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| Date May 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-642T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RECOVERY ACT Preliminary Observations on the Use of Funds for Clean and Drinking Water Projects
Statement of David C. Trimble, Acting Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-... |
| Date Sept. 24, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-957 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S. WATER AND SANITATION AID Millions of Beneficiaries Reported in Developing Countries, but Department of State Needs to Strengthen Strategic Approach GAO-10-957 September 2010 U.S. WATER AND SANITATION AID
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Millions of Beneficiaries Reported in Develop... |
| Date April 25, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-512R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 25, 2008 The Honorable James M. Inhofe Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Subject: Highways and Environment: Transportation Agencies Are Acting to Involve Others in Planning and Environmental Decisions Dear Senator Inhofe: Meeting the nation’s mobility needs requires constructing,... |
| Date April 15, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-687T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives DRINKING WATER The District of Columbia and Communities Nationwide Face Serious Challenges in The... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-151R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 30, 2005 The Honorable James M. Inhofe Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate The Honorable Mike Crapo United States Senate Subject: Federal Water Requirements: Challenges to Estimating the Cost Impact on Local Communities Under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution ... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-1026T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m. EDT September 9, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs, Committee on Government Reform, United States House of Representatives INVASIVE SPECIES Progress and Challenges in Preventing Introduction into U.S. Waters Via the Ballast Water in Ships
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director ... |
| Date Sept. 7, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-872 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Committees REBUILDING IRAQ U.S. Water and Sanitation Efforts Need Improved Measures for Assessing Impact and Sustained Resources for Maintaining Facilities GAO-05-872 September 2005 REBUILDING IRAQ Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-872, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability U... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-165 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2005 Report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate WASTEWATER FACILITIES Experts’ Views on How Federal Funds Should Be Spent to Improve Security GAO-05-165 a January 2005 WASTEWATER FACILITIES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-165, a report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate Accountability ... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-1098T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 12:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, September 30, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER Experts’ Views on How Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent To Improve Security
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director N... |
| Date July 22, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-974T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. DST Thursday, July 22, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER Safeguarding the District of Columbia’s Supplies and Applying Lessons Learned to Other Systems
Statement of John B. Stephenso... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-29 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2003 Report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate DRINKING WATER Experts’ Views on How Future Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent to Improve Security GAO-04-29 a October 2003 DRINKING WATER Experts’ Views on How Future Federal Funding Can Best Be Spent to Improve Security Highlights of GAO-04-29, a report to the Committe... |
| Date Aug. 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-764 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Information on Financing, Capital Planning, and Privatization GAO-02-764 Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Agency Comments 1 2 2 4 4 6 9 10 11 13 15 16 17 Chapter 1 Introduction
Federal, State, and Local Entities Play Important Roles... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-592T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected on Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Information on Estimated Needs and Financial Assistance
Statement of David G. Wood, Director, Natural Resources and En... |
