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.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Environmental Protection Agency | The Administrator, EPA, should work with the Administrator, FHwA, to develop procedures for reporting on the status of major highway projects. |
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. |
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