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Date April 10, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-411R Title

Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Perspectives and Observations

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 10, 2009 The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman Chairman The Honorable Susan M. Collins Ranking Member Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Subject: Office of the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding: Perspectives and Observations In November 2005, the President issued an executive...
Date Sept. 12, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1045 Title

Coastal Zone Management: Measuring Program's Effectiveness Continues to Be a Challenge

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT Measuring Program’s Effectiveness Continues to Be a Challenge GAO-08-1045 September 2008 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-1045, a report to the...
Date March 19, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-356 Title

Coastal Barrier Resources System: Status of Development That Has Occurred and Financial Assistance Provided by Federal Agencies

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2007 Report to the Honorable Wayne T. Gilchrest, House of Representatives COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES SYSTEM Status of Development That Has Occurred and Financial Assistance Provided by Federal Agencies GAO-07-356 March 2007 Highlights Highlights of GAO-07-356, a report to the Honorable Wayne T. Gilchrest, House of Representatives Accountabili...
Date Sept. 22, 2006 Report No. GAO-06-979 Title

Coast Guard: Condition of Some Aids-to-Navigation and Domestic Icebreaking Vessels Has Declined; Effect on Mission Performance Appears Mixed

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2006 Report to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COAST GUARD Condition of Some Aids-to-Navigation and Domestic Icebreaking Vessels Has Declined; Effect on Mission Performance Appears Mixed GAO-06-979 September 2006 COAST GUARD Highlights Highlights of GAO-06-979...
Date June 29, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-895T Title

Alaska Native Villages: Villages Affected by Flooding and Erosion Have Difficulty Qualifying for Federal Assistance

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 8:30 a.m. AKDT Tuesday, June 29, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES Villages Affected by Flooding and Erosion Have Difficulty Qualifying for Federal Assistance Statement of Robert A. Robinson, Managing Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-04-895T June 29,...
Date May 28, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-704 Title

Coast Guard: Station Spending Requirements Met, but Better Processes Needed to Track Designated Funds

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2004 Report to the Subcommittees on Homeland Security, Senate and House Committees on Appropriations COAST GUARD Station Spending Requirements Met, but Better Processes Needed to Track Designated Funds GAO-04-704 May 2004 COAST GUARD Station Spending Requirements Met, But Better Processes Needed to Track Designated Funds Highlights of GAO-04-704, a r...
Date Dec. 12, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-142 Title

Alaska Native Villages: Most Are Affected by Flooding and Erosion, but Few Qualify for Federal Assistance

United States General Accounting Office GAO December 2003 Report to Congressional Committees ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES Most Are Affected by Flooding and Erosion, but Few Qualify for Federal Assistance GAO-04-142 a December 2003 ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES Most Are Affected by Flooding and Erosion, but Few Qualify for Federal Assistance Highlights of GAO-04-142, a report to the Senate and House Committees ...
Date Sept. 30, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-803 Title

Oregon Inlet Jetty Project: Environmental and Economic Concerns Need to Be Resolved

United States General Accounting Office GAO September 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters OREGON INLET JETTY PROJECT Environmental and Economic Concerns Still Need to Be Resolved GAO-02-803 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Corps Generally Has Not Maintained the Oregon Inlet Ocean Bar Navigation Channel at Its Authorized Depth Corps’ Economic Analysis for the Proposed Oregon Inle...
Date Sept. 29, 1997 Report No. RCED-97-251R Title

National Park Service: Land Acquisition at the Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia

GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-278106 September 29, 1997 The Honorable Ralph Regula Chairman, Subcommittee on Interior Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives The Honorable Jack Kingston House of Representatives Subject: National Park Service: Land Acauisition at the Cumberland Island Nationa...
Date June 21, 1996 Report No. RCED-96-177R Title

Environmental Protection: Coastal Areas' Wastewater Treatment Needs

United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-272020 June 21, 1996 The Honorable Peter G. Torkildsen Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Programs Committee on Small Business House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: Many communities face considerable costs as they try to meet environmental requirements and other federal ...
Date July 17, 1992 Report No. RCED-92-115 Title

Coastal Barriers: Development Occurring Despite Prohibition Against Federal Assistance

