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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Environmental Protection Agency OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Environmental Protection Agency OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Environmental Protection Agency
Report Number
24-N-0040
Report Description

Summary of FindingsWe found that the EPA lacked robust oversight mechanisms—such as compliance monitoring of EPA-approved labs, of third-party certifiers, and of wood heater manufacturers—to ensure that the Wood Heater Program facilitates compliance with the Clean Air Act. As a result, wood heaters that do not meet Clean Air Act standards may end up in the marketplace, increasing risks to public health and the environment. We also identified concerns regarding impartiality, conflicts of interest, and enforcement of program violations, especially in cases where the EPA is allowing known noncompliance to go unaddressed.

Report Type
Investigation
Agency Wide
Yes
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Environmental Protection Agency OIG

United States