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| Date Aug. 6, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-224 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1998 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives FOOD SAFETY Opportunities to Redirect Federal Resources and Funds Can Enhance Effectiveness GAO/RCED-98-224 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-280252 August 6, 1998 The Honorable J... |
| Date Aug. 1, 1998 |
Report No. AA-98-17(3) |
Title
(e , ., ,-United States General Accounting Office .-, GAO
August 1998 Resources, Comquni~, Development Division and Economic Food and Agriculture Issue Area Active Assignments GAO/AA-98-17(3) t j6W;Ld I 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 con... |
| Date July 30, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-252 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9 a.m. EDT Thursday July 30, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and Nuclear Safety, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Preventing Problem Plants Requires More Effective Action by NRC
Statement of Gary Jones, Associate Direct... |
| Date July 23, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-199 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1998 Report to the Honorable James M. Inhofe, U.S. Senate AVIATION SAFETY FAA’s Use of Emergency Orders to Revoke or Suspend Operating Certificates GAO/RCED-98-199 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279496 July 23, 1998 The Honorable James M. Inhofe United St... |
| Date July 14, 1998 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-212 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Historical Perspective on Noncompliance With Labor and Worker Safety Laws
Statement of Cornelia M. Blanchette, Associate Director Edu... |
| Date May 22, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-122 |
Title
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 May 21, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-163 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to the Committee on Science, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Clear Strategy on External Regulation Needed for Worker and Nuclear Facility Safety GAO/RCED-98-163 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279745 May 21, 1998 The Honorable F. Jam... |
| Date May 21, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-205 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday May 21, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Basic Research and the Subcommittee on Energy an Environment, Committee on Science, House of Representatives DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Clear Strategy on External Regulation Needed for Worker and Nuclear Facility Safety
Statement of Victor S. Rezendes, Di... |
| Date May 20, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-178 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday May 20, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RAIL TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration’s Safety Programs
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Co... |
| Date May 14, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-191 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 am EDT Thursday May 14, 1998 Testimony
Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate FOOD SAFETY Federal Efforts to Ensure Imported Food Safety Are Inconsistent and Unreliable
Statement of Robert E. Robertson, Associate Director, Food and Agriculture Issues, Re... |
| Date April 24, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-102 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SECURITY Implementation of Recommendations Is Under Way, but Completion Will Take Several Years GAO/RCED-98-102 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-277482 April 24, 1998 The Honorable John McCain Chairman, Commit... |
| Date April 10, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-104 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY Agencies’ Handling of a Dioxin Incident Caused Hardships for Some Producers and Processors GAO/RCED-98-104 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279328 April 10, 1998 Congressional Requesters In May 1997, the ... |
| Date March 17, 1998 |
Report No. HEHS-98-21 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Improvements Needed in the Foreign Drug Inspection Program GAO/HEHS-98-21 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-275814 M... |
| Date Feb. 27, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters AVIATION SAFETY Weaknesses in Inspection and Enforcement Limit FAA in Identifying and Responding to Risks GAO/RCED-98-6 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-274166 February 27, 1998 The Honorable John McCain Chairman, C... |
| Date Dec. 19, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-98-54R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division ls3bG3 .- - B-278016 December 19, 1997 The Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. Ch2l.bYlm The Honorable William 0. Lipmsld Ranking Democratic Member Subcommittee on Aviation Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subjectz Aviation Safelx Installation ... |
| Date Dec. 19, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-98-44R |
Title
United States
GeneralAccounting Of6ce Washingtxm, D.C. 20548 Besources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-278800 December 19, 1997 The Honorable Don Young House of Representatives Subject: Hi&wav Safetx Dear Mr. Young: As you requested, we reviewed the National Highway ‘ Rz&ic Safety AdmW&ation’ s (NHTSA) funding of motorcycle helmet activities. Specitiically, you asked us to foll... |
| Date Dec. 5, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-25 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1997 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives HUMAN TISSUE BANKS FDA Taking Steps to Improve Safety, but Some Concerns Remain GAO/HEHS-98-25 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-275822 December 5, 1997 The Honorable John D... |
| Date Nov. 24, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-98-7 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters HUMAN FACTORS FAA’s Guidance and Oversight of Pilot Crew Resource Management Training Can Be Improved GAO/RCED-98-7 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-275381 November 24, 1997 The Honorable John McCain Chairman, Com... |
