Toxic Substances:
Information on Lead Hazards in Child Care Facilities and Schools Is Limited
T-RCED-93-48: Published: Sep 15, 1993. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 1993.
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GAO discussed lead hazards in child care facilities and schools, focusing on: (1) federal, state, and local programs and activities to inspect for and address lead hazards in child care facilities and schools; and (2) existing information on the extent and treatment of lead hazards in these facilities and schools. GAO noted that: (1) federal agencies conduct numerous activities to address lead hazards in general, but only a few of these programs specifically address lead hazards in child care facilities and schools; (2) the programs that address lead hazards are only available to a relatively small number of facilities and schools; (3) state and local agencies inspect child care facilities and schools for lead hazards to a lesser extent than federal agencies and they devote little effort to inspecting lead hazards in paint and soil, which are considered to be the two primary sources of high levels of lead in children's blood; and (4) there is not sufficient information for assessing the full extent of lead hazards in child care facilities and schools and how adequately these hazards are being addressed.
Jan 15, 2021
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Environmental Liabilities:
NASA's Reported Financial Liabilities Have Grown, and Several Factors Contribute to Future UncertaintiesGAO-21-205: Published: Jan 15, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 15, 2021.
Jan 13, 2021
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Nuclear Waste:
Congressional Action Needed to Clarify a Disposal Option at West Valley Site in New YorkGAO-21-115: Published: Jan 13, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 13, 2021.
Jan 7, 2021
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Hanford Cleanup:
DOE's Efforts to Close Tank Farms Would Benefit from Clearer Legal Authorities and CommunicationGAO-21-73: Published: Jan 7, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 7, 2021.
Dec 18, 2020
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Drinking Water:
EPA Could Use Available Data to Better Identify Neighborhoods at Risk of Lead ExposureGAO-21-78: Published: Dec 18, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 2020. -
Recycling:
Building on Existing Federal Efforts Could Help Address Cross-Cutting ChallengesGAO-21-87: Published: Dec 18, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 2020.
Dec 9, 2020
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Environmental Protection:
Action Needed to Ensure EPA's Enforcement and Compliance Activities Support Its Strategic GoalsGAO-21-82: Published: Dec 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 9, 2020. -
Oil and Gas:
Onshore Competitive and Noncompetitive Lease RevenuesGAO-21-138: Published: Nov 19, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 9, 2020.
Dec 7, 2020
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Air Pollution:
Opportunities to Better Sustain and Modernize the National Air Quality Monitoring SystemGAO-21-38: Published: Nov 12, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 7, 2020.
Nov 20, 2020
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Crude Oil Markets:
Effects of the Repeal of the Crude Oil Export BanGAO-21-118: Published: Oct 21, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 20, 2020.
Nov 19, 2020
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EPA Grants to Tribes:
Additional Actions Needed to Effectively Address Tribal Environmental ConcernsGAO-21-150: Published: Oct 20, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 19, 2020.
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