II tri t.tvf Stat.e~ Germ-al Accounting Office GAO Report to the Committee & Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate ------ COASTAL BARRIERS Development Occurring Despite Prohibitions Against Federal Assistance 147342 RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional Relations. GAO United States General Accounting Of&...
Date June 17, 1991 Report No. RCED-91-161 Title

Coast Guard: Oil Spills Continue Despite Waterfront Facility Inspection Program

l-l_ l,.l,“,.“.” “. ..-__, ..-.-......--- ---..----_ -..-- ---_-I__ .ll”^..*,. II I .--_ .-I ---. -_..IuIrc~ l!J!Jl -______ COAST GUARD Oil Spills Continue Despite Waterfront Facility Inspection Program l.-- _._.._ -_-” - .._. -.-.__ __._-.__-_-_--.-^--_.-_i--.----------(;Ao/‘ IM:f:I)-!Jl-lfil _. _.I-._ - _ ..- ” -. ..^.” .I ..“” -..-_I...- ._..._-_---._-.-..-. -____ l___ll_ ...
Date June 5, 1991 Report No. RCED-91-85 Title

Coastal Pollution: Environmental Impacts of Federal Activities Can Be Better Managed

1Jnit,t*cl St,;tt,w Wnt~ra1 _- .---. -----Il-L_..“l”,ll._“.ll ..I- _..- ._.. .--..--.. _-._.._. .,*1.11 Actwu~~t~ir~g Offiw ~--__-- I GAO _. v_“_.“w-ll”ll-l.“.~1-1 *Jlttw I!)!)1 I-kporl t,o the Chairman, Sukctornrnit~t,ce on E’ isheries and W ildli f’ Conswvation ct and the Environrnctnt, Cornrrzith.x~on Merchant Marine zmd Fislwrks, House of’Representatives ; ; COASTAL ’ POL...
Date April 28, 1989 Report No. T-RCED-89-33 Title

Natural Resources: Observations on the Corps of Engineers' Draft General Design Memorandum for the Proposed Atlantic Coast of Maryland Hurricane Protection Project

United States General Accounting Oface Testimony llllllllll MI ll 138503 For Release on Delivery Expected at lo:00 a.m. EDT Friday April 28,,\1989 ', Observations on the Corps of Engineers' Draft General Design Memorandum for the Proposed Atlantic Coast of Maryland Hurricane Protection,Project Statement J. Dexter Assistant Resources, Development of Peach Comptroller Community, Division it General ...
Date July 7, 1988 Report No. T-RCED-88-52 Title

Natural Resources: Proposed Alaska Land Exchanges

United States General Accounting Office 13ggJf3; GAO Testimony For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:OO a.m. EDT Thursday, July 7, 1988 Proposed Alaska Land Exchanges Statement of James Duffus III, Associate Director Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division Befbre the Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs House of Representatives 136285 ...
Date Feb. 13, 1986 Report No. RCED-86-89FS Title

Resource Management: Information on the Coastal Zone Management Program

Fact Sheet for the Chairman, CoI-wnittek on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives RESOUEKJE MANAGEMENT ,,,,, Information on the - Coastal Zone *’ Mmagement bogram J /RCED-tNW9FS L i UNITED STATES GENERAL WASHINQTON, ACCOUNTING D.C. 20648 OFFICE RESOW RCW, COMMUNITV, AND EC t NOMIC OEVELOPMENT OlVlSlON February 13, 1986 B-22196(3 The Honorable Walter B. Jones Committee on Mercha...
Date April 17, 1984 Report No. RCED-84-139 Title

Agriculture and Food: Federal and State Efforts To Conserve and Protect the Southern Sea Otter Population

UNITED STATES GENERAL WASHINGTON, ACCOUNTING D.C. 20546 OFFICE RESOURCES, COMMUNITY ANl3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OlVlSlON APRIL B-198126 17, 1984 The Honorable John B. Breaux Subcommittee on Fisheries Chairman, and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Committee on Merchant biarine and Fisheries House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: Federal and State Efforts to Conserve and Protect the Sout...
Date May 8, 1981 Report No. CED-81-78 Title

Natural Resources: The National Park Service Should Improve Its Land Acquisition and Management at the Fire Island National Seashore

The National Park Service Should Improve Its Land Acauisition And Management At The Fire Island National Seashore The National Park Service’ zoning standards s at Fire Island National Seashore are too restrictive and permit land to be acquired that is not needed to achieve the purposes of the Fire island National Seashore Act. The National Park Service should revise its zoning standards, establi...
Date Feb. 27, 1981 Report No. EMD-81-48 Title

