Analysis of Future Coast Guard's Resource Needs for Responding to Oil Spills

CED-79-32 Published: Jan 12, 1979. Publicly Released: Jan 12, 1979.

Highlights

Upon Congressional request, GAO studied the responsiveness by the Coast Guard to oil spills and their future ability to meet future oil spill emergencies. The Transportation System Center of the Department of Transportation has studied the issue and GAO's report evaluated that study.

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