Federal Power:
Additional Information on Repaying Federal Investments in Electric Power Facilities
RCED-86-44FS: Published: Nov 12, 1985. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 1985.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the basis of the Department of Energy's (DOE) practice of: (1) repaying the federal investment in power facilities within 50 years; and (2) charging an interest penalty when interest payments on the federal investment are deferred.
GAO found no documentation to explain the basis for the determination that 50 years is a reasonable period in which to amortize federal investment in a project; however, this period has become a well-established administrative practice and, in authorizing certain individual projects, Congress has specified a repayment period of 50 years. In addition, GAO found that DOE and Department of the Interior orders require interest to be charged on deferred interest, and Congress has viewed the interest penalty as an incentive for timely repayment.
Aug 2, 2018
North American Energy Integration:
Information about Cooperation with Canada and Mexico and among U.S. AgenciesGAO-18-575: Published: Aug 2, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 2, 2018.-
Nuclear Supply Chain:
DOE Has Not Used Its Enhanced Procurement Authority but Is Assessing Potential UseGAO-18-572R: Published: Aug 2, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 2, 2018.
Aug 1, 2018
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Management Report:
Actions Needed to Improve National Nuclear Security Administration Contract Document ManagementGAO-18-246R: Published: Aug 1, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 1, 2018.
Jul 24, 2018
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve:
Observations on the Emergency StockpileGAO-18-675T: Published: Jul 24, 2018. Publicly Released: Jul 24, 2018.
Jun 28, 2018
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve:
DOE Needs to Strengthen Its Approach to Planning the Future of the Emergency StockpileGAO-18-477: Published: May 30, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 28, 2018.
May 24, 2018
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Energy Storage:
Information on Challenges to Deployment for Electricity Grid Operations and Efforts to Address ThemGAO-18-402: Published: May 24, 2018. Publicly Released: May 24, 2018.
Apr 18, 2018
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Gas Pipeline Safety:
Stakeholders' and Officials' Views on Federal Odorizing RequirementsGAO-18-409: Published: Apr 18, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 18, 2018.
Apr 5, 2018
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Coal Mine Reclamation:
Federal and State Agencies Face Challenges in Managing Billions in Financial AssurancesGAO-18-305: Published: Mar 6, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 5, 2018.
Mar 20, 2018
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission:
Additional Action Needed to Improve Process for Billing LicenseesGAO-18-318: Published: Mar 8, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 20, 2018.
Mar 14, 2018
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Department of Energy:
Continued Actions Needed to Address Management ChallengesGAO-18-438T: Published: Mar 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 14, 2018.
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