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Deficiencies and a lack of transparency in the 1,3 D pesticide cancer assessment process has undermined scientific credibility and public confidence.
Because the EPA did not follow docketing procedures, the public was not notified of the changes to the final Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Carboxylate and Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonate Chemical Substances Significant New Use Rule.
Without additional internal controls, the EPA cannot ensure that it effectively screens regulated entities’ self-disclosures of environmental violations to identify and mitigate significant concerns, such as criminal conduct and potential imminent hazards. If not mitigated, these significant...
The EPA needs to implement appropriate control measures to better identify and reduce the risk of its improper payments.
Coronavirus pandemic restrictions delayed work and limited on-site oversight, with disproportionate impacts to some communities.
Based on our audit, we determined that the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 program’s loan award process and subsequent monitoring activities provided reasonable assurance that WIFIA loans were administered in accordance with federal and EPA requirements and that funding was...
This follow-up evaluation was conducted to assess whether inspection rates of treatment, storage, and disposal facilities have changed since our earlier 2016 report on the same topic: OIG Report No. 16-P-0104, EPA Has Not Met Statutory Requirements for Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal...
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