Energy: Impact of Regulations--After Federal Leasing--On Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Development

. .t Ii3 THECd’MPTROLLERGENERAL ‘l-&q Report ToThe Congress OF THEUNITEDSTATES Impact Of Regulations --After Federal Leasing--On Outer Continental Shelf Oil And Gas Development The Outer Continental Shelf potentially can provide the Nation with significant future oil and gas resources. But, the full potential will not be realized unless: --Various Federal agencies involved issue permits and co...
Date Sept. 25, 1980 Report No. OGC-80-21 Title

Budget and Spending: President's Twelfth Special Message for 1980

COMPTNOUElQ GENERAL WASNINQTON. OP THE D.C. UNITED ZOSA8 STATES N~N'Ipo B-196797 IN -Y September 25, 1980 To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Kouae of Representatives twelfth special On August 27, 1980, the&resident's message for f&se& yehs 1989 was transmitted to the Congress The special pursuant to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. message proposed one new deferral of budget...
Date June 30, 1980 Report No. B-199190 Title

Government Operations: [Comments on H.R. 6979]

COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON, O.C. 205s4a June 30, 1980 B-199190 CED 0-286 The Honorable Thomas L. Ashley Acting Chairman, Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: M On May 16, 1980, a bill .R. 69797 96th Congress) to improve coastal management in the Unite States and for other purposes, was reported with an amendment by your com...
Date June 27, 1980 Report No. CED-80-108 Title

Natural Resources: Land Use Issues

frxgw i ? ul\;/u”“h I’ STUD' BYTHESTAFF&THE US, I Accounti Land Use Issues The Federal Government olavs a maior role in land-use planning even though no national land-use planning program exists. The Federal involvement in land use results from its large land haldings and from programs such as housing, highways, airports, mass transit, flood insurance, agriculture subsidies, water resource p...
Date June 25, 1980 Report No. CED-80-103 Title

Natural Resources: Problems Continue in the Federal Management of the Coastal Zone Management Program

ES’-l--IE!J.s.GENEPAL.ACCOUNTING OFFICE r126cjs Report ToThe Secretary Of Problems Continue In The Federal Management Of The Coastal Zone Management Program The Coastal Zone Management Program, which develops and protects coastal State resources, continues with many of the same problems GAO reported in 1976. Implementation of federally approved State programs at the local level has been slow; co...
Date June 2, 1980 Report No. EMD-80-79 Title

Energy: Impact of an All Competitive Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing System

COMPTROLLER GENERAL WASHINGTON. Of THE UNITED 2OSdI STATES D.C. B-198902 The Honorable Mark 0. Hatfield Ranking Minority Member Committee on Energy and Natural United States Senate JUNE 2,198O Resources The Honorable Wendell H. Ford Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy and Materials Production ---Committee on Energy and Natural ‘IllI lllllllll i ’ 112589 Resources United States Subject: 1 Senate 1...
Date Nov. 21, 1979 Report No. EMD-80-3 Title

Energy: Interior Lacks Adequate Oversight of Shut-In or Flaring Natural Gas Wells on the Outer Continental Shelf

BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL Report ToThe Congress OF THEUNITEDSTATES Interior Lacks Adequate Oversight Of -. Shut-In Or Flaring Natural Gas Wells On The Outer Continental Shelf The Department of the Interior’s methods allowing Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas wells to be shut-in (not producing) or to flare (burn off gas) are based primarily on operators’ reports. GAO reviewed and evaluated the...
Date Sept. 12, 1979 Report No. CED-79-120 Title

Agriculture and Food: Enforcement Problems Hinder Effective Implementation of New Fishery Management Activities

4 - . .-. ~~l~~llllll~llllllllll LM110372 BY THECOMPTROLLERGENERAL c ngress OF THEUNITEDSTATES Enforcement Problems Hinder tive Implementation Of New Fishery Management Activities Under the Fishery Conservation and Management Act, plans are being developed to manage domestic and foreign fishing within 200 miles of the U.S. coastline. Plans establishing quotas and other restrictions will be develop...
Date June 27, 1979 Report No. 109827 Title

