Nuclear Waste:
Supplementary Information on Problems at DOE's Inactive Waste Sites
RCED-88-229FS: Published: Sep 12, 1988. Publicly Released: Sep 14, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the number of inactive waste sites and the extent of environmental contamination at three Department of Energy (DOE) installations.
GAO found that: (1) DOE waste disposal practices at the three installations contributed to radioactive and chemical substance pollution of the environment; (2) each installation reported high soil contamination levels at its sites; (3) DOE is investigating possible groundwater contamination at two of the installations; and (4) as of August 17, 1988, the DOE inventory of inactive waste sites was 3,276, and the number could increase after DOE completes its nationwide inventory.
Sep 14, 2018
Nuclear Nonproliferation:
The Administration's 2018 Plan for Verification and Monitoring Met Most Reporting Requirements but Did Not Include Future Costs and Funding NeedsGAO-18-617: Published: Sep 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 14, 2018.
Aug 14, 2018
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National Nuclear Security Administration Contracting:
Review of the NNSA Report on the Sandia Contract CompetitionGAO-18-490R: Published: Aug 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Aug 14, 2018.
Aug 2, 2018
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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.
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