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| Date March 2, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-422T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Major Management Challenges
Statement of David C. Trimble, Acting Director Natural Resources and Envi... |
| Date Feb. 18, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-287R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 18, 2011 The Honorable James M. Inhofe Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate Subject: Superfund: Information on the Nature and Costs of Cleanup Activities at Three Landfills in the Gulf Coast Region Dear Senator Inhofe: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that one in... |
| Date Oct. 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-35 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters ENERGY-WATER NEXUS A Better and Coordinated Understanding of Water Resources Could Help Mitigate the Impacts of Potential Oil Shale Development GAO-11-35 October 2010 ENERGY-WATER NEXUS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability A Better and Coordinated Understanding of Water Resources Could Help M... |
| Date Aug. 12, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-769 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2010 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate PERCHLORATE Occurrence Is Widespread but at Varying Levels; Federal Agencies Have Taken Some Actions to Respond to and Lessen Releases GAO-10-769 August 2010 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-769, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Environment ... |
| Date July 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-348 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPERFUND Interagency Agreements and Improved Project Management Needed to Achieve Cleanup Progress at Key Defense Installations GAO-10-348 July 2010 SUPERFUND Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-348, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Interagency Agreements and Improv... |
| Date Dec. 18, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-126 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2009 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives RURAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Improved Coordination and Funding Processes Could Enhance Federal Efforts to Meet Needs in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region GAO-10-126 December 2009 RURAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-126, a report to the Chairma... |
| Date June 10, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-779T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION Lessons Learned from the Cleanup of Formerly Used Defense and Military Mu... |
| Date March 13, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-278 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters SUPERFUND Greater EPA Enforcement and Reporting Are Needed to Enhance Cleanup at DOD Sites GAO-09-278 March 2009 SUPERFUND Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-278, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Greater EPA Enforcement and Reporting Are Needed to Enhance Cleanup a... |
| 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 Jan. 23, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-312T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE EPA and States Have Made Progress, but Much Remains to Be Done If Water Quality Goals Are to Be Achieved... |
| Date June 12, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-933T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Issues Related to Past Drinking Water Contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Statement of Marcia Crosse Director, Health... |
| Date May 31, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-479 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN WATER Further Implementation and Better Cost Data Needed to Determine Impact of EPA’s Storm Water Program on Communities
In this Web version, appendix I, “Briefing Provided to Congressional Requesters,” is available as a separate electronic file by clicking the link on page 40. GAO-07-479 May... |
| Date May 11, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-276 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Activities Related to Past Drinking Water Contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune GAO-07-276 May 2007 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-276, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Activities Related to Past Drinking Water Co... |
| Date April 25, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-797T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, House Committee on Energy and Commerce PERCHLORATE EPA Does Not Systematically Track Incidents of Contamination
Statement of John B. Stephenson, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-07-797... |
| Date Aug. 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-1018 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2006 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives NUCLEAR WASTE DOE’s Efforts to Protect the Columbia River from Contamination Could Be Further Strengthened GAO-06-1018 August 2006 NUCLEAR WASTE Highlights
Highli... |
| Date July 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-614T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 13, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Improved Strategies Needed to Better Guide Restoration Efforts
Statement of Anu K. Mittal, Director Natural Resource... |
| Date June 7, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-639 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters CLEAN WATER Better Information and Targeted Prevention Efforts Could Enhance Spill Management in the St. Clair–Detroit River Corridor GAO-06-639 June 2006 CLEAN WATER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-639, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Better Information and T... |
| Date June 5, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-579 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2006 Report to the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives CLEAN WATER How States Allocate Revolving Loan Funds and Measure Their Benefits GAO-06-579 June 2006 CLEAN WATER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-579, a report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Subcommittee on... |
| Date Nov. 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-77R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 4, 2005 The Honorable David L. Hobson Chairman The Honorable Peter J. Visclosky Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Department of Energy: Preliminary Information on the Potential for Columbia River Contamination from the Hanford... |
| Date Oct. 28, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-96 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Improved Strategies Are Needed to Better Assess, Report, and Manage Restoration Progress GAO-06-96 a October 2005 CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-96, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Strategies Are Needed ... |
| Date July 27, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-829 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE EPA Needs to Better Ensure the Complete and Consistent Implementation of Water Quality Standards GAO-05-829 a July 2005 GREAT LAKES INITIATIVE EPA Needs to Better Ensure the Complete and Consistent Implementation of Water Quality Standards Highlights of GAO-05-829, a report to con... |
| Date June 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-666 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to Congressional Committees GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION DOD Uses and Develops a Range of Remediation Technologies to Clean Up Military Sites GAO-05-666 a June 2005 GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-666, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Uses and Develops a Range of ... |
| Date May 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-462 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives PERCHLORATE A System to Track Sampling and Cleanup Results Is Needed GAO-05-462 a May 2005 PERCHLORATE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-462, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazard... |
| 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 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 Dec. 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-278T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. CST Saturday, December 6, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, U.S. Senate NUCLEAR WASTE CLEANUP Preliminary Observations on DOE’s Cleanup of the Paducah Uranium Enrichment Plant