| Date Nov. 20, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-98-19R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division Lx-9 53--F-%
- I%278574 November 20, 1997 The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Labor and Human Resources United States Senate Subject: Medical Devices: Euronean Union’ Regulator-v s Process Dear Senator Kennedy: Medical devices are a heterogeneous categ... |
| Date Nov. 3, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-98-8 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1997 Report to the Honorable Ray LaHood House of Representatives COMMERCIAL MOTOR CARRIERS DOT Is Shifting to Performance-Based Standards to Assess Whether Carriers Operate Safely GAO/RCED-98-8 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-277481 November 3, 1997 The ... |
| Date Oct. 23, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-98-23 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Better Data Needed to Help Identify and Analyze Potential Hazards
Statement of Carlotta C. Joyner, Director Edu... |
| Date Oct. 8, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-24 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday October 8, 1997 Testimony
Before the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate FOOD SAFETY Fundamental Changes Needed to Improve the Nation’s Food Safety System
Statement for the Record by Robert A. Robinson, Director, Food and Agriculture Issues, Resources, Community, and... |
| Date Sept. 29, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-147 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1997 Report to the Chairmen, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate, and the Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Better Data Needed to Help Identify and Analyze Potential Hazards GAO/HEHS-97-147 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Educ... |
| Date Sept. 9, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-249R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Commnnitg and Economic Development Division B-277952
September 9, 1997 Congressional Committees Subject: Food Safetv: Fundamental Changes Needed to ImDrove Food Safetv Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness have once again raised questions about the safety of the U.S. food supply. Last month, a number of illnesses caused by h... |
| Date July 23, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters RAIL TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration’s New Approach to Railroad Safety GAO/RCED-97-142 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-275984 July 23, 1997 The Honorable James L. Oberstar Ranking Democratic Member Com... |
| Date June 12, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-123 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters DRINKING WATER Information on the Quality of Water Found at Community Water Systems and Private Wells GAO/RCED-97-123 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-276974 June 12, 1997 The Honorable J. Dennis Hastert The Honorable B... |
| Date June 5, 1997 |
Report No. T-HEHS-97-143 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, House of Representatives BLOOD SAFETY Enhancing Safeguards Would Strengthen the Nation’s Blood Supply
Statement of Bernice Steinhardt, Director Health Services Quality and Public Healt... |
| Date June 3, 1997 |
Report No. HEHS-97-146R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Health, Education and Human Services Division B-277157 June 3, 1997 The Honorable James M. Jeffords Chairman The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy Ranking Minority Member Committee on Labor and Human Resources United States Senate Subject: Medical Devices: FDA Review Times. 1989 Through 1996 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulat... |
| Date May 30, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-145 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters NUCLEAR REGULATION Preventing Problem Plants Requires More Effective NRC Action GAO/RCED-97-145 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-276754 May 30, 1997 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman United States Senate The Honorable Jo... |
| Date May 21, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED/AIMD-97-172 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Wednesday May 21, 1997 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate FEDERAL MANAGEMENT Addressing Management Issues at the Department of Transportation
Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr. Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development... |
| Date April 9, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1997 Report to Congressional Committees COMMERCIAL TRUCKING Safety Concerns About Mexican Trucks Remain Even as Inspection Activity Increases GAO/RCED-97-68 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-271442 April 9, 1997 Congressional Committees The North American Fre... |
| Date April 2, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-121 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. MST Wednesday April 2, 1997 Testimony
Before the Committee on Small Business, U.S. Senate FOOD SAFETY Procedures for Inspecting Canadian Meat Imports
Statement of Robert A. Robinson, Director, Food and Agriculture Issues Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division GAO/T-RCED-97-121 Mr. Chairman an... |
| Date March 20, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-57 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1997 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD-RELATED SERVICES Opportunities Exist to Recover Costs by Charging Beneficiaries GAO/RCED-97-57 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-275998 March 20, 1997 Congressional Committees The federal government spent nearly $1... |
| Date March 5, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-43 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPERFUND EPA Could Further Ensure the Safe Operation of On-Site Incinerators GAO/RCED-97-43 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-266331 March 5, 1997 The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman The Honorable Louis Stokes Ranking M... |
| Date Feb. 25, 1997 |