| Date Jan. 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-135 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters DRINKING WATER Key Aspects of EPA’s Revolving Fund Program Need to Be Strengthened GAO-02-135 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Level of Precision Needed to Assess the Accuracy of EPA’s Estimate States Have Made Limited Use of the Optional DWSRF Provision to Assist Disadvantaged Communities EP... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-134 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Information on Federal and State Financial Assistance GAO-02-134 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Federal Agencies Made $44 Billion Available for Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Fiscal Years 1991 Through 2000 States Made $25 Billion Available for Drinking Wat... |
| Date Sept. 19, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-298 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Tuesday September 19, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER Spending Constraints Could Affect States' Ability to Meet Increasing Program Requirements
Statement of Peter F. Guerrero, Director, Environmental Protection ... |
| Date Aug. 31, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-199 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to Congressional Requesters DRINKING WATER Spending Constraints Could Affect States’ Ability to Implement Increasing Program Requirements GAO/RCED-00-199 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Highlights of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 3 36 39 41 Appendix II: Association of State Drinking Water Administrators’ Est... |
| Date Oct. 20, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-15 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday October 20, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER RESEARCH Better Planning Needed to Link Needs and Resources
Statement of Peter F. Guerrero, Director, Environmental Protection Issues, Resources, Communit... |
| Date Sept. 24, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-273 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1999 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER RESEARCH Better Planning Needed to Link Needs and Resources GAO/RCED-99-273 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-283292 September 24, 1999 The Honorable Thomas J. Bli... |
| Date Feb. 26, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-45 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1999 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives WATER QUALITY Federal Role in Addressing—and Contributing to—Nonpoint Source Pollution GAO/RCED-99-45 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, a... |
| Date Jan. 14, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-31 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT Progress and Future Challenges in Implementing the 1996 Amendments GAO/RCED-99-31 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-281377 January 14, 1999 The Honor... |
| Date Sept. 3, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-244 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1998 Report to Congressional Committees DRINKING WATER Some Households Rely on Untreated Water From Irrigation Systems GAO/RCED-98-244 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-280572 September 3, 1998 The Honorable John H. Chafee Chairman The Honorable Max Baucu... |
| Date Nov. 1, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-96-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Hearing Held on Oct. 19, 1995 Statement Submitted on Nov. 1,1995 Testimony
Before the Committee on Environment Works, U.S. Senate and Public DRINKING Safe Drinking
Reauthorization WATER Water Act
Issues Statement for the record by Peter F. Guerrero, Director, Environmental Protection Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division GAO/T-R... |
| Date March 29, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-58 |
Title
United States General Accounting Offke Report to Congressional Requesters March 1996 WATER QUALITY Znformation on Salinity COntrol Projects!in the Colorado River Basin GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 - Resources, Community, and
Economic Development Division B-259297 March 29, 1995 The Honorable George Miller Ranking Minority Member Committee on Resources House of... |
| Date March 14, 1994 |
Report No. T-RCED-94-152 |
Title
United States General Accounting
I Office Testimony
Before the Environment, Energy, and Natural ResourcesSubcommittee Committee on Government Operdtions House of Representatives For Release on Dclivcry Expectedal I:00 p.m.EST Monday.March 14. 1994 DRINKING WATER Combination of Strategies Neededto Bring Program Costs in Line With Resources
Statementof Peter F. Guerrero, Director, Environmental Prot... |
| Date March 9, 1994 |
Report No. RCED-94-40 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1994 Report to the Chairman, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives /ST031 DRINKING WATER Stronger Efforts Essential for Small Communities to Comply With Standards GAOiRCED-94-40 Notice: This is a reprint of a GAO report. GAO United States General Accounting Office Washi... |
| Date Nov. 25, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-93-27 |
Title
NO\VIII~WI’ I!W RURAL CREDIT Availability of Credit for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Infrastructure 1111111 ll
148145
. RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting 6ffice unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional Relations. 556039’ RELEASED - GAO United States General Accounting Of’ flce Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Community, and Economic Deve... |
| Date Oct. 13, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-93-4 |
Title
GAO Report; to the Honorable Henry 13.Gonzalez, House of Repesentatives DRINKING WATER Projects That May Damage Sole Source Aquifers Are Not Always Identified RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional D m nh I I:, GAO United States General Accounting OfTice Washington, D.C. 20548 B-248674 October 13, 1992 The Ho... |
| Date March 16, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-92-139FS |
Title
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| Date March 10, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-92-129R |
Title
(&$o im-et~~o~mo~
United k~W!s ’ 9 -. Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-247584
March 10, 1992
146053
_., The Honorable Gerald B. Solomon House of Representatives Dear Mr. Solomon: This letter responds to your request of September 11, 1991, about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decisionmaking process on the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the Hud... |
| Date Dec. 30, 1991 |
Report No. RCED-92-47 |
Title
IJnited States General Accounting Office 1 / 1 / j11GAO Report to the Chairman, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Committee on Government; Operations, House of Representatives WATER POLLUTION More Emphasis Needed on Prevention in EPA’ Efforts to s Protect Groundwater : 145769 RELEASED
RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically ... |
| Date Dec. 27, 1991 |
Report No. RCED-92-34 |
Title
.“--l .,-, ,.,,*,,,,,, ,“I,,.“l_-l__,lll_._-l__--1”-1, 11,1 ,.., ,“1111,” [:nitcvX SIattbs .“.--.-.-~~ (;canvr;Ll Accounting Office -._~ GAO Report to the Chairman, Subwmmittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Cornrnerc:e, I-bust: 01’ Representatives i DRINKING wA7r
Inadequate Regulation of Home Treatment Units Leaves Consumers at Risk lllllHl IIIll
145656 R... |
| Date Sept. 26, 1991 |
Report No. NSIAD-91-325 |
Title
Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Arrned Services, House of Representatives OPERATION DES STORM Army’s Use of Water Purification Equipment GAO,'NSIAD9 l-326 GAO General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division united states
B-243376 September 26,1QQl The Honorable Earl Hutto Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness Com... |
| Date April 29, 1991 |
Report No. RCED-91-75 |
Title
--_-_ __---1--,._ l”._l..m..“.,~l--ll-.-_-_l..- -_- _.... I_.._ ..___ -_____ lIltit.ed States (h~nera.1 Accounting Office f GAO
April 1991 Ikport to the Chairman, Subcdmmitte~~ on Oversight and Investigatiolns, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives PESTICIDES EPA Could Do More to Minimize Groundwater Contamination .___.___.___- --.-.- _.._ -.--.-.-_---~----.-- . ..-__.. --... |
| Date Sept. 11, 1989 |
Report No. NSIAD-89-200 |
Title
GAO
September 1989 Report to the Secretary of the Army ARMY PROCUREMENT Water Purification Equipment May Not Meet All Performance Requirements GAO/NSIAD-89-200 GAO united states
B-22661 1 September 11,1989 General Accounting Office Wa&ington, D.C. 20648 National !Security and International Affairs Division The Honorable Michael P. W. Stone The Secretary of the Army Dear Mr. Secretary: We have revi... |
| Date Dec. 17, 1986 |
Report No. PEMD-87-4B |
Title
--- United Sta&s Geieral Accounting Office GAO ‘.
---- Report to the Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 13/%0,3 -- * December 198A WATER QUALITY An Evaluation Method for the Construction Grants ProgramCase Studies 131803 GAO/PEMD-$~-~B 037u3
Volume 2 , * GAO General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Program Evaluation and Methodology Division united states B-221668 December 17,... |
| Date June 7, 1984 |
Report No. RCED-84-91 |
Title
BY THEU.S.GENERALACCOUNTING OFFICE
Report To The Chairman, Subcommittee On Commerce, Transportation And Tourism House Committee On Energy And Commerce EPA’s Efforts To Clean Up Three Hazardous Waste Sites c Thus report focuses on the Envrronmental Protectron Agency’s (EPA’s) efforts to clean up three hazardous waste sates In New Jersey, Ohio, and Rhode Island Cleanup actions taken at the thr... |
| Date March 3, 1982 |
Report No. CED-82-43 |
Title
oq7/
BY THE U.S.GENERALACCOUNTIN;
Report To The Administrator Environmental Protection Agency OFFICE States’ Compliance Lacking In Meeting Safe Drinking Water Regulations
The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 represents the first national commitment to provide safe drinking water. Yet, during fiscal year 1980, over 146,000 violations of the drinking water regulations were recorded against communit... |
| Date Aug. 7, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-77 |
Title
BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL I . , Report To The Congss
OF THEUNITEDSTATES
Changes In Federal Water Project Repayment Policies Can Reduce Federal Costs
Federal water project repayment policies and practices do not ensure fair and timely cost recovery from project water users when water supply or storage space in Federal reservoirs is not sold or fully utilized. Because about 15 million acre-feet of av... |
