPORT THEki BY General Accounting Office
The Department Of Energy Should Provide Leadership To Assure Near-Term Gasoline Conservation Opportunities Are Realized
Gasoline conservation can play an important role over the next few years in helping reduce the Nation’s dependence on foreign oil. Even though gasoline consumption has decreased over the past 2 years, additional gasoline savings are pos... |
| Date April 1, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-84 |
Title
L c 114793 BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL Report To The Congress
OF THE UNITEDSTATES Clean Air Act: Summary Of GAO Reports (October 1977 Through January 1981) And Ongoing Reviews
GAO has issued several reports concerning the Clean Air Act and its implementation and is currently reviewing various issues relating to the act. These reports and reviews have been summarized and updated to assist the Congre... |
| Date March 23, 1981 |
Report No. EMD-81-51 |
Title
B-202377 MARCH 23,1981 The Honorable Marilyn Lloyd Bouquard Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production Committee on Science and Technology House of Representatives Dear Madame Chairman: 115038 Light Water Department of uel Utilization Improvement Reactor Program (EMD-81-51) s On May 2, 1980, the former Subcommittee Chairman requested that we evaluate two Department of Energy nuclear ... |
| Date Sept. 19, 1980 |
Report No. PAD-80-100 |
Title
COMPTROLLER GENERAL WASHINGTON OF D.C. THE UNITED 20548 STATES B-200337 The Honorable Jack Brooks Chairman, Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives The Honorable Abraham Ribicoff Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate --w---ederal Guidelines Subjectt of Administrative September 19, 1980 lllllllllIIll Ill
113550 for AC During the normal course of our wo... |
| Date Sept. 8, 1980 |
Report No. CED-80-133 |
Title
STUDY THESTAFF THE U.S. B'Y' OF neral Accounting
Transportation Issues In The 1980s
This study examines current and emerging transportation issues, with emphasis on congressional interests and concerns. It is based on GAO’s plan for audits of Federal transportation programs. Topics discussed include --perspective (ch. 1); --transportation --rail freight on transportation policy (ch. 2); issues s... |
| Date July 31, 1980 |
Report No. GGD-80-75 |
Title
. 1 I W&f& BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES e’ * Report To The Congress
Need ForTighter Controls Over Fuel Purchased By The Postal Service
The United States Postal Service uses nearly 90 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel each year. In fiscal year 1980, the cost of this fuel is expected to be SlOO million, and the cost will increase as fuel prices continue to rise. The Se... |
| Date July 28, 1980 |
Report No. PSAD-80-50 |
Title
BY THECOMPTROLLER GENERAL Report To The Congress
OF THE UNITEDSTATES A Look At NASA’s Aircraft Energy Efficiency Program
Four years ago the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) initiated the Aircraft Energy Efficiency program to provide by 1985 the technology for making future transport aircraft up to 50 percent more fuel efficient than today’s aircraft. Thus far, NASA has help... |
| Date June 3, 1980 |
Report No. EMD-80-73 |
Title
BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL Report To The Honorable Max Baucus United States Senate
CjL Tt-E UNITEDSTATES /’ A Motor Vehicle Fuel
GAO reviewed selected aspects of ethyl alcohol’s (ethanol’s) potential for widespread use as a motor vehicle fuel and focused on Federal and other efforts to assess that potential. GAO found that, even considering constraints on the availability of feedstocks for p... |
| Date June 2, 1980 |
Report No. PSAD-80-54 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 ?RocuRLMCNT *caUIsITmN AN0 SYRLMS olvlsloN B-163058 JUNE2.1980 The Honorable The Secretary Attention: Harold Brown of Defense Assistant for Audit Room 3A336 ASD (Comptroller) Reports Dear Mr. Secretary: Army Procurement Generators Li urbine Questionable u (PSAD-80-54) 4iiu $, of lOkW, 60Hz Gas is Becoming Even More to %ising Fuel Costs... |
