Review of a Land and Water Conservation Fund Commitment for a Public Park on Neville Island, Pennsylvania

GAO was requested to examine the commitment of funds for a public park on Neville Island, Pennsylvania. Specifically, it was asked to determine if a basis existed for the allegations that the firm which donated the land to the county or county officials knew that toxic chemicals were buried on the proposed park site and whether the firm or the county misrepresented the condition of the site when application was made to secure Federal funding. GAO was also asked to inquire into who was responsible for the cleanup costs required to make the park site usable.