International Affairs: Panama Canal Treaty Implementing Legislation

United States General Accounting 20548 Washington, D.C. Cffice For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:3c p.r.1. Wednesday, June 27, 1979 Statement J. Director, before the Kenneth International Senate Armed on Panama Mr. Chairman We are operational of the Canal and pleased and Treaty of appear issues Implementing the Committee: before you today in the to discuss the Legislation J of Fasick Division ...
Date April 18, 1978 Report No. 105671 Title

Government Operations: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organization Organic Act

DOC UiEIT RES UI 05671 - [B12261911 orqanic Act,. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organization April 18, 1978. 9 ppo lestinony before the House Committee cn Science and Technology: Environment and the Atmosphere Subcolmuttee; by Baltas 1. Birkle, Deputy Director, Community an-d conomic Development Div. Contact: Community and Economic Development Div.. Orqanization Concerned: Na...
Date March 16, 1978 Report No. EMD-78-39 Title

Energy: Opportunities To Resolve Some Basic Conflicts over Outer Continential Shelf Leasing and Development

DOCIBENT BRBSOB 05358 B07656931 Opportunities To esolve Some Basic Conflicts over Outer Continential Shelf Leasing and Development. BD-78-39; B-11%678. appendix (12 pp.). March 16, 1978. 4 pp. Report to Secretary, Departaent of the Interior; by Canfield, Jr., Director, Energy and inerals Div. onte Issue Area: Energy: Role of Fossil Fuels in eeting Future eeds (1609). Contact: Ene:gy and inerals Di...
Date Dec. 10, 1976 Report No. GGD-76-107 Title

The Coastal Zone Management Program: An Uncertain Future

DOCUMENT RESUME 00233 - [A0590651] Future. The Coastal Zone Management Program: An Uncertain 9 . December 10, 1976. 115 p. GGD-76-10 7 ; B-14509 Comptroller General. Report to the Congress; by Elmer B. Staats, and Processes Issue Area: Energy: Executive Branch Organization for Dealing with Energy Problems (1611). Contact: General Government Div. and Energy: Budget Function: Natiral Resources, Envi...
Date Sept. 10, 1976 Report No. 089052 Title

Natural Resources: Review of Coastal Zone Management Program Procurement Activities

UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D C 20548 COMMUNITY GNELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC DIVISION September 10, 1976 I The Honorable Robert M White Admlnlstrator, Natlonal Oceanic Atmospheric Admlnlstratson Department of Commerce Dear Dr. White and cc We recently completed a review of the coastal zone management program pursuant to a joint request of the ChaIrmen, Senate Committee ron Comme...
Date July 27, 1976 Report No. CED-76-126 Title

Government Operations: Impacts of the Closing of the Lake Survey Center in Detroit, Michigan, and Its Marine Facility in Monroe, Michigan

093676 JUL. 2 7 1976 , ;A !_ -1. ’ The Honorable Robert P. Griffin United States Senate and The Honorable William D. Ford The Honorable James G. ClEara The Honorable Phillip E. Ruppe * House of Representatives In your Xarch 2 and 3, 1976, inquiries, you requested us to determine, among other things, what savings would result from closing the Lake Survey Center in Detroit, Michigan, and its marin...
Date June 11, 1975 Report No. RED-75-364 Title

Natural Resources: National Efforts To Preserve the Nation's Beaches and Shorelines--A Continuing Problem

I1 REPORT TO THE CONGRESS GENmfit KCOUNTIN& OFFICE JW ~@RMH r’--v . _ a-. . . . . L. ;, _. _- 11 1515 SYn&j Illlllllllllllllllllllll lllll lllll lllllllll II Ill1 LM097007 National Efforts To Pres&ve The Nation’s Beaches And ShorelinesA Continuing Problem Corps of Engineers Department (Civil Functions) of the Army BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES RED-75-364 HEllJ975 DOMFTROLLER ...
Date June 29, 1973 Report No. B-146333 Title

Government Operations: Improved Inspection and Regulation Could Reduce the Possibility of Oil Spills on the Outer Continental Shelf

. REPORT TO THE CONSERVATION ANd NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 4 AA IllllllllIlliillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll LM096310 Improved Inspection And Regulation Could Reduce The Possibility Of Oil Spills On The Outer Continental Shelf B-746333 Geological Survey Department of the interior BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES ...