Key Elements of Effective Independent Oversight of DOE's Nuclear Facilities
T-RCED-87-32: Published: Jun 16, 1987. Publicly Released: Jun 16, 1987.
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GAO discussed proposed legislation which would establish an independent board to oversee the Department of Energy's (DOE) nuclear facilities. GAO believes that, for any such oversight body to be successful, it must: (1) be independent; (2) possess a high degree of technical expertise; (3) be able to review safety at DOE facilities, as required; (4) possess clear authority to force DOE to comply with its recommendations; and (5) provide public access to its findings and recommendations. GAO also believes that: (1) the proposed Nuclear Safety Board would incorporate all of the requisite elements; (2) Congress could improve the legislation by requiring the board to review DOE contractors' facility safety reports; and (3) the legislation should more clearly define the standards the Board should use in assessing health and safety.
Oct 1, 2018
Advanced Fossil Energy:
Information on DOE-Provided Funding for Research and Development Projects Started from Fiscal Years 2010 through 2017GAO-18-619: Published: Sep 21, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 1, 2018.
Sep 14, 2018
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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.
Sep 6, 2018
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Energy Infrastructure Permitting:
Factors Affecting Timeliness and EfficiencyGAO-18-693T: Published: Sep 6, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 6, 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.
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