Air Pollution: EPA May Not Fully Achieve Toxic Air Deposition Goals
RCED-91-102
Published: May 10, 1991. Publicly Released: Jul 24, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reported on toxic bioaccumulation and the extent to which air deposition contributes to this problem.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Environmental Protection Agency | If EPA planning efforts show that EPA cannot fully achieve the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments' requirements within the required time frames, the Administrator, EPA, should inform Congress of any anticipated delays or problems and suggest possible remedies. |
Closed – Implemented
EPA has taken action to streamline its internal regulatory development process that will reduce the time needed to develop air toxic deposition standards. The agency has developed a plan for obtaining toxic deposition from planned and existing monitors.
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