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Information on the Environmental Protection Agency's Enforcement Activities

CED-82-62 Published: Apr 01, 1982. Publicly Released: May 03, 1982.
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In response to congressional concern, GAO provided information pertaining to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hazardous waste enforcement activities. This information reviewed: (1) the change in EPA enforcement policy under the current Administration; (2) potential enforcement organizational problems; (3) problems in issuing enforcement guidance and policies to the regions; and (4) the elimination of federal funding for certain solid waste disposal activities authorized by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

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Environmental legislationEnvironmental monitoringEnvironmental policiesFederal agenciesFederal regulationsstate relationsLaw enforcementSolid waste managementWaste disposalEconomic stimulus