| Date June 5, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-87 |
Title
B’Y’ COMPTROLLERGENERAL THE OF THEUNITED STATES ’ Report ToThe Congress
Congressional Action Needed To Provide A Better Focus On WaterRelated Research Activities
The Nation faces droughts and increasing problems in meeting water demands. Developing and implementing technologies that conserve or augment water supplies could help alleviate these problems. Also, these efforts and other water-re... |
| Date March 2, 1981 |
Report No. 114566 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL WASHINGTON, D.C. ADDRESS BY ACCOUNlN~~ OFFICE
. I ' TO THE PUBLIC WORKS POLICY SYMPOSIUM AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, ILLINOIS MARCH 2 , 1981 I WELCOME THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THIS SYMPOSIUM ON THE ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF PUBLIC WORKS POLICIES-A MOST TIMELY TOPIC. THE TREMENDOUS SIZE OF THE INVESTMENT IN THE NATION'S PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMS JUSTIFIES A CRITI... |
| Date Sept. 10, 1980 |
Report No. CED-80-124 |
Title
REPORT BY THE mw?v Comptroller General
OF THE UNITED STATES EPANeeds To Improve The Navajo Indian Safe Drinking Water Program
The safety of pubtic drinking water depends on compliance with national regulationswhich specify maximum contaminant levels. The Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to insure this safety on the Navajo Indian Reservation have not been effective because of its lack of... |
| Date June 15, 1979 |
Report No. CED-79-56 |
Title
Bh-iE COMPTROLLER GENERAi ,I,.( _: * ll~~~l~ll~~~~l
LM109630 Report ToThe
OF THEUNITEDSTATES Water Supply ForUrban Areas: Problems In Meeting Future Demand
The Nation’s cities face serious water problems. Use in some areas already approaches or exceeds the dependable supply, and demand in urban areas is increasing. These areas must cope with shortages, ground water depletion, inadequate distribu... |
| Date May 30, 1979 |
Report No. CED-79-96 |
Title
COMPTROLLER GENERAL WASHINGTON. OF D.C. THE UNITED 20548 STATES b B-191654 MAY 30, 1979 The Honorable Jacob R. Javits The Honorable Daniel P. Moynihan United States Senate At your request, we reviewed the U.S. Virgin Islands Comptroller's audit of the procurement actions for three desalination plants costing $15 million to provide needed freshwater to the Islands. On May 8, 1979, the Virgin Island... |
| Date May 4, 1979 |
Report No. CED-79-11 |
Title
104263’ 4 BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL ‘ieport ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITEDSTATES Colorado River Basin Water Problems: HOWTo Reduce Their Impact
Unless Federal, State, and local governments begin to work together, the Colorado River Basin--an area embracing parts of seven Southwestern States--will not be able to cope with a probable water shortage soon after the year 2000. GAO recommends that the C... |
| Date May 1, 1979 |
Report No. CED-79-60 |
Title
,104/3 / 1 BY I-t-E COMPiRC>L,ER GENERAL OF THE UNITEDSTATES 1 I Report ToThe Congress i Desalting Water Probably Will Not Solve The Nation’s Water Problems, But Can Help
Because of increased contamination of surface and ground water, the lack of freshwater is rapidly becoming a problem for many locations in the Nation. Desalting of water is a possible solution. This report discusses the need fo... |
| Date April 13, 1979 |
Report No. HRD-79-3 |
Title
c BY THECOMPTROLLERGEF\JiRAL OF THEUNITEDSTATES IVWl 4 b Report ToThe Congress
Reducing Tooth Decay--More Emphasis On Fluoridation Needed A Federal research-R~ tooth--v A’-” Relatively.. lMle ,,_,_, I,,,” is being~~,,&one, ~tI;L..prama~e ,,,,,, “,,,“--,,.““,-, ,,,,,,,,,,,, “,m’“y”” ffuorrdation,, a,,,proven ,decay preventron tech: nique. ‘The PublKH’ealth Service should... |
| Date June 16, 1978 |
Report No. CED-78-120 |
Title
DOCUMENT
06240 - [ B1706750 ] IfBSt waste Disposal Practices: A Threat tc Health and the Nationes water Supply. CgD-78-120: B-166506. June 16, 1978. 31 pp. + 2 appendices (3 pp.). Report to the Congress; by Robert P. seller, Acting Cosptzcller General. Issue Area: Environmental Protectica Pregrams: Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery (2206); Environmental Protection Programs: Bnvironmental ... |
| Date May 24, 1978 |
Report No. PSAD-78-94 |
Title
DOCUBENT RESUBE
05949 - [B1466511] retropolitan Chicagc's Combined ater Cleanup and Plood Control
day 2, Prosrar: Statns and Problems. PSAD-78-94; B-166506. 9 appendices (13 pp.). 19768 2 pp. Report to the Congress; by EBler B. Staatso Comptroller General. Issue Area: nvironmental Protection Programs: ederal Controls over astewater Treatment Construction Grant Funds (2202); Environmental Protectio... |
| Date April 6, 1978 |
Report No. CED-78-89 |
Title
UNITED STEES GEN~F~AL ACCOUNTING Omc;z
WASt-iINGTON. RzsTmcwsD-;
CCMMUNIW 0KvELom4eN-r AND ECCMCHIC oIvIsIOH D.C. 2054t #et to be ideaml euts?de tlro Oomuwl
~#B#WW~’ Aeieumt‘ng Offlct encapt on the badr of rpocifb by the Offioo of Congrerriorul Rehtknr. B-153449 c The Honorable Charles H. Percy -- .----------The Honorable-Ad-l-a&-Stevenson United States Senate The Honorable Paul Simon House of... |
