Water Conservation:
An Update of Federal Activity
RCED-83-113: Published: Apr 22, 1983. Publicly Released: Apr 22, 1983.
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GAO reviewed recent Federal Government water conservation activities and provided an update of actions taken in response to the 1978 Presidential initiatives which gave water conservation national priority.
Based on published reports, GAO noted that: (1) water supplies are becoming scarce because of increased use of ground and surface water; (2) the problems exist nationwide; and (3) serious problems will exist in many localities by the year 2000. By June 1980, 19 federal organizations made over 150 program changes to adopt cost-effective and environmentally sound water conservation measures. Specifically, the Secretary of the Interior changed the Bureau of Reclamation's irrigation repayment and water service contract procedures to shift a greater portion of the federal costs to users. Although some actions taken in response to the initiatives have been rescinded, most continue. The current administration's view is that the cost of water should reflect consumer needs and that states and localities should make the decisions regarding construction projects and assume a greater share of the cost. Market forces would then determine whether conservation measures are the best solution to water supply problems.
Jan 19, 2021
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Chemical Assessments:
Annual EPA Survey Inconsistent with Leading Practices in Program ManagementGAO-21-156: Published: Dec 18, 2020. Publicly Released: Jan 19, 2021.
Jan 15, 2021
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Environmental Liabilities:
NASA's Reported Financial Liabilities Have Grown, and Several Factors Contribute to Future UncertaintiesGAO-21-205: Published: Jan 15, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 15, 2021.
Jan 13, 2021
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Nuclear Waste:
Congressional Action Needed to Clarify a Disposal Option at West Valley Site in New YorkGAO-21-115: Published: Jan 13, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 13, 2021.
Jan 7, 2021
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Hanford Cleanup:
DOE's Efforts to Close Tank Farms Would Benefit from Clearer Legal Authorities and CommunicationGAO-21-73: Published: Jan 7, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 7, 2021.
Dec 18, 2020
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Drinking Water:
EPA Could Use Available Data to Better Identify Neighborhoods at Risk of Lead ExposureGAO-21-78: Published: Dec 18, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 2020. -
Recycling:
Building on Existing Federal Efforts Could Help Address Cross-Cutting ChallengesGAO-21-87: Published: Dec 18, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 2020.
Dec 9, 2020
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Environmental Protection:
Action Needed to Ensure EPA's Enforcement and Compliance Activities Support Its Strategic GoalsGAO-21-82: Published: Dec 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 9, 2020. -
Oil and Gas:
Onshore Competitive and Noncompetitive Lease RevenuesGAO-21-138: Published: Nov 19, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 9, 2020.
Dec 7, 2020
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Air Pollution:
Opportunities to Better Sustain and Modernize the National Air Quality Monitoring SystemGAO-21-38: Published: Nov 12, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 7, 2020.
Nov 20, 2020
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Crude Oil Markets:
Effects of the Repeal of the Crude Oil Export BanGAO-21-118: Published: Oct 21, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 20, 2020.
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