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Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks: More Complete Facility Data Could Improve Implementation of EPA's Spill Prevention Program.: GAO-08-482 April 30, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks: Observations on EPA's Economic Analyses of Amendments to the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule.: GAO-07-763 July 27, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 57 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Biomonitoring: EPA Needs to Coordinate Its Research Strategy and Clarify Its Authority to Obtain Biomonitoring Data.: GAO-09-353 April 30, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Brownfield Redevelopment: Stakeholders Report That EPA's Program Helps to Redevelop Sites, but Additional Measures Could Complement Agency Efforts.: GAO-05-94 December 2, 2004; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Carbon Offsets: The U.S. Voluntary Market Is Growing, but Quality Assurance Poses Challenges for Market Participants.: GAO-08-1048 August 29, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 65 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Chemical Assessments: Low Productivity and New Interagency Review Process Limit the Usefulness and Credibility of EPA's Integrated Risk Information System.: GAO-08-440 March 7, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Chemical Safety Board: Improvements in Management and Oversight Are Needed.: GAO-08-864R August 22, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 83 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Chesapeake Bay Program: Improved Strategies Are Needed to Better Assess, Report, and Manage Restoration Progress.: GAO-06-96 October 28, 2005; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Clean Air Act: EPA Should Improve the Management of Its Air Toxics Program.: GAO-06-669 June 23, 2006; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Clean Water: Better Information and Targeted Prevention Efforts Could Enhance Spill Management in the St. Clair-Detroit River Corridor.: GAO-06-639 June 7, 2006; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Clean Water: Further Implementation and Better Cost Data Needed to Determine Impact of EPA's Storm Water Program on Communities.: GAO-07-479 May 31, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Climate Change Adaptation: Strategic Federal Planning Could Help Government Officials Make More Informed Decisions.: GAO-10-113 October 7, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 86 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Climate Change Research: Agencies Have Data-Sharing Policies but Could Do More to Enhance the Availability of Data from Federally Funded Research.: GAO-07-1172 September 28, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Climate Change: Agencies Should Develop Guidance for Addressing the Effects on Federal Land and Water Resources.: GAO-07-863 August 7, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 184 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Climate Change: EPA and DOE Should Do More to Encourage Progress Under Two Voluntary Programs.: GAO-06-97 April 25, 2006; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Climate Change: Federal Actions Will Greatly Affect the Viability of Carbon Capture and Storage As a Key Mitigation Option.: GAO-08-1080 September 30, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 71 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Climate Change: Financial Risks to Federal and Private Insurers in Coming Decades Are Potentially Significant.: GAO-07-285 March 16, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 74 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Coastal Barrier Resources System: Status of Development That Has Occurred and Financial Assistance Provided by Federal Agencies.: GAO-07-356 March 19, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 72 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Coastal Zone Management: Measuring Program's Effectiveness Continues to Be a Challenge.: GAO-08-1045 September 12, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Deep Injection Wells: EPA Needs to Involve Communities Earlier and Ensure That Financial Assurance Requirements Are Adequate.: GAO-03-761 June 13, 2003; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 41 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Drinking Water: EPA Should Strengthen Ongoing Efforts to Ensure That Consumers Are Protected from Lead Contamination.: GAO-06-148 January 4, 2006; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Electronic Waste: Strengthening the Role of the Federal Government in Encouraging Recycling and Reuse.: GAO-06-47 November 10, 2005; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Endangered Species: Time and Costs Required to Recover Species Are Largely Unknown.: GAO-06-463R April 6, 2006; Abstract (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Environmental Enforcement: EPA Needs to Improve the Accuracy and Transparency of Measures Used to Report on Program Effectiveness.: GAO-08-1111R September 18, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Environmental Health: EPA Efforts to Address Children's Health Issues Need Greater Focus, Direction, and Top-Level Commitment.: GAO-08-1155T September 16, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Environmental Liabilities: Long-Term Fiscal Planning Hampered by Control Weaknesses and Uncertainties in the Federal Government's Estimates.: GAO-06-427 March 31, 2006; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Environmental Protection: EPA Needs to Ensure That Best Practices and Procedures Are Followed When Making Further Changes to Its Library Network.: GAO-08-304 February 29, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Environmental Protection: EPA-State Enforcement Partnership Has Improved, but EPA's Oversight Needs Further Enhancement.: GAO-07-883 July 31, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Environmental Protection: More Complete Data and Continued Emphasis on Leak Prevention Could Improve EPA's Underground Storage Tank Program.: GAO-06-45 November 30, 2005; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 80 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Environmental Satellites: Polar-orbiting Satellite Acquisition Faces Delays; Decisions Needed on Whether and How to Ensure Climate Data Continuity.: GAO-08-518 May 16, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)

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