Report No. PEMD-97-1 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1997 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives BLOOD SUPPLY FDA Oversight and Remaining Issues of Safety GAO/PEMD-97-1 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Program Evaluation and Methodology Division B-271101 February 25, 1997 The Honorable John D. Dingell Ranking Minorit... |
| Date Jan. 2, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-29 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1997 Report to Congressional Committees ARMY RANGER TRAINING Safety Improvements Need to Be Institutionalized GAO/NSIAD-97-29 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-275298 January 2, 1997 The Honorable Dirk Kempthorne Chairman The Honorable Robert C. Byrd Ranking M... |
| Date Sept. 23, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-193 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1996 Report to the Honorable Collin C. Peterson, House of Representatives AVIATION SAFETY FAA Generally Agrees With but Is Slow in Implementing Safety Recommendations G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-193 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-261918 Septemb... |
| Date Aug. 23, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-157 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Violations of Safety and Health Regulations by Federal Contractors G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-157 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-270418 August 23, 1996 The Honorable Paul Simon United ... |
| Date July 29, 1996 |
Report No. GGD-96-135 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1996 Report to Congressional Committees FIRE-SAFE ACCOMMODATIONS Information on Federal Agencies’ Compliance With P.L. 101-391 Lodging Requirements G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/GGD-96-135 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-271104 July 29, 1996 The Honorable Larry Pressler Chairman The Ho... |
| Date July 16, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-146 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters NUCLEAR WASTE Uncertainties About Opening Waste Isolation Pilot Plant G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-146 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-271790 July 16, 1996 Congressional Requesters The Department of Energy (DOE)... |
| Date June 1, 1996 |
Report No. IAP-96-21 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June1996 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division Transportation Issue Area Plan Fiscal Years 1995-97 , Foreword As the investigative arm of the Congress and the nation’ auditor, the s General Accounting Office is charged with following the federal dollar wherever it goes. Reflecting stringent standards of objectivity and independence, G... |
| Date May 23, 1996 |
Report No. T-RCED-96-185 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday May 23, 1996 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform and Oversight House of Representatives FOOD SAFETY Reducing the Threat of Foodborne Illnesses
Statement of Robert A. Robinson, Director Food and Agriculture Issues, R... |
| Date May 8, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-96 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1996 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD SAFETY Information on Foodborne Illnesses G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-96 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-270753 May 8, 1996 Congressional Committees Over the past decade, a number of widely reported outbrea... |
| Date April 30, 1996 |
Report No. T-RCED-96-26 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday April 30, 1996 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Governmental Management, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate AVIATION SAFETY Targeting and Training of FAA’s Safety Inspector Workforce
Statement of Gerald L. Dillingham, Associate Director, Transportation and Telecommunications Issu... |
| Date April 5, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-71 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1996 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate EUROPEAN UNION DRUG APPROVAL Overview of New European Medicines Evaluation Agency and Approval Process G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-71 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-261605 Apri... |
| Date March 27, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-81 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY New Initiatives Would Fundamentally Alter the Existing System G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-81 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-270740 March 27, 1996 The Honorable Pat Roberts Chairman The Honorable E... |
| Date March 12, 1996 |
Report No. T-HEHS-96-102 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1996 Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs U.S. Senate SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Continued Vigilance Critical to Protecting Human Subjects
Statement of Sarah F. Jaggar, Director Health Financing and Public Health Issues Health, Education, and Human Services Division G A O years
1... |
| Date March 12, 1996 |
Report No. T-RCED-96-99 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m., EST Tuesday March 12, 1996 Testimony
Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HEALTH AND SAFETY Environmental Oversight of Classified Federal Research
Statement of Bernice Steinhardt, Associate Director, Energy, Resources, and Science Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Di... |
| Date March 8, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-72 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1996 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Continued Vigilance Critical to Protecting Human Subjects G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/HEHS-96-72 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-259279 March 8, 1996 The H... |
| Date March 6, 1996 |
Report No. HEHS-96-65 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1996 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate MEDICAL DEVICE REGULATION Too Early to Assess European System’s Value as Model for FDA GAO/HEHS-96-65 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Health, Education, and Human Services Division B-260738 March 6, 1996 The Honorable Nancy L. Kasse... |
