Air Pollution: EPA Needs More Data From FHwA on Changes to Highway Projects
RCED-90-72
Published: Mar 20, 1990. Publicly Released: May 04, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO addressed the states' implementation of a Clean Air Act requirement that federally funded highway projects conform to plans designed to reduce air pollution.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | The Administrator, EPA, should work with the Administrator, FHwA, to develop procedures for reporting on the status of major highway projects. |
Closed – Implemented
Congress resolved the issue by requiring the relevant procedures as part of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
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| Environmental Protection Agency | The Administrator, EPA, should take actions to ensure the timely receipt of information on progress in implementing transportation control measures. |
Closed – Implemented
Congress has addressed this issue in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 by requiring that information on transportation plans and controls be developed and used in air quality decisionmaking.
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Air pollution controlAir qualityEnvironmental legislationEnvironmental monitoringFederal aid for highwaysstate relationsHighway planningInteragency relationsRoad constructionState-administered programsTransportation planning