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NASA’s Management of Hazardous Materials

Submitting OIG: 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG
Report Description: 
The Office of Inspector General evaluated NASA’s processes and procedures regarding the acquisition, handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Date Issued: 
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
IG-21-006
Location(s): 
Goddard - Greenbelt, MD
United States
Langley - Hampton, VA
United States
Johnson - Houston, TX
United States
Stennis Space Center, MS
United States
Type of Report: 
Audit
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
8
View Document: 
AttachmentSize
PDF icon IG-21-006.pdf2.75 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
2 Open No
In accordance with OMB guidance, obtain a statistically valid estimate of the annual amount of improper payments in the SLS program for reporting in the FY2020 AFR, and complete the associated required reporting.
5 Open No
Assess various options for development and implementation of an Agency-wide hazardous materials information system that tracks hazardous materials throughout the life cycle, and ensure processes are in place to consistently maintain a complete and accurate inventory. 
7 Open No
Require Center Directors to inspect and replace, as required, laboratory hazardous material storage structures and improve shelters that do not follow CDC guidelines or comply with Agency requirements.
Displaying 3 of 3 Recommendations