Statement of Robin M. Nazzaro, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-04-278T December 6,... |
| Date May 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-753T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:30 p.m., EDT Tuesday, May 21, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MTBE Contamination From Underground Storage Tanks
Statement of John Stephenson Director, Natural Resources and Environment GA... |
| Date May 8, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-712T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, Risk and Waste Management, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Improved Inspections and Enforcement Would Ensure Safer Underground Storage Tanks
Statement of John Stephenson, Director, Na... |
| Date Oct. 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-12 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Federal Incentives Could Help Promote Land Use That Protects Air and Water Quality GAO-02-12 a United States General Accounting Office October 2001 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
“Urban sprawl”—developing farmland and open space aw... |
| Date Nov. 4, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-98-26 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Information on the Tritium Leak and Contractor Dismissal at the Brookhaven National Laboratory GAO/RCED-98-26 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-276754 November 4, 1997 The Honorable F. James Sens... |
| Date April 25, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-135R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-271712 April 26, 1996 The Honorable Sam Brownback House of Representatives Dear Mr. Brownback: Although protecting the environment is a national priority, there is widespread concern about the attendant costs. The costs to society of pollution abatement and control increased... |
| Date Dec. 15, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-96-37 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 1995 Report to Congressional Committees URANIUM MILL TAILINGS Cleanup Continues, but Future Costs Are Uncertain GAO/RCED-96-37 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-261528 December 15, 1995 Congressional Recipients As part of our basic legislative responsibili... |
| Date June 30, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-218 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1995 Report to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT Information on and Characteristics of Selected Watershed Projects GAO/RCED-95-218 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-261576 June 29, 1995 The Honor... |
| Date May 30, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-143 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1995 Report to Congressional Requesters COAST GUARD Enforcement Under MARPOL V Convention on Pollution Expanded, Although Problems Remain GAO/RCED-95-143 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-260210 letter date goes here The Honorable Mark O. Hatfield Chairman, Com... |
| Date April 3, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-64 |
Title
United States General Accounting Off& GAO
April 1995 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate EPA AND THE STATES Environmentd Challenges Require a Better Working Relationship Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-259433 ApIil3,1995 The Honorable John Glenn Ranking Minority Member
Committee on Governmental Affairs United States Senate... |
| Date June 17, 1994 |
Report No. RCED-94-117 |
Title
United States Gwmral Accounting Offhe GAO
June 1994 Report to Congressional Requesters WATER POLLUTION EPA Needs to Set Priorities for Water Quality Criteria Issues GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-256354 June 17,1994 The Honorable Max S. Baucus Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works United Sta... |
| 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 Feb. 17, 1994 |
Report No. PEMD-94-9 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1994 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Superfund, Ocean, and Water Protection, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate
/5~ 84 WATER POLLUTION Poor Quality Assurance and Limited Pollutant Coverage Underrnine EPAs Control of Toxic Substances GAOh’ EMD-94-9 Y Notice: This is a reprint of a GAO report. Program Evaluation and M... |
| Date Sept. 9, 1993 |
Report No. T-RCED-93-69 |
Title
t ’ United States General Accounting Office [s”oq - ’ GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 10:00am. EDT ThlUSday September 9,1993 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Superfund, Recycling, and Solid Waste Management, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate SUPERFUND Cleanups Nearing Completion, Future Challenges, and Possible Cleanup Approaches
Statement of Peter F. Guerrero,... |
| Date June 30, 1993 |
Report No. IMTEC-93-30 |
Title
United Stat,es General Accounting Office GAO Report to the Chairrnan, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Committee on Government Operations, House of Representatives NATIONAL WATER-QUALITY ASSESSMENT Geological Survey Faces Formidable Data Management Challenges GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Information Management and Technology Division B-... |
| Date June 25, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-93-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1993 Report to the Chair-man, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER PROGRAM States Face Increased Difficulties in Meeting Bask Requirements - GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-25... |
| Date June 14, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-93-128 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate
j - I June 1993 PESTICIDES Issues Concerning Pesticides Used in the Great Lakes Watershed GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-252519 June 14,1993 Th... |
| Date April 19, 1993 |
Report No. T-RCED-93-31 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office c;AO
)r Release. Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives i 1Delivery qec ted at : k30 am, EDT .onday piI 19.1993 DRINKING WATER Key Quality Assurance Program Is Flawed and Underfunded
Statement of Peter F. Guerrero, Associate Director, Environmental Protection Issues, Resourc... |
| Date April 9, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-93-97 |
Title
I Jnitotf St.st.cs Gc:neral Accounting Office GAO Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health and the Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives DRINKING WATER Key Quality Assurance Program Is Flawed and Underfunded 148951 . . RlkSTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional Relations. ... |
| Date April 6, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-93-80 |
Title
~United~ States Gene?al Accounting Office GAO
April 1993 Report t.o the Chairman, Subcommitte on Toxic Substances; Research and D&elopment, Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate Reregistration Falls Further Behind and Exposure Effects Are Uncertain ,GAO/RCED-93-80 4 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Economic Community, Development and Di... |
| Date Oct. 14, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-93-47R |
Title
GAO United States GenerslAccountingOffice Wsshington,D.C.20548 Resources,Community,and Economic Development Division B-239836 October 14, 1992 J. James Exon Senate Exon:
147786 The Honorable United States Dear Senator This letter is in response to your Apri.1 10, 1992, request for additional information regarding our report on the process used to select a site for a low-level radioactive waste fac... |
| 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 July 9, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-92-202R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-247791.2 July9,1992 The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry United States Senate Dear Mr. Chairman: Although pesticides and fertilizers have increased the productivity of U.S. farms and ranches, their effects on human health... |
| Date July 6, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-92-184 |
Title
1Jnited States General Accounting Office !GAO
II Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Health and the Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives
. . ..-_-_.- ..-_ -.____ DRINKING WATER - Widening Gap Between Needs and Available Resources Threatens Vital EPA Program
-_ 147247 ,___,__-. """ .._.....__." ---.-I;AO/RCED-92-184 I?&T@ICTEILNO~ to be released outsidkthe Geq... |
