Offshore Oil and Gas: Inspection of Outer Continental Shelf Facilities
RCED-86-5
Published: Dec 31, 1985. Publicly Released: Apr 09, 1986.
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In response to congressional requests, GAO obtained information on: (1) the scope of the Minerals Management Service's (MMS) and the Coast Guard's inspection responsibilities for offshore oil and gas activities; (2) the nature and timeliness of the government's offshore safety and environmental inspections; and (3) the extent and timeliness of follow-up efforts.
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Environmental monitoringFines (penalties)InspectionMarine mineral resources developmentOffshore gas resourcesOffshore oil drillingProgram evaluationWater pollution controlMilitary forcesNatural gas