Toxic Substances: PCB Enforcement in Kansas City Region Substantiates Need for Further Program Improvements
RCED-88-72
Published: Feb 26, 1988. Publicly Released: May 03, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) reviewed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Kansas City regional office's oversight of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) storage and disposal companies; and (2) identified improvements needed in the EPA nationwide PCB enforcement program.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Environmental Protection Agency | The Administrator, EPA, should establish nationwide inspection guidance for PCB companies. Such guidance should include: (1) requirements for annual comprehensive inspections of every PCB disposal and intermediate company for compliance with all PCB regulations and permit conditions; (2) inspection of facilities once PCB operations cease; and (3) procedures that ensure correction of PCB regulatory deficiencies as soon after inspection as possible. |
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GAO plans to issue an accomplishment report upon receipt of EPA guidance documents.
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